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4 ^/5 Very Good   Villa Review Rating Details   Share

Große saubere Zimmer, moderne Ausstattung, gute Betten.
Wlan nicht in allen Zimmern gut.
Es gibt Check-in-Zeiten!

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Large clean rooms, modern facilities, good beds.
Wifi not good in all rooms.
There are check-in times!

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Rental Week: 06 Oct 2024

5 ^/5 Excellent   Villa Review Rating Details   Share

We had a very lovely relaxing time at Ovile, the place was clean and comfortable with easy access to the town of San Gimignano. Perfect location to explore Tuscany. We stayed for 11 nights and it was great to just stay in one place. The owners were there if needed but we had the privacy and peace we were looking for.

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Rental Week: 06 Oct 2024

2 ^/5 Poor   Villa Review Rating Details   Share

Das Personal war freundlich und hat sich sehr bemüht uns eine neue Unterkunft zur Verfügung zu stellen. In der neuen Unterkunft mussten wir allerdings Abstriche machen, so hatten wir nur ein Schlafzimmer anstatt der gebuchten 2 Schlafzimmer. Da die Bilder im Internet stark von der Realität abgewichen sind, würde ich diese Unterkunft nicht weiterempfehlen.

Rental Week: 06 Oct 2024

5 ^/5 Excellent   Villa Review Rating Details   Share

We had a lovely 2 weeks at La Culla - La Gora is the name of the property’s road. We very much enjoyed our stay with family joining us in the first week and friends the second week. The Villa has a very traditional feel. All the bedrooms have ensuites which was so handy for our guests. The Villa host, Giancarlo was very welcoming and it was no trouble for him to book a restaurant for us and make other recommendations. We asked about wine tours and Giancarlo organised a fabulous tour for us of a local winery and farm, which also produced honey and truffle oil. This winery also had a beautifully restored Villa and historical grounds.

La Culla is a little bit off the main road but once you know the way you are all set. The local train station San Romano is about a 10 minute drive with free parking available. The supermarket is not far from the train station. There is a great Pasticceria near the train station - Dolce Vita. Giancarlo will be able to direct you. Warning - you will most likely go there every day! We used the train several times for day trips to Florence and many of our guests arrived at San Romano train station for us to collect them from. The Villa location is central for many towns in Tuscany. Pisa and Florence about 30 to 40 minute drive. San Giminagno and Lucca about an hour and Siena about an hour and 30 minutes.

La Culla also has a large enclosed area known as the winter garden. As we were there in October this was a great space for afternoon aperitivo or coffee. We did use the outdoor settings a few times when the weather suited. The kitchen has a commercial grade gas stove to cook, perfect for making pasta. The plates, utensils etc were a little dated but provided all that we needed. The grounds are pleasant with a beautiful pool. It was too cold for us to swim but I would imagine it would be lovely in summer. The villa was very clean.

Note: The washing machine is located in a bottom room of the main house, opposite the villa, which is open during the day. We would have liked a clothes dryer as due to the weather clothes did not dry quickly.

Now when we think back of our time at La Culla our memories are full of much fun, joy and laughter. Thanks to Giancarlo and his family for their welcoming hospitality. A truely wonderful holiday!

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Rental Week: 05 Oct 2024

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Schöne abgelegene Unterkunft und ein sehr zuvorkommender Vermieter. Herzlichen Dank.

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Beautiful, secluded accommodation and a very obliging landlord. Many thanks.

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Rental Week: 05 Oct 2024

5 ^/5 Excellent   Villa Review Rating Details   Share

Die fünf Sterne gibt es vor allem für die traumhafte Lage und die Qualität des Hauses. Alles wurde mit hochwertigen Materialien renoviert. Auch mindestens fünf Sterne gibt es für die sehr zuvorkommende und persönliche Betreuung. Wenn wir etwas gemeldet haben, war sofort jemand da. Die Ruhe und die herrliche Umgebung ist ideal für Naturliebhaber (lange Spaziergänge) und Familien mit Kindern (Swimmingpool, Tischtennisplatte u.v.m.). Wenn dann mal Kultur angesagt sein soll: Lucca und Pisa sind in greifbarer Nähe. Wir waren in einer eher nassen Herbstwoche (Heizung wurde benötigt und funktioniert tadellos - kostet aber recht viel!!) hier. Auch wenn das Wetter nicht gut war: wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr geniessen können.
Hinweis am Rande: das eigene Auto sollte nicht zu breit und lang sein: die Auffahrt ist z.T. recht eng. Als Maximalgrösse kann der 5er BMW genannt werden.

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] The five stars are mainly for the fantastic location and the quality of the house. Everything has been renovated with high-quality materials. There are also at least five stars for the very courteous and personalised service. When we reported something, someone was there immediately. The tranquillity and wonderful surroundings are ideal for nature lovers (long walks) and families with children (swimming pool, table tennis table and much more). If culture is the order of the day: Lucca and Pisa are within easy reach. We were here during a rather wet autumn week (heating was needed and worked perfectly - but cost quite a lot!!). Even though the weather wasn't good, we really enjoyed our stay.
A side note: your car should not be too wide and long: the driveway is quite narrow in places. The maximum size is a BMW 5 series.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Rental Week: 05 Oct 2024

5 ^/5 Excellent   Villa Review Rating Details   Share

Das Haus ist sehr empfehlenswert.
Wir hatten Pech mit dem Wetter, daher konnten wir die Vorzüge des Hauses nicht genießen. Stattdessen war es sehr kühl und feucht.
Aber grundsätzlich tolles Anwesen.
Lage sehr einsam und Anreise zwar sehr idyllisch aber auch etwas beschwerlich.

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] The house is highly recommended.
We were unlucky with the weather, so we couldn't enjoy the benefits of the house. Instead it was very cool and damp.
But basically great property.
The location is very secluded and the access road is very idyllic but also a little arduous.

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Rental Week: 03 Oct 2024

5 ^/5 Excellent   Villa Review Rating Details   Share

A great stay. Very friendly hosts. Ideally located in a village with all amenities close to hand: supermarket, safes and a restaurant across the road.

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Rental Week: 03 Oct 2024

3 ^/5 Good   Villa Review Rating Details   Share

The apartment was okay, but not as good as some others we've stayed in, in that neighborhood. It was REALLY expensive for what you got. 71 steps to the apartment so you'd better be in good shape for the climb multiple times a day. The loft bedroom had a huge beam running down the one side and you needed to watch your head as you arose or you'd clunk it. Shared bedroom with another apartment where people partied until 1 AM making it difficult to sleep. My husband is tall and putting on a pullover in that bedroom had him smack his hand on the ceiling several times. The location is good, but most anything in Florence is walkable within minutes: it's a walking city. We would not rent this apartment again. The cancellation policy with no refund within 45 days of arrival is unlike any we've ever seen.

Rental Week: 02 Oct 2024

5 ^/5 Excellent   Villa Review Rating Details   Share

wir waren mit unserer Unterkunft sehr zufrieden.
Die Außenanlage mit den Olivenbäumen hat uns sehr gefallen.

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] We were very happy with our accommodation.
We really liked the outdoor area with the olive trees.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Rental Week: 02 Oct 2024