Villas in Colle Val d'Elsa
Colle Val d'Elsa suits sightseers wanting a pool and a medieval hill town in Siena province. The town is known for crystal, with San Gimignano and Monteriggioni a few miles off, but its local red is Chianti Colli Senesi, not Chianti Classico.
- Villas
- 34
- From, per week
- £589
About Colle Val d'Elsa
Colle di Val d'Elsa is a town in the Val d'Elsa, in the province of Siena, on the Via Francigena. It is split in two. Colle Alta, the medieval upper town, has towers, bastions, noble palaces, the cathedral, a museum of civic and religious art and the tower house of the sculptor Arnolfo di Cambio. Colle Bassa, the modern centre below, has Piazza Arnolfo, redesigned by Jean Nouvel and Daniel Buren, and the Crystal Museum. The town makes almost all of Italy's crystal glassware. Our homes are spread over about five kilometres of countryside and every home sampled has a private pool. The local red is labelled Chianti Colli Senesi, not Chianti Classico. Evenings in the countryside are quiet, and the town's own events cluster in summer.
Is Colle Val d'Elsa right for you?
- Best for
- Sightseers wanting a pool and medieval towns within a short drive
- Not for you if
- You want to stay among the Chianti Classico wine villages, because Colle is a Val d'Elsa town with its own Colli Senesi red.
Near Colle Val d'Elsa
San Gimignano
Hill town a few miles from Colle; Via Francigena stage 32 leads there on foot.
Monteriggioni
Village a few miles from Colle, also reached on foot along Via Francigena stage 32.
Sentierelsa
Four-kilometre riverside path along the Elsa, known for its turquoise water, passing the Diborrato waterfall, some 15 metres high.
Le Caldane
Thermal springs on a route through the old centre and the Elsa river park; another route heads out to the Abbey of Santa Maria a Conèo.
Getting to Colle Val d'Elsa
Florence airport is the closest, about 48 minutes by road. Public transport from Florence takes over two hours with changes, and homes are in the countryside around Colle, so a hire car is needed for the stay.
When to go to Colle Val d'Elsa
Colle's calendar sits in summer: the Fiera della Miseria fills Piazza Santa Caterina every weekend in June, and the patron saint's festival on 1 July brings music, markets, food and fireworks. The Mercatale market fills Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio on the fourth Saturday of each month. Museums and glass workshops are the year-round draw, so check opening hours before a winter visit.
Villas in Colle Val d'Elsa
"Santinovo Loggia 2
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
2
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+9 more
from£84
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Colle Val d'Elsa
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
2
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+9 more
from£105
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Colle Val d'Elsa
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+8 more
from£105
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Colle Val d'Elsa
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
2
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+7 more
2-Bedroom Home, Colle Val d'Elsa
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+8 more
from£105
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Colle Val d'Elsa
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
2
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+9 more
from£84
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Colle Val d'Elsa
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+9 more
2-Bedroom Home, Colle Val d'Elsa
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+8 more
from£105
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Colle Val d'Elsa
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+8 more
from£105
per night
3-Bedroom Home, Colle Val d'Elsa
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+8 more
3-Bedroom Home, Colle Val d'Elsa
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+8 more
from£138
per night
4-star property
Antico Borgo San Lorenzo
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
46
18
0
Air ConBBQParking+11 more
4-star property
Bardeggiano - Caterina 4 (COL247)
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
4
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
4-star property
Bardeggiano - Caterina 3 (COL246)
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
4
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
3-star property
Bardeggiano - Caterina 2 (COL245)
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
4
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+11 more
4-star property
Bardeggiano - Caterina 1
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
4
2
0
BBQParkingGarden+9 more
4-star property
Bardeggiano - Caterina 8 (COL243)
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
2
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
4-star property
Bardeggiano - Caterina 6
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
2
1
0
BBQParkingGarden+9 more
4-star property
Bardeggiano - Caterina 5
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
2
1
0
BBQParkingGarden+9 more
4-star property
Bardeggiano - Caterina 7
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
2
1
0
BBQParkingGarden+9 more
4-star property
Antico Borgo San Lorenzo - Fico
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
6
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£189
per night
3-star property
Metallo
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
10
4
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+10 more
from£146
per night
5-star property
Podere San Giuseppe
Colle Val d'Elsa, Tuscany Chianti, Italy
12
6
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+13 more
from£504
per nightColle Val d'Elsa villa holidays: questions answered
Is Colle Val d'Elsa in Chianti?
No. Colle is a Val d'Elsa town in the province of Siena, and its best-known local red is Chianti Colli Senesi rather than Chianti Classico. For Chianti Classico villages such as Castellina, Radda and Gaiole, you need to drive.
What is Colle Val d'Elsa known for?
Crystal. The town makes almost all of Italy's crystal wine glasses, drinking glasses and plates, and visitors can tour the Crystal Museum or watch glassblowing in artisan workshops. The old upper town, Colle Alta, is the other draw.
Can you walk from Colle Val d'Elsa to San Gimignano?
Yes, in principle. Via Francigena stage 32 runs from Colle to San Gimignano or Monteriggioni, and there is a 37.6 km cycling route to San Gimignano. For a shorter outing, the 4 km Sentierelsa follows the river Elsa.
Is there a market in Colle Val d'Elsa?
Yes. The Mercatale comes to Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio on the fourth Saturday of each month. Look out for the area's food: pecorino, Cinta Senese cured meats and finocchiona.
Do homes near Colle Val d'Elsa have pools?
Yes, every home sampled has a private pool, and nearly all have a garden. Most sleep about four, though some sleep far more. Check the listing for air conditioning if you are travelling in midsummer.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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