Villas in Tuscany & Umbria Since 1998

Boscaiolo
What were the highlights of your stay?    Very spacious, nice front and rear garden/patio. Very friendly owners.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation?    Very good. Beautiful place.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? No.
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service?
Oded Watts
United Kingdom
April 2011

We have had a fantastic time in this wonderful villa. The pool was great and the home was very confortable (but we would have preferred 2 more armchairs in the leaving room). We had a great time exploring the surrounding area, and would recommend visits to Firenze (get there early), Siena, Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Monteriggioni (superb) and San Gimignano. The pizzeria on the road to Castellina does excellent take-aways. 

We had a wonderful time in the region and relaxing by the pool. There were some amazing lightning storms at night too for which we had front-row seats!
Brunelle-Cote'/Harmston Family
(Accommodation: Casa Azzurra)

La Toscane possede decidement un charme fou!
Merci pour ce site agreable qui nous a permis d'en profiter plenement.
Aout 2010 Famille Cassar
(Accommodation: Casa Azzurra)

Casa Azzurra
What were the highlights of your holiday?
The view from the kitchen window is one of the best we have seen anywhere in Tuscany - at any time of day. An unexpected concert of baroque music in the church square of San Gimignano after dark one Saturday evening. Finding that the water temperature in the pool was 31C !
what was your overall impression of the accommodation?   
Casa Azzura is an excellent size for a family of four. All the rooms are large enough and all have fantastic views. The garden space is really nice and is close to the pool allowing for lounging between dips and a little al-fresco dining . There were a lot of comments on the To-Tuscany website about the approach road - it has been fixed up this year and was not at all bad - no problem to negotiate in a family saloon. The surface is gravel though and is used by farm machinery so it will get fairly rutted. I think the main thing that surprises people is that it takes more than ten minutes to cover the 3.5km (unless you're in a rental car!) and it's easy to give up on the arrival instructions the first time you arrive.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises?
The miniature furniture. The double bed is the smallest we have ever seen (150cm wide I think). It was very difficult for two adults to sleep comfortably. The same applies to the sofa - it barely seats two and it is the only easy chair in the apartment. The furniture is good quality and comfortable enough, just too small.
Do you have any other comments? Some insect nets on the windows would have been really nice. We had to close the windows as soon as we lit the lights at night to avoid mosquitos and it got quite stuffy.[TT comment: There are 4 electronic mosquito deterrents around the house and 3 electric fans]
Robert Farrell
Austria
July 2010

Boscaiolo
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Die schöne und ruhige Lage der Wohnung
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Sehr gut
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Um die Einfahrt zu unserem Ferienhaus zu finden, haben wir uns zweimal verfahren. Auch waren die letzten Angaben der Wegbeschreibung nicht genau genug.
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Der Pool wurde nach zwei Tagen ohne unser Wissen abgedeckt, obwohl die Temperaturen durchgängig 30 ° C erreichten.
Mechthild Müntjes
Germany
September 2009

