Unbelievable Umbria!
Review Submitted: 15 November 2008
Date of Stay: April 2007
We stayed for a little over a week at Casa San Gabriel, and we rate as one of our best holidays ever.
We found the website to be very accurate, and helpful during the booking process.
We ended up flying into Pisa (due to flight availability etc), but this worked well, as we arrived late, stayed one night in a hotel, did sightseeing the next morning (including the "Lean over Tower of Pisa" as described by our 3 year old son) before collecting our rental car and driving on to Casa San Gabriel.
We stayed in Il Fienile, as it had two bedrooms, and this suited us. Jack loved his downstairs room (with bunk beds) and we liked that the room could be kept quite dark to encourage any possible sleep-ins! The loft space bedroom upstairs was lovely, and overlooked the dining/lounge. We now have a 2nd son and hope to return and use the same house.
The accommodation was clean, well thought out, furnished nicely, high quality linens and fittings. The outdoor patio areas were well designed, so we didn't overlook/infringe on the privacy of the other cottages. Little touches like freshly baked bread, advice with day trips and suitability for kids, lending us toys and books for our son, etc etc - all contributed to a wonderful break. Chrissie and David are such lovely people, they made us feel more like friends/family, than clients.
We loved the stunning views, peaceful setting, yet still located so you can do day trips to Assisi, Perugia, Spello, Spoleto etc. With some help and advice from Chrissie, we even managed to get the train to Florence for a day trip - which we'd highly recommend, even with young kids! Jack's highlight was the gelati and David "the man with no clothes on" at the Academia.
We have recommended this property to friends and family over the past 2 years, and will continue to do so and hope to return soon.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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