Villa Marae in Tuscany - luxury villa with a heated pool and tennis court | Villa in Forcoli

Villa Marae in Tuscany. Originally an authentic Tuscan farmhouse set within 120 acres of lush Tuscan valley and sprawling panoramic views with sunrises and sunsets to rival any in the world.
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2023 Important Note -
Please be aware that we began painting the villa inside and out this year. The work has taken longer than expected. Although the inside is full complete, the outside of the villa is patchy with the repairs to the brick work. I have discounted the villa heavily due to this for this year. So, if you have ever wished to visit us, and don’t mind a patchy villa on the outside, then the rest of this season will be the perfect time to stay with us.
Second note, the tennis court was flooded this year during the storms and is not in the best condition but is perfectly usable. And the cover to the seated pool area took some damage. All of which will be repaired by 2024 season. The palms by the pool are unfortunately unable to be removed before the end of the season due to have to take up the entire pool area to do so.
Other than those few things, the villa is still a stunning place to visit and we have had many guests this year who didn’t even notice. I am just a little picky…. maybe too much so. The patchy villa you cannot miss. I have added photos to the end of listing.
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Offering ideal accommodation for families with children or groups of adult friends wishing to spend a relaxing and comfortable holiday in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. The property is well appointed and has all the modern amenities: netflix, docking station, air conditioning, WIFI Internet connection and the property is within comfortable reach of Pisa, Florence, Siena, Volterra and beaches.
Our beautifully renovated villa provides luxury accommodation for up to 14 guests.
If you prefer not to leave the villa, but would still like a touch of Tuscany. We can bring Tuscany to you! Private chefs cooking traditional Tuscan cuisine, wine tastings provided by local vineyards, outdoor cooking courses. We can even organise Heli-tours departing from the villa. All the peace of mind of an isolated villa with the added bonus of experiencing Tuscany. The villa is located at the end of a long private affording isolation and privacy.
=== OTHER CONFIGURATIONS Available ===
There are six bedrooms and 7 bathrooms in the villa. For smaller groups if the entire villa is not required, we can close some of the rooms for a reduced price (in shoulder, low season and last minute only)
6 or 7 people = 3 bedrooms
8 or 9 people = 4 bedrooms
PLEASE NOTE. We only close the rooms and ensuites for those rooms. The rest of the villa, pool, grounds is yours to use as a private villa.
========= Outdoor Areas =========
Villa Marae is nestled within 120 acres of private estate encompassing olive groves, native woodland, children’s play areas, picnic spots, swimming pool, barbecue areas, pergolas and many alfresco dining spots all with stunning vistas and the perfect locations for the true Tuscan experience. Immediately around the main house is patio-ed with dining and reading locations to allow for groups or solitude. The villa is nestled in Tuscan Landscapes, the outdoor areas are designed to allow you to appreciate them in full.
======== The Main House =========
The ground floor has one bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a terrace. There is a well-equipped modern kitchen and two separate spacious sitting rooms. The dining room seats 14 at an oval wooden table. There are flat screen TVs, a multi-region DVD player, CD player with a connection for an iPod and Netflix on both TV’s
The second floor has four bedrooms, two with showers and two with large baths and separate showers. The third floor has a bedroom with its own terrace with breath-taking views, and a private bathroom on the floor below.
------------ The Kitchen ------------
The kitchen is beautifully finished with Tuscan travertine tile floors, carved marble sink and custom-built painted wood cabinets finished to accentuate the natural colouring of the stone floors and arch.
All modern amenities are in the kitchen including large American style fridge freezers and large 6 burner gas hob. (see below for full list). Everything you need for a home away from home is included.
------------ Communal area’s (indoor) ------------
-- There are two main communal areas in the Villa.
The lounge:
The sitting room has warm yellow coloured walls with patio doors and terracotta floor. It is comfortably furnished in traditional style with large sofas in black and terracotta velvet, and a marble coffee table.
-- Drawing room/Dining Room:
these two rooms are approximately 50 sq. metres in total. The floors are terracotta tiles with a decorative border. The drawing room has two large, comfortable black and beige striped velvet sofas some matching easy chairs and a fitted cabinet which houses a top of the range entertainment system. The dining room has an oval wooden dining table which extends to seat 14 Adults.
======== Location =========
Villa Marae is nestled in the Tuscan countryside central to almost everywhere Toscana. While the villa is often used as a retreat for families and groups (let’s be honest, who doesn’t want to lay by the pool drinking prosecco all day), it is also well placed as a base for day excursions or seeing everything that Tuscany has to offer.
