Overall impression: Spotlessly clean and bigger than expected (both building and garden) Kitchen a little basic - we are all foodies and there was no food prep surface except the dining room table (a visit to Ikea?) Owners very friendly and didn't take the damage deposit (even though we had 2 dogs with us) although we did offer it as we arrived. The Strolla could do with a few garden recliners and some comfy seating inside for after dinner - this didn't spoil anything but would have made it even better.
Highlights: Sienna and Castellino in Chianti. 3 dinners at the local restaurant where the food is excellent and cheap and very drinkable house wine is 4 euros per litre!
Unpleasant surprises: Electricity (thus water as well because it's pumped) was cut off at 8.30 one morning by the commune. This was planned but we didn't know in advance.
Roger (France)
Overall impression: Excellent - clean, good space, comfortable beds, lovely garden and pool, very friendly owners. They also provided citronella candles, which were very useful (see below).
Highlights: The beautiful countryside and towns, the people, the villa and the relaxation. The food and wine were particularly good!
Unpleasant surprises: The mosquitos! I would warn people that, during the summer and in the countryside of Tuscany, these can be pretty bad - we were all bitten badly despite burning citronella candles and coils.
James (UK)