What were the highlights of your holiday? Seeing the villa for the first time & cookery lessons in local restaurant
what was your overall impression of the accommodation?    Perfect
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? The owners turning up at 07.00 on the departure day to work in the garden & the pool with their friends!
Do you have any other comments? The footpath down to the local village needs some better signage as, on our first attempt, we marched through someone's garden & they were not impressed!
John Pocock
United Kingdom
August 2009

What were the highlights of your holiday? Enjoying the Tuscan countryside and the small villages and hilltop towns. We also had great days in Pisa and Sienna which were easy to get to from our villa.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation?    Excellent. The landlords were very hospitable and gracious. The layout was perfect for 2 couples to share, but not get in each other's way. The setting was gorgeous--loved having our coffee on the terrace, listening to birdsong from the forest and gazing out through the olive groves.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? Just not as much sunshine as we had hoped! Didn't even get to use the pool and it was mid June.
Do you have any other comments?
Robert Graham
Ireland, Republic of
June 2009

What were the highlights of your holiday? The cooking class with Simone was amazing. His restaurant is fabulous. He also sent us to a lovely village called Volpia where we sat on a terrace and had a wonderful lunch and a great glass of wine.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation?    The house was picture perfect. It was in a beautiful location with an amazing view of Lecchi. I loved the proximity of the house to the village too. Far enough away to feel that you were on your own but close enought to be able to pick up supplies or go for a lovely lunch. The house was clean and very well maintained.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? The only thing that spoiled it for us somewhat is that we had to pay for heat because the house was freezing. In our opinion, heat, like hot water, is a basic need. We didn't think that it was right that we were charged for it. Furthermore, we ended up paying for all of the energy we consumed because the reading that was taken from the meter totalled all of the energy consumed together (lights, heat, hot water, pool pump, washing machine etc). We were disappointed that this was done.
Do you have any other comments? I would absolutely recommend this house for the location, the beauty of the house and the village but I would warn them of the energy consumption expectations.
Shannon Rudberg
United Kingdom
May 2009

Hi there,
I was going to send you a note to let you know how thrilled we were with our holiday and the ccommodation and recommendation of the chef.
Overall the experience was fantastic and the accommodation wonderful. Having stayed in Tuscany before, we were able to compare and while the house was smaller it was so clean and well renovated with great bathrooms and kitchen and pool. Please pass our thanks to the owners of the property who were waiting or us on arrival with Champagne and a home cooked cake which was such a lovely touch.
We would highly recommend this house. Also the food the chef prepared was sensational and he and his partner were lovely people so once again highly recommend them.
We will be looking to rent a house in Italy in the future and will certainly come to you first for suggestions.
Thanks again for all your help
Jane Brook & Jimmy Tansey  (Australia)

Overall impression: Superb, the owners were on hand to welcome us and kept in touch (discreetly) throughout the week to make sure everything was OK.
Highlights: Fresh fruit salad, home made cake and bottles of Asti Spumante and Chianti on arrival.
Unpleasant surprises: You describe the accommodation as a villa with external stairs.  It is more accurately described, in the owners own literature, as two self contained apartments.  This is particularly important for families with young children.
Stephen (UK)

Overall impression: Fantastic! Very good value for the price - immaculately presented. The property managers were so welcoming and had prepared some food for us on arrival, which wasn't expected, but was much appeciated. We also had a power cut & they were out within a half hour to sort out the problem -can't sing thier praises highly enough.
Highlights: Too many to mention, but the overall view from the villa & location were perfect in themselves.
Unpleasant surprises: No - only good!
Kate (UK)

Overall impression: Beautiful
Highlights: The welcome from the owners, the view and the weather
Unpleasant surprises: None
Elaine (UK)