Italy Villas Guest Reviews

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Beautiful setting in the country but a short walk to a village with several places to eat. Loved the pool. The lavender and honey-suckle made the villa smell heavenly.

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Rental Week: 23 Jun 2012

5 ^/5 Excellent   Villa Review Rating Details   Share

An attractive apartment in a good location with a stunning view and very helpful owners

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Rental Week: 23 Jun 2012

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If there was a rating higher than "excellent" that is what we would pick. We had a group of 14 at Villa Ardene the end of June and first of July and our stay was simply fabulous. The property is even nicer than pictured and the staff are helpful, wonderful, and responsive. Every detail of our stay was attended to beautifully. We've only been home a few days and I miss the pool, I miss the scenery, I miss the rooster in the morning, I miss Bennedicta, I miss my lovely room, I miss everything about Villa Ardene. Don't hesitate to book this wonderful place. You won't be sorry.

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Rental Week: 23 Jun 2012

5 ^/5 Excellent   Villa Review Rating Details   Share

This is the real deal, if you're looking for a Tuscan getaway. The property is well-maintained, and apartments are spacious and well equipped. Hosts / Chefs Sergio and Stephano are gracious and friendly in addition to providing splendid breakfasts and dinners (or you can cook / eat in your apartment, which we did several evenings).
The units are arranged so that guests have privacy, and all the units seem to have excellent views as well.
The beds (where, let's face it, you spend 1/3 of your time) are comfortable, and there's ample storage space for clothing.
We were unlucky, weather-wise: a rare North African heat wave shrouded Italy from Rome to Bologna while we were there. Luckily there is a very nice pool at Villa Fabbroni with shade umbrellas and comfortable pool-side seating. Few of the guests used it, (they braved the heat to visit regional wineries and museums) but our group found it to be a saving grace.
It's a bit of a trek to the markets (there is a great coop about 7 km away) but the owners will provide daily necessities like fresh bread at cost, since they make a daily trip to the market... nice.
The history of the villa is rich, but what really sets it apart is the affability of the hosts. I'm hoping to get Stephano's recipe for Limoncello (which they treated us to on our last evening at the villa). In addition they produce their own wine, honey and olive oil. You can't get more authentic than that!

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Rental Week: 23 Jun 2012

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We had a lovely stay at the Fienile villa. The views were gorgeous. It was unseasonably warm, so the pool was a great place to cool off after a log day of site seeing. It was a short walk from our villa. I would suggest bug spray if you plan on sitting outside on the patio and I would also suggest a rental car. The property is 35 minutes from Florence. We made the short walk to the bus to get to Florence. However, to see the tuscany area a car is a must. It was difficult to always worry about the bus/train schedules.

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Rental Week: 23 Jun 2012

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We arrived and found dirty appartments (rented two). The land lady only handed us the key and left. No help as to what to find in the appartments (e.g. how to work the gas heater - which BTW was turned off) No help in how to get into Rome or find a restaurant. Although, some of this was in a folder which was not given to us, but which we found the day we left when we cleaned up (blank folder - at least put renter information on it!)

[Agency counter comment] It seems very strange because the caretaker does not speak English but she it is an awesome lady, we normally receive positive feedback for her courtesy and kindness towards the guests.

Rental Week: 23 Jun 2012

4 ^/5 Very Good   Villa Review Rating Details   Share

Das Haus liegt hervorragend, sauber und ausreichend Platz, netter unaufdringlicher Support, super Lage des Pools,
besserer Handtuchservice und ein Safe würden das sonst angebotene Programm optimal vervollständigen
Sowohl das Reisebüro als auch der Vorort-Service haben schnell und reibungslos funktioniert
>>jederzeit wieder!!!

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] The location of the property is excellent, clean and plenty of space, nice unobtrusive support, great location of the pool. Better towel service and a safe would complete the otherwise optimal program offered. Both the agency and the first-class service on the spot worked quickly and smoothly >> we'll be back any time!

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Rental Week: 23 Jun 2012

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This was an excellent rental in all aspects. The hosts, Gabriele and Lucia are very kind and available, yet discreet. The house is big, clean and the swimming pool appreciated. The grounds are also very nice. Not easy to find at first but well worth the effort.

Grazie mille

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Rental Week: 23 Jun 2012

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Sono stato buonissime vacanze :-D
Grazie

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] It was very good holiday :-D
Thanks

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Rental Week: 23 Jun 2012

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Alles o.k.
leider ist der Anfartsweg sehr schlecht beschrieben . Es steht kein Schild mit dem Namen Villa Vlora zu sehen . Nach vielen Umherirren stellten wir fest, daß der Name jetzt Belvedere heist und auch ein Schild mit diesen Namen zu sehen ist.
mfg Bauer

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Everything was fine.
Unfortunately, the itinerary to the property was very poorly described. There is no sign with the name of Villa Vlora. After much wandering, we found that the name is now called Belvedere and also a sign with that name is shown.

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Rental Week: 23 Jun 2012