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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7180 sq m

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Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

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Arezzo, Tuscany

Arezzo Equestrian Centre8 min drive
San Donato Hospital9 min drive
Piazza Grande12 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)111 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Staying at this villa for 6 nights was so much fun and very relaxing. Nadia had everything we needed and went above and ...

Jean P.

Oct 22, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Independent holiday country house in Tuscany

Originally a flour Mill, built two hundred years ago, close to a stream that flows alongside the house; the façade is typically Tuscan, being built of stone and rock. It's an isolated house among olive groves, garden, and lawns; beautiful view of the Chiana valley.

There is a large scenic porticoes terrace, the true focal point of the summertime lifestyle, with a dining area, chairs, tables, barbecue. The living area is located on the first floor, whereas the bedrooms are located on the ground floor.

The first floor is accessible via an interior stone staircase or directly from the rear terrace. The kitchen is furnished & well equipped, with every modern comfort. It serves as dining room with its original old stone fireplace. The large living room has a double bed-sofa, satellite TV and direct access out on to the large, porticoed
terrace and into the garden.

On the ground floor, there are 2 double bedrooms (one with an en-suite bathroom), 1 bedroom with two single beds and a study-bedroom with one single bed. The 3rd bathroom is upstairs.

Property manager

Zinaida Gasperini

Languages

English, French, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arezzo

Located in Arezzo, this holiday home is in a rural area. Petrarca Theater and Municipal Gallery of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include National Archaeological Museum Gaio Cilnio Patron and Fraternita dei Laici. Don't miss out on a visit to Arezzo Equestrian Centre. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling, hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

Arezzo, Tuscany

What's nearby

Arezzo Equestrian Centre - 8 min drive
San Donato Hospital - 9 min drive
Piazza Grande - 12 min drive
Centro Chirurgico Toscano - 13 min drive
Basilica of San Francesco - 13 min drive

Getting around

Civitella-Badia Al Pino Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Vestri Cioccolato - ‬6 min drive
‪Il Toscano Parco di Lignano - ‬9 min drive
‪La Pergola - ‬10 min drive
‪L'Amo Cucina di Mare - ‬4 min drive
‪La Botteghina di Gragnone - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Independent holiday country house in Tuscany pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Independent holiday country house in Tuscany?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Independent holiday country house in Tuscany?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Independent holiday country house in Tuscany located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Area Naturale Protetta di Interesse Locale Bosco di Sargiano and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Arezzo Equestrian Centre. Bosco di Sargiano and San Donato Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Emad M.

24 June 2024

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Very relaxing

We had a wonderful stay, very relaxing and charming place. Small village feel and the essence of Tuscany.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

25 May 2024

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Tuscan Charm and Charming Host!

If you have a vision of what a typical Tuscan farmhouse might look like, then this is it! In fact, it’s an old mill, not a farmhouse. We were two couples and stayed for three weeks in May in this wonderful place. For us, the highlight was sitting on the large patio, listening to all the birds, hearing the church bells every half hour (but not at night!), listening to the babbling brook and looking out over the olive groves and across the Val di Chiana. The patio provided ample shade if the sun was too hot or during an occasional shower. It took a while to get used to the upside-down arrangement with the bedrooms and bathrooms on the lower level. The main staircase is fairly steep and a little uneven but there is a handrail on one side to provide support. The outside staircases provide an easier option to go between floors. The bathroom for the “mill” bedroom is quite small but there is no danger of falling in the shower – it’s too narrow! I said the highlight was the patio but, in fact, the highlight was wonderful Nadia, the host. I can’t imagine a more charming host – helpful and responsive when needed but very concerned about not intruding. Nadia, her husband Roberto and son were often working around the olive farm tending to tasks that had been delayed by the cool wet spring. Although you can take a walk through the olive groves or up the steep road past the church, it is not possible to walk into a nearby village which means you need to use the car to pick u

Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

22 Oct 2023

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Best Vacation Stay

Staying at this villa for 6 nights was so much fun and very relaxing. Nadia had everything we needed and went above and beyond to make our stay just magical. We cannot wait to visit again.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Macomber

