Invitation to Villas in Beautiful Places: Umbria, Provence, The Italian Lakes, Tuscany

From F.B. and Friends, UK, guests October 2017

So we had 6 adult guests staying at this villa - mixed friends and one couple plus 2 dogs. We had masses of really useful info before we arrived and Invitation to Tuscany could not have been more helpful. We were really impressed with the service and the planning before our arrival. The owner Jackie met us and guided us up to the villa - she was very concerned about the state of the road into the villa but it was absolutely fine with some careful driving -I wouldn't want to drive a vintage porsche up there but any normal car - we all agreed was no drama at all. The space is fab - really spacious yet cosy living... So we had 6 adult guests staying at this villa - mixed friends and one couple plus 2 dogs. We had masses of really useful info before we arrived and Invitation to Tuscany could not have been more helpful. We...

Staying at La Senese, Central Tuscany - sleeps 6
From A.M., guests September 2017

The property is excellent and we really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable rooms and bathrooms. Annemarie was very welcoming and helpful with much information to share about the house and locality. The pool is splendid and we would have made more use had the weather been a little brighter. Kitchen is well equipped (once we had traced a coffee maker and some adapters for the plugs - thank you Annemarie!). Could do with a knife sharpener and a decent cook’s knife. We were not troubled as we brought our own. Another chopping board or two would also help. We would definitely revisit - the property lends itself easily to a small group or indeed a large family group. I don’t... The property is excellent and we really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable rooms and bathrooms. Annemarie was very welcoming and helpful with much information to share about the house and locality. The pool is splendid and we would have made...

Staying at Pagliaio, Florence and surroundings - sleeps 4
From T&L K from UK, guests September 2017

We had a great time with our friends at Docciole. The house worked out well for us, it was charming, roomy and comfy.There was one day when we had some roof leaks due to rain and wind, and a pool issue due to high winds, but it was taken care of by Luciano immediately. Luciano and Anna could not have been nicer! They put on 2 enormous feasts for us in their "atelier" and a wonderful time was had by all. Luciano was always around to answer questions, and I was happy to be able to practice my Italian, though I am sure we could have managed in English, had it been necessary. We cooked several meals at Docciole and... We had a great time with our friends at Docciole. The house worked out well for us, it was charming, roomy and comfy.There was one day when we had some roof leaks due to rain and wind, and a pool...

Staying at Docciole, Chianti - sleeps 14
From J.G. with Reid Party, Canada, guests September 2017

Valdorcia is a beautiful old stone farmhouse sitting high up on a sloping property overlooking the valley of the same name. Access is partly via a bumpy, unpaved road for just over a kilometre, which some may find challenging but we found added to the charm and deterred unnecessary traffic. The house is quite remote with no neighbours close by. Because of the altitude of the property, we found it breezy when we were there in September, but that didn’t stop us enjoying the magnificent view from the front of the house. Rooms are large with high ceilings. Downstairs is an enormous kitchen/dining room with a large table seating eight, as well as a small area with a table for... Valdorcia is a beautiful old stone farmhouse sitting high up on a sloping property overlooking the valley of the same name. Access is partly via a bumpy, unpaved road for just over a kilometre, which some may find challenging but...

Staying at Valdorcia, Val d'Orcia and Amiata - sleeps 8
From J.P. and family, UK, guests September 2017

We absolutely love Treggiaia. The house is perfect, the pool is to die for and the surrounding scenery is wonderful. We have stayed twice now. The family really look after you, bringing little homemade treats for you. There are a couple of lovely restaurants in the nearby villages which are not too expensive. The train station is about 10 minutes away so a trip to Florence is a must. We were very fortunate this year to see the grape harvest taking place which is something we were in awe of !! Invitation to Tuscany are our "go to" company for our Italian holidays :-) We absolutely love Treggiaia. The house is perfect, the pool is to die for and the surrounding scenery is wonderful. We have stayed twice now. The family really look after you, bringing little homemade treats for you. There are a...

Staying at Treggiaia, Florence and surroundings - sleeps 4
From G.D. from UK, guests September 2017

Quercia was something special. The whole complex is beautifully laid out, in a stunning position in the hills, and has the best pool I've experienced. Lucia, the owner, is friendly, helpful and generous. Our initial journey was considerably longer than it should have been because of an accident on the motorway, but she waited up till midnight to welcome us. Fresh tomatoes, eggs, and onions just for us to help ourselves. Local wine at 4 euros a litre. Everything is quite simple, but having been to Montestigliano in 2000, that seems to be the Tuscan style. We didn't lack for anything. The only drawback for some might be the hill track to get there (1 km driving from the main... Quercia was something special. The whole complex is beautifully laid out, in a stunning position in the hills, and has the best pool I've experienced. Lucia, the owner, is friendly, helpful and generous. Our initial journey was considerably longer than...

Staying at Quercia, South of Siena - sleeps 2
From J & C from Shropshire, guests September 2017

Arrived Saturday 1st September 2017 to beautiful weather which continued all week. Great time had by all. Great food, great wine and amazing midday lunches. Lovely cooling swims in the pool. Arrived Saturday 1st September 2017 to beautiful weather which continued all week. Great time had by all. Great food, great wine and amazing midday lunches. Lovely cooling swims in the pool.

