Torre del Cielo

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Lovely quiet rural position, wonderful historical house, gorgeous pool and garden area and a very welcoming and helpful host. We all loved it

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 20 Aug 2022

Rental Week: 06 Aug 2022

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Fabulous location and close to charming villages with some great restaurants nearby. Rosado, the owner, is the most helpful host with ideas for outings (wine tastings, visits to historical buildings etc), recommendations for restaurants and places to visit. He could not have been more charming and is a great asset to the rental.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 17 Jul 2022

Rental Week: 25 Jun 2022

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

beautiful setting , great views of the Tuscan country side , peaceful and charming . the owner made extra efforts to make us confortable and was always available to help or advise us about our surroundings .. all of us in the house had a dreamlike experience .
the place is well maintained with love and care and all the people we met all around were helpful and lovely .. a memorable stay !

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 15 Aug 2021

Rental Week: 31 Jul 2021

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

The 6 of us stayed a week at Rosado‘s Tower. Rosado himself welcomed us personally, leaving some cold beers and a platter with cold cuts and bread in the fridge. Throughout the week, we could text him our questions and he answered in no time giving us restaurant recommendations and even arranged a wine tasting in lovely Montepulciano. Rosado is quite the perfect host and his friendly staff took care of removing waste and recyclables each morning. The house was comfy and stayed cool, even in the typical summer heat in Tuscany - just make sure to keep the window and shutters closed during the day. Beach towels are provided. We‘d love to come back one day.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 02 Aug 2021

Rental Week: 24 Jul 2021

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Abbiamo trascorso una bellissima settimana in un posto incantevole, pulito e curato da un propietario molto simpatico e disponibile che sa prendersi cura dei suoi clienti anche nei piccoli dettagli. Grazie Rosado non escludo un ritorno.

[English tranlsation courtesy of Easy Reserve] We spent a wonderful week in a lovely place, clean and cared for by a very nice and helpful owner who knows how to take care of his guests even in the small details. Thanks Rosado, I do not rule out a return.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 24 Aug 2020

Rental Week: 15 Aug 2020

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

A splendid location for a wonderful holiday in Tuscany

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 09 Aug 2020

Rental Week: 18 Jul 2020

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

A peace of heaven on earth. Torre del Cielo is not an historical medial site only, but it is an overall 5stars experience thanks to Rosado, his passion and deep knowledge of this part of tuscany. A must-visit location of a must-taste country!

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 20 Jul 2020

Rental Week: 11 Jul 2020

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Grazie mille for a wonderful booking experience. Torre Del Cielo exceeded all of our high expectations for our vacation in Monterchi. Our family of 8 enjoyed everything about this property including the comfortable accommodations, outdoor seating area, pool—and the beautiful views from the tower terrace and pool area. The kitchen was well-equipped and we were able to prepare several meals easily. We enjoyed using the outdoor grill and dining area as well. It was very convenient to have en-suite bathrooms for each of the bedrooms.

The location of Torre is perfectly situated for touring. Monterchi is a wonderful town and we enjoyed shopping at Marcello’s Supermercato, eating porchetta sandwiches at the Sunday outdoor market, and listening to live music during the summer music festival. We took full advantage of visiting a good number of the nearby towns within an hour’s drive of the villa including Cortona, Castiglion Fiorentino, Sansepolcro, Arezzo, and many more. We also couldn’t be happier with the warm welcome provided by Rosado and his family. Not only is the villa kept in beautiful condition, but he is ready to provide great suggestions for visits and dining options (Al Travato was one of our favorites). Two of our favorite excursions were led by Rosado to the monasteries at Eremo di Montecasale and La Verna. He also arranged a delicious wine tasting for us in Montepulciano.

My parents, who were traveling with us, had stayed at the Palazzo Rosadi about 10 years prior to this visit and loved their return trip. I hope that we can visit this amazing place again soon.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 15 Jul 2019

Rental Week: 08 Jun 2019

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

We had a great stay at Rosado's place. The house was spacious enough to accommodate our party of six. The garden was beautiful. Unfortunately, it was too cold for us to enjoy the pool in May but we took advantage of the hot tub. We had our wedding ceremony in the garden of the villa. Rosado was very helpful and responsive, and was there to help us with any questions or requests we had.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 04 Jun 2019

Rental Week: 11 May 2019

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

This is one of the best villas we have stayed in!! We were a party of 9 all experienced travellers from different parts of the world and not one could say there was something missing. The scenery is stunning especially from the tower which my wife and I had ( great for sunset aperitivos!!) and would recommend grabbing the tower however the main house had everything you could want, all large bedrooms with individual bathrooms, a very well stocked kitchen that had every pot pan and plate you could think of (if you like us all cook) and a perfect sized dinning table inside and out to sit and chat and drink lots of red wine !!
And a special mention to Rosado the owner, a true Italian gentleman !! The perfect host, always there if we needed him (not that we did) and can arrange anything you need.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 11 May 2019

Rental Week: 27 Apr 2019

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

We had a fantastic holiday . Beautiful and relaxing environment , authentic Toscane villa in a peaceful and small village and most of all excellent services from mr Rosado who is always available and a super friendly man.
The tower room however is a bit less comfortable but still ok.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 09 Aug 2017

Rental Week: 22 Jul 2017

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Very nice villa with well maintained garden and pool.
Special note: a very well functioning AC (we had the hottest week in living history!).

