Archive for 'Villas and Farmhouses'

Rental Date: Saturday 8th of June 2019.

Renter: Kate S. (Kingsbridge, Devon, United Kingdom).

Renter Rating: 4/5.

We would highly recommend the Casa Cipressi, it’s in a beautiful remote setting with lovely views from the entrance over the Tuscan countryside, vineyards and olive groves. We loved spotting deer in the hillside, although vineyard owners aren’t so enthusiastic, as deer nibble and damage the vines!
The large garden is a delight, and lovely to explore, it has a little pond with very noisy frogs which leap into the water when they spot you coming! The pool is well maintained with sun loungers available. There is a nice shady dining area outside the villa where we ate all our meals.
The interior of the villa is rustic but very comfortable. There are fans in all the bedrooms which was essential when temperatures crept up to 40C in June!
The villa is situated in a good position for sightseeing. Make sure to take the train from Certaldo to Firenze as it takes you to the centre of the city. We also enjoyed San Gimignano, Siena, Volterra and Certaldo Alto among others nearby.
Lovely place for a relaxing holiday, you won’t be disappointed!

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

Rental Date: Sunday 30th of June 2019.

Renter: Jason A. (Beckenham, Kent, United Kingdom).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

Matteo and Melissa were the most wonderful hosts! It is a lovely spot - quiet yet in easy reach of Florence and many of the picturesque spots. I would thoroughly recommend a stay there.

Please visit Appartamento Le Soleil for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Impruneta, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Sunday 16th of June 2019.

Renter: Michael E. (Enfield, NH, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

If you are looking for a beautiful and relaxing retreat in the middle of the heart of Tuscany, Podere Palazzo is the place to stay. While we weren't familiar with D'orcia prior to our trip, it is an ideal location as it's a short drive from everything Tuscany has to offer (including Montalcino, Montepulciano, and Pienza). Definitely try D'orcia wine as well, it's up there with the better known wines of the area - but is a hidden gem. We loved it!

We were traveling as two couples, each with a child under the age of 2 and the property was exactly what we were hoping for. It is perched on top of a hill with sweeping views of typical Tuscan rolling hills (every room in the house has an amazing view). The property is surrounded by some large trees which helps keep the property cool in the heat of the day, and the pool was an absolute treat after a day of wine tasting. The house is a converted old farm house, and both the interior and exterior have been refinished to a high standard. It perfectly blends rustic charm with modern luxury. I really don't know how our trip could have been any more relaxing (even considering we had a 3 month old with us)

We highly recommend hiring a local chef (you can ask the owner for details). We hired a chef to cook for us 3 nights during our stay, and it was truly a blessing. Not having to worry about a meal on the day we arrived worked out perfectly, as we arrived on a Sunday and most of the local super markets were closed.. Going out for dinner is nearly impossible with young children, so having the chef come to us after the kids were asleep was one of the highlights of the trip. The food was amazing as well.

Please visit Podere Palazzo for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Castiglione D'orcia, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Wednesday 3rd of July 2019.

Renter: Nancy H. (New York, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

Absolutely a spectacular villa wonderful owners and a magnificent view of the countryside. Well worth it!!

Please visit Tenuta Di Campagliana for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Spicchio-sovigliana, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 8th of June 2019.

Renter: Marie-christine M. (Wien, null, AT).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

Das Haus ist wunderschön. Und da wir mit Eltern und Schwiegereltern unterwegs waren auch super ideal , da jedes Schlafzimmer über ein eigenes Bad verfügt.
Die Lage am leichten Hügel und somit der Blick über ein nächtlich beleuchtetes Florenz ist atemberaubend.
Der einzige kleine Minuspunkt sind die Angeben der Wegstrecken ( also ohne Auto kommt man nirgends hin), auch ein zwei für Induktion geeignete Töpfe in de Küche wären nicht schlecht.
Aber alles in allem war es ein toller Urlaub und wenn wir wiedermal in die Gegend kommen sicher einen weiteren Aufenthalt wert.

(English translation - The house is beautiful. And since we were with parents and in-laws were also great, as each bedroom has its own bathroom.
The location on the slight hill and thus the view over a nocturnal illuminated Florence is breathtaking.
The only small minus point is the indication of the distances (so you can not get anywhere without a car), even a two suitable for induction pots in the kitchen would not be bad.
But all in all it was a great holiday and if we come back in the area certainly worth a stay.)

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