Reviews of Property: Charming farmhouse in the Tuscan Hills, panoramic pool
Description
Farmhouse, 300 m²,
6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14, 6 Bathrooms
6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14, 6 Bathrooms
Facilities
rural, village,
pool,
garden,
terrace,
pets considered
Rates
per property
Set rates in Euros
Set rates in Euros
€850 -
€3,100/week
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£766 -
£2,793/week Lucia Cuzzolin
+39 347-7675779
+39 (0)575-709030
+39 (0)575-709030
Speaks: English, French, Italian
6 Reviews of Property 405388 in Monterchi, Italy
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Ideal for the extended familiy
Review Submitted: October 20, 2008
Date of Stay: July 2008
We took a party of 16 to San Lorenzo in July and had a wonderful time. The view across to Monterchi is stunning especially in the early morning light when the town glows.
We had sufficient teenagers and younger people to make their own crowd and mostly they wanted to hang about in the sun by the lovely pool and play table football or ping pong. We often used the large BBQ situated beside the sun-shaded outdoor dining table (and never used the indoor dining room). We cooked pasta and vegetables inside and meals were relaxed communal occasions.
You need a car – the local shop is close by, but it was too hot to walk and with the great view comes a steep driveway. The shop has fresh meat and a varied selection of cooked and smoked meats and local cheeses – we did most of our shopping there. Ask at the till about the local red wine from across the road. 5L cost only 8 Euros and it was very drinkable. There are supermarkets further afield - Arezzo (about 45 minutes away) was massive but a good scale map will prevent you from getting lost. There is a good variety of other local shops within a couple of miles including a great ice cream shop and pizza bar.
We flew from Bristol into Pisa – about two hours from San Lorenzo – and the whole transport experience was very relaxed (except Europcar stinging us excessively for additional drivers - almost universal practice).
If you like Art or History then within an hour’s drive you will find more than enough to keep you occupied for weeks. In the evening there were a variety of music events – in Anghiari we wandered the streets listening to music and drinking coffee in the numerous cafes.
The accommodation was airy and new. We put Granny and Grandpa in the Rimessa which is a delightful self contained cottage. The teenagers were split across the two floors of the Fienile – boys on the lower floor with its entrance on one side of the building and girls on the upper floor. The two upper rooms have separate entrances and bathrooms.
We and the younger ones occupied the Tabaccaia – you could squeeze three small ones on the lower floor and a couple up above. The entrance arrangement meant you could either have one suite connected by the stairway or two separate rooms, each with en-suite.
Our hosts, Lucia and Graziano were very friendly and helpful – Lucia speaks excellent English if your Italian isn’t up to much. Do ask her about local events and the best restaurants. We thoroughly recommend San Lorenzo
We had sufficient teenagers and younger people to make their own crowd and mostly they wanted to hang about in the sun by the lovely pool and play table football or ping pong. We often used the large BBQ situated beside the sun-shaded outdoor dining table (and never used the indoor dining room). We cooked pasta and vegetables inside and meals were relaxed communal occasions.
You need a car – the local shop is close by, but it was too hot to walk and with the great view comes a steep driveway. The shop has fresh meat and a varied selection of cooked and smoked meats and local cheeses – we did most of our shopping there. Ask at the till about the local red wine from across the road. 5L cost only 8 Euros and it was very drinkable. There are supermarkets further afield - Arezzo (about 45 minutes away) was massive but a good scale map will prevent you from getting lost. There is a good variety of other local shops within a couple of miles including a great ice cream shop and pizza bar.
We flew from Bristol into Pisa – about two hours from San Lorenzo – and the whole transport experience was very relaxed (except Europcar stinging us excessively for additional drivers - almost universal practice).
If you like Art or History then within an hour’s drive you will find more than enough to keep you occupied for weeks. In the evening there were a variety of music events – in Anghiari we wandered the streets listening to music and drinking coffee in the numerous cafes.
The accommodation was airy and new. We put Granny and Grandpa in the Rimessa which is a delightful self contained cottage. The teenagers were split across the two floors of the Fienile – boys on the lower floor with its entrance on one side of the building and girls on the upper floor. The two upper rooms have separate entrances and bathrooms.
We and the younger ones occupied the Tabaccaia – you could squeeze three small ones on the lower floor and a couple up above. The entrance arrangement meant you could either have one suite connected by the stairway or two separate rooms, each with en-suite.
Our hosts, Lucia and Graziano were very friendly and helpful – Lucia speaks excellent English if your Italian isn’t up to much. Do ask her about local events and the best restaurants. We thoroughly recommend San Lorenzo
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: It is a great pleasure to read your kind comments. We have been very pleased to have such nice guests and the beautiful photos you sent will always remember us your lovely group. We wish you all the best for the future, hoping to seeing you again in San Lorenzo - Montemiliano.
Une super adresse / An excellent stay
Review Submitted: August 29, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
Nous avons séjourné à Montemiliano une semaine début Aout 2009. Nous étions 20 (plusieurs familles), et l'endroit s'est prêté parfaitement à notre hébergement confortable et à notre découverte de la Toscane intérieure. Le domaine possède beaucoup de charme, les habitations sont au calme, spacieuses et d'une propreté impeccable, les propriétaires toujours attentionnés et parlent bien mieux français que nous italien... Panoramas merveilleux, grande piscine, babyfoot, ping pong, hamac, et beaucoup d'espace ombragé à l'extérieur. L'endroit est idéal pour des vacances en famille, et permet de découvrir la Toscane et l'Ombrie en voiture, à pied et même ... en footing!
We stayed in Montemilano one week at the beginning of August 2009. We were 20 (several families), and the place was ideal for our confortable stay and our discovering of the inside Toscany. The domaine is very charming, the appartments are quiet, large and very clean. Lucia and Grazziano, the owners, know always what to do to make your stay very pleased. And they speak a better french than our italian...
Estonishing views, big pool, babyfoot, ping pong, hammock, and lots of shaded spaces outside. This is the place to spend vacation with family, and to discover Tuscany and Ombria by car, foot, and even... by running!
We stayed in Montemilano one week at the beginning of August 2009. We were 20 (several families), and the place was ideal for our confortable stay and our discovering of the inside Toscany. The domaine is very charming, the appartments are quiet, large and very clean. Lucia and Grazziano, the owners, know always what to do to make your stay very pleased. And they speak a better french than our italian...
Estonishing views, big pool, babyfoot, ping pong, hammock, and lots of shaded spaces outside. This is the place to spend vacation with family, and to discover Tuscany and Ombria by car, foot, and even... by running!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Highly recommeded
Review Submitted: August 27, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
We are a couple in our mid thirties and had a lovely stay at montemiliano.
The accomodotion was well presented and maintained to a very good standard. The facilities were good, especially the swimming pool which had wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
The owners were friendly and helpful and provided excellent advice on local restaurants and places to visit. The local village is a 20 minute walk and had all the basic facilities - supermarket, bars and restaurants.
There is plenty to see and do within an hour or so from the accomodation although ideally you need a car. We would highly recommend montemiliano to either young families or couples and hope to return soon.
The accomodotion was well presented and maintained to a very good standard. The facilities were good, especially the swimming pool which had wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
The owners were friendly and helpful and provided excellent advice on local restaurants and places to visit. The local village is a 20 minute walk and had all the basic facilities - supermarket, bars and restaurants.
There is plenty to see and do within an hour or so from the accomodation although ideally you need a car. We would highly recommend montemiliano to either young families or couples and hope to return soon.
Recommended for:
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Fantastisch - Live like an emperor in Italy
Review Submitted: August 25, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
Vakantiehuis MonteMiliano in Monterchi was voor ons helemaal tiptop in orde, en wat een toewijding van de eigenaren om het de klanten tot hun zin te maken.
Tevens was het gemakkelijk dat we met zoveel talenkennis van Lucia uit de voeten konden en het was plezierig dat we zoveel goede reis en bezichtigingtips kregen.
Lucia en Graciano nogmaals bedankt voor de geweldige week die we hebben gehad en we denken nog regelmatig aan de lekkere pizza’s.
Holiday house MonteMiliano in Monterchi was for us entirely tip top in order, and what a devotion of the owners to make sure that everything was okay for the customers.
