La Pieve di San Giovanni, Pomarance

The Pieve, located in the picturesque Val di Cecina, stands on the edge of the tiny Village of Lustignano at an altitude of 900 meters. This architectural gem enjoys a privileged hilltop position at 390 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views in every direction. The complex, dating back to the 13th century, includes the Pieve itself and the adjacent Pilgrims' Hospital.

Of the Romanesque church and the hospice for pilgrims dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, which was built here before the year 1000, the Pieve di San Giovanni exudes history from every corner.

At the crossroads of two pilgrlmage routes, this was a popular stop, with the hospice providing aid and shelter to poor travelers. However, being at the junction of three parishes, the Pieve was also contested over time. Its strategic importance eventually faded, and the buildings were left to fall into ruin before being incorporated into agricultural structures.

The recent restoration has skillfully preserved chamcteristic elements of the original structure: the exposed stone walls, high ceilings with original wooden trusses, and exposed beams. The base of an ancient baptismal font, a symbol and pride of the Pieve, has been highlighted with glass flooring in the impressive hall, which once housed the church. This space now features a long wooden table made from a single tree trunk and a unique suspended circular corten steel fireplace.

The Villa, surrounded by a flat park, offers panoramic views of a charming landscape within an estate of 40 hectares.

This estate includes trails for hiking and mountain biking that wind through the forest. In the garden, the vibrant vegetation is a celebration of colors, featuring rose and lavender bushes, citrus trees, cherry trees, tall cypress trees, and numerous olive trees scattered across expansive grassy meadows. The spacious patio surrounding the pool provides an ideal setting for moments of relaxation and celebrations.

Setup linens

Final departure cleaning

Daily breakfast

Indoor heated SPA pool

Turkish bath

Finnish sauna

Fully equipped gym

Outdoor infinity pool

Hiking and biking trails

Table tennis

Tennis court within walking distance

E-bike rentals with guide

45 minutes from Volterra and

1 hour and 30 minutes from San Gimignano.

Pieve di San Giovanni is strategically located,

40 minutes from Bolgheri with its wonderful vineyards,

45 minutes from the beautiful sea of Follonica (Grosseto),

50 minutes from the stunning beach

of Cala Violina,

50 minutes from Piombłno,

and 1 hour and 30 minutes from Forte dei Marmi