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From S.F.Family, guests September 2018

We had an absolutely fantastic time at Villa Rapale - the house was perfect, the views stunning and the faculties brilliant - the pool, pizza oven and tennis courts being particular favourites. We will definitely be back! Thanks to invitation to Tuscany for great service - everything ran very smoothly, the staff were very helpful with any queries and the booking process was very easy. We had an absolutely fantastic time at Villa Rapale - the house was perfect, the views stunning and the faculties brilliant - the pool, pizza oven and tennis courts being particular favourites. We will definitely be back! Thanks to invitation...

Staying at Villa Rapale, Arezzo and surroundings - sleeps 10
From M.K. family and friends, guests September 2018

To celebrate a special birthday a group of four of us stayed in Casa Allioni for a week. It was everything we hoped for. The villa itself is both spacious and homely. There are a number of good outdoor spaces with great views to relax and unwind. The pool is fantastic, big enough for all of us to enjoy, in privacy. The village is nearby at the bottom of the hill, there is a small grocery shop adjacent to a restaurant; on most days it’s open from 8am to 12.30, then 4.30 to 7pm. The owner of the villa, Beverly, is very friendly and helped us out when we had any questions. As it’s the countryside, do come prepared for... To celebrate a special birthday a group of four of us stayed in Casa Allioni for a week. It was everything we hoped for. The villa itself is both spacious and homely. There are a number of good outdoor spaces...

Staying at Casa Allioni, Florence and surroundings - sleeps 6
From L.T. from UK, guests September 2018

We really enjoyed or stay in Villa Cuculo, a most attractive and interesting villa set in spectacular landscape. The accommodation suited us perfectly with four bedrooms all ensuite and the open plan living, dining and kitchen area was large and ideal for us to enjoy, dining by candlelight each evening. We also enjoyed very much the pool and surrounding poolside amenities. We visited Sienna, Arezzo and market day in Monte San Savino and enjoyed a birthday lunch for my daughter in a great restaurant in Gargonza when visiting the spectacular medieval Castello di Gargonza. We hired two cars which worked well for six adults, allowing us to travel comfortably and worked well. I would certainly recommend Villa Cuculo and congratulate... We really enjoyed or stay in Villa Cuculo, a most attractive and interesting villa set in spectacular landscape. The accommodation suited us perfectly with four bedrooms all ensuite and the open plan living, dining and kitchen area was large and...

Staying at Cuculo, South of Siena - sleeps 8
From , guests August 2018

thank you so much for recommending this beautiful villa to us. We could not be happier. Beverly is the perfect hostess, and the pics do not do the place justice. thank you so much for recommending this beautiful villa to us. We could not be happier. Beverly is the perfect hostess, and the pics do not do the place justice.

Staying at Casa Allioni, Florence and surroundings - sleeps 6
From I.D., guests August 2018

We had a very lovely stay at Montisina - Ann Alexander was a very considerate and extremely friendly landlady. The house is beautiful, the view onto the hills and Castelmuzio breathtaking and the the village functions extremely well. It was an ideal base for excursions to the many highlights of this region and a calm and comfortable place to relax. My husband particularly enjoyed biking in the surroundings following the trails of the Eroica as well as truffle hunting with Nico and I appreciated the very decent restaurants in Montisi, the wonderfully equipped store next to our house and strolling with the dogs around the narrow streets of the village, especially at night when the village is lit up and... We had a very lovely stay at Montisina - Ann Alexander was a very considerate and extremely friendly landlady. The house is beautiful, the view onto the hills and Castelmuzio breathtaking and the the village functions extremely well. It was...

Staying at Montisina, South of Siena - sleeps 6
From D.M. family and friends, guests August 2018

Firstly, we had a brilliant time (except for Ryanair, not your responsibility!). The service you provided was superb. I have never come across so helpful a company, with such quick responses. Excellent! The web description of the apartments was completely accurate. The view is just spectacular. Only a couple of very minor points: you need to be fit or an energetic child to walk up to the village! And, in your written details, it might be worth stressing the value of stocking up on food at a supermarket before arrival. The Coop at Poggibonsi Sud was excellent but quite a trek once we we in Radicondoli. Are there supermarkets and/or/ markets and butchers nearer? I think I saw a butchers... Firstly, we had a brilliant time (except for Ryanair, not your responsibility!). The service you provided was superb. I have never come across so helpful a company, with such quick responses. Excellent! The web description of the apartments was completely...

Staying at Camelia, Central Tuscany - sleeps 4
From D.M. family and friends, guests August 2018

Firstly, we had a brilliant time (except for Ryanair, not your responsibility!). The service you provided was superb. I have never come across so helpful a company, with such quick responses. Excellent! The web description of the apartments was completely accurate. The view is just spectacular. Only a couple of very minor points: you need to be fit or an energetic child to walk up to the village! And, in your written details, it might be worth stressing the value of stocking up on food at a supermarket before arrival. The Coop at Poggibonsi Sud was excellent but quite a trek once we we in Radicondoli. Are there supermarkets and/or/ markets and butchers nearer? I think I saw a butchers... Firstly, we had a brilliant time (except for Ryanair, not your responsibility!). The service you provided was superb. I have never come across so helpful a company, with such quick responses. Excellent! The web description of the apartments was completely...

