Perfect Large Family Villa in Tuscany

Entire home in Sinalunga, Italy

  1. 12 guests
  2. 6 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 6 bathrooms
Hosted by Chris And Charlotte
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

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*** Now in our second summer*** Il Corniolo is our 'happy place' - a charming rural Tuscan villa with modern features and a simple family-friendly design, perfect for you & friends.

Near the bustling tourist towns of Montelpulciano & Pienza, Il Corniolo is your home-from-home; a haven of countryside calm with lovely pool & hilltop views overlooking the olive groves & vineyards in L' Amorosa valley.

Our home-away-from-home is a spacious, well-appointed luxury villa for you to make memories in.

The space
The property is an 18th century former farmhouse, with rooms spread over two floors. There are six bedrooms in total and an additional two double sofa beds (one in the library; one in the study). Four of the bedrooms have full ensuite bathrooms. There are two further bathrooms in the house.

The ground floor has the large kitchen, with dining for up to 16 guests, a large living room with an open feature fireplace, a children's lounge with swing chairs and a television, two large bathrooms, a twin en-suite bedroom (which can also be made up as a King), a further King bedroom and a small double bedroom. The library (with some books and children's games) is also on this floor. From this floor you can access the outside dining terrace with views towards Montepulciano and doors open for easy access onto the lawned garden where dining tables can also be set up for dining al fresco.

The second floor has a smaller breakfast kitchen with seating for 6. There is a smaller, television lounge, a loggia for watching sunsets over the valley, a King en-suite bedroom with additional pull-out toddler bed (this bedroom also has a feature bathtub) and on this floor there are two further small double en-suite bedrooms.

The lawn is perfect for running around with views over the valleys below. Comfortable garden furniture and sun loungers mean there are plenty of options for relaxing and sipping wine in the sun. There is a BBQ near the pool. Plenty of wood can be found in the open garage near the upper parking area and charcoal can be purchased easily in nearby Sinalunga.

The pool (10 x 3.5m) has a shallow end with steps for easy access. Please note the pool is not gated and guests must supervise children when using the pool at all times. Guests use the pool at their own risk. The pool is available May through end September.

The property is served by air sourced heat pumps, underfloor heating and also has an air cooling system for the common spaces. There are also portable fans and air conditioning units available for the hottest days and guests can use these at their convenience.

Guest access
Guests have full, private access to the main house, the gardens, woods and pool. There is a second structure on the property, which is an unconverted farm building and this is used for storage. Beyond accessing for firewood, this is not open to guests.

We do not live on the property, but Hanna is nearby for emergencies and any questions. Occasionally you may see our lovely gardeners and friendly pool service man: these people have their own access codes, but will be discrete and will never enter the house during your stay.

There are a couple of cupboards (one in the downstairs kitchen), one in the main upstairs King bedroom and another in one of the other upstairs bedrooms, which are locked. These are the owners storage cupboards as we still holiday here ourselves and keep our sunny essentials in Italy.

Other things to note
You will need a car. Il Corniolo is a rural home 2km outside of Sinalunga.

Guests are asked to bring a supply of their own toiletries, dishwasher tablets, washing-up liquid and laundry powder / detergents. There is no tumble dryer available, but plenty of clothes lines and pegs for speedy drying in the sun. One loo roll will be in each bathroom, but please stock up on more yourselves for longer stays.

There is a cot and high chair available at the property. *Please bring your own cot linen*

**We apologise but no pets are allowed on the property**

***No stag or hen parties. This is a family home***

Registration details
IT052033C2H9Y47CT9

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Where you’ll be

Sinalunga, Toscana, Italy

Neighbourhood highlights

Located close to Montepulciano, Montalcino, Pienza, Lucignano, and Arezzo, and with direct train access to Florence and Rome via Arezzo, it's a wonderful base for exploring Tuscany. The local town (5 mins) of Sinalunga has great supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and is a commercial centre for anything you will need. Within an hour, you also have:

Montepulciano (20 min)
Known for its Vino Nobile wines, Renaissance palaces, and hidden wine cellars carved into the hillside. Ideal for leisurely exploring and wine tasting.

Pienza (30 min)
Known as the "ideal city" of the Renaissance, Pienza's picturesque streets and squares were featured in The English Patient (1996) and Romeo and Juliet (1968)

San Quirico d'Orcia (35–40 min)
Elegant and peaceful, with stone lanes, Romanesque churches, and the formal Horti Leonini gardens—a favourite stop on the Via Francigena pilgrimage route.

Montalcino (30 min)
A picturesque hilltop town renowned for its medieval charm, sweeping vineyard views, and as the birthplace of the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino wine. Surrounded by ancient walls and crowned with a 14th-century fortress, it offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and world-class wine tasting.

Siena (45 min)
A stunning medieval city famous for its shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the dramatic Duomo, and the world-renowned Palio horse race—a vibrant blend of history, art, and authentic Tuscan atmosphere.

Arezzo (35–40 min)
A treasure trove of art and antiques, featuring Piero della Francesca’s frescoes, elegant architecture, and a vibrant monthly antiques market.

Florence (Approx. 1.15 hour via fast train from Arezzo, or the same driving + tram)
Reachable in under 40 minutes by direct train from Arezzo, Florence is ideal for a car-free day exploring the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, shops, and street cafés. You can also drive 50 minutes and catch the tram from Scandicci.

Orvieto (Just over 40 min)
Ride the funicular up to this striking hilltop city and visit its stunning cathedral, ancient Etruscan wells, and a mysterious underground tour.

Perugia – (45–50 min)
Discover the Renaissance frescoes of Perugino in one of Umbria’s most refined historic chambers (the Collegio del Cambio), then explore the medieval town on foot.

Assisi (Just over 1 hour)
A serene and spiritual destination, home to the Basilica of St. Francis and frescoes by Giotto. Peaceful, beautiful, and inspiring.

The perfect small hill towns of Lucignano (10 min drive away), Monte San Savino (25 min drive), Castiglion Fiorentino (30 min drive) and Montisi (25 min drive) always delight our guests and are a brilliant half day out.

Meet your host

Superhost
351 reviews
4.78 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Lives in England, United Kingdom
We are Charlotte & Chris. We are based in the UK, but have spent some years renovating our Italian holiday house to be our perfect base for exploring a country we love. As a busy family-of-five, we wanted our house to be comfy, yet practical. We still holiday here, but when we aren't using it, please come and be our guests!

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  • Hanna

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 10:00
12 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm