Invitation to Tuscany: Exclusive Villas in Beautiful Places - Tuscany, Provence, Umbria and the Italian Lakes

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.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 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
From C.B. from UK, guests June 2018

We had a fabulous time at Casa Guelfi and now regard it as our favourite holiday house. This is no disrespect to other places that we have stayed, but this one is very special. The house was very well appointed and had a feeling of real quality, the surroundings and views of both countryside and mountains were ideal and overall the setting could not have been better. We were met by the owners' daughter, who lives in London and speak very good English, she was both charming and helpful and the following day we met Mario at The Garden Hotel where we ate a very good meal, Pat had fish and I decided on the mussels. When we shopped we... We had a fabulous time at Casa Guelfi and now regard it as our favourite holiday house. This is no disrespect to other places that we have stayed, but this one is very special. The house was very well appointed...

Staying at Casa Guelfi, Northern Coast of Tuscany - sleeps 2
From A.F. and family, guests June 2018

Just thought I would drop you a quite email to say how much we enjoyed our holiday in Casa dei Fichi. The villa surpassed our expectations in every way. It was a perfect location with stunning views and excellent facilities. Our eldest son (a keen amateur cook) was in his element in the kitchen and barbeque, we also had a fun pizza night. Just thought I would drop you a quite email to say how much we enjoyed our holiday in Casa dei Fichi. The villa surpassed our expectations in every way. It was a perfect location with stunning views and excellent facilities....

Staying at Casa dei Fichi, Southern Coast of Tuscany - sleeps 8
From C.W. and family, guests June 2018

Casina was great too for a quiet relaxing week. We didn’t see as much of the area as we wanted as we were just so happy sitting by the pool reading and relaxing after our manic first week! The hosts were a lovely couple and entertained us for lunch on our first Sunday. So kind of them. Casina was great too for a quiet relaxing week. We didn’t see as much of the area as we wanted as we were just so happy sitting by the pool reading and relaxing after our manic first week! The hosts...

Staying at Casina, Pisa and Lucca - sleeps 4
From M.Y. and family, guests June 2018

Just wanted to send you a note to let you know we had a wonderful time the other week at Lake Como! What an amazing location! We didn’t really want to leave the house it was so beautiful there with the view. We did manage however to se some of the beautiful gardens and villas as well as take a tour around the lake by a boat Greta arranged for us. Thank you for all your assistance. We look forward to our return. Just wanted to send you a note to let you know we had a wonderful time the other week at Lake Como! What an amazing location! We didn’t really want to leave the house it was so beautiful there with...

Staying at Archimede, Lake Como - sleeps 11
From R.S. and family, guests June 2018

We stayed for a week at Casa Di Fichi in June 2018 and I just cannot recommend it highly enough. There's along dusty track leading to the villa, which given we arrived on a late flight, was interesting to navigate! We were delighted to be met, even at a very late hour, by someone to hand over the keys. This was in stark contrast to our experience in Monte Carlo in April when the owner refused to allow a check in for a late flight, so we were most grateful to Dan. The villa exceeded all our expectations. It was huge, clean and had the most amazing views over the valley. The David Hockney print of the view made it... We stayed for a week at Casa Di Fichi in June 2018 and I just cannot recommend it highly enough. There's along dusty track leading to the villa, which given we arrived on a late flight, was interesting to navigate!...

Staying at Casa dei Fichi, Southern Coast of Tuscany - sleeps 8
From A.M. and family from UK, guests June 2018

I wanted to write to you to say how much we loved Dimora ! Thank you so much for recommending it to us - we loved every minute we spent there! It was the perfect place for our group just as you said it would be. We will definitely use you again and hope to return to Tuscany- I still cannot believe how beautiful it is ! I wanted to write to you to say how much we loved Dimora ! Thank you so much for recommending it to us - we loved every minute we spent there! It was the perfect place for our group just...

Staying at Dimora, Chianti - sleeps 12
From C.W. and family, guests June 2018

San Michele was absolutely amazing, the grounds were incredible and so well kept, pool area superb, hosts so helpful and two delicious meals with them and vegetables from their veggie patch. Plus a tour of their wine cellar, quite something else. The layout of the villa suited us all so well, plenty of room to have our own space! The 18 month old loved going to see the animals in the morning and evening. Great value for money. San Michele was absolutely amazing, the grounds were incredible and so well kept, pool area superb, hosts so helpful and two delicious meals with them and vegetables from their veggie patch. Plus a tour of their wine cellar, quite something...

Staying at San Michele, Arezzo and surroundings - sleeps 8
From M.L. from USA, guests June 2018

I won't make this long but it's safe to say that Pipistrelli was fantastic. Better than expectations which were very high. The villa is absolutely incredible & the level of service was amazing. Francesco is a star. He took amazing care of us. The group dinners they do two nights a week are a must and having breakfast and dinner prepared at the villa was perfect. I would 100% go back again. Thank you for the help. I won't make this long but it's safe to say that Pipistrelli was fantastic. Better than expectations which were very high. The villa is absolutely incredible & the level of service was amazing. Francesco is a star. He took amazing...

