Il Pozzo historic stone farmhouse exterior with terracotta roof, San Quirico d'Orcia, Italy

The ancient stone façade of Il Pozzo rises behind a stepping stone pathway, its terracotta roof tiles and weathered masonry framing an expansive view across the Val d'Orcia countryside.

Il Pozzo outdoor pool with sun loungers and Tuscan valley views, San Quirico d'Orcia, Italy

A sleek rectangular outdoor pool stretches across a stone terrace at Il Pozzo, lined with cushioned sun loungers and large parasols set against the rolling hills of the Tuscan valley.

Il Pozzo poolside lounge terrace with canopy and countryside views, San Quirico d'Orcia, Italy

A covered poolside lounge at Il Pozzo features cream-cushioned wicker sofas arranged beneath a retractable canopy, with open views reaching across the Tuscan countryside beyond the terrace edge.

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Il Pozzo outdoor dining terrace beneath tree canopy, San Quirico d'Orcia, Tuscany, Italy

Il Pozzo landscaped terraced gardens with cypress trees and brick stairways, San Quirico d'Orcia, Italy

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Il Pozzo

VILLA • SAN QUIRICO D'ORCIA, TUSCANY, ITALY

9 Bedrooms • 9 Bathrooms • Sleeps 18

Private PoolPrivate ChefMountain ViewGymConcierge

Il Pozzo is a nine-bedroom luxury villa in the Val d'Orcia, sitting on twelve hectares of Tuscan hillside above San Quirico d'Orcia with panoramic views across rolling countryside to the hilltop town of Pienza, 10km away. The property is a carefully restored 18th-century farmhouse, now run with a dedicated team of staff that includes a private chef, concierge and daily housekeeping, making it one of the most comprehensively serviced villas in the region. The chef sources ingredients directly from the estate's own vegetable beds, orchards and olive groves, and the house produces its own olive oil. Breakfast is included daily; the chef provides one main meal six days a week, with poolside barbecues available as an alternative. The 12m by 6m heated swimming pool is the social centre of the outdoor space, surrounded by well-furnished lounging and dining areas, hammocks strung between trees and an outdoor kitchen equipped with a pizza oven. For families, the grounds include a five-a-side football pitch, a playhouse with slide, swings, a seesaw, a boules court and a basketball net. The nine bedrooms are spread across the main house and a private annexe, sleeping up to 18 guests. Beyond the property, the Val d'Orcia is among Tuscany's most celebrated landscapes, with Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano and Siena all within an hour's drive. Il Pozzo is listed through CV Villas as part of their ABOVE collection.

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Best time to visit

spring

10-22°Cmar · apr · may

moderate crowdgood value

Late May and June offer the Val d'Orcia at its most photogenic, with golden wheat fields, wildflowers in bloom, reliable warm weather and the pool fully open, all before the peak-summer crowds arrive.

moderate crowdgood value

Late spring and early autumn are the strongest periods for the Val d'Orcia: May and June bring the iconic golden wheat fields and wild flowers, while September and October offer the grape and olive harvests, lower temperatures and fewer visitors. Summer is warm and busy, with July and August the peak months. The pool is open from late March to early November. Winter is mild but most cultural attractions remain accessible year-round.

winter

dec · jan · feb

Cool and occasionally misty, with temperatures that can drop near freezing at night. Frost is possible in January and February, but days are often clear and crisp with low visitor numbers.

3-10°C

low crowdexcellent value

The pool is closed from November to late March. Most outdoor activities are still accessible and the villa itself is fully heated. Rates are at their lowest in winter, making it the best value period for large groups.

spring

Recommended

mar · apr · may

Warm and increasingly sunny from April, with wildflowers across the Val d'Orcia and the iconic wheat fields beginning to turn gold by late May. Occasional spring showers in March and April.

10-22°C

moderate crowdgood value

Late May is one of the most sought-after periods for Val d'Orcia villas. Book at least four to six months ahead for May and early June. The pool opens from late March, making April an excellent shoulder option.

summer

jun · jul · aug

Hot and dry with long sunny days. July and August regularly reach 35°C in the valley. Barbecuing may be restricted during dry spells in high season due to fire risk.

22-35°C

high crowdpremium value

July and August are the peak weeks; book six months or more ahead for these months. Note that outdoor barbecuing may be restricted during dry periods and guests will be advised by house staff if this applies. The annexe is available to all guests irrespective of group size from 13 June to 28 August.

autumn

sep · oct · nov

Warm and settled in September with temperatures cooling steadily through October. November can be overcast with some rain, but the harvest season brings the landscape to life through early autumn.

10-25°C

moderate crowdgood value

September is excellent value compared to August, with similar temperatures and far fewer visitors. The pool closes on 1 November. Note that from 29 August the annexe is only available for bookings of 15 or more guests.

Why we chose it

The detail that sets Il Pozzo apart from comparable staffed villas in Tuscany is the kitchen garden. The chef doesn't just cook with local produce from a market run; the ingredients come from beds and orchards on the property itself, which changes the quality and character of every meal in a way that is genuinely hard to replicate at any price point. What staying here feels like, compared to other large Tuscan villas, is less like a rented house and more like being a guest on a working estate. The twelve hectares give the group room to spread out in a way that most Tuscan villa properties at this size simply cannot match. Few nine-bedroom villas in the Val d'Orcia can offer both a private helipad and direct views to Pienza.