8 Oct 2023

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Dream Tuscan Vacation

We loved our stay at this villa. It more than fulfilled our dream to stay in an authentic Tuscan home. Nadia was a warm and gracious host who gave us recommendations upon arrival and responded quickly to any questions or issues that arose. As it is a working olive farm, the family was often around working on the vast property during the day. It was never an issue as they gave us plenty of privacy and we were mostly away during the day visiting the beautiful towns in Tuscany. The views from the house were lovely, especially from the kitchen windows. The house and kitchen were fully equipped and we ate breakfast in as well as cooking a couple dinners. The house worked great for 2 couples, but had 2 other sleeping areas if you had a family or other group. We would return here and highly recommend this amazing property.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adeline J.

2 Aug 2023

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A characterful, comfortable property

This is a charming, quirky property, so layout is unusual. We enjoyed using the big kitchen and dining on the terrace upstairs with views. As for bedrooms downstairs there is plenty of space with three bedrooms (and the master has a tiny fourth bedroom in an attic space). The bedroom with ensuite only has a thin door connected to another bedroom, so is less private, while the more private master bedroom (the one with the attic space) has no ensuite. But all was prettily done up and very comfy. Check in was easy - our host was so welcoming and helpful. The grounds of the property are huge and she came and went some days to care for the grounds but made sure we had privacy. We were there in the middle of a heatwave (nobody's fault) so could not make the most of exploring the olive groves, enjoying the hammock, and using the terrace in the hotter part of the afternoon. But in less extreme weather this is an ideal and very inviting place.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

9 May 2023

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Wonderful week’s stay

Renting through VRBO was easy. The owner was easy to communicate with for extra information. She was very helpful, friendly, and a pleasure to speak with.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn J.

29 Sept 2022

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True Tuscan Home

Mulinmaria was chosen because I wanted to experience a Tuscan home in the country side. It turned out to be a perfect choice. It is surrounded by acres of olive trees with a creek running beside it. You could hear church bells and even a Rooster crowing in the morning. Mulinmaria's location is ideal for day trips to Cortona, Greve, Montepulciano, Monteriggioni, Pienza, Arezzo. The outdoor terrace was very inviting, we wish the weather had been warmer to utilize it more. The host, Nadia is a lovely, kind lady who was very helpful and accommodating. Everything we needed to make our stay comfortable was available. We have been vacationing in Italy for one month and the last place to call home for a week was Mulinmaria. It's wonderful to bring home happy memories of our time in Italy and the experience of our time in this lovely Tuscan home.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

10 Aug 2022

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Wonderful stay

The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do. It's close to Assisi, Perugia, Firenze, Siena, Montepulciano, and of course Arezzo. It is very rural despite being a ten minute drive to all the shops we needed. All we could hear were the wind, crickets, and the churchbells from the church whose steeple we could see at the crest of the hill (and peace and quiet is very important to us). The house was bigger than we needed, with a very large and well appointed kitchen. The grounds were lovely. We especially loved sitting out on the covered patio, all day and evening. Nadia was very kind and considerate to us. Since it is so rural, we would definitely recommend a strong insect repellent! We found one that worked at the nearby Esselunga. Grazie mille, Nadia!

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger G.

17 July 2022

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Nadia was a great host very helpful and kind could not do enough to make our stay a great one

Fab location and beautiful surroundings a real gem of a house and easy access to all the must visit places in Tuscany

Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali E.

30 May 2022

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Time to relax

4 of us had a very relaxing time at the mill. It has everything you need and is very comfortable. It's a good location to visit charming towns in Tuscany.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

14 May 2022

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This property is impossible to praise as highly as it deserves

This villa is stunning in every way. The period details in every room, doorway, ceiling, floor, doors, etc. are absolutely spectacular. The outdoor patios are very welcoming spaces. The sunset views are awe inspiring. The home is very roomy and comfortable. All modern amenities are at your disposal. The host, Nadia, is the most lovely woman. She is so welcoming. So helpful. She is there if you need help deciding what sights to see or recommendations for restaurants, etc. But, she gives her guests their privacy. Nadia and her husband, Roberto, bought the property many years ago. Originally a grain mill from the early 1800s. They renovated it into a family home and raised their two children there. You can see how much this home means to her and her family. Especially, when she glows while sharing their story. Although her children are grown and she and her husband live elsewhere in Arezzo, they all still think of Mulinmaria as 'home'. It warms my heart to think that they still celebrate holidays at the villa...all gathering in the place they call home. The property is well maintained...olive trees, flowers, plants. It really is a wonderland. You can easily see the pride taken in maintaining this villa. Ciao!

Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

2 May 2022

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Excellent place to stay in a beautiful part of Tuscany

We stayed here for all of April and found the old mill an excellent base from which to explore Arezzo, Cortona and several other historic towns in the area. The location was also great for us as we enjoy hiking and there are plenty of quiet peaceful trails through the olive groves and woods right from the back door and certainly in April there were no tourists or other hikers. The beginning of April was still a little chilly and we would have appreciated the owners heating the house up a little more in preparation for our arrival, but we soon got that sorted. The GPS location on VRBO appears to be incorrect and we found the directions less than clear, however when we called eventually Nadia told us that the mill was marked on Google Maps and given that we found it successfully. Very attractive old property, perfect location, Nadia and Roberto were helpful and considerate hosts - definitely a place to be recommended!

Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

21 Mar 2022

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Best villa under the Tuscan sun!

Best experience ever! If all we did in Tuscany was stay at the Mulin Maria, life would have been good. But Nadia made it even more wonderful. She spent a day teaching us how to make ravioli, then she and her husband shared dinner with us. Pair that with church bells, the sweet sounds of the nearby stream, and the surrounding rolling hills full of olive trees, and it was the perfect experience. Highly recommend.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

11 Mar 2022

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Great Value for a Tuscan base.

MulinMaria is a quaint converted mill just off the main highway between Arezzo and Cortona. It is a good base to visit Tuscany with good access to Florence , Arezzo, Siena, the Chianti region and Val d’Orcia. The property is best suited for up to two families totaling 7 persons as there are two double beds and three singles. It is a great value and the hostess Nadia could not have been kinder.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francis Z.

20 Oct 2021

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Wunderschönes Ferienhaus in herrlicher Lage

Wunderschön renovierte Wassermühle in herrlicher Lage, sehr netter Kontakt mit den Eigentümern, gut gelegen für Ausflüge in die südliche Toskana

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

24 Sept 2021

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Wonderful stay in Arezzo

We had a wonderful stay of 5 nights at Mulinmaria. The property is beautifully unique with a great history. We especially loved the large terrace where we spent our mornings with coffee and days/evenings with wine overlooking the magnificent views of the olive trees and Tuscan countryside. It was perfect. As nice as Mulinmaria is perhaps the best part was Zinaida. She is an absolutely charming and lovely person. I highly recommend anyone wanting to stay in a peaceful old Tuscan home to consider this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

11 Oct 2020

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Haus in traumhafter Lage

Wir mussten im September kurzfristig wegen Corona von Frankreich in die Toskana umbuchen und waren mit der Wahl sehr zufrieden. Die Italiener nehmen die Corona-Schutzmaßnahmen sehr ernst, so dass das Risiko sich hier anzustecken nicht höher war als in Deutschland. Das Haus ist wunderschön gelegen mitten in Olivenhainen, etwa 200 m von einer kleinen Straße entfernt. Es ist wunderbar ruhig hier. Von der Hauptstraße hört man nichts, ab und zu kommt eine leichtes Rauschen der Züge aus dem Tal. Das Haus ist sehr geschmackvoll restauriert worden und eingerichtet. Besonders die Küche ist ein Ort, an dem man gerne verweilt. Die Terrasse ist sehr großzügig angelegt. Der schönste Platz ist jedoch auf der Hängematte vorne, neben dem Haus zwischen zwei Bäumen und im Schatten einer Zypresse. Das Haus ist auch für elektrosensible geeignet. Das WLAN im Haus kann man abstellen und über ein LAN Kabel ins Internet gehen. Der nächste Sendemast ist mehr als 2 km entfernt. Ab und zu kommt Zinaida, die Vermieterin vorbei, schaut nach dem Rechten und kümmert sich um den Müll. Es ist angenehm sich mit ihr zu unterhalten, sie weiß viel über das Haus und die Gegend zu erzählen. Nach Arezzo fährt man 20 min, nach Florenz eine gute Stunde. Etwas unangenehm sind ZTL-Zonen in den Innenstätten. Diese sind sehr groß (besonders in Florenz) und man wird über eine Kamera erfasst, ohne dass man es merkt. Es drohen einem hohe Bußgelder, wenn man diese ohne Genehmigung befährt. Also lieber auf die regulären Parkplätze fahren und etwas laufen. Wir haben uns sehr gut erholt und kommen gerne wieder.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martina P., Schweiz

