Reading comments and reviews of guests that have stayed in a Tuscan villa or apartment is a great way to start planning your trip to Tuscany, Italy. After their trip, each guest is asked to evaluate different aspects the accomodation and to leave a general comment to publish. To view the ratings for each category, click the link called 'Villa Review Rating Details'. If you're considering Tuscany for your next vacation, please take a few minutes to browse these reviews - you'll be glad you did.
The villa was beautiful and the setting was exactly what we were hoping for. In our opinion the website pictures do not do justice to just how beautiful the setting was.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
In perspective this rental is a charming, ultra clean unit which is part of a larger building. However, the accessibility of the unit is very misrepresented and other features are not as described. "First floor" would seem to indicated easy access to the unit. In truth it is a long 25 plus stone stairs DOWN followed by two full marble staircases UP before entering the unit (no rails on the final set up stairs. We are two quite active 60-70 year olds (with aging knees) and the challenge of suitcases etc. (we travel light) was not insignificant. Yes, this is a hill town and stairs should be expected but I scoured rental descriptions to get something reasonable in this regard and this missed the mark for me. (The owner lives in the unit below and was helpful with bags--parking is also a major challenge)--but he does not speak English and not the "official" agent.
In addition, we very much wanted WiFi access in the unit and this was not available as advertised (it is in some bars/cafes at the top of those stone stairs, but not the same as in the unit.) Also , there is no tub as advertised. Finally, those with problem backs beware, the bed in master bedroom is very soft.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Diane Pelosi or Joe H.San Rafael, Ca 94903 (Italy)
The villa was everything we hoped for. We loved being right in the piazza. The neighbors were so friendly. Irene couldn't have been more helpful and we enjoyed getting to know her family when we had our cooking lesson at their house. What a wonderful night!! I would definitely recommend this villa to family and friends.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Dès le départ nous avons eu un accueil chaleureux de Guido , qui parle très bien français. De plus ce qu'ils nous a plu , ce fût la propreté des lieux et de la villa. Vraiment un endroit magique et paisible. Très bien situé à 15 minutes de Sienne. Ils ont su très bien combler nos attentes.
[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] From the beginning we had a warm welcome by Guido, who speaks very good French. Moreover what we liked the most was the cleanliness of the complex and of the property itself. Truly a magical and peaceful place, ideally located just 15 minutes from Siena. It met our expectations very well.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
In addition to a very warm welcome we had the most amazing time while staying at Villa Il Castellaccio. A lovely hidden gem in the midst of Tuscany providing a lot of privacy, has an easy access to all nearby towns and offers picturesque views. The villa itself was very spacious, nicely decorated and clean which made our stay even more excellent!
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Our family of seven, three generations were thrilled with our apartment, the scenery and the close proximity to areas of interest. We found the local town of Mercatale had everything that we needed to self-cater in our apartment and we enjoyed our shopping experience. Salvatore, Stefano and Anna were great...we would like to return to this wonderful place.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Excellent location with breathtaking views. Owner and staff were extremely helpful with questions and directions.