10/10 Excellent
Iain C.
2 Sept 2019
Dream Italian villa
This is a wonderful typical Italian villa where the pictures do not do full justice to the property. There are magnificent views from the terrace and swimming pool and the location is very convenient for days out to Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Siena, San Gimignano. The local train station also makes visits to most of these places very convenient.
The property has quite a lot of steps as it is spread out over different levels but it suited our needs well with the children's room near to the parents' room and a bathroom in between. The bedrooms are of a good size and the kitchen and bathrooms are reasonably modern. Water pressure in the showers is very good.
The swimming pool is close to the villa, and is fenced off from the villa and garden with secure gates at each entrance. There are lots of deckchairs and sun-beds to relax in.
Castelfiorentino is not a busy town. There are medium sized supermarkets in the town and several restaurants around the main square. If you are fit and hearty it is possible to walk from the villa to the town centre in about 25 minutes but you do have to navigate approx 400 yards of a main road without a pavement (though there are places to step off the side of the road) and the last 400 yards on the return journey is up a steep hill.
The owner speaks a little English and is extremely helpful and friendly. Overall, this was a very nice villa in which to spend a week and I will consider returning in the future to see more of this wonderful area.