Reviews of Property: TUSCANY OLIVE FARM, fantastic views, unspoilt countryside off the tourist trail.
Description
Cottage, 60 m²,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3, 1 Bathroom
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3, 1 Bathroom
Facilities
mountain, rural,
garden,
terrace,
pets considered,
internet access
Rates
per property
Set rates in Euros
Set rates in Euros
€65 -
€75/night
€455 - €525/week
€455 - €525/week
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£59 -
£68/night £410 - £473/week
Peri and David
+44 07812558549
+44 (0)207-6097526
+44 (0)207-6097526
Speaks: English, Italian
7 Reviews of Property 16700 in Seggiano, Italy
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Rest and Relaxation
Review Submitted: August 3, 2008
Date of Stay: June 2008
What a fantastic place. We spent a week at the Casetta at the end of June in glorious 30plus degree sunshine. It’s just the right size for a comfortable stay for a couple or family with a small child. Not that you want to do too much of it on holiday but there’s all the ‘mod cons’ for cooking, washing etc. The Casetta is set in a beautiful, well maintained garden within the grove and the views are just as spectacular as the website photos look. Although there are other properties in the vicinity they’re far enough away and hidden by the groves that you have complete privacy.
The local supermarket and bakery should provide most if not all your basic needs for food etc. but we did enjoy popping over to Castel Del Piano to do shopping there too. Find the general store which sells white and red wine from the vat for 1 Euro 30 a litre! It’s got a really good deli counter too.
A straightforward 2 ½ hour drive from Pisa airport with no problem finding our way thanks to Peri’s directions. We also managed day trips taking in Sienna, the top of Monte Amiata, Montalcino, and San Gimignano during the week without feeling we were doing too much although some of the nearer hilltop villages are just as interesting & beautiful to see. If you intend to visit during the summer months make sure you get a car with air con. We found it a godsend. We also set off on our day trips fairly early so that we could still spend time relaxing in & around the Casetta watching the wildlife going about its business before going out in the evening.
The local restaurants as well as others in the nearby villages were all very good. We particularly enjoyed Sergio’s in Castel Del Piano. Of course, we barbequed as well!
Every night was finished off with a bottle of wine or two sitting outside the Casetta enjoying the peace and tranquillity gazing at night sky totally unpolluted by any street lighting etc. This is just a great place to relax. Our only regret now was booking for just one week. A return visit is a must!!
On a personal note, many thanks to Katja for making us feel so welcome and helping us with information and tips.
The local supermarket and bakery should provide most if not all your basic needs for food etc. but we did enjoy popping over to Castel Del Piano to do shopping there too. Find the general store which sells white and red wine from the vat for 1 Euro 30 a litre! It’s got a really good deli counter too.
A straightforward 2 ½ hour drive from Pisa airport with no problem finding our way thanks to Peri’s directions. We also managed day trips taking in Sienna, the top of Monte Amiata, Montalcino, and San Gimignano during the week without feeling we were doing too much although some of the nearer hilltop villages are just as interesting & beautiful to see. If you intend to visit during the summer months make sure you get a car with air con. We found it a godsend. We also set off on our day trips fairly early so that we could still spend time relaxing in & around the Casetta watching the wildlife going about its business before going out in the evening.
The local restaurants as well as others in the nearby villages were all very good. We particularly enjoyed Sergio’s in Castel Del Piano. Of course, we barbequed as well!
Every night was finished off with a bottle of wine or two sitting outside the Casetta enjoying the peace and tranquillity gazing at night sky totally unpolluted by any street lighting etc. This is just a great place to relax. Our only regret now was booking for just one week. A return visit is a must!!
On a personal note, many thanks to Katja for making us feel so welcome and helping us with information and tips.
Recommended for:
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
Short week with LONG memories
Review Submitted: October 14, 2008
Date of Stay: September 2008
Could only stay for one week ( NA is still in the 19th century when it comes to vacation time off! ) That being said, we were able to see and do just about everything we had planned to do. Our plan was NOT to see everything; we wanted a peaceful, quiet time. Casetta gave us that.
The property is centrally located to wine, cheese and olive regions as well as areas of great historical value and scenic beauty. The house is cozy, not tiny, with all of the amenities needed. The owners are very helpful and a wealth of info ( especially where to eat! )
Be well prepared for driving; the roads are well marked and in good repair. The Italian driver is a professional; you must be prepared for them; we in NA are amateurs.
Siena is a must. We believe others when they say it beats Florence. At this time of year the areas are not as touristy so you do not feel hemmed in.
The weather can be iffy in Oct; we had rain, hail and very cold temps for a 3 hour period one day, then it climbed back to 70F and sunny. During this, the next valley stayed in the 80's. It is said that the summer can be VERY hot. As there is no air conditioner, this may present problems to some. The mountain breezes should help alleviate any discomfort.
All in all, be prepared for an enjoyable stay, where you can do as much or as little as you want and not feel you missed out
Ciao!!
The property is centrally located to wine, cheese and olive regions as well as areas of great historical value and scenic beauty. The house is cozy, not tiny, with all of the amenities needed. The owners are very helpful and a wealth of info ( especially where to eat! )
Be well prepared for driving; the roads are well marked and in good repair. The Italian driver is a professional; you must be prepared for them; we in NA are amateurs.
Siena is a must. We believe others when they say it beats Florence. At this time of year the areas are not as touristy so you do not feel hemmed in.
The weather can be iffy in Oct; we had rain, hail and very cold temps for a 3 hour period one day, then it climbed back to 70F and sunny. During this, the next valley stayed in the 80's. It is said that the summer can be VERY hot. As there is no air conditioner, this may present problems to some. The mountain breezes should help alleviate any discomfort.
All in all, be prepared for an enjoyable stay, where you can do as much or as little as you want and not feel you missed out
Ciao!!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
Stay at Podere Vignone Cassetta
Review Submitted: September 16, 2008
Date of Stay: September 2008
Certainly off the beaten track with numerous windy roads leading there, but worth the effort - wonderful setting. Kind and attentive owners and lots of info at the house for the surrounding areas. Clean and comfortable accomodation - ideal for two people.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
Birds of Seggiano
Review Submitted: June 15, 2008
Date of Stay: April 2008
We spent a weeks holiday in early May and as a birdwatcher was struck by the variety of species on the farm and attach my list in the order I saw them as follows;
starling, swift, swallow, house martin, house sparrow, blue tit, great tit, cuckoo, blackbird, green woodpecker, nuthatch, jay, carrion crow, hooded crow, golden oriole, serin, blackcap, collared dove, feral pigeon, nightingale, goldfinch, greenfinch, jackdaw, magpie, common buzzard, hoopoe, pied wagtail, spotted flycatcher, sardinian warbler, grey wagtail, scops owl, tawny owl, lesser spotted woodpecker, robin, wren, short toed creeper.
Other birds seen in the surrounding area were;
black redstart, tree sparrow, wood pigeon, hen harrier, stonechat, whitethroat, willow warbler, chiffchaff, red backed shrike, corn bunting, lanner falcon, whinchat, blue rock thrush and bee eater.
As well as birds there were other creatures such as hare and deers and a wealth of butterflies.
For nature lovers this is a beautiful holiday desination.
starling, swift, swallow, house martin, house sparrow, blue tit, great tit, cuckoo, blackbird, green woodpecker, nuthatch, jay, carrion crow, hooded crow, golden oriole, serin, blackcap, collared dove, feral pigeon, nightingale, goldfinch, greenfinch, jackdaw, magpie, common buzzard, hoopoe, pied wagtail, spotted flycatcher, sardinian warbler, grey wagtail, scops owl, tawny owl, lesser spotted woodpecker, robin, wren, short toed creeper.
Other birds seen in the surrounding area were;
black redstart, tree sparrow, wood pigeon, hen harrier, stonechat, whitethroat, willow warbler, chiffchaff, red backed shrike, corn bunting, lanner falcon, whinchat, blue rock thrush and bee eater.
As well as birds there were other creatures such as hare and deers and a wealth of butterflies.
For nature lovers this is a beautiful holiday desination.
Peaceful holiday
Review Submitted: May 20, 2008
Date of Stay: May 2008
We really enjoyed our week in the Casetta - it sounds very corny to say it, but it really is the perfect place to get away from it all.
The setting of the house is exactly as it looks on the photographs provided - the views are spectacular. Although, small and simple, the place is very well equipped and has a lovely log burner should the weather turn (it did while we stayed in May).
Be prepared for plenty of driving along very windy roads because there is a lot to see and do in the surrounding area. The nearest wine towns of Montalcino and Montepulciano, whilst being very touristy, are worth a visit, especially for stocking up on wine - many places will courier boxes home at a charge. The nearby natural sulphur spas are a must - especially after lots of walking. The best experience by far is a stroll, ice-cream in hand, around some of the more rural towns and villages.
The setting of the house is exactly as it looks on the photographs provided - the views are spectacular. Although, small and simple, the place is very well equipped and has a lovely log burner should the weather turn (it did while we stayed in May).
Be prepared for plenty of driving along very windy roads because there is a lot to see and do in the surrounding area. The nearest wine towns of Montalcino and Montepulciano, whilst being very touristy, are worth a visit, especially for stocking up on wine - many places will courier boxes home at a charge. The nearby natural sulphur spas are a must - especially after lots of walking. The best experience by far is a stroll, ice-cream in hand, around some of the more rural towns and villages.
Recommended for:
Sightseeing,
Romantic Getaway
A romantic and peaceful retreat
Review Submitted: March 25, 2008
Date of Stay: March 2008
Our week in the Casetta was wonderful. The views of the surrounding country are spectacular, and the farm house and it's grounds are idyllic. It's a small, simple house and the local village is very quaint. There's a small choice of good restaurants nearby, but we chose to cook most of our meals using fresh produce from the shops in Castel del Piano and Seggiano. We went mid-March so the weather was mixed - some days were cool but sunny, other days it snowed. Each evening we spent eating and drinking wine beside a log fire, chatting, reading and playing cards. It's a very quiet place to escape to - exactly what we were hoping for. There's plenty of places to drive to - hot sulphar spas, hilltop towns, the lake, Mount Amiata (which still had snow on it's ski slope). We drove to Florence for the day which was interesting, but tiring, and we actually preferred the rural towns nearby because there were less tourists. We flew in and out of Pisa, but booked a night in a hotel there so we could look around the city properly which we would recommend because it's about a 3 hour drive from the cottage. Next time we go we'll definately take a better phrase book because we struggled a bit with the language, but we were glad that everyone we spoke to was very patient and helped us to learn and understand and I think they appreciated the effort we made. It was one of the most relaxing holiday's we've had. Many thanks to the owners.
Recommended for:
Romantic Getaway
Genuß-Tour
Review Submitted: June 29, 2008
Date of Stay: April 2008
Im April entschlossen wir uns kurzfristig (über FeWo direkt) zu einer Buchung der Casetta, wobei hauptsächlich das Vorhandensein eines DSL-Anschlusses für uns zu Buche schlug.
Peri, die Eigentümerin zeigte sich im Vorfeld bereits sehr entgegenkommend und versorgte uns mit den notwendigen Informationen.
Vor Ort fanden wir ein traumhaftes Gelände in traumhafter Landschaft am Fuße des Mt. Amiata. Die Unterkunft ließ keine Wünsche offen. Die Eigentümer (wir hatten Glück dass Peri und später auch David zugegen waren) zeigten sich stets um unser Wohl besorgt und waren sehr großzügig.
Einkaufs- und Gastrotipps erhält man reichlich vor Ort. Pienza, Montalcino, Pitigliano und jede Menge weiterer lieblicher Orte sind mit dem Auto leicht erreichbar.
Fazit: Jederzeit wieder
Joerg und Kerstin
Peri, die Eigentümerin zeigte sich im Vorfeld bereits sehr entgegenkommend und versorgte uns mit den notwendigen Informationen.
Vor Ort fanden wir ein traumhaftes Gelände in traumhafter Landschaft am Fuße des Mt. Amiata. Die Unterkunft ließ keine Wünsche offen. Die Eigentümer (wir hatten Glück dass Peri und später auch David zugegen waren) zeigten sich stets um unser Wohl besorgt und waren sehr großzügig.
Einkaufs- und Gastrotipps erhält man reichlich vor Ort. Pienza, Montalcino, Pitigliano und jede Menge weiterer lieblicher Orte sind mit dem Auto leicht erreichbar.
Fazit: Jederzeit wieder
Joerg und Kerstin
Recommended for:
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: I am ashamed to say that all my french and small german language skills language are buried under my constant immersion in the Italian language. I don't understand what Little Cucumber is saying but I gather from my german friend that it is nice!
Many world citizens have stayed here by now and some return regularly. We are really happy that this lovely place gives enjoyment to people, that they feel relaxed and at home here.
We are lucky to have such nice and appreciative visitors.
Many world citizens have stayed here by now and some return regularly. We are really happy that this lovely place gives enjoyment to people, that they feel relaxed and at home here.
We are lucky to have such nice and appreciative visitors.
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