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Borgo Degli Ulivi, La Casa Nella Macchia ou Sette Querce ?

Three accommodations compared criterion by criterion with the editorial rating, the recorded price and the amenities. Verdict written by the code, based on the editorial team's justifications.

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Borgo Degli Ulivi

Monte Argentario · €€€€ · More than €400/night

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

from 589 € / night

9,4/10 travellers · 73 reviews

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The House in the Thicket

Monte Argentario · €€€€ · More than €400/night

7,1
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

from 925 € / night

8,7/10 travellers · 35 reviews

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Sette Querce

San Casciano dei Bagni · €€€ · €200–400/night

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

from 260 € / night

9,1/10 travellers · 470 reviews

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The verdict

Borgo Degli Ulivi and Sette Querce neck and neck

8,0 versus 8,0: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.

Choose Borgo Degli Ulivi if…

  • you prioritise confort & équipements (8,6 vs 8,1) : Pool, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, free parking, spa and equipped kitchens in villas renovated in 2017: complete amenities, accommodation described in detail.
  • you care about piscine et spa: amenities that only this listing mentions
  • you trust travellers: 9,4/10 from 73 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: emplacement (7,6). 5 minutes by car from the beach, Porto Ercole, the golf course and the Cala Galera marina, in a quiet pine forest; Forte Stella 3 km away, but nothing within walking distance.

Choose La Casa Nella Macchia if…

  • villa indépendante de 120 m² à Monte Argentario, à 1,4 km de la plage de Le Cannelle, avec accès privé à la plage, jardin, terrasse vue mer et tennis

Its weak point in this head-to-head: intégration dans l'environnement (6,0). Standalone villa in the macchia near Le Cannelle; the architectural style and materials are not specified.

Choose Sette Querce if…

  • you prioritise emplacement (8,2 vs 7,7) : At the entrance to the historic center of San Casciano dei Bagni, Saturnia thermal baths 15 min away, Pitigliano 22 km away, Fonteverde center very close.
  • you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,1 vs 6,7) : At 260 € per night, you get a junior suite with a lounge, breakfast included and free parking; the offer is consistent without being generous.
  • your budget matters: from €260 / night, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: confort & équipements (8,1). 9 junior suites with lounge, minibar, air conditioning, independent heating, Wi-Fi; breakfast included and free parking. No pool or integrated spa.

Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 35 to 470 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method

Criterion by criterion

The 5 criteria of the score

Borgo Degli UliviThe House in the ThicketSette Querce
ComfortLocationValueIntegrationGuest reviews
Comfort & amenities25 %editorial
8,6
7,8
8,1
Why these ratings?

Borgo Degli UliviPool, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, free parking, spa and equipped kitchens in villas renovated in 2017: complete amenities, accommodation described in detail.

The House in the Thicket120 m² villa, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, equipped kitchen, sea-view terrace, garden, free parking, Wi-Fi, barbecue and tennis; air conditioning not specified.

Sette Querce9 junior suites with lounge, minibar, air conditioning, independent heating, Wi-Fi; breakfast included and free parking. No pool or integrated spa.

Location20 %editorial
7,6
7,7
8,2
Why these ratings?

Borgo Degli Ulivi5 minutes by car from the beach, Porto Ercole, the golf course and the Cala Galera marina, in a quiet pine forest; Forte Stella 3 km away, but nothing within walking distance.

The House in the Thicket1.4 km from Le Cannelle beach with private access, Porto Santo Stefano 15 min away, Orbetello 20 min; a quiet macchia setting.

Sette QuerceAt the entrance to the historic center of San Casciano dei Bagni, Saturnia thermal baths 15 min away, Pitigliano 22 km away, Fonteverde center very close.

Value for money20 %editorial
6,7
5,9
7,1
Why these ratings?

Borgo Degli UliviAt 589 € per night, the offer is complete (pool, spa, restaurant, breakfast, free parking) but the price remains high for the stay.

The House in the ThicketAt €925 per night for 2 bedrooms, the offer remains expensive: no pool or air conditioning mentioned, despite private beach access and tennis.

Sette QuerceAt 260 € per night, you get a junior suite with a lounge, breakfast included and free parking; the offer is consistent without being generous.

Integration into the environment15 %editorial
7,6
6,0
7,4
Why these ratings?

Borgo Degli UliviHamlet of villas renovated in 2017 with stone, wood and Tuscan terracotta, nestled in a pine forest: traditional restored architecture, consistent with the landscape.

The House in the ThicketStandalone villa in the macchia near Le Cannelle; the architectural style and materials are not specified.

Sette QuerceRenovated 1930s building at the entrance to the historic center, with only 9 rooms: a small property with a local character.

Guest reviews20 %calculated
9,0
7,4
9,0
Why these ratings?

Borgo Degli UliviTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 73 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.

The House in the ThicketTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 35 reviews: within the top 47% of the catalogue.

Sette QuerceTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 470 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalogue.

Features

Price, village, amenities

What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.

CriterionBorgo Degli UliviThe House in the ThicketSette Querce
Recorded pricefrom 589 € / nightfrom 925 € / nightfrom 260 € / night
VillageMonte ArgentarioMonte ArgentarioSan Casciano dei Bagni
Traveller rating9,4/10 · 73 reviews8,7/10 · 35 reviews9,1/10 · 470 reviews
Reliability of our scorehighmediummedium
TypeHotelVillaHotel
Budget€€€€ · More than €400/night€€€€ · More than €400/night€€€ · €200–400/night
Swimming pool Yesnot specifiednot specified
Breakfast Yesnot specified Yes
Parking Yes Yes Yes
Pets allowed Yes Yes Yes
Restaurant Yesnot specified Yes
Spa Yesnot specifiednot specified
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Yes
Air conditioning Yesnot specified Yes
Sea view Yes Yesnot specified
View over the hills Yesnot specified Yes
8,0
Borgo Degli Ulivifrom €589 / night
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7,1
The House in the Thicketfrom €925 / night
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8,0
Sette Quercefrom €260 / night
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