Staying at Ponte Romano, Garfagnana and the Apuan Alps - sleeps 6
From J.G., guests August 2017

We all loved Pastine, it is everything that I imagined a Tuscan villa would be. Despite the temptations of the local hill top medieval villages we hardly left the villa all week as it had everything that we needed. It is very spacious with lots of rustic charm, very private and has gorgeous gardens. The owner clearly loves Pastine and it is equipped with everything you might need. Lots of seating areas to choose from depending on the time of day and the pool is lovely. The caretaker is very entertaining and helpful and he cooked us an amazing meal one evening with produce from his small holding, local delicacies and even provided washer-uppers - we were happily eating left... We all loved Pastine, it is everything that I imagined a Tuscan villa would be. Despite the temptations of the local hill top medieval villages we hardly left the villa all week as it had everything that we needed. It...

Staying at Pastine di Sotto, Siena and surroundings - sleeps 12
From R&S.H., guests August 2017

We loved Casa Guelfi . It's in a beautiful location with spectacular views. The owners Mario and Wendy were very welcoming. If anyone is looking for a beautiful, peaceful hideaway this is it. The nearby seaside resort of Lerici is lovely, from here you can get a boat trip to see the Cinque Terre. This is well worth doing. We loved Monterosso one of the villages you can visit by boat. It is also worth visiting Montemarcello a short drive from Ameglia, a lovely place. This is a beautiful area and we would certainly return. We loved Casa Guelfi . It's in a beautiful location with spectacular views. The owners Mario and Wendy were very welcoming. If anyone is looking for a beautiful, peaceful hideaway this is it. The nearby seaside resort of Lerici is...

Staying at Casa Guelfi, Northern Coast of Tuscany - sleeps 2
From N.C. from UK, guests August 2017

Our stay at Argentone was wonderful. We caught the last of the August sun before the weather cooled a little, exactly on September 1st. We loved the peace up in the hills and spent a good amount of our time outside on the shaded patio or on the warm sunny decking with it's hot tub. Occasionally we drove down to Pietrasanta for a food shop or just to relax in a cafe on the square. The coast is an half hour drive but mostly owned by hotels, so you have to pay for a day on the beach. You can drive a little further south of Viareggio to discover a free beach with lots of places nearby to eat al... Our stay at Argentone was wonderful. We caught the last of the August sun before the weather cooled a little, exactly on September 1st. We loved the peace up in the hills and spent a good amount of our time...

Staying at Argentone, Garfagnana and the Apuan Alps - sleeps 4
From Mrs. J.G. and family, from the U.K., guests August 2017

We all loved Pastine, it is everything that I imagined a Tuscan villa would be. Despite the temptations of the local hill top medieval villages we hardly left the villa all week as it had everything that we needed. It is very spacious with lots of rustic charm, very private and has gorgeous gardens. The owner clearly loves Pastine and it is equipped with everything you might need. Lots of seating areas to choose from depending on the time of day and the pool is lovely. The caretaker is very entertaining and helpful and he cooked us an amazing meal one evening with produce from his small holding, local delicacies and even provided washer-uppers - we were happily eating left... We all loved Pastine, it is everything that I imagined a Tuscan villa would be. Despite the temptations of the local hill top medieval villages we hardly left the villa all week as it had everything that we needed. It...

Staying at Pastine for 10, Siena and surroundings - sleeps 10
From S.L. from UK, guests August 2017

We had a fantastic time. Erica really is in a beautiful spot – what amazing views. It has a v relaxed vibe and phenomenal sunsets. In terms of local restaurants we tried 3 in the village: La Pergola, Agriteca and Trattoria II Nazionale. They were all good but the first two were excellent – the food was really fresh and well prepared and the staff were friendly and attentive. We even managed to get a table on the terrace at La Pergola to watch the sunset. We were also in the village for the Notte di Giove festival which was great fun. The tourist info in the village is great , extremely helpful but we didn’t manage to get as... We had a fantastic time. Erica really is in a beautiful spot – what amazing views. It has a v relaxed vibe and phenomenal sunsets. In terms of local restaurants we tried 3 in the village: La Pergola, Agriteca and...

Staying at Erica, Central Tuscany - sleeps 4
From S.M., guests August 2017

We found a bottle of oil, wine and fresh flowers in every room ... nice details that make the start of any even more pleasant holiday. Our arrival and 'was warmly welcomed by Mario, the owner and' fascinating entrepreneur of Roman origin, courteous, kind, funny and personable and professional, in short, of those who did not are almost no more. We found a bottle of oil, wine and fresh flowers in every room ... nice details that make the start of any even more pleasant holiday. Our arrival and 'was warmly welcomed by Mario, the owner and' fascinating entrepreneur of...

Staying at Villa dei Priori, Orvieto and Todi - sleeps 10
From Anonymous, guests August 2017

Service rating : Information received prior to our holiday was exactly what was required. Some good local information that was not available in the tour books and a real personal service from the staff at Invitation to Tuscany Ltd. Product: Casa Allioni was even better than the promotional literature described. Ideally situated on the hill with beautiful views overlooking the valley. We often sat on the terrace watching the stars, whilst drinking the local wine and eating the sumptious olives grown nearby. Beverley was an amazing host. She was not overbearing, but we knew she was nearby if needed. A truly lovely person. The house itself was beautiful inside and out with a wonderful rustic charm. The kitchen was our... Service rating : Information received prior to our holiday was exactly what was required. Some good local information that was not available in the tour books and a real personal service from the staff at Invitation to Tuscany Ltd. Product:...

Staying at Casa Allioni, Florence and surroundings - sleeps 6
From D.N. and family, guests August 2017

Thank you so much for the pictures, they really are lovely and of course you may use them on your website. We had an absolutely fabulous time with you and it was most telling that when I asked each and every person (independently) which of the holidays we have had over the last 11 years they enjoyed the most every one bar none said Il Borgo. And we were all deflated to be leaving wishing we could have had at least another 3 days. ☹️ Thank you so much Penny for making our stay so enjoyable, we all agreed that we wish we had all got together earlier in the week as we felt so comfortable with you, Tracy and... Thank you so much for the pictures, they really are lovely and of course you may use them on your website. We had an absolutely fabulous time with you and it was most telling that when I asked each and...

Staying at Il Borgo, Perugia and surroundings - sleeps 16
From L.T. and family, guests August 2017

We had an absolutely fabulous time at Casa dei Fichi and cannot speak too highly of the house, the help and support received from you before we got there (including sending us a video of the drive to the house so we could check if our van would be ok with it) and from Luca when were there. The only issue we had was from very flickering lights the first night we were there, very efficiently sorted by Luca that same night. The house was perfect, and we especially appreciated all the different outdoor sitting and eating spaces around the house. The views from the property over to the sea were beautiful and the pool too was gorgeous and perfectly... We had an absolutely fabulous time at Casa dei Fichi and cannot speak too highly of the house, the help and support received from you before we got there (including sending us a video of the drive to the house...

Staying at Casa dei Fichi, Southern Coast of Tuscany - sleeps 8
From T.D. and family from UK, guests August 2017

We had a wonderful time. It was perfect for what we wanted, dog walks/runs, (breathtaking in the early morning)plenty of space, decent pool to swim, comfortable ambience. A few highlights were walking boulangerie to get croissant then going to the bar in the square for breakfast. The children went down to the river to feed the fish on the way back. Ripley learnt to swim with gusto! Once we threw some sticks. He had a marvellous time! Cotignac was charming in the morning evening whether on market day or not. I wanted to buy a painting but was told to wait till our building works are complete. A good reason among many others to return- which we very much hope... We had a wonderful time. It was perfect for what we wanted, dog walks/runs, (breathtaking in the early morning)plenty of space, decent pool to swim, comfortable ambience. A few highlights were walking boulangerie to get croissant then going to the...

Staying at Maison Romaine, The Var - sleeps 12
From K and R s. and family, UK and Mumbai, guests August 2017

Thank you for making our stay so special. It was perfect for our large family, the staff were very kind and helpful. The pool was an excellent way to spend long, hot days during our stay. We also appreciate all the support leading up to our arrival. The property is very special and we will always have great memories from our stay. Thank you for making our stay so special. It was perfect for our large family, the staff were very kind and helpful. The pool was an excellent way to spend long, hot days during our stay. We also appreciate all...

Staying at Eremo, Arezzo and surroundings - sleeps 18
From J.M. and family, UK, guests August 2017

We booked Property ref 129 Vigna Vecchia from 12 August. It was a fantastic Villa and we had a marvellous week in Tuscany. We loved the view from the villa, it was spectacular and the position was very handy for sight seeing, I just can't recommend it enough. Thank you once again for all your help in booking it and the information given. We booked Property ref 129 Vigna Vecchia from 12 August. It was a fantastic Villa and we had a marvellous week in Tuscany. We loved the view from the villa, it was spectacular and the position was very handy for...

Staying at Vigna Vecchia, Pisa and Lucca - sleeps 8
From C.B. and family, guests August 2017

Thank you for a lovely stay - we loved the Molino alla Torrente, which is immaculately presented, with a gorgeous garden, beautifully planted (including herbs for cooking) and with the sound of the river running through it. The pool was bigger than it looks in the pictures. It was great to be in the cooler hills especially in the evening (and if the mosquito nets on the windows could be fixed that would be ideal). Kerry was a fountain of local knowledge and consequently we had some fabulous meals. The Trattoria Branduzzi is unbeatable for price, taste and authenticity. Thank you for a lovely stay - we loved the Molino alla Torrente, which is immaculately presented, with a gorgeous garden, beautifully planted (including herbs for cooking) and with the sound of the river running through it. The pool was...

Staying at Molino alla torrente, Garfagnana and the Apuan Alps - sleeps 6