Guests say
Casa Chieto in Tuscany receives high praise for its serene location, spacious and well-maintained accommodation, and excellent facilities including a large pool. Guests celebrate its suitability for large groups and families, with special mention of the helpfulness of the host and staff. The local town of Cetona adds charm with its friendly residents and quaint restaurants.
Guests consistently commend the cleanliness of the villa, noting it is very clean and in good working order, reflecting meticulous upkeep and attention to detail.
The villa's location is highly praised for its fabulous setting in quiet Tuscany, offering panoramic views and proximity to the charming town of Cetona, contributing to an idyllic holiday experience.
Reviewers are delighted with the comfort provided by the villa, highlighting the ample space for relaxation, well-equipped kitchenettes, and the overall rustic charm that caters to both adults and children.
The property boasts excellent facilities, including a large swimming pool, well-maintained garden, and a massive communal kitchen. The availability of extra services like a chef enhances the guest experience.
The thoughtful touches by the host, such as a fridge full upon arrival and the provision of meals, are appreciated by guests. While these gestures are highly valued, they are unique to each stay and not guaranteed.
About this property
Casa Chieto is a characterful Tuscan farmhouse offering generous space, countryside views and plenty of privacy for large families or groups travelling together. Extending across approximately 500 sqm, the property is arranged as six independent apartments, allowing guests to share a holiday while still enjoying their own living spaces. A large communal living and dining room provides a natural gathering place for the whole group, complete with a fireplace and semi-professional kitchen.
Traditional Tuscan features remain at the heart of the interiors, with terracotta floors, exposed wooden beams and fireplaces adding warmth and character throughout. Across the apartments are ten bedrooms, including eight doubles and two twins, together with nine bathrooms. Each apartment has its own living area and kitchen or kitchenette, while Apartment Three has an especially distinctive layout, continuing up into the villa’s tower. Air-conditioning is provided in all bedrooms for added comfort during the warmer months.
Outside, a furnished portico provides an inviting setting for leisurely lunches and dinners overlooking the surrounding countryside. The villa is surrounded by a large panoramic park, with plenty of space to relax with a book or a glass of local wine. Just a few metres from the house, the private 14m x 7m swimming pool enjoys beautiful views across the Tuscan landscape, with sun loungers and parasols for relaxed days by the water.
Despite its peaceful rural setting, Casa Chieto is well placed for exploring both Tuscany and Umbria. Cetona is around 4 km away, while historic hill towns, Lake Trasimeno, wineries, olive mills and local food experiences provide plenty of possibilities for days out.
Casa Chieto enjoys a peaceful setting in southern Tuscany, ideally placed for discovering the hill towns, countryside and food traditions of both Tuscany and neighbouring Umbria. Cetona, Chiusi, Sarteano and Città della Pieve are all around ten to twenty minutes away, offering historic centres, restaurants, shops and local markets.
Cetona is particularly appealing, with its medieval streets climbing towards the old citadel and an attractive central piazza. The surrounding countryside is known for olive oil and wine production, while nearby Mount Cetona offers opportunities for walking and cycling among wooded hills and panoramic landscapes.
The area is also well known for its thermal waters. San Casciano dei Bagni is around 10 km away, with Chianciano Terme and Bagni San Filippo also within reach. Further afield, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Cortona, Siena, Perugia, Orvieto and Lake Trasimeno make rewarding day trips.
Wine tastings, winery and olive mill visits, cooking lessons and traditional meals can also be arranged locally, allowing guests to experience the region beyond its historic towns. Florence and Rome are both around ninety minutes away for longer days out.
Accommodation
The Villa (500 sqm)
Casa Chieto is arranged as six independent apartments across the ground and first floors, with an additional bedroom at the upper level of the tower.
Ground Floor
- Communal Area
- Living room: Large communal room with fireplace
- Dining area: Separate dining space suitable for group meals
- Fully Equipped semi-professional kitchen
Apartment One (140 sqm)
- Living room: Large sitting area with fireplace
- Dining area: Dining space
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Bedroom 1: Double bed, ensuite bathroom with shower
- Bedroom 2: Double bed, shared bathroom with bathtub
- Bedroom 3: Twin beds, shared bathroom with bathtub
Apartment Two (40 sqm)
- Living room: Sitting and dining area with fireplace and kitchenette
- Bedroom 4: Double bed
- Bathroom: Shower
Additional note: Apartment Two can be internally connected with Apartment One
First Floor
Accessible via an external staircase.