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 29 Jun 2017

Rental Week: 17 Jun 2017

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Torre Del Cielo is a beautiful and very well equipped villa to stay.
It has everything you would need for a very nice and relaxing holiday. It is also very child friendly.
Supermarkets and restaurants are in easy reach and a very short drive.
Rosado the owner is extremely friendly and very helpful. Thank you.
I would recommend this as an excellent and clean retreat for anyone to stay.

Thank you again.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 05 Jun 2017

Rental Week: 20 May 2017

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

This villa is fantastic - we were 2 families of four plus another lucky adult who got the tower. Sublime location deep in the countryside, very luxurious experience with everything thought through well by the owner. Thoroughly recommend

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 04 Feb 2017

Rental Week: 30 Dec 2016

Very Good 4 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

A comfortable house with extra large rooms.The kitchen is well equipped.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 18 Nov 2016

Rental Week: 20 Oct 2016

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Rosado was a fantastic host and did all he could to make our stay memorable. The villa was lovely..the bedrooms were large with excellent ensuites. The fifth bedroom in the tower is up a steep flight of stairs with the bathroom on the ground floor..so perhaps not suitable for older/younger guests. The pool was great in beautiful gardens. Table tennis room also fun addition. Would definitely recommend Torre del Cielo.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 24 Aug 2016

Rental Week: 06 Aug 2016

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

everything excellent, the villa, the hosts, the garden, the countryside

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 19 Aug 2016

Rental Week: 30 Jul 2016

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

The villa was everything we expected, having plenty of space for our large family group. What we didn't expect was the personal, attentive approach of the owner himself making friends with our family and being available with help whatever our needs, be it large or small. Always available but not in the slightest intrusive. The villa itself was extremely comfortable and the outside living, dining and pool areas were second to none. If you go there you will love it. We only had one problem - we stayed for a week instead of two !

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 03 Aug 2016

Rental Week: 23 Jul 2016

Very Good 4 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Unfortunately the Jacuzzi was not on site, and the owner could not provide this feature during our stay. The wifi only worked in a small area of the living room and the connection was extremly slow. There was a strong uninviting odor in the tower-room. The bathrooms need some update. The swimmingpool area and the garden is splendid.

Submitted: 28 Jul 2016

Rental Week: 09 Jul 2016

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Our stay at Torre del Cielo was delightful. Our trip to Monterchi from the US was fraught with problems, delayed flight, lost luggage, etc., which brought us to Monterchi after dark exhausted and stressed. But when we woke in the morning the beauty and peace of the villa and the grounds restored our spirits. We are very grateful for the warmth, guidance and practical support of Rosado, who was always easily available and attentive.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 25 Apr 2016

Rental Week: 05 Apr 2016

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

The Villa was simply perfect.Well furnished,very clean and Rosadi was the perfect host.He arranged for us to be picked up in Rome after our bus tour and he arranged 2 rental cars for us that were at the villa when we arrived.He made everything so easy for our group and it all went off without a hitch.We have and will recommend his villas.Thank you Rosadi for making our visit a pleasant one...Phil and Donna,Brent and Marlene,Tim and Diane from Ontario Canada

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 02 Nov 2015

Rental Week: 13 Oct 2015

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

We were 4 couples who thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Torre Del Cielo. The facilities were excellent for our stay of 1 week. The location is rustic as is the building. The beds, bathrooms kitchen and public spaces were well equipped. Unfortunately it was too cold to enjoy the pool, but it looked inviting. Rosado was an outstanding host. His wife had prepared an excellent buffet for Saturday night. Many good restaurants are identified and in the area. The wine tasting in Montpulciano and the monastery visit were very good. Certainly would recommend for similar groups wanting to experience this part of Tuscany.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 14 Oct 2015

Rental Week: 26 Sep 2015

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Perfect for our entire family. Rosado, the owner, is one of the nicest people you will find. It is a perfect place to stay to visit the many hillside towns of Tuscany and return to at night. There are simply too many terrific things to say to put here. It was wonderful. We stayed for three weeks and traveled to Florence, Pescara on the Adriatic and to Cinque Terra.Also to Montelpulciano, Montelcino, and several wineries.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 30 Sep 2015