Also it was easily that we could use the knowledge of languages of Lucia and it was pleasant that we have got so much good travel- and sightseeing tips.
Once again many thanks Lucia and Graciano for the very nice week which we have had, and we still think regular of the nice pizza’s.
Greetings from Erik and Nelly
The Netherlands
Tevens was het gemakkelijk dat we met zoveel talenkennis van Lucia uit de voeten konden en het was plezierig dat we zoveel goede reis en bezichtigingtips kregen.
Lucia en Graciano nogmaals bedankt voor de geweldige week die we hebben gehad en we denken nog regelmatig aan de lekkere pizza’s.
Holiday house MonteMiliano in Monterchi was for us entirely tip top in order, and what a devotion of the owners to make sure that everything was okay for the customers.
Also it was easily that we could use the knowledge of languages of Lucia and it was pleasant that we have got so much good travel- and sightseeing tips.
Once again many thanks Lucia and Graciano for the very nice week which we have had, and we still think regular of the nice pizza’s.
Greetings from Erik and Nelly
The Netherlands
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
une oasis de paix et de beauté
Review Submitted: July 30, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
Les habitations sont très soignées, très propres.L 'accueil est chaleureux, les propriétaires sont toujours prêts à rendre service. Ils connaissent les bonnes adresses de restaurants, les promenades à faire, les lieux à visiter.
Je recommande vivement cet agriturisme voiture non seulement il permet de se reposer mais aussi de rayonner à pied, à travers les collines, dans le site géographique inaltéré des peintures de Piero della Francesca, ou en voiture dans une Toscane authentique, riche en merveilles artistiques d «une ville à l'autre: Arezzo, San Sepolcro, Anghiari, Citerna, Cortona .... sans compter l'Ombrie très proche ... Le climat y est sain, Aere. Chaque année et je reviens chaque année, je retrouve le lieu avec une grande joie. Et il ya toujours quelque chose à découvrir .... quelle que soit la saison!
Je recommande vivement cet agriturisme voiture non seulement il permet de se reposer mais aussi de rayonner à pied, à travers les collines, dans le site géographique inaltéré des peintures de Piero della Francesca, ou en voiture dans une Toscane authentique, riche en merveilles artistiques d «une ville à l'autre: Arezzo, San Sepolcro, Anghiari, Citerna, Cortona .... sans compter l'Ombrie très proche ... Le climat y est sain, Aere. Chaque année et je reviens chaque année, je retrouve le lieu avec une grande joie. Et il ya toujours quelque chose à découvrir .... quelle que soit la saison!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
A real gem !!
Review Submitted: July 20, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
While in Tuscany in 2008, we toured numerous Agriturismo's in order to find a suitable location for our 2009 family holiday, and it was during this tour that we found MonteMiliano. With its impeccable accommodation, great facilities (listed) and stunning views overlooking the beautiful walled village of Monterchi less than a mile away, not only did we reserve it there and then, we also took a photograph of the view from where we would be having our breakfast each morning and put it on our kitchen wall as a reminder of what was to come !!
Our 2009 family holiday is now behind us, and we were delighted with every aspect of both our holiday and (especially) Montemiliano; Lucia really went the extra mile to ensure that we were made to feel at home and that we were aware of all of the events that were on in the region (inc The Palio, local festivals etc). Montemiliano is everything (& more) that you will want from a Tuscan holiday, in a corner of Tuscany that is not as expensive as the other areas that we have visited - a real gem !!
Ps - That photo is still on the wall ahead of our return in 2010.
Our 2009 family holiday is now behind us, and we were delighted with every aspect of both our holiday and (especially) Montemiliano; Lucia really went the extra mile to ensure that we were made to feel at home and that we were aware of all of the events that were on in the region (inc The Palio, local festivals etc). Montemiliano is everything (& more) that you will want from a Tuscan holiday, in a corner of Tuscany that is not as expensive as the other areas that we have visited - a real gem !!
Ps - That photo is still on the wall ahead of our return in 2010.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We thank you very much for your kind comments! We hope you can take a new photo of Montemiliano soon! It will be a real pleasure to see your nice family again.
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