Volterra Hotels

• Bunsch
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Il Portone: A restful villa for a longer stay

Il Portone is located immediately next to the "Diana" gate, one of the old Etruscan portals. It features a variety of room styles, but all have access to the lovely shady courtyard area and a smaller, sunny patio where Luciana Di Parri, the hostess, leaves bottles of wine to share in the afternoons.

We had a suite, with a large living/dining/kitchen area (well equipped), bedroom, and bath with shower. Americans used to screens in their windows may be surprised that most Italian accommodations lack this amenity. There were screens in the bedroom, but none elsewhere, so breakfast was sometimes punctuated by the thwack of a fly-swatter. I loved the shutters which helped deflect the fierce Tuscan sun!

Unique Quality: Although Il Portone sports lovely views, what I liked most was the peace of the place. One could sit quite happily in the courtyard, watching one of the two inn cats patrol the premises. It was perfectly adequate as a base of operations, although after several days of going up the VERY steep hill to get to town, I was happy to accept a ride -- especially in the heat!

The prices were very reasonable, ranging from 414 to 620 Euros per week.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: Via Porta Diana, 28, Volterra, Italy
• Phone: 0588 87813
• Website: www.residenceilportone.com/
• Related to: Family Travel, Women's Travel
• Written July 24, 2010

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• manrag
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Agriturismo La Mandriola e Ragone: The real agriturismo in Tuscany's Heart

I was looking for a holiday with my girlfriend and over the Web I've heard about this Agritourism. I contacted them and in a few days I booked my best holiday of the last years! Really, I'm really so excited about it that I'm really glad to describe it!
Barbafieri's family is real kind, polite and the accomodation is comfortable. My room was in La Torre apartment and it was full of comforts. I really enjoyed the golf practice field where I could play and improve my golf skills!

Unique Quality: Golf practice green, swimming pool, mountain bike tracks. Obviously, that's because I was In Tuscany, other qualities of the agritourism are the excellent views and the "panorama" of green tuscany hills.

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Address: Lajatico, Loc. La Mandriola, Pisa.
• Phone: 0587.642040
• Website: http://www.agriturismolamandriola.com
• Related to: Golf, Food and Dining, Birdwatching
• Written October 9, 2009

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• ChrisMJones
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Tuscan Skies Apartments: Fabulous apartments near Volterra

We hired the Tuscan Skies Apartments overlooking Volterra. They were absolutely fabulous. There are two apartments, one with 3 bedrooms and the other with 2. Since there were 8 of us, we took the two together.

We couldn't have done a better thing. A wonderful setting, sitting on a "poggio" (hillock) in the Val di Cecina, with Volterra facing us one way and the medieval town of Montecatini the other. The apartments are in a beautiful old building, but have all mod cons inside,plus a share swimming pool on the site. We felt we were living in the lap of luxury, but at a very reasonable price. So relaxing!

Our reason for being near Volterra was that our children wanted to see the sites to do with the Twilight novels. Looking out of their bedroom, they woke up to it every morning. Volterra itself was a lovely spot, so atmospheric but not spoilt. Not yet anyway - we think that when people latch onto the idea it will get very popular.

Our only concern about Tuscan Skies is that other people might discover its secret! We'll never forget the place, and the arrangements for our stay were first class

Unique Quality: Whichever way you look, it'sout onto a Tuscan landscape. One way it's over to Volterra, the other it's a quieter view of the hills and old Montecatini.

Swimming in the pool looking out at both of these views at once is a once in a lifetime experience!

Best time of the day for us was sitting on the upstairs terrace in the evening sharing a glass or two of wine.

A small garden full of lavendar - a great place to soak up the sun in the afternoons

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: Via Sarzanese on SS 439 fromSline di Volterra to Pisa
• Phone: +44 (0)191 372 1068
• Website: www.tuscanskies.net
• Written July 4, 2009

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• Orkneybell
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• sue_stone
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Hotel Porta all'Arco: Friendly hotel located just outside the city walls

Hotel Porta all'Arco is a 3 star hotel located just outside the historical centre of Volterra. Most of the rooms are located in a lovingly restored villa, and some have lovely views into the valley below. We really loved staying there, particularly as the staff were some of the friendliest hotel staff I have ever encountered!

The hotel is located only a few minutes walk from the ancient Etruscan Gate that leads up into the centre of the old town. There is parking off Via Mazzini, just near reception. It isn't the biggest parking area, but with the help of the staff you will be amazed at how many cars they can cram in. The parking area is a little dangerous to get in and out of as the entrance/exit is on a corner on a busy road, but again, the staff will stand out in the road and stop traffic if required.

Unique Quality: Our room was on the 2nd floor of the villa. It was very comfortable and I liked the friendly décor. The bathroom was huge and very clean and the shower was excellent! We were also lucky to have views over the valley from our window.

Breakfast was served on the lower ground floor of the villa. The first morning it was quite warm and we were able to eat outside in the pretty garden. The staff greeted us so nicely and gave us a full explanation of all of the items on offer on the breakfast buffet. There were a selection of breads and some meats and cheeses, along with croissants and about 12 different cakes to choose from! I kid you not, Mama had obviously been up all night baking cakes and they were delicious. But there is only so much cake one can eat for breakfast and Mama actually looked a bit offended when Alex declined a 2nd helping!

I would highly recommend Hotel Porta all'Arco. Our room cost 88 euro per night (Sep 2006), which included our sinful breakfast and parking.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Via Mazzini 2, 56048 Volterra
• Phone: +39 0588 81487
• Website: http://www.villaportallarco.it
• Related to: Family Travel, Road Trip
• Written October 26, 2006

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• ludogatto
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