Joelle
(UK)
La Scuderia at San Sano
Location address: San Sano - Siena
2012 Prices
from 546 to 1192 GBP
from 546 to 1192 GBP
4 people
2 bedrooms
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shared Pool
Shared Pool
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Traditionally built from hand carved Tuscan stone, this pretty villa is located in the very attractive village of San Sano. The villa has two bedrooms and its own garden with views over the hamlet and the surrounding tree clad hillside, and is a great place to relax and unwind.
Outside there is a lovely garden with planted terracotta pots dotted around. The covered gazebo has an outside dining table and chairs with a barbecue to one side. Sitting here there are views across the hamlet to the shared swimming pool.
Staying in the hamlet of San Sano you will definitely experience the traditional Tuscan way of life with the centre of the village and the restaurant and local grocery store only a short stroll away. The large pool is situated on the edge of the hamlet, adjacent to the vineyards.
A short gravel path leads to the large semicircular glass entrance which allows light to flood into the property. To the left of the entrance is a small sitting room with a large sofa to relax on.
The main living area is to the right; this is a bright open plan lounge/kitchen/dining space with a double height ceiling. The lounge has a comfortable sofas and armchair arranged around the brick built open fireplace. There is also a TV with some satellite channels and DVD player.
The fitted ‘L’ shaped kitchen is well equipped with built in eye level oven, separate gas hobs, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. To one side there is a traditional wooden dining table with seating for six people.
An attractive spiral staircase leads from this room up to the mezzanine bedroom.
This has a double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers as well as an ensuite with WC, basin and bidet. Tucked into the eaves of the roof is an alcove for storage also a floor to ceiling window.
The second bedroom is located behind the small sitting room; this is a lovely light and airy room with double bed and hand painted wooden wardrobe, chest of drawers and matching side tables. Adjacent to the bedroom is the main bathroom with WC, basin, bidet and shower.
A pretty two bed roomed villa with its own garden set in the delightful hamlet of San Sano with a family run restaurant and local grocery store only a short stroll away.
Traveller reviews for
San Sano
Casa del Mastro
What were the highlights of your holiday? ALL of the stuff we did and saw while trundling around Tuscany from our base in San Sano.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? Accomodation was really good and would have been excellent if the problems with the Electricity ...
La Scuderia
What were the highlights of your holiday? Where do I start - the scenery was breathtaking, the food was wonderful and the people were so friendly. We ate in Hotel San Sano in the village a couple of times, which was really good and in such a ...
Savor the historic richness of San Sano while enjoying a relaxing day by the pool situated within the property’s private vineyards. Staying in the pristine village is a unique journey back into time when life was slow and passionate; and neighbors sat in their yards and sipped wine while watching the sunset.
The village of San Sano is a step back into thousands of years of history. With less than 100 residents, San Sano is nestled among the vineyard-covered rolling hills of Tuscany. Within the small village, is the property once owned by a local winemaker, and now fully restored into individual villas with every detail carefully monitored to ensure the structures remain authentic and untainted.
San Sano has one restaurant, a small grocery store, and an intimate church with Sunday morning services at 10. This medieval village is surrounded by walking paths, which are ideal for early morning walks and bike rides. The large pool is on the edge of the villas, adjacent to the vineyards. The pool, accessed by ladders, is 14 meters by 7 meters and has comfortable sunbeds in which to relax while catching up on reading. The pool is open from Easter through November.
San Sano has a rich history – just ask any local! They’ll tell you about the “boozy frog” fountain in the small park where neighbors gather throughout the day. Many years ago, a resident of San Sano was a contestant on a game show and told an outrageous tale about how the frogs in his village got drunk from drinking Chianti wine from the bottle. It was such a wild story that he won the contest and with his prize money, he bought the fountain for the community to enjoy.
The villas in San Sano are ideal for traveling couples who want to split their holiday time between wine tastings, relaxing around the pool, walks in the surrounding areas and taking day trips to other villages, and dining in all the great Tuscan local restaurants. One couple may want to explore, while the other couple stays at the villa.
San Sano is a short drive to dozens of charming villages, and the larger communities of Gaiole in Chianti, Radda and Siena. It has everything anyone could imagine to capture the true Tuscan experience.
A parking area is available for guests use.
- San Sano rated "excellent" by 5 travellers
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Pool Info
The large pool is situated on the edge of the hamlet, adjacent to the vineyards. The pool is accessed by a ladder into the shallow end. The paved surround is furnished with sun loungers and tables.
Surrounded by Mediterranean trees and shrubs the pool measures 14 metres by 7 metres and overlooks rows of vines in the surrounding vineyard. The pool is open from Easter until November.
Nearest town
The small peaceful village of San Sano has one restaurant, called La Grotta della Rana, a small grocery store, and a small church with Sunday morning services at 10am. This medieval village is very popular with walkers and cyclists, surrounded as it is by pathways, which are ideal for early morning walks and bike rides.
Traveller reviews for
San Sano
Casa del Mastro
What were the highlights of your holiday? ALL of the stuff we did and saw while trundling around Tuscany from our base in San Sano.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? Accomodation was really good and would have been excellent if the problems with the Electricity ...
La Scuderia
What were the highlights of your holiday? Where do I start - the scenery was breathtaking, the food was wonderful and the people were so friendly. We ate in Hotel San Sano in the village a couple of times, which was really good and in such a ...
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Important booking info
- Price: per accommodation per week
- Arrival/Departure day: Saturday
- Terms and conditions: please read the booking contract
- Weekly linen and bathroom towels: included
- Central heating: by consumption
- Mandatory final clean: included
- Baby cot: 1 available on request, no extra cost
- High chair: 1 available on request, no extra cost
Client comments
Casa del Mastro
What were the highlights of your holiday? ALL of the stuff we did and saw while trundling around Tuscany from our base in San Sano.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? Accomodation was really good and would have been excellent if the problems with the Electricity supply could be sorted out - Kettle and toaster, when used together blew the power a couple of times and we couldn't have the washing machine running if we wanted to use either Kettle OR toaster OR oven. Also shower in one room was like bathing in a coffin (very small and no room to move so don't drop the soap or you have to get out of the shower to pick it up (and I'm not what you would call fat!) Having said that, the location (San Sano) was brilliant, the staff we dealt with were helpful and freindly and the locaton was absolutely perfect for day trips to all the lovely villages surrounding San Sano as well as visits to Siena and Florence. Thank you.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? See comments provided for first question
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? Just to say that we loved it at San Sano - Casa Del Mastro and thought it was excellent value for money and a lovely quiet, peaceful little village to stay in.
anne ormshaw
Australia
October 2010
What were the highlights of your holiday? ALL of the stuff we did and saw while trundling around Tuscany from our base in San Sano.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? Accomodation was really good and would have been excellent if the problems with the Electricity supply could be sorted out - Kettle and toaster, when used together blew the power a couple of times and we couldn't have the washing machine running if we wanted to use either Kettle OR toaster OR oven. Also shower in one room was like bathing in a coffin (very small and no room to move so don't drop the soap or you have to get out of the shower to pick it up (and I'm not what you would call fat!) Having said that, the location (San Sano) was brilliant, the staff we dealt with were helpful and freindly and the locaton was absolutely perfect for day trips to all the lovely villages surrounding San Sano as well as visits to Siena and Florence. Thank you.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? See comments provided for first question
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? Just to say that we loved it at San Sano - Casa Del Mastro and thought it was excellent value for money and a lovely quiet, peaceful little village to stay in.
anne ormshaw
Australia
October 2010
La Scuderia
What were the highlights of your holiday? Where do I start - the scenery was breathtaking, the food was wonderful and the people were so friendly. We ate in Hotel San Sano in the village a couple of times, which was really good and in such a lovely setting. They had a set menu, We liked Radda and often stopped at Lecchi as we were passing through to buy some cheeses, bread etc in the little shop and maybe have a glass of wine or two next door! We ate in the Marborghetto Restaurant in Lecchi and that was lovely. Would recommend both of those places as we couldn't fault the food! Our visits to San Gimignano and Siena. As you can gather we had such a lovely time.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? We stayed in La Scuderia and it was excellent - just as it looked on the website. We loved the garden and the stunning views (which actually were even better than we had imagined), in fact we all loved it. It definitely has the best garden out of all the places there (Festin looks after it so well).
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? None
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? Festin was so nice, smiley and friendly but it would have been nice if he could have spoken some English as it was a bit hard to communicate! When we called to say we were on our way it was really hard to make him understand - luckily there was an English man there who spoke and translated to him......The ceiling upstairs in the Mezzanine is low and our friends hit their heads several times!!
Elaine Leonard
United Kingdom
September 2010
What were the highlights of your holiday? Where do I start - the scenery was breathtaking, the food was wonderful and the people were so friendly. We ate in Hotel San Sano in the village a couple of times, which was really good and in such a lovely setting. They had a set menu, We liked Radda and often stopped at Lecchi as we were passing through to buy some cheeses, bread etc in the little shop and maybe have a glass of wine or two next door! We ate in the Marborghetto Restaurant in Lecchi and that was lovely. Would recommend both of those places as we couldn't fault the food! Our visits to San Gimignano and Siena. As you can gather we had such a lovely time.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? We stayed in La Scuderia and it was excellent - just as it looked on the website. We loved the garden and the stunning views (which actually were even better than we had imagined), in fact we all loved it. It definitely has the best garden out of all the places there (Festin looks after it so well).
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? None
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? Festin was so nice, smiley and friendly but it would have been nice if he could have spoken some English as it was a bit hard to communicate! When we called to say we were on our way it was really hard to make him understand - luckily there was an English man there who spoke and translated to him......The ceiling upstairs in the Mezzanine is low and our friends hit their heads several times!!
Elaine Leonard
United Kingdom
September 2010
La Scuderia
What were the highlights of your holiday? Visiting Sienna and Radda
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? Very nice
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? Train journey to Florence as detailed above
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? The accomodation could have information and leaflets on places to visit etc
Paul Redsell
United Kingdom
September 2010
What were the highlights of your holiday? Visiting Sienna and Radda
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? Very nice
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? Train journey to Florence as detailed above
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? The accomodation could have information and leaflets on places to visit etc
Paul Redsell
United Kingdom
September 2010
Casa Stella
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? les visites de sienne et florence
Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement? propre et beau
Avez vous eu de mauvaises surprises? les taons
Avez vous d'autres commentaires? pas assez de vaisselle dans la casa stella
nathalie leriche
France
Août 2010
Quels ont été les point forts de vos vacances? les visites de sienne et florence
Quelle est votre impression générale concernant l'hébergement? propre et beau
Avez vous eu de mauvaises surprises? les taons
Avez vous d'autres commentaires? pas assez de vaisselle dans la casa stella
nathalie leriche
France
Août 2010
Casa Isabella
What were the highlights of your holiday? weather, location, Siena
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? clean, had everything we needed. somewhat noisy, with the hard floors etc acting as a magnifier. also, restaurant, when open, made it difficult to have windows open in evening when trying to go to sleep
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? not really
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? very pleasant holiday.
John Barbour
United Kingdom
August 2010
What were the highlights of your holiday? weather, location, Siena
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? clean, had everything we needed. somewhat noisy, with the hard floors etc acting as a magnifier. also, restaurant, when open, made it difficult to have windows open in evening when trying to go to sleep
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? not really
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? very pleasant holiday.
John Barbour
United Kingdom
August 2010
La Scuderia
What were the highlights of your holiday? swimming pool, restaurant across the road, scenary
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? very nice, lovely gardens and pool area
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? No
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? The dishwasher is not fitted properly in the housing so that it falls forward when we opened it so we smashed some glasses. The light over the hob does not work. It would have been nice to have the option of air conditioning. There was no information in our villa about the surrounding area or things to do we only found out by chance from some other guests what we could do.
Charlotte Colthorpe
Switzerland
June 2010
The dishwasher and hob have been looked at by the maintenance company and new information books are being prepared for each property.
What were the highlights of your holiday? swimming pool, restaurant across the road, scenary
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? very nice, lovely gardens and pool area
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? No
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? The dishwasher is not fitted properly in the housing so that it falls forward when we opened it so we smashed some glasses. The light over the hob does not work. It would have been nice to have the option of air conditioning. There was no information in our villa about the surrounding area or things to do we only found out by chance from some other guests what we could do.
Charlotte Colthorpe
Switzerland
June 2010
The dishwasher and hob have been looked at by the maintenance company and new information books are being prepared for each property.