Rental Week: 05 Sep 2015

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Lovely location and great views from the garden down the valley. House was very well furnished and clean.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 10 Sep 2015

Rental Week: 22 Aug 2015

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

We loved our holiday at Torre Del Cielo. The villa was great and was perfect for the 9 of us. Rosado was a great help and gave us information on local events, and lovely villages to go and explore. He booked restaurants as well as wine tasting, which we loved.. We would highly recommend.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 27 Aug 2015

Rental Week: 01 Aug 2015

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Superbly maintained grounds and property. A super vacation.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 04 Aug 2015

Rental Week: 25 Jul 2015

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

We spent one week at Torre del Cielo, which was just perfect for our group of 8 adults, 2 children and 2 babies. The property is very beautiful and there are several charming locations and small towns within 20 kms to visit. The owner, Rosado, really went out of his way to make our time at Torre as enjoyable as possible (gave us a tour of the valley, showed us some really great restaurants, made reservations for us, etc.). Torre del Cielo is highly recommended!

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 05 Jul 2015

Rental Week: 20 Jun 2015

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Fantastisch huis, ruim en prachtige tuin. Zeer vriendelijke ontvangst van eigenaar die we bijna iedere dag hebben gezien en aan wie we al onze vragen kwijkt konden. We hebben twee mooie weken gehad, we waren met 9 mensen. Als we de kans krijgen gaan we zeker nog een keer terug.

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Fantastic house, spacious and beautiful garden. Very friendly welcome from the owner whom we've seen almost every day, and to whom we could ask all our questions. We had two great weeks, we were 9 people. If we get the chance we will definitely be back again.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 28 May 2015

Rental Week: 02 May 2015

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

There were 10 of us who stayed here at the villa for a week and we could all honestly say it was one of the best experiences ever. Rosado met us and explained everything to us and we were so impressed with his enthusiasm and knowledge. We loved hearing all about his wonderful villa which he restored himself....very proud family tradition. Everything about the villa was excellent....the garden, pool area, facilities in the kitchen and laundry plus the basic neck sitting for cooking were just like home...nothing was lacking ( only the washing machine cycle took forever)!!!! The location of this villa was superb and we visited all the local villages which were so quaint and small...no need to visit the big cities like Siena and Florence when you have local ones which have more atmosphere and ambience. Rosado recommended places to go to and everything he told us was spot on...La Citerna and Alighieri nearby were wonderful and had the best restaurant. We were lucky enough to enjoy a mediaeval festival as well as a polenta festival plus Rosado took us personally to a local monastery . The arrival meal which Rosado's wife cooked was outstanding too. Without a doubt we would visit this villa again and can't recommend it highly enough!!!! Many thanks Rosado....a true Italian gentleman.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 08 Oct 2014

Rental Week: 13 Sep 2014

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Prachtige ligging met uitzichten zoals op een schilderij. Rosado is een geweldige aangename behulpzame eigenaar. Het zwembad is zeer proper maar spijtig heeft een dazenplaag ons weerhouden om in volle rust ervan te kunnen genieten. Het huis is zeer ruim en gerieflijk. Echter de toren zelf daar hebben we geen gebruik van gemaakt (te donker en te muf) en daar wou dus niemand in slapen.maar voor de rest hebben wij aangename uitstappen gedaan en lekker gegeten en gedronken

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Beautiful location with views like a painting. Rosado is a great pleasant helpful owner. The pool is very clean but unfortunately we had a plague of horseflies so we did not fully enjoy it. The house is very spacious and comfortable. However, the tower itself we did not take advantage of it (too dark and musty), so no one there wanted to sleep there but for the rest we made pleasant trips and we had good food and drinks

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 10 Sep 2014

Rental Week: 23 Aug 2014

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Beautiful villa in a stunning location! Mr Rosadi is so helpful and so friendly. This villa was everything we wanted and more, and I would absolutely recommend it.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 22 Jun 2014

Rental Week: 31 May 2014

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Torre Del Cielo is beautiful -- inside and out. The gardens are spectacular. Really appreciated the excellent care given to the villa and grounds.

Rosado, our host, was terrific. Attentive, but not overly so. He organized a tour of a local monastery. No vineyard tour was included.

We scheduled both the chef prepared dinner and a cooking class. Both were fun and delicious -- the dinner was exceptional. Well worth the extra cost. The villa is well equipped for cooking and dining in.

We were a group of seven -- all recommend Torre Del Cielo. We did not use the tower bedroom -- a bit musty smelling, but may be fine for some. We did use the tower bathroom during the day as it was nicely accessible when enjoying the grounds. All others are in the upper floor bedrooms.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 30 Jul 2014

Rental Week: 24 May 2014

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Torre, extraordinary!!!!