Pisa: 22 miles (30 mins – easy drive)
Volterra: 22 miles (35 mins – easy drive)
Siena: 55miles (1.5 hours – easy drive)
Florence: 40 miles (1 hour – easy drive)
Lucca: 24 miles (45 mins – country drive)
Peccioli:5 miles (10 mins)
Montepulciano: 90 miles (1 hour 50mins – motorways )
Livorno: 25 miles (35 mins – easy drive)
Viareggio: 38 Miles (50 mins – easy drive)
Cinque Terre: 70 miles (1 hour 20 mins – motorways)
Arezzo: 85 miles (1.5 hours – easy drive)
Cecina: 35 miles (45 mins – easy drive)
These are the major cities. Locally with 10-15 mins are: Palaia, Cappanoli, Casciana terme, Forcoli, Ponsacco, Pontederra, Cascina and many more. ALL with their own character, heritage, charm and well worth the visit. Restaurants, gyms, coffee bars, horse-riding all local.
------------ Airports ------------
Pisa is 22 miles away and (after navigating the one-way system of the airport) about 35 mins door to door.
Firenze (Florene) – is 40 miles and about an hour. Very easy direct drive.
======== To do Locally =========
There is a wealth of things to do locally.
Horse-riding, cycling (up to 800km circuits), mountain biking, wine tastings, restaurants, olive oil tour, dinosaur park, coffee shops, the BEST gelato store in Italia and plenty of places to walk. A plethora of activities and everything Toscana you can imagine or want.
======== Available at the Villa (extra fee may be required) =========
Cooking Courses
Painting Courses
Wine Tastings (by local vineyards and Chianti/Montepulciano Region
Pre-stocking (food stuffs, local wine etc)
Bike hire (road bikes/mountain bikes/Electric Bikes)
======== Staffing at the Villa =========
The property benefits from an onsite property manager and caretaker either being a staff member or owner. They stay in a separate cottage beside the Villa and will not disturb in anyway. Although next to the villa, the entrance is in the rear of building and guests are not disturbed in any way. They are fluent in English and Italian
- Cleaners are included 3 times per week (for 3 hours) (including checkout day). If required or requested, cleaners can come daily for an extra fee. An extra fee may be charged for bookings requiring extra cleaning.
- Private chefs are available if booked two weeks in advance of arrival for nightly or weekly as required. Chef is traditional Tuscan cooking. As the menu is chosen daily and can be at guests request, ingredients and beverages are paid separately to the chef. Amounts can be agreed before hand.
- Shopping is available at €40/hour (1 hour minimum). For produce, specialists’ wines or other items not available locally, a travel fee may be applied.
- Grounds staff are onsite or working in the olive grove away from the main villa. Grounds staff maintain the grounds around the villa throughout the week. We will let you know on check-in which days they will be attending. You may change these days if your prefer (ie while you are out visiting cities/towns etc)
- If required, the cottage may also be added to the booking for additional 2 people. Please email me before booking. It is fully self contained and perfect for elderly parents or nannies, staff etc. A relocation fee for the property manager will be added.
==Onsite Property Manager==
If you prefer the property manager to not be onsite for any reason, or require the cottage for nannies, elderly parents or staff, a relocation (to cover the cost of nearby accommodation) will be applicable.
======== Amenities of the Villa =========
WIFI through house & Patio. Pool area has weak wifi but works.
Sports equipment (incl sports balls, pool inflatables, table tennis equipment, etc.)
Gas Barbecue.
2 large WIFI TVs with Netflix
CD/Audio player.
Washing machine.
Iron and Ironing Board.
Coffee maker and all modern Kitchen appliances.
Ceiling fans all rooms, All bedrooms have air-conditioning
---- Additional costs ----
Power/Gas over standard for the time of year (confirmed at time of booking).
Heating and Air conditioning (if use is over standard for time of year).
--- Villa Policies ---
No Pets of any kind
Non-Smoking

Villa Marae in Tuscany - luxury villa with a heated pool and tennis court is located in Forcoli. Villa Marae in Tuscany - luxury villa with a heated pool and tennis court provides accommodation, featuring View, Private Pool, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This Villa features View, Private Pool, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Villa Marae in Tuscany - luxury villa with a heated pool and tennis court has 6 Bedrooms , 8 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 14 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Forcoli has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Forcoli, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.