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Rental Date: Saturday 11th of August 2012.

Renter: Matthew P. (Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom).

Renter Rating: 4/5.

We used this as a base for visiting Italy, for this the location was great for day trips to Rome, Venice, Verona, Pisa and Florence. The small town Dicomano is also ideal for all your self catering needs. The pool area and views from the room are excellent and the owners are very helpful. The things that stopped me giving a excellent rating are lack of internet in the rooms and not much privacy, no private external space.

Please visit Rimaggio: Rimaggio 1 for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Dicomano, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Monday 13th of August 2012.

Renter: Jan S. (Nottingham, United Kingdom).

Renter Rating: 4/5.

The villa is of a very good standard, clean, well appointed, and with beautiful surroundings. The local bus service is very good and easy to navigate, and it only takes about 10 minutes to get into Florence, with about three buses per hour on average.

Our only reservation was that the description mentioned that renters would be able to access the swimming pool at the local hotel - this was true but the cost was extremely high (17 Euros per person, rising to 20 Euros per person at weekends) and there was no discount available for renters which we had assumed there would be from the website.

We had also hoped to be able to go for walks in the surrounging courntyside, but this was not really feasible and the road outside the villa leading into and out of Florence does not have pavements for the most part, so dangerous for families to walk along.

Having said this, overall we really enjoyed our stay and the accommodation itself was excellent.
Therefore, for a family of five with three boys (aged 14,13 and 11) in the very hot August weather, this was a bit of a downside as we had expected to be able to go swimming before/after sightseeing and this was not affordable.

Please visit Casa Massoni: Massoni 2 for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 4th of August 2012.

Renter: Claudia D. (Düsseldorf, BRD, Deutschland).

Renter Rating: 4/5.

Das was wir gesucht haben, Ruhe, Entspannung & Zufriedenheit in einer netten Location haben wir gefunden. Vor 9 Jahren empfanden wir das App. gerade die Küche & Bad noch als etwas gepflegter. Ansonsten ist die Familie sehr nett, wir wurden sehr gastfreundlich behandelt.

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Here we found exactly what we were looking for: peacefulness, relax and satisfaction in a nice location. 9 years ago we found the apt. , especially the kitchen & bath, better maintained. Otherwise, the family is very nice and treated us very welcoming.

Please visit Poggio A Vico: Poggio A Vico 840.4 for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Rufina, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Wednesday 22nd of August 2012.

Renter: Michelle C. (Ardmore, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

We had a wonderful time at Col Di Forche. We loved how isolated we felt on the hilltop, but it was only a 10 minutes to the little town to have dinner at a great restaurant that the property manager suggested. The house was great and the pool was lots of fun and relaxing after a morning of exploring. We had fun cooking dinner and eating on the patio. We were glad that there was air- conditioning in the bedroom because it was pretty warm in August when we were there. We can't say enough good things about our experience there.

Please visit Col Di Forche for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Monterchi, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Tuesday 21st of August 2012.

Renter: Trevor S. (Accrington, United Kingdom).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

Property was in very good nick, well suited to our party of 12. Made to feel very welcome by Andrea and parents who lived at the villa, despite some language barriers! Some old furnishings and decorations gave the place character, whilst all amenities provided a modern experience for us. Nice pool (not very deep though) and gorgeous views towards Arezzo. Plentiful eating outside space and games.

Please visit Il Rocolo for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy.