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Rental Date: Saturday 25th of June 2011.

Renter: Scott H. (BelAir, MD, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

My family of 5 had a wonderful time at Spuntone. The pictures really do not do justice to the house. It is larger than it appears on-line, beautifully landscaped and decorated, well-stocked and perfectly located. The kitchen is small, but worked fine for us. We were a little concerned about noise the first night we arrived (a Saturday), but things were much, much quieter the rest of the week. We took trips throughout Tuscany during the day, returned in the late afternoon and let the kids swim in the pool, and then walked into town at night for a gelato and/or glass of brunello. It was a fantastic experience.

Please visit Spuntone for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 25th of June 2011.

Renter: Paul S. (Warsaw, Poland).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

It was the best holiday we had. Property is beautiful, well kept and comfortable. Good base to make a trips to many places. The property administrator is very nice person and very communicative. She adviced us many times what places are worth to see. The pizza was delicious. The nets in windows protects against insects.

Please visit Archi: Archi 5 for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Cortona, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Monday 20th of June 2011.

Renter: Russell M. (Auckland, New Zealand).

Renter Rating: 4/5.

Peaceful rural location on Chianti wine route surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. Easy drive to Florence, Sienna or San Gimignano, etc. Friendly owners with wonderful olive oil and cheese produced on the property. Excellent restaurants within a few minutes drive. Downside with the high temperatures (late June) was the lack of fan or air con & the number of flies which made the stay less enjoyable - fly screens for the doors would help - and although a pool was advertised with the property it was out of commission the week we were there.

Please visit Romita: Romita 1 for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in San Casciano In Val Di Pesa, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 25th of June 2011.

Renter: Jackie H. (Agoura Hills, CA, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

Our family was searching for a venue for our daughter’s wedding near Siena; she had chosen to be married on my husband’s and mine 30th Wedding Anniversary, her 29th birthday and my 50th – we had a great deal to celebrate. We all count ourselves honored to have had Lilliana, Nanni, their daughter Francesca + Sylvia as our hosts. The arrangements started over one year in advance, and at every turn, they took care of every detail with loving care.
The properties themselves are gorgeous: the website and pictures do not do justice to the natural beauty and old world charm of the estate. The rooms are decorated comfortably yet in an old world fashion: one part of the house is over 400 years old! The pools and grounds are impeccable. We worried that having all of us under one roof might be uncomfortable (~30 of us) but the privacy in each apartments gave us room to be separate while letting us enjoy one another’s company.
Lilliana is an exceptional chef: her welcome meal was pronounced the best meal we had in all of Italy (several of our guests said it was the best meal of their life!). We enjoyed an exceptional tour of Siena a week prior to the Paoli, thanks to her introduction of an expert historical guide.
We hosted our daughter’s weddings on the grounds – photographer, flowers, local musicians, caterer, wine from the estate and an amazing cake (whose identify I still don’t know) all coupled with exquisite decorations… all done remotely via email, and all carefully selected by Silvia, Francesca and Lilliana. My sister said, “It was like a fairy-tale”. It was stunning, and we owe everything to these lovely women’s good taste.
I could not give a higher recommendation: we trusted them with one of the most important days in our family’s life. Our thanks to the gracious and hardworking Migone Family.
Jackie Hoofring, Malibou Lake, CA

Please visit Tenuta Di Corsano: Il Camino for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Ville Di Corsano, Tuscany, Italy.