10/10 Excellent
Fiona G.
20 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic Tuscan rural retreat
What a magical spot! The house was clean and comfortable and the garden beautiful and very well cared for. The children loved talking to the dogs, collecting eggs with Tamara from her chickens and feeding them food waste from the kitchen window! The trampoline, swings and games were great for keeping them entertained and a furious darts competition was fought each evening by the dads.
It is fairly rural and secluded but, for us, it was just the right balance of ‘off the beaten track’ with things to do and places to visit within relatively easy reach. Most of our holiday was spent relaxing and enjoying the beautiful surroundings but we found a beautiful wild swimming spot on the Cecina river just 5 mins drive away. Another day trip involved river swimming in the Berignone nature reserve followed by lunch in Volterra. Had we been there for longer and it been a little bit cooler we would have loved to visit Siena as well as the beautiful beaches around Castiglione della Pescaia - both just over an hour away.
It was very hot when we visited but the thick stone walls, strategic shutter use and fans made it bearable. Plus the incredible and huge pool of course! We would recommend packing antihistamines and bug spray when visiting in July as the mosquitos were running riot!
Overall a fantastic holiday, Tamara has a beautiful home and takes excellent care of her guests. Thoroughly recommend!
Fiona G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023