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Set in the Chianti hills, Santa Maria a Poneta is 5 minutes' drive from the medieval village of Barberino di Val d’Elsa. This historic property is a working farm that produces olive oil and wine. Santa Maria a Poneta is an elegant manor house that features a chapel from the 9th century. Its grounds include a swimming pool, open from May until September, sun loungers, parasols and a BBQ. Apartments are set on 2 floors and feature a 20 m² terrace with views of the garden. Each one includes free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a kitchenette with kettle and toaster. The manor house has been lovingly restored and original features such as terracotta floors and wood-beamed ceilings have been beautifully preserved. Homemade olive oil and wine are available to taste on site. Staff can reserve a table in the best local restaurants and arrange horse riding lessons, museum visits and much more. Free parking is provided and the pretty hill town of San Gimignano is 15 minutes' drive away. The nearest bus stop is 4 km away in Barberino di Val d’Elsa for buses to Siena and Florence.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Barberino di Val dʼElsa
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  • Karolin
    Estonia Estonia
    Good location, easy to reach and very quiet. Stunning views of the Tuscany landscapes and Philip who became a family member and slept next to our door and under our sunchairs both of the days.
  • Tanja
    Croatia Croatia
    Amazing place! This little house was our home for couple of days and we really, really enjoyed every minute. Danilo is such a great host. We will definitely be back :)
  • Stephen
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful grounds. Suzzana the owner was very helpful. Danny the caretaker was also great.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by The Owner Riccardo, factotum of Santa Maria a Poneta

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score

The Owner Riccardo, factotum of Santa Maria a Poneta
We love our house so much, it is a very long piece of History which we like to preserve for the future generation. We like take care of all the common area for the pleasure of our hosts which arrive from all over the world. A nice experience for us to share this wonderful location, date back to the middle age. The house was built around the Romanesque chuch to host the pilgrims which travel to Rome. Now we are delightfull to continue this tradition hosting nice people who like discover Tuscany and its unique atmosphere, culture and History.
Why not a good glass of wine, in front of the swimmingpool with a stunning panorama of the Chianti valley!!! I appreciate the easy things ! Me and my wife Susanna like to spend an easy country stile-life. We like to spend our time taking care of our agricultural estates where we produce a very good wines and a super extravergin-olive oil. We like horse, and we breed a lot of in the farm. We train them to partecipate to competitions in show jumping and in three day event. So daily you can see the working of the horses not far from the house. In spring you will be able to see the newborns running in the large grass-paddoks.
There are a lot of intresting things to do to spend a nice holiday in the area. If you like to discover our culture, our food, we will be able to segest you several opportunityes to try unique experiences. Cooking lessons, bird watching, fishing, horsebackriding, wine tasting, olive oil tasting, ballons, thermal bath, relaxing massages, theatre, concerts in old villas. For the female shopping too several intresting nice small shops to try!!
Languages spoken: German,English,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Santa Maria a Poneta
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Pool with view
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Solarium
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Santa Maria a Poneta takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:30 to 20:00

Check-out

From 08:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa CartaSi American Express Cash ATM card Santa Maria a Poneta accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please let staff know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

A car is recommended as public transport is scarce.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Santa Maria a Poneta

  • Santa Maria a Poneta offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Water park
    • Solarium
    • Happy hour
    • Personal trainer
    • Horse riding
    • Cooking class
    • Fitness classes
    • Bike tours
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Swimming Pool
    • Movie nights

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Santa Maria a Poneta include:

    • Apartment
    • Villa

  • Santa Maria a Poneta is 2.9 miles from the centre of Barberino di Val dʼElsa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Santa Maria a Poneta may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Santa Maria a Poneta is from 16:30, and check-out is until 10:00.