We are six people who have traveled extensively in Europe over a period of
forty years. For months, we searched for a villa and a location that would
enhance our month long stay in Tuscany. We found it in Torre Del Cielo
where we had a glorious vacation during the month of September 2013.

While the photos on the web site are very representative of the property,
they cannot describe the beauty and vastness of the setting, The villa is
situated on a hill in a tiny hamlet. As you approach, you are surrounded by
thousands of acres of agricultural land. From our bedroom windows, looking
past the colorful and lush valley below, we could see the walled in medieval
town of Monterchi. The tranquility of the villa was a welcome refuge after
our hectic days of sight seeing.

The numerous amenities are well represented in the listing. What we did not
expect to find was an owner, Rosado Rosadi, who would become our guide to
'all things' Italian. Rosado cares for his property daily and keeps it in
immaculate condition. Upon our arrival, not only did he and his wife provide
us with a beautiful welcome dinner, he proudly related, to us the history
of the villa and his family's presence in the area, which dates back to the
12th century. Rosado is a master tour guide! Many times he would arrange
lunches and dinners for us as we day tripped away from the villa. He was
reachable at any time by cell phone, text, or email. Rosado was our guardian
and has become a trusted friend.

On several occasions, Rosado would leave us crates of freshly picked
vegetables and tomatoes from his garden. Our final night at the villa was
celebrated with Rosado and his father(as chef), at a wonderful "family" dinner.
The next morning, as we reluctantly packed our minivan for our trip to the
airport in Florence, Rosado, his mother, and his father appeared to say
goodbye to us. Unquestionably, this wonderful family helped to make our vacation "an experience of a lifetime."

We booked Torre Del Cielo over a year in advance. During that period, we
had so many questions, and Rosado responed to each one in a very timely
fashon.. Our emails became a daily occurrence as departure day approached.

There is NO OTHER place I would think of staying in Tuscany. Torre del
Cielo is situated very close to wonderful Umbria, and, of course, to all of
Tuscany.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 15 Nov 2013

Rental Week: 31 Aug 2013

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

This was a 3 week family vacation for my wife and me, 4 children and spouses. The location, quality of the villa, and the warmth and hospitality of the Rosadi family made it especially enjoyable. I agree wholeheartedly with the other comments posted, and will emphasize the personal attention we received from Mr. Rosadi. His availability and knowledge of the area and its history added depth to our experience, and gave us confidence that we would be well taken care of in whatever circumstances should arise. His tour of the valley was very instructive, and brought us to places we would not otherwise have found.
The views from the villa and surrounding areas are magnificent and pastoral at the same time. The eye doesn't know where to look first.
This is truly a place to come to be renewed, to refresh relationships between family and friends, and enjoy the art, history hospitality and beauty that is Italy.
Do get acquainted with the proprietors of the local restaurants and the good people at the local grocery.
If you come, stay a while. The 3 weeks we had allowed our getting into the rhythm of Tuscany, and served to renew our spirits.
We will be back.
Chuck

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 12 Jul 2013

Rental Week: 15 Jun 2013

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

I was one of 5 women that rented out Torre Del Cielo this May. The house was lovely and the landscape and views were magnificent. Durng our stay we had many special needs such as renting road bikes, train schedules, seeing the Giro tour and questions regarding the small towns around Tuscany. Rosado, the owner was more than generous with his time and knowledge of the area. He also made us two meals and took us on a lovely tour of an out of the way monastery that turned out to be one of the many highlights of our trip. I urge anyone considering renting a house in Tuscany to rent Torre Del Cielo. It was a wonderful vacation because we stayed there.

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Submitted: 17 Jun 2013

Rental Week: 11 May 2013

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

We had a lovely time in Torre del Cielo. The house is perfect,the beds very good, the garden beautiful. We were nine people and the house is very spacious. The swimmingpool is lovely.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 11 Jun 2013

Rental Week: 04 May 2013

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Our group ( 4 couples ) booked this villa on the recommendation of work colleagues and the basis of reviews. We were not disappointed . The location on a hillside in Ripoli near Monterchi provides wonderful views and allows easy access to towns such as Citerna and Anghiari. Arezzo is half an hour away and worth a visit as well as providing access to the train to Florence. The villa is very comfortable with plenty of indoor and outdoor areas to relax and eat and drink. The tower is a must for afternoon drinks to enjoy the view down the valley. The kitchen is well equipped complete with dishwasher allowing groups to prepare their own meals. There are restaurants near Monterchi in Citerna ( the Belvedre), on the road to Citta Di Castello (Pieva la Vecchia) and at La Ville (pizzas). The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and ensuite bathrooms are clean and adequate. rosado, the owner, is extremely helpful and endeavours to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Overall, we all agreed it was the perfect way to spend two weeks in Italy.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 18 Oct 2012

Rental Week: 29 Sep 2012

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

What a wonderful experience!

