Archive for 'Villas and Farmhouses'

Rental Date: Monday 20th of June 2011.

Renter: Russell M. (Auckland, New Zealand).

Renter Rating: 4/5.

Peaceful rural location on Chianti wine route surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. Easy drive to Florence, Sienna or San Gimignano, etc. Friendly owners with wonderful olive oil and cheese produced on the property. Excellent restaurants within a few minutes drive. Downside with the high temperatures (late June) was the lack of fan or air con & the number of flies which made the stay less enjoyable - fly screens for the doors would help - and although a pool was advertised with the property it was out of commission the week we were there.

Please visit Romita: Romita 1 for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in San Casciano In Val Di Pesa, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 25th of June 2011.

Renter: Jackie H. (Agoura Hills, CA, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

Our family was searching for a venue for our daughter’s wedding near Siena; she had chosen to be married on my husband’s and mine 30th Wedding Anniversary, her 29th birthday and my 50th – we had a great deal to celebrate. We all count ourselves honored to have had Lilliana, Nanni, their daughter Francesca + Sylvia as our hosts. The arrangements started over one year in advance, and at every turn, they took care of every detail with loving care.
The properties themselves are gorgeous: the website and pictures do not do justice to the natural beauty and old world charm of the estate. The rooms are decorated comfortably yet in an old world fashion: one part of the house is over 400 years old! The pools and grounds are impeccable. We worried that having all of us under one roof might be uncomfortable (~30 of us) but the privacy in each apartments gave us room to be separate while letting us enjoy one another’s company.
Lilliana is an exceptional chef: her welcome meal was pronounced the best meal we had in all of Italy (several of our guests said it was the best meal of their life!). We enjoyed an exceptional tour of Siena a week prior to the Paoli, thanks to her introduction of an expert historical guide.
We hosted our daughter’s weddings on the grounds – photographer, flowers, local musicians, caterer, wine from the estate and an amazing cake (whose identify I still don’t know) all coupled with exquisite decorations… all done remotely via email, and all carefully selected by Silvia, Francesca and Lilliana. My sister said, “It was like a fairy-tale”. It was stunning, and we owe everything to these lovely women’s good taste.
I could not give a higher recommendation: we trusted them with one of the most important days in our family’s life. Our thanks to the gracious and hardworking Migone Family.
Jackie Hoofring, Malibou Lake, CA

Please visit Tenuta Di Corsano: Il Camino for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Ville Di Corsano, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 26th of June 2010.

Renter: Stefan B. (Tampere, Finland).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

Casa Ivan is a truly a vacation place, which we can recommend full heartedly. The owners were very friendly and we felt like being part of the family. The house is nice, and it's very well furnished with good style. The location is quiet and within few minutes car drive from Cortona. (Forgot to comment erlier, but now considering renting the house again)

Please visit Casa Ivan for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Cortona, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 25th of June 2011.

Renter: Sandra Y. (Milpitas, Ca, United States).

Renter Rating: 4/5.

The Villa was wonderful. It is in a great location and accomadated 10 couples wonderfully. The kitchen is small so would not advise booking a cooking class, it was a lot of money just to have someone come cook for you, there was no room to participate. We had some issue with wasps and yellow jacket out by the pool area. The views from the Villa are increditable!!! The Owners Ricardo and Sheri and the care taker Patrick were wonderful. Patrick puts together tours and we spent a couple days touring around with him and had a great time. The villa is about 20 min from Siena and about 45 from Florence. It was good to have a car as it is a little remote but in a really great location. I would recomment this Villa to my friends.

Please visit Villa Felciai for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Montebenichi, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 25th of June 2011.

Renter: Aneta H. (Montreal, Canada).

Renter Rating: 4/5.

Great location to explore nearby cities (1 hr30 min drive to Cortona,Assisi,Gubbio just to name it few.Car is essential,Great swimming pool little cold in the morning but perfect in the afternoons,there is a barbecue and whatever you may need you should ask the owner she is just great

Please visit Il Cappuccio: Il Cappuccio 800.5 for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Città Di Castello, Umbria, Italy.