Vacation Rentals by Owner

A Capo - our dream holiday !

Guest: Rosey H. (Blackpool, U.K.)
Date of Stay: 04/07/12 Review Submitted: 05/11/12

We recently spent an incredibly pleasurable week at A Capo in San Macario in Monte, close to Lucca. This beautiful Tuscan farmhouse is ideally placed for everything you might wish to do whilst on holiday, be it culture, beaches, shopping, sport, or relaxing in a spa! During our stay there we went to Florence, Pisa, Siena, Forte dei Marmi (miles of golden sand), Lucca and also found time to visit the lovely spa at Bagni di Lucca. Had we had more time, we could have gone riding, played golf (William, the owner has a great knowledge of the surrounding courses) or done one of the many walks immediately available in the beautiful countryside on our front doorstep! The accommodation was great - so nice that each bedroom had its own private facilities and no matter which window you looked out of there was a great view. The sitting room was spacious, airy and comfortable with a large supply of DVD’s ( should you have time to watch them). There was a choice of 3 patios for outdoor eating, the largest being accessible from the main kitchen, which was well equipped with all mod cons - we made good use of the ice cream making machine whilst we were there! On one evening, we chose to take advantage of the services of their chef (available by arrangement) and the meal was a sumptuous experience of local fare! In the daytime it was very hot for the time of year and we picked up a nice tan by the pool, but in the evenings we chose to light a fire in the large fireplace in the living room. We all agreed that it might be nice to return in the winter, when the landscape would be different and perhaps even make it a sporting holiday with a bit of tennis (in one of the many clubs round Lucca), golf and skiing for good measure. Regarding the booking of the holiday, it was seamless and straightforward and we were emailed a comprehensive guest information pack prior to our stay which told us everything we needed to know (and lots more.) There was a good choice of flights to Pisa at very reasonable prices and we picked up our hire car at the airport to complete the short journey to A Capo. The one thing that stays in my mind is the beautiful panoramic view one has from A Capo and I often revisit that view in my mind as well as all the other fabulous experiences we enjoyed during our stay. We will certainly be returning!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Gerald

Guest: Gerald (Carmichael, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 10/11/11

We had a wonderful week with friends at Il Fienile in the Tuscany hill country. William arranged a lovely dinner for the eight of us and he also arranged some very good weather. The villa, the furnishings and the help were all first class. It does take a bit of exploring to find the villa, but once there it is delightful.

Owner response:Thank you, Gerald: we make a special effort to arrange good weather! Also, by issuing (post contract) our very comprehensive Guest Information Pack, which gives away many of our local 'secrets', we help our guests to make the most of the local amenities, and provide an ongoing support service to help you before and during your stay. Meanwhile Lucia, our marvellous cook, brimming with local specialities, continues to delight our guests at least as much as she does ourselves. Ask us for the pdf giving more details and (new!) photos... Of course, we cannot move the villa from its location, but, as the well-known Chinese proverb says: "No go up hill, no see view..." And it's only 7km from the walls of Lucca. If anyone interested in staying at Il Fienile would like more information on what our guests tell us, we can always send you scanned comments from our visitors' book, many of which are already reproduced in type below on this website. William

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Exceptional holiday

Guest: Sandie (Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 10/12/11

Lucca has to be the most perfect base for exploring Northern Tuscany and there is nowhere better to do it from than this villa. Perfect accommodation - 4 parents 4 teenagers AND Grandma all very happy. Day trips to the beach, Pisa, Volterra, San G and Florence were a breeze. Gorgeous local restaurants though to be honest we loved nothing better than the local sausage, cheese and wine on the shady terrace admiring the stunning view. William's information pack is nothing short of extraordinary and he bent over backwards to help us when our car broke down! We had a truly memorable holiday.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Birthday celebration in San Macario

Guest: Judi
Date of Stay: 03/10/11 Review Submitted: 10/10/11

'We all had a really lovely time and enjoyed our stay at Il Fienile - it was an extra special place to spend an extra special birthday. I am also grateful to William for arranging the fireworks, collecting the birthday decorations and even collecting my husband from Pisa airport'. 'If you get the chance we'd highly recommend having food prepared on site - but don't leave it to the last day of your visit - in our experience - there was enough food for the next day too!

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Guest: Jill
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

We spent most of our time exploring the grounds and enjoying the pool; fresh herbs near the kitchen used frequently

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Guest: Gail
Date of Stay: 04/24/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

Time went by too quickly!

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Guest: Laura
Date of Stay: 02/25/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

We have been truly blessed

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Guest: Daisy
Date of Stay: 11/21/09 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

A magical time olive picking

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Guest: Richard
Date of Stay: 08/15/09 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

A restful haven from the storms of life

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Guest: Michel
Date of Stay: 11/08/08 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

This is a wonderful lace to relax and enjoy the good things in life: peace, quiet, good food, good wine,good views and above all good company

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Guest: Tom
Date of Stay: 09/13/08 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

We want to be your new best friends and come back!

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Guest: Jane
Date of Stay: 07/26/08 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

A holiday that will remain engraved in the memory as long as the mind survives!

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Guest: Lorenzo
Date of Stay: 04/19/08 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

The smell of dawn is fantastic from your window

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Guest: Rachel
Date of Stay: 07/08/07 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

Delicious views, breathtaking wine, gourmet words and inspired food

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Guest: Suzanne
Date of Stay: 06/16/07 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise with us - a holiday we will always remember

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Guest: Neill
Date of Stay: 05/19/07 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

Low points: none!

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Guest: Caroline
Date of Stay: 04/21/07 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

The view gets better every time

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Guest: Lauren
Date of Stay: 01/15/07 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

Toasty feet and soft bed. Can we come back soon please?

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