La Scuderia
What were the highlights of your holiday? Experiencing Florence even though it was thundering and lightening. Relaxing by the poolside. The landscape is like nothing I have experienced before. The local restaurant, Grotta de la Rana.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? The accommodation was perfect for our family of four, spacious and lovely fixtures and fittings while feeling comfortable and relaxing.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? The euro rate was not very favourable making everything much more expensive than we had anticipated.
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? A fantastic holiday, the children want to go back again soon.
Steve Purdy
United Kingdom
May 2010
What were the highlights of your holiday? Experiencing Florence even though it was thundering and lightening. Relaxing by the poolside. The landscape is like nothing I have experienced before. The local restaurant, Grotta de la Rana.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? The accommodation was perfect for our family of four, spacious and lovely fixtures and fittings while feeling comfortable and relaxing.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? The euro rate was not very favourable making everything much more expensive than we had anticipated.
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? A fantastic holiday, the children want to go back again soon.
Steve Purdy
United Kingdom
May 2010
Casa la Botticella
What were the highlights of your holiday? The wine tour that was organize by your rep at destination. We really had fun.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? Great. Clean.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? Yes. The condo has no terrace and was actually on the second floor, there is a flight of stairs outside and another one inside. Making it on the second floor, not the first floor.
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? There sould be more "adaptors" in the unit. All the electrical equipment in the unit would not fit in the wall unit. The situation was corrected by your representative at destination.
Joel Lagimoniere
Canada
May 2010
The To Tuscany website mentions there is no terrace for the property.
What were the highlights of your holiday? The wine tour that was organize by your rep at destination. We really had fun.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? Great. Clean.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? Yes. The condo has no terrace and was actually on the second floor, there is a flight of stairs outside and another one inside. Making it on the second floor, not the first floor.
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? There sould be more "adaptors" in the unit. All the electrical equipment in the unit would not fit in the wall unit. The situation was corrected by your representative at destination.
Joel Lagimoniere
Canada
May 2010
The To Tuscany website mentions there is no terrace for the property.
Casa Isabella
What were the highlights of your holiday?
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? Very pleasant. Nice spot and well maintained.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us?
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service?
Chris Grist
United Kingdom
May 2010
What were the highlights of your holiday?
What was your overall impression of the accommodation? Very pleasant. Nice spot and well maintained.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us?
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service?
Chris Grist
United Kingdom
May 2010
Casa Isabella
What were the highlights of your holiday? Not being up an unmade dirt track was of real benefit and able to travel about the area easily.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? clean and tidy. Of a good standard
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? The soundproofing was less than adequate when the upstairs flat was occupied.
Do you have any other comments? We welcome the service we have received from to tuscany over a number of years and look forward to booking again.
Theresa McDaid
United Kingdom
July 2010
What were the highlights of your holiday? Not being up an unmade dirt track was of real benefit and able to travel about the area easily.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? clean and tidy. Of a good standard
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? The soundproofing was less than adequate when the upstairs flat was occupied.
Do you have any other comments? We welcome the service we have received from to tuscany over a number of years and look forward to booking again.
Theresa McDaid
United Kingdom
July 2010
La Scuderia
What were the highlights of your holiday? The scenery. The friendly and helpful people. The wine and the food in Tuscany.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Very good.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? Non
Do you have any other comments? Although there were plenty of clean towels provide in the accommodation, they were well worn and thin. Could provide better quality (thicker) bath towels.
David Smith
Australia
April 2010
What were the highlights of your holiday? The scenery. The friendly and helpful people. The wine and the food in Tuscany.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Very good.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? Non
Do you have any other comments? Although there were plenty of clean towels provide in the accommodation, they were well worn and thin. Could provide better quality (thicker) bath towels.
David Smith
Australia
April 2010
La Scuderia
What were the highlights of your holiday? The local bodegas and wine shops. Radda is beautifull. Cooking lessons in Lecchi.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Very good although I would be worried booking in high summer due to lack of air conditioning.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises?
Do you have any other comments? A bit hard to communciate with caretaker - that was the only negative. Great honeymoon and would go again !
Derek Dolan
Ireland, Republic of
September 2009
What were the highlights of your holiday? The local bodegas and wine shops. Radda is beautifull. Cooking lessons in Lecchi.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Very good although I would be worried booking in high summer due to lack of air conditioning.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises?
Do you have any other comments? A bit hard to communciate with caretaker - that was the only negative. Great honeymoon and would go again !
Derek Dolan
Ireland, Republic of
September 2009
Casa del Vignaiolo
What were the highlights of your holiday? just being there, enjoying our villa, San Sano, la Grotta Della Ranna, and surrounding towns
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? very nice
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? No
Do you have any other comments? A couple of suggestions for the owner of our villa: 1) towel racks in the bathrooms would be a big plus 2) wash cloths would also be a big plus 3) pool towels would be a huge plus
kathy Kern
New Zealand
September 2009
What were the highlights of your holiday? just being there, enjoying our villa, San Sano, la Grotta Della Ranna, and surrounding towns
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? very nice
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? No
Do you have any other comments? A couple of suggestions for the owner of our villa: 1) towel racks in the bathrooms would be a big plus 2) wash cloths would also be a big plus 3) pool towels would be a huge plus
kathy Kern
New Zealand
September 2009
Casa del Mastro
What were the highlights of your holiday? There were no highlights or our two whole weeks were a highlight. Tuscany (Chianti) both countryside and towns is just fabulous.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? The accommodation was excellent. It could be improved with the addition of a microwave oven. Also, it should be explained that all programming on the TV is in Italian and that non-Italian clients wanting to use the TV should bring DVDs.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? On two occasions we got lost in Siena because we erroneously believed that the way out was to leave Siena. But all roads leaving Siena go in different directions meaning that if you aren't on the right one you get more and more lost. Our problems were compounded by not having a map. In two weeks we were not able to find one - we found maps for central Siena and maps showing the roads around Siena but no maps that showed how the outlying roads connected to those in central Siena. If such a map does exist see comment below.
Do you have any other comments? The information package for the condo should include a map of Siena that shows how the central Siena streets are linked to the roads that lead into and out of Siena - if such a map exists!
Jamie Henderson
Canada
September 2009
What were the highlights of your holiday? There were no highlights or our two whole weeks were a highlight. Tuscany (Chianti) both countryside and towns is just fabulous.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? The accommodation was excellent. It could be improved with the addition of a microwave oven. Also, it should be explained that all programming on the TV is in Italian and that non-Italian clients wanting to use the TV should bring DVDs.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? On two occasions we got lost in Siena because we erroneously believed that the way out was to leave Siena. But all roads leaving Siena go in different directions meaning that if you aren't on the right one you get more and more lost. Our problems were compounded by not having a map. In two weeks we were not able to find one - we found maps for central Siena and maps showing the roads around Siena but no maps that showed how the outlying roads connected to those in central Siena. If such a map does exist see comment below.
Do you have any other comments? The information package for the condo should include a map of Siena that shows how the central Siena streets are linked to the roads that lead into and out of Siena - if such a map exists!
Jamie Henderson
Canada
September 2009
La Scuderia
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs?
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Sehr schöne Anlage, sehr sauber und gepflegt! Sehr freundlicher "Hausmeister" (Fausto)! Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen sicher wieder!
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Wasser im Garten aufgrund Rohrbruch in der Straße - kann ja aber keiner was dafür (insbesondere nicht unser Hunde, der zuerst verantwortlich gemacht werden sollte!). Hat sich dann ja aber geklärt!
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Machen Sie weiter so! War ein super schöner Urlaub, der nach Wiederholung verlangt!
Loana Eichholz
Germany
September 2009
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs?
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Sehr schöne Anlage, sehr sauber und gepflegt! Sehr freundlicher "Hausmeister" (Fausto)! Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen sicher wieder!
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Wasser im Garten aufgrund Rohrbruch in der Straße - kann ja aber keiner was dafür (insbesondere nicht unser Hunde, der zuerst verantwortlich gemacht werden sollte!). Hat sich dann ja aber geklärt!
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Machen Sie weiter so! War ein super schöner Urlaub, der nach Wiederholung verlangt!
Loana Eichholz
Germany
September 2009
Casa del Vignaiolo
What were the highlights of your holiday? Silence, setting and proximity to trattoria across the road from apt
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Accomodation good - would return to this complex. Straightforward no nononsence approach of lady on arrival was good.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? No - apart from the monor plumbing issue
Do you have any other comments? Would do business with to-tuscany again
Michael Keane
Ireland, Republic of
September 2009
What were the highlights of your holiday? Silence, setting and proximity to trattoria across the road from apt
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Accomodation good - would return to this complex. Straightforward no nononsence approach of lady on arrival was good.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? No - apart from the monor plumbing issue
Do you have any other comments? Would do business with to-tuscany again
Michael Keane
Ireland, Republic of
September 2009
Casa la Botticella
What were the highlights of your holiday? The location, the pool.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Great - Very clean.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? The Osteria next door could be very noisy at night for the room next to the road. A problem if you had small children.