Boscaiolo
Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? Der schöne große Garten mit Terrasse, eigenem Feigenbaum, dem Ausblick und dem großen Grill! Hier haben wir uns besonders gern aufgehalten. Ein Highlight war ein Abendessen in Montepulciano, in einem ganz urigen Restaurant, in dem der Chef noch selbst an der Holztheke für alle sichtbar das Bistecca Fiorentina vom ganzen Stück abgehackt hat. Die Landschaft um Montalcino/ Montepulciano hat uns auch sehr fasziniert (auch wenn es nicht im Chianti liegt...).
Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck von der Unterbringung? Die Unterbringung war absolut in Ordnung. Es war alles da, was man braucht und brauchen könnte. Letztes Jahr war ich schon mit to-tuscany im Hamlet Montebuoni. Der Standard der Einrichtung dort war etwas höher und hat mir geschmachlich besser gefallen, aber über Geschmack kann man streiten. Einzig der Wohnbereich/ das Wohnzimmer war etwas unterrepräsentiert (es gab keine Sofa oder gemütliche Sitzgelegenheit und der Fernseher war sehr klein).
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Der Anfahrtsweg zu unserem Haus war sehr steinig und steil und nur mit groben Schotter belegt, es gab zahlreiche Furchen, Gräben und Kurven. Für die Anreise mit einem tiefergelegten Sportwagen wäre das eine Katastrophe gewesen. Aber auch wir haben uns schon mit dem Audi A5 den Frontspoiler zerkratzt. Was sehr ärgerlich ist, zumal es unser eigenes Fahrzeug und kein Mietwagen ist. Mit einem Jeep hätte man sicherlich keine Probleme. Ich finde ein Hinweis in diese Richtung sollte bei der Beschreibung der Unterbringung oder in der Anfahrtsinformation mit untergebracht werden.
Haben Sie andere Anmerkungen? Der Duschkopf im Badezimmer war defekt und wurde vom Vermieter aber sofort ausgetauscht, als wir ihn darauf aufmerksam gemacht haben. An einem Tag viel das warme Wasser aus, aber auch hier kam der Vermieter sofort nach unserem Anruf um das Problem zu beheben. Der CD Player funktionierte leider nicht (wir haben dies während unseres Aufenthalts aber auch nicht reklamiert).
Caudia Steinhoff
Germany
September 2009
Die Webseite sagt folgendes über die Straße: "Zufahrtsstrasse - 3km auf unbefestigter Straße, teilweise steil und schwierig für tiefer gelegte Fahrzeuge."

Dear Dympna Docherty:
The To-Tuscany service was most excellent and my wife and I had no 
negative concerns about it.  What was especially helpful was the 
information e-mail that you sent about a week before our holiday.
Our accommodation villa apartment was excellent and it was exactly 
how it was described on your web-site.  We were met by our host who 
explained everything that we needed to know.  The apartment was very, 
very clean when we arrived (and we tried our best to leave it that 
way when we left).
Of course the highlights of our holiday were the Tuscan landscape 
views, friendliness of the people and the delicious food.  No 
surprise because my wife and I have been to Italy before.
The only suggestion that I have regarding the website is to indicate 
whether or not the apartment has a telephone and, if not, to suggest 
that people consider having a cellphone for emergencies.  We did not 
bring a cellphone which made every trip on the rocky road from and to 
the apartment to the highway a bit tense because, if we had a flat 
tire or other accident in the apartment road we had no way to call 
for help.  Next time, we will be bringing a cellphone. for emergencies.
Thank you.
Robert (Accommodation: Boscaiolo)

The accommodation (Casa Azzurra) was excellent. It was clean and very well presented. The location was idyllic and the local residents were all very friendly and helpful. The pool was lovely.
Many thanks
Mr & Mrs D Collins

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

At what time should we arrive and depart?
Arrival time 16.00 if you arrive after 19.00 please telephone
Departure time 10.00 am
Can you help with travel arrangements?
For help on travel arrangements by car, by plane or by train select Reach Tuscany from the home page.
Are the prices per person or per apartment?
The price displayed are for the apartment.
Are linen and towels provided or do I need to bring my own?
Yes linen and towels are provided and included in the price displayed, bring your own pool towel unless otherwise stated in the apartment description.
Is the central heating included in the price?
No, the central heating is charged on consumption when required.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, it is 10 x 5 meters. It is open from June to the end of September
Is there a telephone, fax, email connection available?
No, there is a no telephone. In Poggibonsi there are many Internet cafes and in all towns and most villages there are public phones that use prepaid cards.
Are there local grocery stores?
Yes about 9km away in Poggibonsi. 
How far are the airports?
Florence 40 minutes, Pisa 1 hours, Bologna 2 hours, Rome  2 ½ hours.
When do I get road directions?
Directions are provided with your final confirmation, after full payment is received.
Where do I find the directions?
The directions can be found as a link on your final confirmation email. They can also be accessed by logging into your booking details using your useremail and password.