The villa was in the most beautiful location overlooking the ancient town of Monterchi. It was just covered with flowers and fruit trees and had all of the comforts of home.

Mr. Rosadi was by every day to check on us and made our visit so very special. He was a delight to work with even before we arrived, helping us set up tours and answering all of our questions.

We look forward to staying with him again!

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 04 Aug 2012

Rental Week: 21 Jul 2012

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

We were very pleased with this villa and thé owner could not havé been more helpful. The situation is ideal with a beautiful garden and pool. We enjoyed having air conditioning in the bedrooms particularly as we had some very hot weather during our stay. We can certainly recommend this villa to our friends which is ideal for families.

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Submitted: 25 Jul 2012

Rental Week: 07 Jul 2012

Very Good 4 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Een mooi huis in een prachtige omgeving met mooie panorama's dat volledig voldoet aan de beschrijving. De eigenaar Rosado en zijn ouders zijn bijzonder vriendelijke en behulpzaam. Elke dag kwamen zij langs om het zwembad en de tuin bij te werken waarbij van de gelegenheid gebruik werd gemaakt om te zien of alles nog in orde was. Zij wisten dit te doen zonder "al te aanwezig" te zijn. Er bleek geen barbecue aanwezig te zijn, maar toen wij dit meldden werd er de volgende dag een nieuwe barbecue gebracht.

De tuin is groot en bijzonder fraai. De inrichting van het huis is functioneel, maar voor een grote groep hebben de 2 zitkamers eigenlijk te weinig zitgelegenheid. De keuken is goed uitgerust, maar had wat ons betreft wel iets ruimer kunnen zijn. De slaapkamers zijn ruim en hebben goede bedden, elk met een (kleine) badkamer met douche.

Al met al een zeer prettig huis dat we van harte kunnen aanbevelen.

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] A beautiful house in a beautiful setting with beautiful panoramas that fully meets the description. The owner Rosado and his parents are very friendly and helpful. Every day they came along to maintain the pool and the garden and took the opportunity to ask us if everything was in order. They managed to do this without being "too present". There was no barbecue, but when we reported this they broughtus a new barbecue the next day.

The garden is large and very beautiful. The interior of the house is functional but for a large group, the 2 lounges offer too little seating. The kitchen is well equipped, but could have been a little bit bigger to our taste. The bedrooms are spacious and have good beds, each room has a (small) bathroom with shower.

All in all a very nice house that we can heartily recommend.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 24 Jun 2012

Rental Week: 09 Jun 2012

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

The villa was even better than our high expectations. A full bath in every bedroom. The pool and landscape were beautiful. The owner was attentive and helped us with our travel plans. We did a chef dinner and a cooking class and both were excellent. I can't imagine a better place to spend vacation. I can't wait to go back. Cyclists will love the area!

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 15 Jun 2012

Rental Week: 19 May 2012

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

The Torre was lovely, beautiful grounds, great to have en suite bathrooms and very comfortable. Two things set it apart. First, the owner and his charming parents. rosato came by every day to work at his other property and would always chec k in and give us great recommendations, fix a minor detail like a leaking coffee pot, whatever. The second great part was to learn about the land from him. They have 150 acres and beyond the house you can walk for miles and miles and see no development, just sweeping views to the broad valley below and up side valleys. He manages his forests, mostly chestnuts! His family has been in the region for centuries and so there is this very deep connection to the landscape that brought a wonderful dimension of my understanding of the landscape,.. To see how they care for their forest so beautifully. Its quite wild up there, a refreshing balance to the beauty of the agricultural landscape below.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 16 Apr 2012

Rental Week: 31 Mar 2012

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

This was a great Villa, in a fantastic area. Lots to explore and fresh good food available everywhere.
Great views from the Villa, and the Owner deserves a special mention - he went out of his way to show us around.
We will be going back - next time we are in Italy..

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Submitted: 01 Nov 2011

Rental Week: 08 Oct 2011

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Our group rated this property excellent in all categories. The owners were delightful people who tend their property beautifully, including the garden and the pool and they supervise the housecleaning with very good local workers. It was a real pleasure to be in such a beautiful house in that lovely natural setting with a well tended garden and pool. The nearby town of Monterchi had a restaurant and wine cantina and pottery store in the main plaza which was of especial interest to us with very kind, generous owners who cooked very well.

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Submitted: 18 Sep 2011

Rental Week: 03 Sep 2011

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Best family holiday ever.