5 Sept 2020

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Ferien in der Toscana

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und sind herzlich empfangen worden. Dieses Mietobjekt empfehlen wir gerne weiter.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

jon s.

1 Aug 2020

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Really peaceful stay

We loved staying in this old house in tranquil Tuscany setting. Nadia was a lovely and friendly host. The house had lots of space and the outside terrace was great for the hot weather. I would recommend Mulinmaria completely

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

16 Jan 2020

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Tuscan Charm and Warm Hospitality

This property is exactly as pictured online and so warm and charming. We really enjoyed everything about our stay in Mulinmaria. Nadia and her husband Roberto and their son are wonderful hosts and so welcoming. We got the opportunity to spend time with them cooking and learning about the history of their home and where they were brought up in Italy. Nadia also shared history about the area of Tuscany and Arezzo. The house is surrounded by olive trees on a hill away from town, so it is quiet and peaceful. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this home and the hosts. It was perfect for our family vacation with 4 adults and 2 kids we had plenty of room. Thank you Nadia for a memorable stay in your lovely home.

10/10 Excellent

alfred R.

7 July 2019

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beautiful Arezzo

The owner of this property ws so helpful and gracious.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

olivier V.

30 May 2019

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Très belle demeure avec beaucoup de charme

Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable. La maison est au milieu des oliviers et à côté d'un cours d'eau. séjour calme et paisible. L'emplacement près d'Arezzo est parfait pour rayonner vers les principaux sites de Toscane et d'Ombrie. La maison est très bien équipée et très agréable à vivre. La connexion internet est de très bonne qualité. Les nombreux ouvrages mis à disposition et les conseils de Zinaida nous ont bien dans le programme de nos visites.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

micaela s.

6 May 2019

Ottima

Proprietaria molto disponibile, location ottima per le nostre esigenze

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat Z., Atlanta, Georgia

5 May 2018

Amazing

We wanted to live in a Tuscan house, just like our grandparents, and shop and cook like locals and this villa had it all! Homelike, charming, beautiful exterior terrace and olive groves! There are many stone steps inside of the house so would not be suitable for small children but otherwise clean, neat and all the cookware you need. Nadia was the perfect host, helpful and sweet but never intrusive. We hope to be back one day

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

catherine c.

19 Jan 2018

500 Years Worth of Charm

It's hard to believe Mulinmaria (the name of this lovely home) is only 200 years old when there is clearly 500 years of charm here. My husband and I stayed here with our 4 children (ages 15, 12, 11 and 9) after Christmas and had the most wonderful, memorable time. Mulinmaria is a beautiful stone home nestled warmly in an olive grove. The history is rich and palpable, one bedroom even has a grist stone in it, the woodwork, the stone work is all custom and gorgeous. We didn't expect to love the little town of Arezzo so much, we asked the owner (she's truly an ambassador of Arezzo and of Tuscany) for some guiadnce beyond what the books tell you...we couldn't believe when Nadia offered to meet the 'old city'. We had a lovely afternoon and learned so much about the history of this very important town. But back to the house, our kids felt like they were in a castle (so did I), they sang, played hide and seek, explored the olive groves, etc....I enjoyed cooking, reading and relaxing with my husband. We cannot wait to come back to Arezzo and will certainly come back to Mulinmaria....I can honestly say we loved our stay, the house and the people touched our hearts.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017