Reading comments and reviews of guests that have stayed in a Tuscan villa or apartment is a great way to start planning your trip to Tuscany, Italy. After their trip, each guest is asked to evaluate different aspects the accomodation and to leave a general comment to publish. To view the ratings for each category, click the link called 'Villa Review Rating Details'. If you're considering Tuscany for your next vacation, please take a few minutes to browse these reviews - you'll be glad you did.
We booked 4 nights at Cupido at the end of May and the property more than lived up to expectation. We had a warm welcome from the owners, a lovely couple who live above the Cupido apartment. However the two properties feel totally separate and Cupido has plenty of privacy The setting is really peaceful and the garden is beautiful.
A car is definitely needed as there is very little in walking distance. However with tranport there is a huge amount to see within easy reach. We visited Arezzo, the nearby national park, Montepulciano, Siena, Perugia.
Warning for those plannning to cook - although there are cooking facilities there is no oven. We got caught out as we had brought food which needed to be baked!
Highly recommended.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
We rented Casa Scopeti in San Casciano Val di Pesa for a family holiday and to celebrate a 50th birthday plus reunion. The house was fabulous. Great space and the garden,pool and spa were all well used by the group. The gardens are particularly beautiful and we all enjoyed the outdoors, even gave the pizza oven a go!! Much fun was had by all. Our sincere thanks to Marco and his family for organising the wood for the pizza oven, ensuring that the pool was well maintained and for being available to assist us. We had a fantastic holiday and would highly recommend Casa Scopeti. The town of San Casciano is delightful and we enjoyed lots of good meals, cafe and pastries too. The COOP provided all our essentials for meals at the villa. We loved every minute of our holiday. For those who have not experience fireflies, the lucciole gave us a lovely dance each evening and we were enchanted. Living la dolce vita is easy at Casa Scopeti. Michele and Mark - Australia
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Le Lagore is a beautiful villa located above Levanto on the Italian Riviera. It has gorgeous views from the terrace and the windows on the sea view side of the house. We greatly enjoyed our stay there. The kitchen was very well equipped, and it was much appreciated that dish and laundry soap were provided along with toilet paper and soap in the bathrooms. The house was decorated in a cozy comfortable way. Our group consisted of 4 adults traveling with 4 children ages 3-6 and we loved the spacious living room and terrace.
There are six bedrooms with comfortable beds and bathrooms. There is one bathtub and the rest of the bathrooms have a European styled hand shower on the wall of the bathroom- not a shower stall- such that when one showers, the water goes all over the toilet and bidet. This is not to say that this is a problem. The water drains adequately and is actually a good use of space because there would not have been room to install proper shower stalls in these bathrooms. I am mentioning this because my fellow Americans are less likely to expect/be familiar with this type of shower.
The description of the house listed it as 1 km from the beach. This is perhaps true if one were to take the extremely steep stairs, otherwise it would be a 15/20 minute steep winding walk on the road or a short drive with parking immediately above the beach.
The house feels very remote and there were lizards in the living room in the evening making funny sounds. There were lots of ants inside and out of the house. The grounds were not manicured and I had long grass/weeds scratching my legs when I would hang the laundry on the line to dry. The washing machine did not function properly. With every load, we had to continually readjust the clothes in the washing machine throughout the cycle.
However, the pleasures of cooking in that great house with rosemary picked outside the kitchen door, the joys of drinks made with freshly crushed mint plucked from behind the hammock, and enjoying this food and drink on the terrace with the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea stretching across the horizon made up for ants and other minor inconveniences. If you can welcome nature into your life, you will enjoy your stay at Le Lagore and will leave wishing, as we did, that you could stay on for at least a little while longer.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Our familiy of 6 adults and 2 children (ages 9 months and 2 1/2 years) was delighted with our stay at Villa Fiorenzani. We were looking for a villa within walking distance to a small town with restaurants and Villa Fiorenzani and Radicondoli fit the bill perfectly. I echo the reviews below regarding location and things to do. The Radicondoli tourism office was very helpful with maps and suggestions of things to do, as well.
A highlight for us was a dinner at the agroturismo Paugnano. Our granddaughter was in awe of the sheep and milking, the family was warm and embracing, and the ravioli was spectacular! A cooking class there would have been fun, had we realized in time. Also, don't miss the pizza at La Pergola - best we had our entire trip!
We can also recommend a hot air balloon flight through Associazioni Aerostatica Toscana (www.flyballoon.it) which was very professionally done and a wonderful way to see the Tuscan countryside, although expensive.
One note: Don't count on wireless at the villa - it was only available one day while we were there despite property manager Ilaria's attempts to get it working. (An electrical storm blew it out the same day she got it to work.)
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Torre del Cielo. What can we say? Italy's very best landlord for a start. The most delightful, helpful, warm, friendly person you would ever hope to meet. That's Rosado, owner of Torre del Cielo. NOTHING is too much trouble. The villa (which we shared with eight friends) is clean, well equipped and with the most delightful outdoor areas you could ever want including a lovely pool set in landscaped gardens and a gazebo, plus an outdoor area where ten people can eat comfortably among Rosado's prized roses. Bliss.
The area is interesting and Arezzo a hidden gem.
HIGHLY recommended/
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
The property as well as the setting and equippment were very good. Far away from the city noise and very close to nature. The only issue was the owner who did not even come to say hello when we arrived and when after 4 days we spoke to him about the vine tour, he indeed organized it, but instead of doing it himsel ( just as he promised) he sent his employee who barely spoke English. Istead, I recomment talking Antonietta- she works there but also has her own vineyard! Overall, very goog place to spend holiday!
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Fabulous villa. Very clean, comfy beds, good bathroom and facilities. The most wonderful views from every room and the Terrace.We would highly recommend this villa.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
The ambiance was great, we felt like at home. The owner, Maria Grazia was very kind and helpful, her mother as well. The panorama is beautiful from the rooms. The estate is next to the traditional road SR 222 and lots of cyclists pass by. It is very good starting point to different towns in Chianti region, even Siena and Firenze. Overall, during our stay we felt the atmosphere described in the book “Under the Tuscan sun”!
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
La Capinera exceeded our expectations as the villa for our week-long Tuscan holiday.
Perfect for a small family, salt water pool is absolutely fantastic.
Local town friendly and easily accessible.
The Bowlings, Ottawa, Canada
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
As a group of ten, we stayed in three apartments at Torre A Cona, and used the fabulous kitchen at Giardino as our main area for congregation. We didn't have a single car, but took the bus to Incisa to shop at the Coop, and bought wine from the estate. Marianna and Livia at reception were wonderful. They opened the path that leads to San Donato so that we didn't have to walk on the road to get to the bus for Florence, and helped in many other ways. The property has stunning views, and the apartments are lovely.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