Reviewed by The Chosen Stay · 2026

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01The Architecture

Il Pozzo is a restored 18th-century Tuscan farmhouse, and the restoration has preserved the building's original agricultural character while integrating contemporary comfort throughout. The main house is arranged across multiple levels, with the ground floor opening directly onto gardens and terrace spaces. A separate annexe accommodates two further bedrooms, giving large groups a degree of separation if wanted. The property…

02The Interior

The interior of Il Pozzo balances the farmhouse's original character with deliberately modern additions. The kitchen is fitted in stainless steel, giving it a professional feel appropriate for a property with in-house chef service. The main sitting room has a full window wall opening onto the garden, which makes the boundary between interior and exterior feel permeable. Each of the…

03The Outdoor

Twelve hectares of Tuscan hillside surround the villa, encompassing orchards, olive groves, vegetable beds, lawns and formal garden areas. The 12m by 6m swimming pool is heated and open from late March to early November, with an electric cover and built-in steps. Surrounding the pool are furnished lounging and dining areas, along with an outdoor kitchen equipped with a gas…

04The Location

Il Pozzo sits in the Val d'Orcia, the UNESCO World Heritage landscape between Siena and Monte Amiata that defines many people's mental image of Tuscany: cypress-lined roads, pale clay hills and medieval hilltowns on every horizon. San Quirico d'Orcia, the nearest town, is 9.4km away and has shops, restaurants, a pharmacy and padel courts. Pienza, the Renaissance ideal city rebuilt…

05Ideal For

Il Pozzo is designed for large multigenerational groups and extended families of up to 18. The combination of staffed chef service, a dedicated children's play area, a five-a-side pitch and a heated pool makes it particularly well suited to families with children of mixed ages. The annexe bedrooms give older children or grandparents a measure of independence. Couples or small…

Amenities

Private PoolGymAir ConditioningHeatingWiFiMountain ViewGarden ViewBBQTerraceGames RoomBasketball CourtOutdoor KitchenCribHigh ChairPlaygroundTable TennisPrivate ChefConciergeHousekeepingLaundryDishwasherCoffee MachineOutdoor ShowerPatio

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TheChosenStay's Guide

dining

Osteria di Trequanda

A respected, long-standing trattoria in the village of Trequanda serving Sienese classics with local Crete Senesi ingredients. Book ahead at weekends; it fills quickly with Italians from Siena and Arezzo.

25 minutes by car

experience

Brunello wine tasting in Montalcino

Montalcino is 22km from the villa and produces Brunello di Montalcino, one of Italy's most celebrated red wines. Several estates offer private cellar tastings by appointment, including Biondi-Santi, whose archive vintages date back to the 19th century.

25 minutes by car

wellness

Bagno Vignoni thermal baths

The historic thermal spring at Bagno Vignoni sits in a Renaissance piazza rather than a conventional town square, and the surrounding area has several thermal pools open to the public and to hotel day guests. An easy half-day from the villa at 23km.

25 minutes by car

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Frequently Asked

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Il Pozzo is located in the Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape in southern Tuscany. The area encompasses some of Italy's most celebrated wine towns, including Montalcino (Brunello) and Montepulciano (Vino Nobile), as well as the Renaissance hilltowns of Pienza and Siena, and the thermal baths at Bagno Vignoni.

A private chef is included in the rental and provides daily breakfast and one main meal (either lunch or dinner) six days a week, excluding Sundays. The chef shops, prepares and serves the meal using ingredients that include produce from the villa's own kitchen garden. On Sundays, house staff can prepare additional light meals at €40 per hour (€50 on Sundays). Poolside barbecues are also available.

Minimum stay information is not confirmed in the listing. Please check directly with our booking partner for current requirements.

Arrival is from 16:00 and departure is by 10:00.

The nearest commercial airport is Perugia (approximately 94.5km by road). Florence is 127km and Pisa is 201km. For private aviation, the villa has its own helipad, allowing helicopter arrivals directly on site. Florence's Amerigo Vespucci airport also handles private charter flights.

Il Pozzo is exceptionally well suited to families with children of all ages. The grounds include a playhouse with slide, swings, a seesaw, a five-a-side football pitch and a basketball net. The villa provides a wooden cot, two travel cots and a highchair. The swimming pool has built-in steps and is 1.0m to 1.90m deep. An English-speaking CV representative is reachable by phone throughout the stay.

The listing does not confirm a pet policy. Please check directly with our booking partner before reserving.

The Val d'Orcia offers wine tasting in Montalcino and Montepulciano, thermal bathing at Bagno Vignoni, cycling through UNESCO-listed countryside, truffle hunting in season, and visits to medieval towns including Pienza, Siena and Arezzo. Padel courts are available in San Quirico d'Orcia and Torrita di Siena. In-villa, the concierge can arrange cooking classes, yoga sessions, personal training and massage treatments.

Late spring (May to June) and early autumn (September to October) are the strongest periods for the Val d'Orcia. May and June bring wildflowers and golden wheat fields, while September and October offer the grape and olive harvests with cooler temperatures and fewer visitors. The pool is open from late March to early November. Summer is warm and scenic but July and August are the busiest months.

San Quirico d'Orcia, with shops, restaurants, a pharmacy and padel courts, is 9.4km from the villa. Pienza, known for its Pecorino cheese and Renaissance architecture, is 10km away.

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