Villas in Tuscany & Umbria Since 1998

What were the highlights of your holiday? Going to the local tiny village (Lucolena) on a Friday night and having very simple delicious pizza in the only restuarant then playing with the children in the local playground along with all the other children in the village. This was exactly what they wanted to do and fitted in well with our needs for a relaxing evening out. We also loved the evenings on our two terraces - we lit mosquito coils and watched the sunset over the valley. It was blissful and completely quiet (except for cicadas and faltering bird calls). We loved the winding road to the property.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation?    The house was splendid. Very much nicer that we had expected. We loved our time there. Somehow it combined all the essential features necessary for the location (cooling breezes, thick walls to ward off the worst of the midday heat, plentiful cross ventilation, ceiling fans, etc. ) with simple luxuries like a well equipped kitchen and generous bathrooms. The garden was gorgeous - fragrant and vast and beautiful.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? We did not expect the amount of horseflies around the pool - but quickly made a plan around them (mosquito coils and insect repellent candles). We were constantly aware that burning anything in the great dry heat was risky - but took extreme care to ensure that everything was safe. This way we managed to do all the poolside time with the children we had planned.
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service?
Mary-Anne Brouckaert
United Kingdom
August 2010

overall impression: Excellent, very well decorated and equipped. We thought that the photographs of the property on the website didn’t do it justice. The peace and tranquillity of the property were out of this world. Again, it wasn’t clear from the website how close the nearest house was to Busecchio
highlights: Time spent in the swimming pool, the homeliness of the house, and the food and wine of the local region.
unpleasant surprises: The unpaved track up to the house took a bit of getting used to (especially after the torrential rain, it had become somewhat uneven), and the steep tarmac’d bend was quite a challenge, but all worth it! Also the number and voracity of the horse flies at this time of year - if we’d know that they were worst in September we would have chosen to take our holiday earlier in the year.
Ian Blair

Pam
Just a note to say how much we enjoyed staying in Casetta Busecchio. It was a fabulous place, and all arrangements worked well.
We were welcomed warmly by Signo Dante Masi - despite not sharing a common language.
Many thanks
Graeme Fairbairn

thank you for a wonderful holiday, it was a real treat!! We look forward to seeing you again next year!
Best wishes
Tim and Sammi Etches

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

At what time should we arrive and depart?
Arrival time 16.00 if you arrive after 19.00 please telephone
Departure time 10.00 am
Can you help with travel arrangements?
For help on travel arrangements by car, by plane or by train select Reach Tuscany from the home page.
Are the prices per person or per villa?
The price displayed are per villa.
Are linen and towels provided or do I need to bring my own?
Yes linen and towels are provided and included in the price displayed, bring your own pool towel.
Is the central heating included in the price?
No, the central heating is charged on consumption when required.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, there a round 7 meter diameter pool open from June to September
Is there a telephone, fax, email connection available?
Yes, there is a phone for local calls (area code 055), and email. In Greve there is a fax and Internet cafe.
Are there local grocery stores?
Yes there is one in Lucolena. 
How far are the airports?
Florence 40 minutes, Pisa 2 hours, Bologna 2 hours, Rome 3 hours.
When do I get road directions?
Directions are provided with your final confirmation, after full payment is received.
Where do I find the directions?
The directions can be found as a link on your final confirmation email. They can also be accessed by logging into your booking details using your useremail and password.