Archive for 'Villas and Farmhouses'

Rental Date: Saturday 14th of August 2010.

Renter: Toby W. (Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom).

Renter Rating: 4/5.

The Deodara is fantastically located about 15 mins off the Fi-Pi-Li which connects Florence and the coast. It sits atop a ridgeline with views across the whole Arno valley to the south and wooded hills to the north. The house is relatively large and old, with a peaceful feel, large wooded grounds, and a pool with an attractive arched loggia which offers vital shade if the pool is to be used all day in the height of summer.

On the other hand, it is an old family house in need of updating to be considered "comfortable". Although the owner very kindly replaced the fridge and dishwasher during our stay, there are underlying issues which may compromise the stay for some visitors. Water pressure is negligible to the extent that we stuck with the bath. Some bathrooms have smelly plumbing. The electrics are very dubious, with sockets wired in both the new and old form - a number of them not working. The oven is eccentric ...

We therefore, on balance, had a lovely stay and would certainly consider staying there again for the property's pool, loggia, location and views. However, if your creature comforts are important then you may want assurances of improvements.

Please visit Deodara for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Santa Croce Sull'arno, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 21st of August 2010.

Renter: Joppe D. (Den Haag, Netherlands).

Renter Rating: 4/5.

Capannina is a great place. The house is fine and the pool is super! We love het view. Joppe D. - The Hage Netherlands.

Please visit Capannina for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 24th of July 2010.

Renter: Fenna V. (Haarlem, Netherlands).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

We very much enjoyed our stay in San Lorenzo. The owner is friendly, the house was clean, well equipped and spacious. The garden and outside areas were beautiful and maintained with care. Our young children enjoyed the play area and - of course - the lovely pool. And what better way to enjoy your lunch - al fresco - next to the pool, eating delicious tomatoes you just picked from the vegetable garden.
Fenna - Holland

Please visit San Lorenzo: San Lorenzo 820.2 for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in La Cava, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 14th of August 2010.

Renter: Johan V. (grobbendonk, antwerpen, Belgium).

Renter Rating: 4/5.

Het domein is prachtig gelegen,goed verzorgd en onderhouden,vriendelijke eigenaars,het huisje "il cipresso" was mooi en netjes. Wat we wel misten was het comfort van een microgolf oven,een afwasmachine en een wasmachine. We waren zeer tevreden over het totaalconcept.

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] The property is beautifully located, well kept and maintained, friendly owners, the house "Il Cipresso" was nice and neat. What we missed was the convenience of a microwave oven, dishwasher and washing machine. We were very pleased with the overall concept.

Please visit Il Cipresso for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Montopoli In Val D'arno, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 14th of August 2010.

Renter: Ivanne B. (Toronto, ON, Canada).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

Our stay at the Poggiobello has been fantastic. This has been our favorite place during our trip in Italy. The villa is big, the pool deliciously quiet, the view on the thousand sunflowers fantastic, the owners are lovely people, the location ideal for daytrips, the place is perfect for family with kids. I'm telling you : THIS IS PARADISE.

Ivanne & Benoit Keppenne
Ontario, CANADA

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