The house of space and light
14 Guests
7 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
For those seeking total relaxation in an undisturbed, archetypally Tuscan retreat, there can be few villas to match Torre di Fonterinaldi. Oozing authentic character, immaculately restored, boasting an abundance of space, and set in 20 acres of woodland, vineyards, olive groves and beautifully maintained gardens, the property is a little world unto itself. For those fortunate enough to call it home for a week or two, it is the perfect antidote the stresses and strains of day-to-day life.
Looking to know more about Torre di Fonterinaldi?
Our team has visited each of our villas, so they can share the finer details and help explore flexible date options
Winner of Condé Nast Traveller’s 2025 Best Villa Rental Company in the World
Keyholder highlights
- Total seclusion in a 20-acre estate
- 360-degree panoramas of rolling hills
- An irresistible 15m-long infinity pool
- Impeccable restoration
- Space galore, inside and out
- Archetypal Tuscan charm
- Well-equipped gym
Gallery
Torre Fonterinaldi rising handsomely between its cypress trees.
Torre Fonterinaldi's gorgeous 16m-long infinity pool.
Torre Fonterinaldi enjoys total privacy and seclusion on a 20-acre estate.
Down by the pool.
The villa is brimming with original features and has been meticulously and soulfully restored.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist to assist you during your stay and 24/7 emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- A daily cleaning service from Monday to Friday and a mid-week linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night
/10.83%2C43.51%2C9%2C0/1280x600@2x%3Faccess_token%3Dpk.eyJ1Ijoiem9ldHR0IiwiYSI6ImNsc2l2eGJvaDJlNzEya3BjYW1lc3dxbDUifQ.67_ngEQp0DGdJhoF7bdiBQ)
The Area
Surrounded by an archetypal Tuscan landscape of vineyards, olive groves, woodland and rolling hills, Torre di Fonterinaldi rises in a panoramic position in the Colline Pisane about 12km north of the ancient town of Volterra and just over an hour's drive from Pisa and Livorno.
The closest restaurants, shops, cafés and other amenities are a 25-minute drive away in Peccioli, a mediaeval, hilltop beauty that has won the title of "Borgo dei Borghi" (the most beautiful village of all Italian villages). It's one of Tuscany's many under-the-radar beauties and well worth spending time exploring. There are historic palazzi, a mediaeval bell tower, several museums, including an open-air museum of contemporary art, a 2,000-seater Greek-style theatre overlooked by a series of giant human sculptures by Polish artist Miroslaw Balka, and much more besides.
Guests staying at Torre Fonterinaldi should not miss out on a visit to Volterra, whose Etruscan origins go all the way back to the 8th century BCE. Most of what you will see today is a magnificent. walled mediaeval centre that's overflowing with architectural gems, wondrous churches, evocative piazze, and imposing palazzi.
Slightly further afield, though easily visitable in a day, is San Gimignano, Pisa, the bustling fishing port and resort town of Livorno, and Lucca. Siena is also reachable in about an hour and a half.
For those who wish to spend a day at the beach, you could head to Forte dei Marmi or Castiglioncello, a fashionable resort whose neo-classical villas and mansions date back to the late 19th century. Its photogenic good looks made it a haven for Italian impressionist painters and then, from the 1950s, for the stars of Italy's film industry, including Alberto Sordi, Marcello Mastroianni, and Vittorio Gassman.
There are lots of charming villages to explore nearby, not least Lajatico, the birthplace of Andrea Bocelli and home to the Teatro del Silenzio, an outdoor amphitheatre that hosts an annual concert in July. Also of note is Castelfalfi, a small village that is part of a 5-star resort. It's a nice place to go for a stroll, an ice-cream or dinner.
The area around Torre di Fonterinaldi is wine-producing country (including Chianti DOCG), and as well as sampling the villa's own excellent vintages, we recommend a visit to a vineyard or two during your stay.
