Archive for 'Villas and Farmhouses'

Rental Date: Saturday 8th of October 2011.

Renter: Barb R. (Clark, CO, Italy).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

We spent 2 weeks at Podere Lo Spadino and would highly recommend it...it is an exceptional place!!! The home was more than comfortable for the six of us and views from this location are spectacular. (and there was plenty of hot water for all six of us!) Each day we would venture out - there is much to explore nearby...San Gimignano, Siena, Moltalcino, Florence, Volterra, the Chianti region,etc. and it was so wonderful to know that at the end of the day we had this special place to come back to. In the evenings we would sit out by the pool and watch the sunset or take a walk down the nearby quiet road. I can't say enough about what great hosts Barbara, Maris, and Antonella are - they made us feel welcome from the first moment we stepped out of our car and went out of their way to share their home/farm with us and to answer questions and offer suggestions when we asked. They are also very aware of giving their guests privacy and do this with much grace. The products from their farm made a great addition to our meals. This property has been designed with careful and loving attention to detail and is cared for with obvious dedication and commitment...it was an honor to stay in this tranquil and lovely home - we will certainly plan on returning in the future. Barb & Jim R. Clark, Co.

Please visit Podere Lo Spadino for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 10th of September 2011.

Renter: Jennifer F. (Hagerstown, MD, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

We had a wonderful time at Villa Renaio. The house and view are more beautiful than the pictures could ever convey. We could have spent our whole time in the yard, around the pool, looking out over the hills and San Gimignano. Being just a 10 minutes drive from an amazing ancient town was fantastic, but the house is also just an hour or so drive from large and small cities we'd planned to visit and so many more we hadn't even heard of but loved. And one of the best parts of the trip was the gracious hosting of Maria and Vittorio (and Ricardo), there whenever we had a question but never intrusive. They are so sweet.

Please visit Villa Renaio for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 8th of October 2011.

Renter: Jim M. (Overland Park, KS, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

Very Nice facilities! Our room was a good size, the staff was very friendly, helpful and accomodating. The location was very convenient for day tripping throughout central Tuscany. The local restaurant was very tasty and convenient. We would highly recommend this property and feel it would meet your expectations of a great Italian Tuscan villa!

Please visit Antico Borgo San Lorenzo: Alloro for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Poggibonsi, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Tuesday 25th of October 2011.

Renter: Brenda F. (Marietta, GA, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

This was an absolutely perfect place. Just minutes to Pisa. It was clean and well maintained with upscale details. It was all updated yet it kept in style with it old world charm of Italy's countryside. I would recommend it to everyone.

Please visit Flavia: Flavia 1 for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 15th of October 2011.

Renter: Ole B. (Erfurt, Germany).

Renter Rating: 4/5.

Schönes kleines Haus, schöne Lage, nette Vermieter (aber Sprachbarriere).
Für Erholungsurlaub weitab der üblichen Touristenströme, aber doch nah zwischen Meer und Siena gelegen ein klarer Tipp!
Kleines Manko: Bad sehr klein und unpraktisch, Heizung teilweise defekt _ dafür Kamin-Nutzung (Holz vor Ort ohne Zusatzkosten) – sehr romantisch;–)
Ärgerlich: Internetzugang wird extra berechnet (10 Euro/Woche) wireless – Verbindung aber extrem störanfällig und superlangsam – also eigentlich nicht zu gebrauchen.
Aber im urlaub muss man ja nicht immer online sein (also gar nicht erst buchen;–)
Sonst sehr schön!
Kleiner Tipp am Rande: Restaurant RINTOCCO in Cinigiano besuchen – lohnt sich!!!
ole

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Lovely little house, nice location, nice landlord (but linguistic barrier). For a relaxing holiday far from the usual flow of tourists, yet close to Siena and the seaside: it's a good hint!
Small drawback: bathroom very small and impractical, heating partially defective _ in its place there is the fireplace-use (wood on site at no additional cost) - very romantic. Annoying: wireless Internet access will be charged extra (10 € / week) - but the connection is extremely susceptible to interference and super slow - that is actually not to be used. But on holiday you have not to be always online (otherwise do not book it.
All in all very nice!
Small hint: go to the Restaurant RINTOCCO in Cinigiano: it is worth to be visited!

Please visit Fontedelsalcio: Zi'momo for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Cinigiano, Tuscany, Italy.