What a hidden gem Torre Del Cielo is, this house and location are one of the best kept sectrets in Tuscany. From the moment we arrived until our leaving each of the 10 members of my family group marvelled at the landscape with the beautiful rolling hills in the backdrop of the vibrant sun flower. First there is the house itself which exudes Tuscan tradition and more wonderful vistas down the valley. Then there is the most atmospheric tower room with its private roof top balcony which was a winner in my book any day.

The gardens are very large and superbly tended to as were all our needs by Rosado, his father and his staff who have a knack of always being there if you need them yet totally unobtrusive at all other times. The private pool is just that, totally private and unsighted from anywhere else in the surrounding areas and was cleaned daily.

The lay out is also very well thought out with an outdoor gazebo on the lower levels near the house which being ideal for lunch and dinner whilst the gazebo by the pool gave respite for cool drinks during the hot afternoons

Such was the beauty of the area that when we did wrestle ourselves away it was only to take time on occassion to visit a town, cafe or restuarant recommended by Rosado with both local eateriers in Monterchi (3km) living up to their billing very well indeed.

This was not my first trip to Tuscany but it was by a long way my best and I would recommend the Torre Del Cielo to anyone looking for a genuine taste of Tuscany.

Cannot say enough other than to thank Rosado once more for a memorable stay that will take a lot to beat it.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 25 Jul 2011

Rental Week: 02 Jul 2011

Very Good 4 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Great property in an amazing location! This property has everything you can hope for but is missing some of the small details that could make it truly spectacular. The BBQ is in need of replacement and for a group of 7 or more is stretched to its limit with space to cook. The living room and side living room need to be combined with furniture, if I am travelling with 6 other friends chances are we want to be together in the same room, we had to move the furniture ourselves to make it work. We were charged for internet, yet that is not listed anywhere other than saying that internet is available. Even though we had written twice as requested to let them know about the bed setup, it was still not setup as requested (we asked for all beds to be setup as doubles but had 3 doubles setup, one room as twins and the tower room not setup at all, what was the point of asking us in the first place?).

This property has all that you could ask for and the above concerns are knitpicking, but if you are going to be one of the best properties and attract more business the details should be dealt with prior to arrival and the little issues of setup should be not a concern to the renter. Dont hesitate to rent this spot, just ask lots of questions and get confirmation that the details you requested are met. There is also a disconnect between the owner and Easy Reserve with respect to the wine tastings and trips. We were given a list of wineries that we could choose from, however we were sent to another winery of the owners recommendation which to be honest was just ok, why the lack of communication, Easy Reserve should have sent the wine tasting request to the owner so that he could give us the directions as needed. The full day tour of the Tiber valley is just a couple of hours actually as we were picked up at 9am and dropped off around 12:30, details again, but be honest on what you are delivering so that no one is disappointed, it was a great tour, but not a full day as advertised.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 02 Jul 2011

Rental Week: 11 Jun 2011

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

First of all we want to keep this a secret, it is a treasure! Rosado and his family are wonderful as is the villa. On our arrival the villa was spotless and the pool was crystal clear! As promised, Rosado kept the pool clean all week and when we did see him, he was attentive and asked if everything was alright and if we needed anything. We will be returning! At the end of our stay we were able to visit the other villa nearby and it was just as grand! We can't say enough wonderful things about our experience!

Also, we would like to say EasyReserve was extremely helpful and courteous. They assisted us more than we expected and will use them in the future.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 22 Jun 2011

Rental Week: 04 Jun 2011

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Torre del Cielo. What can we say? Italy's very best landlord for a start. The most delightful, helpful, warm, friendly person you would ever hope to meet. That's Rosado, owner of Torre del Cielo. NOTHING is too much trouble. The villa (which we shared with eight friends) is clean, well equipped and with the most delightful outdoor areas you could ever want including a lovely pool set in landscaped gardens and a gazebo, plus an outdoor area where ten people can eat comfortably among Rosado's prized roses. Bliss.

The area is interesting and Arezzo a hidden gem.

HIGHLY recommended/

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 11 Jun 2011

Rental Week: 28 May 2011

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Our family of 6 (two parents, two children 12/14 and two grandmothers spent one week at the Torre del Cielo at the end of April 2011. We can honestly say that it was the best vacation home that we have ever stayed in.
The house is located at the end of the small village road and was very quiet and secluded enough to suit our need for privacy and tranquility. Behind the house is a small gravel road that leads up into the mountains and provides plenty of hiking opportunities.
We occupied all four bedrooms in the main house, each with a separate bathroom and AC-unit. The house has the quaintness and beauty of a historic building while offering all the amenities of a modern home. Everything was very well maintained and spotless. The large garden is full of flowers and trees, the views from the house, the tower and the garden are splendid.
Mr. Rosadi, the owner, made us feel very welcome right from the first minute. His English is excellent and he was very helpful. Thanks again, Rosado!!
We can highly recommend the place and would love to come back, whenever we get a chance.
Corinna and Holger S., Switzerland