Apartment Three (90 sqm)
- Living room: Sitting area with fireplace
- Dining area: Dining space
- Kitchen
- Bedroom 5: Double bed
- Bathroom: Shower
Tower Level
- Accessed via a spiral staircase from Apartment Three.
- Bedroom 6: Double bed, ensuite bathroom with shower, panoramic views
Apartment Four (40 sqm)
- Living room: Sitting area with fireplace and kitchenette
- Bedroom 7: Double bed
- Bathroom: Shower
Apartment Five (110 sqm)
- Living room: Sitting area with fireplace
- Dining area: Dining space
- Kitchen
- Bedroom 8: Double bed, ensuite bathroom with shower
- Bedroom 9: Twin beds, private bathroom with bathtub
Apartment Six (40 sqm)
- Living room: Sitting area with fireplace and kitchenette
- Bedroom 10: Double bed
- Bathroom: Shower
Outside Grounds
- Private swimming pool (14m x 7m, depth 1.5m), open approximately late-April to late-September
- Sun loungers and parasols
- Large panoramic park and gardens
- Furnished portico
- Alfresco dining area
- Barbecue
- Private parking
Additional Facilities
- Air-conditioning in all bedrooms
- Wi-Fi
- Satellite TV
- DVD/CD player
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- American coffee machine
- Heating, charged according to consumption
Reviews (12)
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Amy
We had a really enjoyable and memorable stay here. It’s a great place for a large group - we were four families with ten kids and eight adults and there was plenty of space for everyone to relax and retreat for some peace and quiet. The highlight is the pool which is a great size and has beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Most of the bedrooms also have kitchenettes and/or sofas, some with TVs, so you never have the feeling of being on top of each other yet there are also spacious communal areas both inside and out for the group to come together. It’s a beautiful building and you can walk all around it and enjoy the views from a range of different seating areas, including a large terrace with long table where the whole group can eat. The large kitchen is well-equipped and the whole house has a rustic charm and is very clean and in good working order. The manager was very helpful in organising extra services like a chef coming in and preparing dinner or dropping off meals. She was always on hand to help out and gave us some great recommendations. All the staff were friendly and professional. The little local town of Cetona is very pretty and great for an evening meal, morning coffee, gelato or aperotivo on the piazza. Would high recommend. Thanks to the whole team!
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Amy
We had a really enjoyable and memorable stay here. It’s a great place for a large group - we were four families with ten kids and eight adults and there was plenty of space for everyone to relax and retreat for some peace and quiet. The highlight is the pool which is a great size and has beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Most of the bedrooms also have kitchenettes and/or sofas, some with TVs, so you never have the feeling of being on top of each other yet there are also spacious communal areas both inside and out for the group to come together. It’s a beautiful building and you can walk all around it and enjoy the views from a range of different seating areas, including a large terrace with long table where the whole group can eat. The large kitchen is well-equipped and the whole house has a rustic charm and is very clean and in good working order. The manager was very helpful in organising extra services like a chef coming in and preparing dinner or dropping off meals. She was always on hand to help out and gave us some great recommendations. All the staff were friendly and professional. The little local town of Cetona is very pretty and great for an evening meal, morning coffee, gelato or aperotivo on the piazza. Would high recommend. Thanks to the whole team!
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Tom
Our party of 3 families had the most wonderful holiday in this beautiful Tuscan villa. You reach it via a small track that winds through olive groves and golden fields before arriving at the beautiful, secluded house. There is a perfect swimming pool which looks out across the fields with space for everyone to lie on comfortable sun loungers. The layout of the villa allows for people to have their own personal space when needed but also a large shaded communal eating area for evening meals, wine and dancing. The Kitchen has everything you need to cook up a meal for a large group. The rooms were elegant and beds comfortable with great showers, even at the top of the tower. Good Wi-Fi for the teenagers and good running routes for the runners. Deer, Hares, European Bee-Eaters, Golden Orioles, Toads all made appearances, even found a porcupine spine. Nearby Cetona is a picturesque renaissance Tuscan town with a town square which provided the best ice cream, some simple tasty pizzas and a really great restaurant. The local shops had everything we needed for the week also a very good ceramics and clothes shop. There was even a music festival on our last night. Easy to explore the Montepulciano region or a day trip to Sienna or to the Lakes. But really no need to travel anywhere. Thank you to the hosts and Beatrice who ensured we had all we needed and were so attentive. I almost feel like not giving such a great review as would like this to be a little secret that only we knew about. A wonderful holiday.