United Kingdom

Julie

We had a fantastic stay, the villa has stunning views and we loved watching the sun set over the mountains. (glass of chianti in hand!) The villa although a little tired in places has lots of rustic charm and the bed is extremely comfortable and to my surprise plenty of hot water in the spacious shower, i expected it to be solar heated and a bit chilly but it never was. Great little kitchen for rustling up dishes of fresh pasta or visit the restaurants in the village for some terrific food and the locals were very friendly. We never met the owners but were happy knowing we could phone if we needed to. The plunge pool - not hot tub as some people think as there are no working jets- is heated and great to cool down in after a day sightseeing and there is plenty to do in the area but the sun loungers and view always pull you back to the villa. I would have no problem recommending this villa to friends and I dont think anyone else would disappointed either.

Casina di Olivia

Couple from Shaftesbury, United Kingdom

Overall we had a good time but were disappointed that the well-advertised hot tub was non-functional, the hob was down to two reliable burners, there were no lids for any pots, there was no proper coffee-maker and there was a paucity of dishes only three small juice glasses for example. Having use of a fine pool was an unexpected treat.  Roberta likes to set up housekeeping and cook up a storm but her scope was limited by facilities.  Olivia as a base for mountain village exploring was perfect. The views were spectacular and Anna-Maria was exceptionally friendly and kind.  It would be good to provide a little map of which path to take the wheelbarrow along.  The one that goes through the hedge onto the grassy walk brings the barrow closest to Olivia.  Lorne

Canada

Couple from Ville St. Laurent, Canada

Our week in Cassi di Olivia provided the perfect start to our trip to Tuscany for our honeymoon. The villa is wonderfully secluded in its hilltop location, with breathtaking views across the valley, but is also close to the charming little town of Correglia Antelminelli with its two grocery shops, pharmacy, cash point and a couple of restaurants. It provided a great base from which to explore this part of northern Tuscany, including Barga, Lucca and the Italian Riviera. The villa was well equipped, comfortable and homely...we were very reluctant to leave.

Couple from South Newington, United Kingdom

Truly fantastic property!  We expected a lot, given the listing description and photos..we were still impressed by the sheer magnificence of this property.  World class view from the palatial porch/patio overlooking the surrounding valley and town.  Excellent furnishings, well appointed kitchen, very clean top to bottom.  This was a special holiday for my family with three generations represented.(ranging in ages from 8 to 80).  Everyone fell in love with this property.  Thanks for a lovely stay!

Villa Colletto

Germany

Family from Apo, Germany

After a long drive from Nice and a winding road to the Colleto estate where Olivia is situated we were thrilled to found our selves at an amazingly picturesque location. The views are simply stunning and the grounds in which the villa is located are stunning too. Tuscan figurines are dotted about the beautifully maintained and cared for gardens, which gives it a truly magical quality. The villa itself is cosy, well equipped, and private. Every window has an amazing view you simply could not get bored of looking out of the window! Anna-Maria is always a phone call away if you need anything, or advice on where to visit. Coreglia is only a few minutes away, and the people who live there are so friendly and welcoming. We had a wonderful time and want to come back as soon as possible.

 From Birmingham, United Kingdom

The property was extremely well equipped and had excellent views across the countryside. The extensive gardens are well managed and offer great protection from the midday sun. If you are up to it the wood burning oven is well worth a try for your own pizzas.

 From Colchester, United Kingdom

It really was the nicest villa we have yet stayed in. It is very well furnished - comfortable and rustic chic with everything you would need. 

The views are really spectacular from every window front and back - especially the back. I was worried that it was north facing but the garden/ pool gets more or less continual sunshine. The pool is not overly warm but by no means cold. Sitting on the terrace for breakfast was a real treat. 

The village is really very quiet and unbelieveably picturesque and the locals very friendly. It is right next to a bell tower but you just stop noticing it after the first few rings and then you miss it when you leave! 

We stayed for a week and didnt get to explore the local area enough - the scenery is amazing, it felt like being in the Andes. But we did manage to go to Lucca - 40 mins down the mountain (very windy roads) and along the valley which was absolutely beautiful and highly recommended and Florence - 1 hr and 20 by train from Lucca very cheap E10 return each- which we only visited for a day and only took in a handful of the sights - it was beautiful but a bit of a shock with the traffic and hoards of tourists and mostly relaxed for the rest of the time.

The local agent - Nora - speaks excellent english and is very helpful. She cooked a four course meal for us one night and it was gorgeous. A cleaner came halfway through the week which was unexpected and a nice bonus.

The only thing is that it is perfect for a couple or for a family with 2 small children. If the weather is good then 4 adults could sleep relatively comfortably as you would be outdoors mostly but the second bedroom is quite small and has 2 bunkbeds, the kitchen is very well equipped and has everything you need but has only enough room for 1 person really. Other than that it is excellent value.

La Casina di San Michele

 From Bristol, United Kingdom

We enjoyed our stay in lovely mountainy Coreglia Antelminelli. The Casina was nicely presented and we had excellent service from the housekeeper etc. 

The main drawback for us was that it was too small to move around the kids room with the cot and the house was full of baby hazards. This probably should be stated in the advert and mentioned before booking.

The Casina would be suited to a couple or to a small family with primary school aged children. With this in mind it would be great if they would leave some kids videos and board games etc. for kids to use in the evenings or rainy/cold days.

The house has a funny layout because of its antiquity so the kitchen is very small and poky but the barbeque was a great plus because the qulity of produce in the village shops was excellent. 

The best thing about the Casina was the amazing and unforgettable views from the rear of the house and the pool/garden.

Ireland

 From Dublin, Ireland

I dont get easilly impressed nowdays,I must say our stay will be in our memories for a very long time.What a wonderfull place.Thank-you.

Villa Serena

South Africa

 From Boksburg, South Africa

Thank you for a wonderful holiday.  We arrived late so did not fully appreciate the views until the first morning when I opened the bedroom shutters to a landscape of mist and mountains.  We really couldn’t have chosen a more beautiful location.  The gardens are perfectly kept and add to the already breathtaking scenery.   The villa is amazing, it’s a wonderful combination of grand and snug.  We visited Florence, Pisa and Lucca in a week so it’s perfectly located to explore if you can bear to leave the villa.

Julie

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