“cadre est parfait, chambres superbement décorées charmant”

C'est un hôtel très agréable si vous voulez découvrir la campagne toscane classique et font beaucoup de détente ou de s'y rendre à pied. L'appartement où nous avons dormi était propre et traditionnel et avait tous les équipements de cuisine que nous avions demandés et le seul problème, c'est pas … Plus

C'est un hôtel très agréable si vous voulez découvrir la campagne toscane classique et font beaucoup de détente ou de s'y rendre à pied. L'appartement où nous avons dormi était propre et traditionnel et avait tous les équipements de cuisine que nous avions demandés et le seul problème, c'est pas de télé (qui n'est qu'à manquées parce que euro 2008 était). Un point important savoir, c'est qu'il est à environ 5 ou 6 kilomètres de de magasins ou services (Montalcino) et il n'y a pas de transport public. Nous avions à retrouver le seul taxi à Montalcino pour y aller et nous avons eu la chance de prendre un ascenseur du propriétaire d'aller acheter de la nourriture. Je ne vous conseille pas de réserver ici à moins d'avoir une voiture. Ceci dit, c'est vraiment très bien !

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“Sometimes less is more....(located near Tavernelle, 5kms from Montalcino)”

- less noise - less people - less traffic - more total silence (as much as you want; free of charge) - more freedom for your children - more nature - more wine of highest quality If you are in need of all the above, this is the place to be. Certainly it is not easy to find even with GPS. This is … Plus

- less noise - less people - less traffic - more total silence (as much as you want; free of charge) - more freedom for your children - more nature - more wine of highest quality If you are in need of all the above, this is the place to be. Certainly it is not easy to find even with GPS. This is reason why the host generally recommends arrival during daytime. And for those in their reviews who complain about that no-one speaks English: who cares. This is in Italy. At least I never came across an Italian complaining in UK or the USA that no-one speaks Italian. And there is not statutory rule against learning a foreign language, such as Italian (not too difficult after 6 years of classical Latin....) So: If English language, GPS, Internet access and full service are "needs to have", it is definitely not a place to go. What we did: we got a two room appartment with living/ kitchen. We went to Montalcino, went to buy some of the local specialties such as prosciutto toscano; prosciutto di cinghiale, a variety of salame, cheese, mineral water, bread and asked the landlord for a bottle "Rosso di Montalcino" and prepared dinner and breakfast. After dinner: be seated outside with the remaining of the bottle and carefully listen to the silence, total privacy, friendly hosts, not too many tourists. If you are there - as we did - early October - you are allowed to visit the vineyards and taste the "San Giovese" grapes (advised not to swallow the seeds), take the remaining figs from surrounding trees. In fact: I should have written a bad review in order to deter others from going there; enhancing our chances to find space for ourselves... It is ideal for families, for those who want to read a few books undisturbed, enjoy nature, thos who can endure a few hours a day without Internet access. The only thing that prevents me from applying 5 in stead of 4 points is the floor and kitchen that should undergo better cleaning as such.

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“Not your average Agriturismo”

Probably not for the faint hearted. It is not that easy to find and the manager (the father of the owner) isn't the most communicative person. The cooking equipment is not particularly good so unless you go for salads or pastas on top of the gas hob (no oven) then be prepared to eat out. However, t… Plus

Probably not for the faint hearted. It is not that easy to find and the manager (the father of the owner) isn't the most communicative person. The cooking equipment is not particularly good so unless you go for salads or pastas on top of the gas hob (no oven) then be prepared to eat out. However, the location is beautiful, the rooms are very clean and the beds are very comfortable. It is pretty quiet except when they are working the vines. A good centre for exploring around and for Montalcino itself. Sat Nav N 43 - 01.594; E 11 - 26.961

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