Archive for 'Villas and Farmhouses'

Rental Date: Saturday 6th of June 2009.

Renter: Wes H. (Madison, WI, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

We booked a stay at Fattoria Armena for a group of 6. We wanted a base of operations that would allow us easy access to wine country, as well as the ability to make day trips to Siena, Florence, etc. We could not have been happier with our choice. Stefania and Alessandro are very gracious hosts, assisting us greatly with reservations at wineries and restaurants in the area. The facilities are absolutely beautiful, and the view from the pool has to be seen to be believed! The property is about 3 km from Buonconvento, where one can find several nice restaurants (da Mario is the best of the bunch), and about 10 km from Montalcino, a must for any wine enthusiasts. We had a fantastic stay, and I recommend Fattoria Armena strongly for anyone looking for a beautiful Tuscan holiday!

Please visit Fattoria: Salariato for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Buonconvento, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 30th of May 2009.

Renter: William S. (Phoenix, AZ, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

My family stayed at Palazzo Rosadi in the very early summer. The location was ideal for touring in the Tuscany region. It is about 18 miles east of Arezzo, which is on the main north/south train line with frequent trains to Florence. The main north/south motorway also runs just west of Arezzo. We took the train to Arezzo and then rented two small cars (very large family) at the Avis facility right across the street from the train station.

The villa is lovely. It is very old but has had major renovation work done to put in bathrooms and new electric. Signor Rosadi, the owner, was delightful, helpful and a pleasure to work with. The villa has been in his family for almost two hundred years. It is well-maintained, spacious and quaint. It sits on the side of a hill and the views across into Umbria are fantastic.

We really liked the small village of Monterchi through which you have to travel going and coming from the villa. There is a very friendly osteria in town with excellent food. There are good cooking facilities in the villa and we cooked large, family style meals on a number of evenings. Arezzo has a very good supermarket about a block or two east of the train station. Good meat and cheese selection as well as fresh pasta. For produce, use the greengrocer along the road leading to Monterchi. Excellent produce, especially the tomatoes. Monterchi has a very friendly supermarket of its own but the selection is somewhat limited.

We had a great time. I heartily recommend Palazzo Rosadi if you are looking for a flexible, out-in-the-country experience.

Please visit Palazzo Rosadi for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Monterchi, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 30th of May 2009.

Renter: Marèse & Rolf O. (Leidschendam, Netherlands).

Renter Rating: 4/5.

We had a wonderful time in Lugliano, in appt.4. The village is very quietly located higher in de mountains with great views from the appartment. Had several talks with the very friendly Australian owner en enjoyed the really modern and comfortable appt. Everything was available to enjoy een great holiday incl. of quality beds, nice terrace chairs and a well equipped kitchen. A place to wind down and enjoy Tuscan villages and nature.

Please visit Lugliano: Lugliano 4 for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Lugliano, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 30th of May 2009.

Renter: Kate M. (Sarasota, FL, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

La Mirandola was an absolute delight! The best of old and new - traditional old Tuscan farmhouse in beautiful Chianti, completely remodelled inside. Charming, tasteful, neat and clean inside; beautiful patio, pool, and grounds outside. In the heart of the Chianti region. The host family could not have been more welcoming, friendly, and helpful. This is a place we would gladly return to and recommend to friends.

EasyReserve, as the name implies, was an easy, effective way to select and reserve a villa. Great web site; accurate info and photos, and directions. We are two very happy travellers.

Please visit La Mirandola: La Mirandola 865.2 for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Monteriggioni, Tuscany, Italy.