Staying at Olivo, Central Tuscany - sleeps 4
From S.G. family, guests August 2018

Our stay at Lucumone was a great success! the location, the house, the pool, all were wonderful. All the linen and towels were of very good quality. If there was something missing, it was ice! The fridge ice dispenser was not working and the few ice “trays” available were so small and few that only one or two of us could have ice in our drinks! ICE is very important when holidaying in summer! So many great restaurants nearby, the Osteria and the Bar Ucci in Volpaia, and many others including our favourite, il Ristoro di Lamole near Greve. We also much appreciated the Winery at the Castle of Albola which was perfect for lunch! We had daily thunderstorms in... Our stay at Lucumone was a great success! the location, the house, the pool, all were wonderful. All the linen and towels were of very good quality. If there was something missing, it was ice! The fridge ice dispenser was...

Staying at Lucumone, Chianti - sleeps 9
From S.T. family, guests August 2018

We had a lovely holiday, really, really lovely. The villa was wonderful, we all loved it. Beautiful mix of old and newer bits of furniture. Very comfortable in every way. There were loads of zones so people could feel that had space if they wanted some quiet time. The care package left for us was just the best and so hugely appreciated. We ate in most nights as we love to cook and the kitchen was a dream. Not sure where it is that you mention us having to pay a people tax once we arrived. Must have missed that. Think this might need to be a little clearer. We hadn't come across this before. We had a lovely holiday, really, really lovely. The villa was wonderful, we all loved it. Beautiful mix of old and newer bits of furniture. Very comfortable in every way. There were loads of zones so people could feel that...

Staying at Dimora, Chianti - sleeps 12
From D.R. family, guests August 2018

We had a fabulous time at Castelonchio. The villa was immaculate & had everything you could possible wish. Sitting outside on the patio with a glass of local wine & looking at the views was beautifully relaxing & the children in particular, loved the fabulous pool. Barry & Karen were great hosts & recommended places of interest and were incredibly helpful researching how we could do a park/ride to Rome on our last day. We had beautiful day trips to Siena, Orvieto, Gubbio & San Gimignano as well as a very enjoyable boat trip out to one of the islands in Lake Trasimeno. All in all, it was a fantastic week & we hope to visit Barry & Karen's beautiful... We had a fabulous time at Castelonchio. The villa was immaculate & had everything you could possible wish. Sitting outside on the patio with a glass of local wine & looking at the views was beautifully relaxing & the children...

Staying at Castelonchio, Lake Trasimeno - sleeps 6
From D.R. from UK, guests August 2018

We had a wonderful family holiday at Dimora - all three generations enjoyed the spacious, comfortable accommodation, the excellent swimming pool and grounds and, of course, the enticing seating areas outside overlooking the view and stunning sunsets. We were made very welcome at the Osteria L'Antica Quercia in Sant' Appiana, and enjoyed good food on their large terrace overlooking the hills. The Coop in Barbarino was fine for the everyday bits and the supermarket in Poggibonsi catered for everything else. The house was in a good position to revisit Florence, Siena and San Gimignano and also to discover Monteriggioni with its ramparts, the old town of Certado and an entertaining evening meat festival in Tavernelle. However, it was also marvellous... We had a wonderful family holiday at Dimora - all three generations enjoyed the spacious, comfortable accommodation, the excellent swimming pool and grounds and, of course, the enticing seating areas outside overlooking the view and stunning sunsets. We were made...

Staying at Dimora, Chianti - sleeps 12
From Chris and Diana, guests August 2018

Thank you for your postcard with the lovely painting of Tellaro! We had a good week at Tramonto, and enjoyed meeting Giovanni who was always kind and helpful. The apartment was just as described and we spent a fair amount of time inside and on the balcony, it being so hot. Some thoughts that you might want to add: Travelling to La Spezia by train from the UK with a stop over in Geneva on the way there and Turin in the way back, was a nice way to go. Catching a bus from La Spezia to Lerici was easy, and Giovanni met us in Lerici. The bus stop is right outside Tramonto and is very frequent from early morning... Thank you for your postcard with the lovely painting of Tellaro! We had a good week at Tramonto, and enjoyed meeting Giovanni who was always kind and helpful. The apartment was just as described and we spent a fair amount...

Staying at Tramonto, Northern Coast of Tuscany - sleeps 2
From J.S. from UK, guests July 2018

We are safely back.. what a lovely place ..we could not have asked for a more fabulous location in which to celebrate the golden wedding. Weather was a bit steamy but the pool was our saviour. Please thank the owners for allowing us to make use of their marvellous retreat. All the family ‘got on’ well and we found a lovely local restaurant (+ playground) so not too much cooking. One storm but a rescue act by the ever willing Alfredo. We are safely back.. what a lovely place ..we could not have asked for a more fabulous location in which to celebrate the golden wedding. Weather was a bit steamy but the pool was our saviour. Please thank the owners...