Do you have any other comments? I think it would be a good idea to have a guest book where visitors could leave suggestions of places to eat etc..The information in the book was very general.
Lisa Paterson
United Kingdom
August 2009
What were the highlights of your holiday? The location, the pool.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Great - Very clean.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? The Osteria next door could be very noisy at night for the room next to the road. A problem if you had small children.
Do you have any other comments? I think it would be a good idea to have a guest book where visitors could leave suggestions of places to eat etc..The information in the book was very general.
Lisa Paterson
United Kingdom
August 2009
Casa Amore
What were the highlights of your holiday? The whole set up was lovely, pool in the vineyards, having children the same age as ours from other apartments was a great bonus and made our girls holiday - we all had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this village.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Accommodation was lovely, one small point master bedroom very dark and and couldn't open shutter as people opposite could look in. Would have liked our own BBQ, which meant we had to buy our own.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? No ( but my children had a snake in the pool, however this became a highlight as they thought it was very funny!!)
Do you have any other comments? Would definitely recommend San Sano and To Tuscany as a company. When we return to Tuscany I would not hesitate to look at the To Tuscany website first. Thank you for a lovely time!
Debbie Louch
United Kingdom
August 2009
Snakes in Italy are part of the countryside but are not often seen and they are not harmful
What were the highlights of your holiday? The whole set up was lovely, pool in the vineyards, having children the same age as ours from other apartments was a great bonus and made our girls holiday - we all had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this village.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? Accommodation was lovely, one small point master bedroom very dark and and couldn't open shutter as people opposite could look in. Would have liked our own BBQ, which meant we had to buy our own.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? No ( but my children had a snake in the pool, however this became a highlight as they thought it was very funny!!)
Do you have any other comments? Would definitely recommend San Sano and To Tuscany as a company. When we return to Tuscany I would not hesitate to look at the To Tuscany website first. Thank you for a lovely time!
Debbie Louch
United Kingdom
August 2009
Snakes in Italy are part of the countryside but are not often seen and they are not harmful
Bonjour Virginie,
Nous revenons enchantés d'une semaine superbe à San Sano, et je me permets de vous adresser ce petit mail pour vous remercier encore pour toute votre collaboration et votre gentillesse, ainsi que pour vos précieux conseils (à prévoir et à voir sur place). L'organisation est superbe! C'est avec plaisir que j'ai recommandé votre site à d'autres amis.
Bien cordialement
Famille ARCHAMBAULT
(Casa Stella)
Nous revenons enchantés d'une semaine superbe à San Sano, et je me permets de vous adresser ce petit mail pour vous remercier encore pour toute votre collaboration et votre gentillesse, ainsi que pour vos précieux conseils (à prévoir et à voir sur place). L'organisation est superbe! C'est avec plaisir que j'ai recommandé votre site à d'autres amis.
Bien cordialement
Famille ARCHAMBAULT
(Casa Stella)
Casa del Mastro
What were the highlights of your holiday? Relaxing by the pool side, eating at the restaurant over the road, having a drink on the terrace in the evening.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? A lovely villa in a beautiful location.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? The low ceilings in the bedrooms (I am just over 6ft tall).
Do you have any other comments?
Martyn Charteris
United Kingdom
June 2009
What were the highlights of your holiday? Relaxing by the pool side, eating at the restaurant over the road, having a drink on the terrace in the evening.
what was your overall impression of the accommodation? A lovely villa in a beautiful location.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises? The low ceilings in the bedrooms (I am just over 6ft tall).
Do you have any other comments?
Martyn Charteris
United Kingdom
June 2009
Casa Stella
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Es waren für unsere Familie (10 Personen) wunderschöne, idyllische Tage in einem der schönsten Ortschaften in der Toskana.
