Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina holiday apartment "Fattoria San Paolo" in Montecastelli Pisano

Together with my fiancee, we spent one week in Tuscany and we were accommodated in Fattoria San Paolo, Quercia apartment. As soon as we arrived there we realized that it was the best choice we could make for this part of our vacation.

Location details:
- a car is recommended for the following because the nearest shops, supermarkets are a few km away; rented bikes could be a good option too for the aficionados - beautiful scenery, low traffic even in august.
- the property is located in the middle of Tuscany with easy access to tourist hot spots and (almost one hour drive to San Gimignano, Voltera, Siena, Monteriggioni, etc...)
- also about 1h and 30min drive to Pisa and Florence
- around the property there is a bunch of small, medieval villages that also deserve attention. I recommend a walking tour through all villages here. You will find almost empty streets during midday, charming Italian locals and small "osterias" where you can enjoy a great local meal or a delicious cappuccino.

About the property:
- the apartments are in a charming Italian, old style, building. Next to the main building there is another small building used as small family restaurant for dinner on Thursdays to Saturdays.
- the advertisement is 100% accurate
- spacious and cosy apartment; we felt like home
- wireless internet access available
- parking available
- the apartment has everything that it needs to make your stay as comfortable as possible. If you feel that you miss something just ask Chiara and she will help you. We asked her one day to about a washing machine and she said: "don't worry. just had me the clothes and I'll take care of them". Next day we found the clothes neatly folded waiting in a bag in front of your apartment.
- the property is environment friendly - they use solar panels for electricity

About the small restaurant:
- open on evenings Thursday to Saturday
- they cook local dishes, and they are delicious
- the best pizza I ever tasted. Absolutely delicious
- very good local wine
- the prices were more than affordable
- and the best proof that this is a good restaurant is that I saw plenty of local people coming here for dinner.
- PS: try the 4fromaggi and the deserts

As a conclusion: Chiara and her husband are really friendly people. I hope we can make time every year to visit them, at least for a few days. This place really "charges your batteries". I will definitely recommend it to all my friends and to everybody that is intere

My family and I cannot praise Chiara and her family enough for their wonderful welcome to Fattoria San Paolo. They were so kind and friendly! The apartment was delightful, clean and well appointed: the photos do not do it, nor the pool, justice. The pool was delightful - and huge. The views are spectacular and atmosphere relaxing. The location is a little removed from the main tourist centres of Tuscany - which we liked because it meant it was very quiet! - but places such as Siena, Volterra and Massa Maritima are within easy reach, as well as numerous medieval hilltop villages. Since the shops are a short drive away Chiara arranged for bread to be delivered every morning, and on Thurs, Fri and Sat nights offers traditional Tuscan pizzas on site - which were the most delicious we have ever tasted! We would not hesitate to recommend Fattoria San Paolo for a holiday combining relaxation and cultural visits.

We loved our stay at Fattorio San Paulo. Our hosts were lovely and very accommodating and the accommodation itself was superb - very comfortable and spacious for our family of four. We especially enjoyed the natural pool, great to swim in and no chemicals! There are lots of interesting sites and activities for day trips within close range. I would highly recommend a stay here.