Staying at Pastine di Sotto, Siena and surroundings - sleeps 12
From J.D., guests July 2018

We had a marvellous week and really loved the Villa. There was plenty of room and the kitchen was fitted out with everything we needed. It was a great location and very child friendly. The owner cooked for us a number of times upon request and the food was excellent. All fresh ingredients from her garden. I have no hesitation in recommending this villa to anyone else. It was perfect. We had a marvellous week and really loved the Villa. There was plenty of room and the kitchen was fitted out with everything we needed. It was a great location and very child friendly. The owner cooked for us a...

Staying at Villa Ascarello, Siena and surroundings - sleeps 11
From J.A. from UK, guests July 2018

We stayed at Sognatrice above La Pieve in Tuscany in July. Do be prepared for the quite lengthy, bumpy track that leads up the hill to it - it does feel like a bit of a challenge and we would recommend that you arrive in daylight or it could be a bit of a shock. Others have mentioned this on reviews of the place, but it was more daunting than we were expecting so we think it's better to be prepared. Really wished we'd had a 4x4 hire car! If you have problems finding the track entrance, do call Camilla the owner and she may be able to send bubbly 'handyman' Christopher over to lead the way. She has a... We stayed at Sognatrice above La Pieve in Tuscany in July. Do be prepared for the quite lengthy, bumpy track that leads up the hill to it - it does feel like a bit of a challenge and we would...

Staying at Sognatrice, Pisa and Lucca - sleeps 2
From M&H S from UK, guests July 2018

We have just returned from a week in Casa Guelfi in Ameglia. This perfect little villa is charm itself. So pretty with the most incredible view over beautiful countryside and the ancient hillside village of Ameglia. The little villa itself is extremely comfortable with everything you could possibly need. The welcome pack included wine, pasta, two jars of the owner's special passata and beef tomatoes. There was a welcome bottle of water. Luckily we had our own little milk pots as there wasn't any milk. The outside area is where you want to be though with numerous places to sit depending on whether you want sun or shade. The swimming pool is perfect for cooling off. There were 4 sunbeds... We have just returned from a week in Casa Guelfi in Ameglia. This perfect little villa is charm itself. So pretty with the most incredible view over beautiful countryside and the ancient hillside village of Ameglia. The little villa itself...

Staying at Casa Guelfi, Northern Coast of Tuscany - sleeps 2
From C & J and family, guests July 2018

The house was PERFECT for us and all of your advance information made our time there very easy. Anita was an amazing help (more about Anita later) and our dinner the first night prepared by Pieranna and Valentina just set the tone for our whole trip. It was marvellous and they were so much fun! Our day with Anita was out of this world! The trip to the market and cooking lessons were fantastic! AND dinner was delicious! Anita was good enough to send us the recipes and I am going to try to duplicate the whole dinner for bridge club. Anita won Clark's heart with the apricot tart (if you haven't tried it DO). The whole family declared it... The house was PERFECT for us and all of your advance information made our time there very easy. Anita was an amazing help (more about Anita later) and our dinner the first night prepared by Pieranna and Valentina just set...

Staying at Dimora, Chianti - sleeps 12
From Eric & Andrea from US, guests July 2018

The Florence apartment was absolutely beautiful and the view was amazing. Piero was so kind and generous and had recommendations for us in Florence The Florence apartment was absolutely beautiful and the view was amazing. Piero was so kind and generous and had recommendations for us in Florence

Staying at Piero's Place, Florence and surroundings - sleeps 6
From E.G. family, guests July 2018

We had an extraordinary time — it couldn't have been more charming. We are utterly in love with Pieve, Emiliano, the whole family. Thank you so very very much for your insights and tips and for completely understanding what we were looking for for this bohemian elegance and relaxation palace. We hope to be back! We had an extraordinary time — it couldn't have been more charming. We are utterly in love with Pieve, Emiliano, the whole family. Thank you so very very much for your insights and tips and for completely understanding what we...

Staying at Scuderia, South of Siena - sleeps 2
From C&D T from US, guests June 2018

Thanks for your help in finding Villa da Vinci. We absolutely loved it! The villa was perfectly located to drive to Lucca, Siena or to catch the train from Empoli to Florence and Venice. We loved being able to easily walk to the town of Vinci. There are also wonderful hikes if you walk up the hill past the birthplace of Leonardo. (we loved that and the museum in town). It was so lovely to gather by the pool after a warm day of touring. We had Marta and her mother make dinner two nights and they were both absolutely perfect! Antonella was a gracious and charming host with many suggestions for restaurants nearby. I can’t say enough good things... Thanks for your help in finding Villa da Vinci. We absolutely loved it! The villa was perfectly located to drive to Lucca, Siena or to catch the train from Empoli to Florence and Venice. We loved being able to easily...

Staying at Villa da Vinci for 10, Florence and surroundings - sleeps 10