Staying at Pipistrelli, Siena and surroundings - sleeps 14
From F.S., guests June 2018

We stayed in Villa da Vinci and loved it! Three generations of our family vacationed together, and it was a perfect destination. The Villa is large, airy and spacious. The setting is stunning, up on a hill among olive groves, with a beautiful view of Vinci in the distance. The gardens are extensive and provide ample places to rest, dine, and relax and enjoy the view. The pool is amazing, the kids swam in it every day for hours. It's not heated, but in the summer heat that wasn't an issue. The town is walking distance, easily accessible for younger generations, especially since it is all downhill on the way there (the walk back is rather steep, but manageable). On... We stayed in Villa da Vinci and loved it! Three generations of our family vacationed together, and it was a perfect destination. The Villa is large, airy and spacious. The setting is stunning, up on a hill among olive groves,...

Staying at Villa da Vinci for 10, Florence and surroundings - sleeps 10
From S & H.W, guests June 2018

Casa Guelfi in Ameglia, Liguria, Italy was in a superb position, outside the village, on a hill and had spectacular views of the ancient village of Ameglia, perched on the hill opposite. Mario the owner was brilliant - friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We could pick any vegetables or fruit from the land surrounding the house, for our meals and we did! Such a lovely place, with a choice of places to sit around the house and pool. Mario would take fresh vegetables from the same land for his restaurants and hotel, in Bocca di Magra. On leaving, we were presented with two jars of homemade passata and a bottle of mint liqueur. We went several times to... Casa Guelfi in Ameglia, Liguria, Italy was in a superb position, outside the village, on a hill and had spectacular views of the ancient village of Ameglia, perched on the hill opposite. Mario the owner was brilliant - friendly and...

Staying at Casa Guelfi, Northern Coast of Tuscany - sleeps 2
From D.A. from NZ , guests June 2018

Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed Ragnana and Radicondoli. The house was basic but lovely and our host was wonderful. Despite having problems with the hot water for the first 2 nights we thoroughly enjoyed living there and experiencing Tuscany. Claudio cleaned the pool every day and watered the plants but was very unintrusive and even cleaned the BBQ! It was such a great place for our party of eight. We would definitely like to return in 2020 and would like to stay somewhere nearer to Lucca and would not hesitate to use your company again. Thank you for your brilliant service that exceeded our expectations. Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed Ragnana and Radicondoli. The house was basic but lovely and our host was wonderful. Despite having problems with the hot water for the first 2 nights we thoroughly enjoyed living there and...

Staying at Ragnana, Central Tuscany - sleeps 8
From J.F. and family from USA, guests June 2018

I just came back from 3 weeks in Tuscany at the fabulous Docciole property in Chianti. The house is wonderful with a large family dwelling along with 4 private separate apartments. All are well furnished and all have well-equipped kitchens. The property is beautiful, the pool and breakfast spaces grand and the owners are lovely ( Their barbecue dinner is not to be missed). I brought my large family over and we had the time of our lives. Thank you. I just came back from 3 weeks in Tuscany at the fabulous Docciole property in Chianti. The house is wonderful with a large family dwelling along with 4 private separate apartments. All are well furnished and all have well-equipped kitchens....

Staying at Docciole, Chianti - sleeps 14
From L.E. and family, UK, guests June 2018

We stayed at La Treggiaia at the beginning of June to celebrate my Mum's 60th birthday. We couldn't recommend it enough - the villa was the ideal base for a relaxing holiday exploring Tuscany. The location is beautiful, overlooking the valley from the side terrace and surrounded by the grounds of the owners' farmhouse. The barn conversion has been done very tastefully and is spotlessly clean, the photos don't do it justice! The owners were so welcoming, bringing over homemade bruschetta and answering any questions we had. We would definitely stay there again. We stayed at La Treggiaia at the beginning of June to celebrate my Mum's 60th birthday. We couldn't recommend it enough - the villa was the ideal base for a relaxing holiday exploring Tuscany. The location is beautiful, overlooking the...

Staying at Treggiaia, Florence and surroundings - sleeps 4
From June and family - from Ireland, guests June 2018

We stayed in Ragnana Radicondoli, we took Dan's great advice and were not disappointed. The villa is absolutely perfect well stocked , lovely outdoor dining area with a beautiful well maintained pool . The owner Claudio could not have been more welcoming and discreet as he tended the beautiful garden surrounding the villa early every morning. The restaurants in Radicondoli are fantastic esp Cafe National which was our absolute favourite. It is so well positioned to visit many beautiful towns and one hour from the coast . I have to mention the backup and support we got from Daniel as we had a unexpected medical issue with one of the family and he was exceptional with help on the phone... We stayed in Ragnana Radicondoli, we took Dan's great advice and were not disappointed. The villa is absolutely perfect well stocked , lovely outdoor dining area with a beautiful well maintained pool . The owner Claudio could not have been...

Staying at Ragnana, Central Tuscany - sleeps 8