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 24 Apr 2011

Rental Week: 17 Apr 2011

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

As was said by a number of reviewers, the pictures as beautiful as they are, still can't capture how remarkable the villa is. The owner Rosado met us at the villa, provided not only a complete tour of the property, but also a guided tour of the village near by and made reservations for dinner for us that first night. The Tuscan dinner at the villa Rosado arranged later in the week was to die for! He also arranged extra mountain bikes and a guided day tour of the wine country. There were 4 couples and with all bedrooms having modern en-suite bathrooms was perfect. We will be returning! We rented 2 cars in Florence and made the easy 90 minute drive to the villa. With a GPS, driving in Italy is a breeze, without would have been very challenging. I bought the Italy maps for my Garmin before we left. Cheeper that renting it from the car agencies and I was sure it worked. Though none of us could speak much Italian, with a smile there was no problem communicating. Everyone we met was very friendly. Do yourself a favor and see Tuscany with your own car. Explore the hill top villages as well as the major sights then lounge by the pool with some local wine and cheese. This place is a little slice of Heaven. Rick R. Michigan

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 03 Dec 2010

Rental Week: 25 Sep 2010

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

We were 4 couples of good friends visiting Tuscany. We got the most wholehearted welcome from the owner, Mr. Rosadi. Italy can be proud to have such an ambassador to promote Italian culture, food, wine and hospitality. We took advantage of the offer to have a chef coming to cook for us. Our only regrets were that we did it only once. Thanks Rosado - you made our holidays perfect.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 28 Sep 2010

Rental Week: 04 Sep 2010

Very Good 4 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

We rented the “Torre del Cielo” from 28 August to 4 September, 7 nights (my wife and I with a baby and a toddler, along with the two (single) brothers and my wife's parents.

We had a truly great and memorable week. The house is ample and charming, the grounds huge and lovely (particularly the pool area, with its gorgeous green surroundings and first-class Tuscany scenery views), and the owner and his parents the sort of warm, decorous and attentive people you want to keep in touch with afterwards. (For example, they learned that my wife had a B-day during the week, and they baked us a delicious traditional pie and brought us a nice bottle of bubbly!)

The near-by little medieval hill-top town, Monterchi, the jewel of the valley in the center of which it sits, is in full view from the house and a few minutes by car. It has a quiet square at the top, with a small tratoria straight out of a culinary dream.

As for the daily excursions around Tuscany and Umbria, within anywhere from half an hour to an hour and a half you can reach a multitude of enchanted destinations that take your breath away (sort of a theme park on the ‘wow’ factor, only REAL and centuries old!)

Since it is mandatory to list at least one complaint, we were expecting to find internet connection at the house, but when we asked about it we were told that the connection was very slow but that there was proper internet available in Monterchi (however the owner told us that there will be ADSL connection available from next season on!!!). As for the lovely pool, the otherwise exquisite balance of sunshine and freshness at the point of the year we stayed there made the water just a touch on the cold side, at least for the little ones (who never the less had a blast around the property and with the swing set installed thoughtfully for young ones).

In conclusion, we want to go back, and we will try to, and of course that is the best recommendation possible.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 09 Oct 2010

Rental Week: 28 Aug 2010

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

We stayed one week in Torre del Cielo. It is impossible to describe everything in a few words. However, the house is beautiful, authentic and luxuary. Garden and swimming pool are like a small piece of paradise and the view you have from the garden over the valley is brilliant.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 20 Aug 2010

Rental Week: 07 Aug 2010

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

My husband and I took our parents and 2 children (8 total)on a Tuscany vacation for a week. The accommodations at Torre del Cielo were perfect and charming. Each bedroom had own air conditioner and bathroom and gave each couple their private space. The grounds were beautiful and the views outstanding. The pool was clean and refreshing as the days in July were very hot. The laundry room was functional and tremendously helpful for all. Be prepared for summer mosquitos during the evenings...The region was a perfect area to explore the large cities and enjoy the small towns. People everywhere were very friendly. Our host Mr. Rosadi made every effort to be available for us, and make sure we were comfortable. He was a big source of comfort being in a foreign land. We had 2 dinners cooked for us by Chef Barbara and they were outstanding. I would not hesitate to go back or try a different property by this owner-highly recommended!!

