Archive for 'Villa Reviews'

Rental Date: Saturday 30th of June 2012.

Renter: Douglas S. (Stafford Springs, Connecticut, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

Il Doccio was the perfect place for our group of 11 people which included three children under 9 and two teenagers. The facility was very clean and the 16 rooms (7 BR/BA) gave everyone their own space the verandas and dining rooms were large enough where we could easily gather. We spent most days touring Florence (by train), Siena and the Chianti region (by car)and usually returned by early evening. During our stay the temperatures were 90-100F and the spotless pool was a very welcome oasis especially for the younger children when we returned from our day of touring. We highly recommend having a dinner with the family they are very gracious hosts, the dinner is casual and relaxing and Marina is an excellent cook, her Tuscan meals were delicious. The rest of the villa owner's family speak good English and can provide valuable tips of the area. It was a wonderful vacation!

Please visit Villa Il Doccio for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Terranuova Bracciolini, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Friday 22nd of June 2012.

Renter: Raimund E. (Haid, Austria).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

Traumhaftes, landestypisches Steinhaus in wunderbarer Alleinlage inmitten eines Nationalparks.
Durch die typische Steinhausbauweise hat es auch bei Hitzewellenwetter drinnen angenehme Temperaturen.
Das Haus ist mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet und bietet dazu jede Menge Luxus.
(Geschirrspüler, Mikrowelle, Gas+Strom-Herd, großer Kühlschrank mit Eisfach, Waschmaschine, Moskitonetze in den Schlafräumen, SAT-TV, ...)
Küchenausstattung, Warmwasserversorgung, Duschen, Badezimmer, Elektrik = alles makellos. (neu renoviert ohne den natürlichen Scharm des Hauses zu beeinträchtigen)
Mit der (von uns mitgenommenen) verstärkten Musikanlage konnten wir in die frühen Morgenstunden im Haus Musik machen,
ohne jemand zu stören. (keine Nachbarn, nur Natur rundum!)
Umgekehrt bilden die verschiedenartigsten Vögel (Naturschutzgebiet) und die Grillen
die einzige (und angenehme) fremde Geräuschkulisse.
Großes Pool (2 verschiedene Tiefen, sauber + gepflegt), hervorragend zum Schwimmen geeignet (auch nachts --> Poollampe + Gartenbeleuchtung), angenehme Gartendusche.
Der riesige Holzkohlen-Griller im großzügig angelegten, mit vielen bunten Blumen verzierten Garten bescherte uns jeden Tag einen romantischen Grillabend.
(natürlich Insektenschutzmittel nicht vergessen)

Wir waren nur zu Zweit, und hatten die ganze Zeit Traumwetter.
Wenn’s länger regnet, heißt Aufenthalt hauptsächlich im Haus, könnte es bei Belegung ab 6 Personen drinnen etwas eng werden.

Der Besitzer und das Betreuungsteam waren trotz Sprachbarrieren ausgesprochen freundlich und zuvorkommend.
Achtung: Auf der Zufahrtsstraße (die letzten 5km) ganz vorsichtig fahren (tw. Schritt-Tempo)
--> Zum Einkaufen in den nächsten größeren Supermarkt = fast eine Std. Fahrzeit

Die 2 Wochen die wir auf dieser Anlage verbringen durften, waren mit Abstand der schönste Urlaub den wir jemals hatten.
Absolute Empfehlung für Individualisten, die Natur, ungestörte Privatsphäre, Poolschwimmen, Sonnenbaden (sehr angenehme Gartenliegen) und trotzdem Luxus lieben!

Please visit Casa Largnano for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Cortona, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 2nd of June 2012.

Renter: Linda R. (Lorton, VA, United States).

Renter Rating: 5/5.

This is not the first time we have rented from the owners of Primula. They are such a pleasure! We hope to return. The house was beautiful and comfortable. We loved how close it is to town, yet it is secluded. We miss the rose garden. It was so beautiful.

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

Rental Date: Saturday 23rd of June 2012.

Renter: Bob S. (ann arbor, mi, United States).

Renter Rating: 4/5.

Beautiful setting in the country but a short walk to a village with several places to eat. Loved the pool. The lavender and honey-suckle made the villa smell heavenly.

Please visit Podere Villa A Sesta for more details about this accommodation. Visit this page for other villas in Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tuscany, Italy.

Rental Date: Saturday 30th of June 2012.

Renter: Roger A. (Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, United Kingdom).

Renter Rating: 4/5.

The property is in a beautiful but quiet location surrounded by vineyards and spectacular Tuscan scenery. The apartment was spacious and generally cool inside despite the high temperatures outside. The pool area is superb with extensive paving and plenty of sun-loungers.
Our only gripes were minor. The beds are very firm and there is only one thin pillow per person; perhaps the owner could supply more for different sleeping preferences.
The regulations request that the pool is not used after 8pm. After a long hot day slogging round the tourist dens of Siena and Florence an evening swim is exactly what is required!
Overall a lovely family holiday though.

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