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Sehr gut. Die Ferienhäuser und die Aussenanlagen sind super renoviert. alles ist in seinem Stil geblieben. Das ganze Dörfchen ist ein Stück Paradies. Sehr liebevoll, sauber und freundlichen. Das Restaurant ist sehr emjpfehlenswert, wenn man richtig toskanisch essen will. Ebenso super das Hotel in San Sano.
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen?
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Wenn Sie diesen Standart halten können, dann gratuliere ich. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit.
Marlies Ploner
Austria
Juni 2009
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Es waren für unsere Familie (10 Personen) wunderschöne, idyllische Tage in einem der schönsten Ortschaften in der Toskana.
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Sehr gut. Die Ferienhäuser und die Aussenanlagen sind super renoviert. alles ist in seinem Stil geblieben. Das ganze Dörfchen ist ein Stück Paradies. Sehr liebevoll, sauber und freundlichen. Das Restaurant ist sehr emjpfehlenswert, wenn man richtig toskanisch essen will. Ebenso super das Hotel in San Sano.
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen?
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Wenn Sie diesen Standart halten können, dann gratuliere ich. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit.
Marlies Ploner
Austria
Juni 2009
FAQ
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 apartment?
The price displayed are per apartment.
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 is and it is 14x7 meters. The pool is open from Easter to November
Is there a telephone, fax, email connection available?
There is no phone, we recommend you hire a mobile phone with you car, many car hire companies now offer this service. Casa Amore only has a high-speed wireless internet access available for an additional fee. Please bring your own laptop.
Is there a balcony or terrace belonging to the apartment?
Yes all have with exception of Casa la Botticella and Casa Stella.
Are there local grocery stores?
Yes in San Sano there is a small grocery store, only a few meters away from the hamlet.
Where can we rent bicycles?
Please contact D.F. BIKE at http://www.dfbike.it/
tel and fax: +39-0577-271905
email: info@dfbike.it
Where are the nearest riding stables?
Please see the following link http://www.castelloditornano.it/maneggioingle.htm
How far are the airports?
Florence 1 hour, 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.
If necessary, how do we contact To Tuscany once in Italy?
As all the villas are privately owned and managed we have no on-site representative however we can be contacted at any time during your stay in Italy. You can call +39 339 5351017 (English speaker), +39 334 3981530 (English speaker) or +49 (0) 89809654 (German speaker).
US Toll Free 888-768-4401
In House Details
- The size of the apartment is 87 sqm
- bedrooms 2
- bathrooms 2
In House: Facilities
- TV Sat
- Barbecue
- DVD player (Euro)
- DVD-MP3 player
- Fire place (open)
- Furnished pergola
- Washing Machine Inhouse
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Stove top expresso machine
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- No smoking
- Kettle
- Toaster
- CD player
- 1 baby cot
- Small dogs allowed
- American coffee machine
Onsite: Facilities and Local Services
- Swimming pool - 14x7 mtrs - open from Easter to November
- House Maid - available on request
- Leisure - walks, swimming, tennis, mountain bikes
- Local Leisure - cooking school, horse riding, ballooning.
- Private Chef - available on request
- Babysitter - book in advance
- Wine Tastings - available on request
- Horse riding - available at Castello di Tornano, on the way to Gaiole. Please see FAQ for further info.
- Restaurant - a few steps from the hamlet is Restaurant La Grotta della Rana
- Parking - A parking area is available for guests use
- Distances - Florence 40km, Siena 25km, San Gimignano 50km
- Approach road – all tar road
- Other services Trip Advisor comments
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I went on holiday with my family and we range from 60 years to 2 years so finding a villa to suit all our needs was proving to be quite tricky. When I found your website I just felt a sense of relief
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Suzette Pennington
(US)
(US)
I can't be more pleased with the service To-Tuscany provided. Dick Calabro was especially helpful answering all of my pre-trip questions in a most helpful and timely fashion.
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Tim Jepson
Daily Telegraph
Daily Telegraph
I like To Tuscany, partly because it has a tremendous range of villas, and partly because (unlike many companies) it has an excellent website that provides what you really want when choosing a villa.
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Frannk Gardner
BBC - Security Correspondent
BBC - Security Correspondent
Our accommodation, which cost less than £800 for the week, is in a converted stone farmhouse next to a 12th Century Franciscan chapel. There is a pergola shaded by vines round the back here we quickly settle into a rhythm of eating long pasta suppers while the shadows lengthen.
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