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 23 Jul 2010

Rental Week: 03 Jul 2010

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Our party of 8 stayed at Torre del Cielo from 12 Sep to 19 Sep 2009. The wesbite photos cannot possibly show the charm of this villa. The grounds have multiple seating areas, 2 for dining & others for sitting or strolling. The landscaping is magnificent as is the inground pool. The views from the pool & gardens areas are breathtaking. The Apennine Mountains can be see in the distance as well as the small villages nearby. The night sky has so many stars unable to be seen from any urban or suburban area. Ripoli was a very small town but the nearby residents were so friendly, even with a language barrier. If you rent a car, be sure to visit the small towns, they are charming. The rooms in the villa are terrific. Each bedroom & bath with shower was comfortable & very roomy & clean. The common areas had pleanty of seating & the dining room easily accomodated all 8 of us. The kitchen has all necessary items for cooking/eating. Our host/owner (Signore Rosado Rosadi) was most helpful & very kind. He speaks English very well & is very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas. He was a gracious host. Also, the freezer had ice cube trays (for any Americans interested)---believe me, it is not easy to find them in many places! Signore Rosadi had even stocked some staple food items for our arrival. The washing machine worked fine & we hung our clothes on drying racks to dry. An ironing board & iron are also in the laundry room. We would rate this as a Five Star place to stay (the highest rating in America). We would highly recommend this villa to anyone thinking of staying in this area. It was well worth the money & the fun we had was priceless & the memories endless...

Grazie, Signore Rosadi
Diane S. & Party
Pennsauken, NJ U.S.A. &
Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 11 Sep 2009

Rental Week: 12 Sep 2009

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Lovely place, beautiful views on the surrounding landscape and truly friendly owner. We definitely recommend this place! Quiet, peaceful location - good for children. The only minus is that the villa is quite far from the nearest village and there are no shops or restaurants in the walking distance. Car is a must.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 05 Jun 2009

Rental Week: 06 Jun 2009

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

We stayed at Torre del Cielo for a week starting May 24, 2009. The location was excellent. We stayed in a small village with a great view of the countryside. We visited Assisi , Cortona , Florence , Lucca , Gubbia , Chianti Country and several smaller communities. Our host Rosaldi was extremely helpful. He gave us several suggestions for interesting midevil towns to explore. He also took us on a private tour of a monastery where Francis of Assisi stayed. It was remarkable the information we received on Francis life. The house had 5 large bedrooms , each with a private bath. Even though the property was old the condition of the rooms was clean and very attractive. The large pool was clean and we went swimming several times. There was an economical market in the small town near us where the owner greeted us with hugs and kisses. We made several meals in the fully furnished kitchen. The living room was great. There were 3 table areas that each accommodated all 8 of us. We ate mostly outside of the kitchen in the garden area. He has a beautiful rose garden. We also ate inside and at the pool area. My favorite thing to do was to watch the sun rise from atop the watch tower. Our host meet us at the nearest town to show us the villas location. He was always available to help us in any way. We had neighbors but none very close and they were friendly. It was the perfect location to see both Umbria and Tuscany. There is a washing machine but no dryer. You dry the clothes on a drying rack. Be warned that leaving clothes out in the direct sunlight can cause discoloration. In the shde the drying rack works fine. The only criticism might be the beds (which one couple thought was too hard-the others had no concerns) and the rooster in the morning. All of this made it better for us. We could not have picked a better vacation spot or better host.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 23 May 2009

Rental Week: 24 May 2009

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

The villa and gardens are just wonderful, and we were so well looked after by Rosado, many thanks again. The villa has everything a large group needs, we were very comfortable. We had such a great holiday, visiting many places recommended to us by Rosado, including Lake Trasimeno. A magical place to stay, the view from the dining room was our favourite.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 24 Apr 2009

Rental Week: 25 Apr 2009

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

This property is beautiful, quiet and very comfortable for a
group. It is very evident that the owner takes great pride in maintaining the villa. It was immaculate and in perfect working order. The location in Tuscany allowed us short driving time to many small walled villages. Thank You, Rosado!

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 10 Oct 2008

Rental Week: 11 Oct 2008

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Torre de Cielo is a superb villa of the highest quality. Rosado Rosadi is a superb host, assisting whenever needed and supplying us with all information.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 19 Nov 2007

Rental Week: 20 Nov 2007

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

Our visit to Tuscany was marvelous. Our villa, the Torre del Cielo, was of the greatest charm and comfort. Our host has become a family friend, and we will be keep in touch with him and his family. We had planned this jaunt for a good while, and when we chose easyreserve, and the Torre, we made the best choices possible. It was an unflawed two weeks in heaven.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 05 Oct 2007

Rental Week: 06 Oct 2007

Excellent 5 ^/5   Villa Review Rating Details

I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Torre del Cielo. The villa is beautifully restored and the owners and his family go above and beyond in trying to accommodate every request and make you feel relaxed and at home in your new surroundings. They are truly wonderful people. My family and I look forward to returning to visit Torre del Cielo in the not too distant future. Marguerita - New Jersey

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 06 Jul 2007

Rental Week: 07 Jul 2007