Air Conditioned 15th Century House with Pool on Wine Estate

• A Dream of a Trip!

  A Dream of a Trip!

  • Guest Kathy and Phil
  • Date of stay 04/27/13
  • Review Submitted 05/14/13
  Thank you so much for making available this fabulous home for our trip! It was everything we had hoped for in a vacation rental. It was clean, comfortable, very attractive and full of nice amenities, like the wifi and computer. The pictures do not do justice to this lovely home and its winery surroundings. The location is perfect for day trips in the surrounding regions. Don't miss Chivita near Orvieto! What a lovely surprise! Barbara, the house manager was very helpful with suggestions of area restaurants, wineries and sites. At the restaurants in the nearby towns of Castenuovo Berardenga and San Gusme, the food was very good, the ambiance comfortable and welcoming and very appealing after touring all day long! Barbara's tip about drinking the local wine at a restaurant was very helpful. She suggested if the house wine is good, then stay for the meal. Otherwise leave because then the food would not be good. We never found any bad wine and happily ate way too much! We would highly recommend this house to all of our friends. We look forward to another stay next year!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Bella villa

  Bella villa

  • Guest Risa
  • Date of stay 05/05/12
  • Review Submitted 06/01/12
  My 3 friends and I stayed at this beautiful villa for a week and loved it. The photos on the website did not do it justice. Lovely home on a beautiful wine estate. Modern kitchen, wi-fi, attractively decorated rooms, large open space on the first floor and 2 large bedrooms and a smaller bedroom with 2 lovely bathrooms upstairs. Like home, only better. Beautiful views. Close to charming town of San Gusme and even closer to Castelnuovo Bernardanga where we shopped for our groceries. Owner and property manager were very helpful and answered all our questions about the house and the surrounding area. Driving was challenging, but we went to the Sunday flea market in Arezzo, to Sienna to see this beautiful city, to the Hill Towns of Radda, Greve and San Gimignano. Chef Matisse cooked our first dinner in the villa - a real treat. Lovely restaurant in San Gusme (Porta de la Chianti) where we ate twice. Fun wine tasting on the Arceno estate where the villa is located. Another good wine tasting at Ricasoli Wineries not too far away. We would not hesitate to recommend this property.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• A fabulous place to stay in Tuscany

  A fabulous place to stay in Tuscany

  • Guest Theresa
  • Date of stay 10/25/11
  • Review Submitted 11/15/11
  My husband and I stayed at Casa delle Rondini for 4 nights in late October, and absolutely loved our time there. The amenities and comforts were outstanding, the property was very clean and well-maintained, and the landscape surrounding the house was breathtaking. The location was perfect for us...with a short drive in any direction, we could visit countless interesting towns and villages. A cell phone in the house gave us instant access to the caretaker, should we need assistance with anything. I would definitely recommend this property.

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

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• A truly delightful experience ........

  A truly delightful experience ........

  • Guest Jenny
  • Date of stay 09/03/11
  • Review Submitted 09/23/11
  Hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Rondini. The house was very comfortable and stylishly furnished with a fully functioning kitchen. We especially enjoyed the quality bedding, the travertine stone tile bathrooms, the Villeroy and Boch china, and the good selection of CDs, DVDs and books for an evening's entertainment. The pool was the cleanest I have seen and, although not heated, was wonderfully refreshing after a day's sight seeing around the area. We especially enjoyed the ability to return and have afternoon tea in the garden followed by 'sundowners' before dinner. A BBQ and outdoor eating area on the patio completed the picture. The views from the bedrooms are quintessentially 'Tuscan' - the house being located in a small development in a working vineyard estate. Rolling hills, cypress trees and vines. Wonderfully quiet in the evenings. The village of Castellnuevo Baradenga is about 10 minutes drive away with two small grocery stores, a bakery and alimentari (which sells very good honey). Sienna is approx 30 mins away. We only stayed for a week and moved on to a couple of hotels for our second week in Italy. I wish we had stayed for two weeks in Rondini - it was so relaxing and comfortable. Highly recommended.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Very memorable vacation in Tuscany!!!

  Very memorable vacation in Tuscany!!!

  • Guest Jill
  • Date of stay 10/15/10
  • Review Submitted 02/24/11
  My family and I had the pleasure of staying at Casa delle Rondini back in October, 2010, and I can honestly say we couldn't have had a better time. The farmhouse was just like in our dreams...gorgeous elegant home (in and out) set amidst the breathtaking Tuscan countryside of olive trees and vineyards. The nearby hill towns were very charming and perfect to kick back and enjoy a nice glass of wine and Tuscan fare. Upon arrival at Casa delle Rondini, we immediately felt right at home. The attention to detail in the home was unbelievable! The house was stocked full with everything we could ever possibly need during our stay - we even got a welcome basket filled with wine, cheese, pasta, sauce, etc. Susan and Catherine were so kind and very accommodating. We brought our 14 month old son on the trip, and we arrived to find he had his own adorable crib, linens, highchair, etc. He had a blast and the home was suitable for a toddler. If I had a criticism, it would be that the pictures on the website do NOT do this home justice AT ALL. Every room in the home had breathtaking views of the countryside, and the decor is so warm and inviting. The weather was a little cool, so we were able to make nice fires every night in the fireplace, and had plenty of wood (thank you Catherine!!) All in all, I would recommend Casa delle Rondini to anyone. It is definitely a hidden gem in the heart of Tuscany. We are already talking about planning a second trip!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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  • Guest John and Gail, Dallas
  • Date of stay 05/02/10
  • Review Submitted 11/27/10
  Photos on the internet do not capture the beauty of this place. Very comfortable and relaxing and great value. We loved our stay and will recommend to friends and clients.

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  • Guest Twogood family
  • Date of stay 10/18/09
  • Review Submitted 11/27/10
  What an amazing place. We couldn't have done it any better. We will be back

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  • Guest Brandt family
  • Date of stay 10/11/09
  • Review Submitted 11/27/10
  Thankyou for sharing your wonderful home with us. The views are magnificent, the photos do not capture the nuance of the light especially at dusk - I hope we can return sometime

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  • Guest Cekic Family
  • Date of stay 07/01/08
  • Review Submitted 07/01/08
  Casa delle Rondinin was everything we expected and more. We loved the views, the garden, the pool. The silence at night was deafening. The house itself was extremely comfortable, thoughtfully furnished, nice materials and furniture. We were all very impressed with your attention to detail regarding every aspect of liveing there - eating and drinking, both inside and outside, seating in the garden, using the pool. Towels and linen were first class too. The computer and internet service very useful and convenient. We were lucky with the weather and did not have to use the air conditioning except for one night, but it worked just right. At some time in the future we will want to talk to you about renting your place for say a month or two.

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2012 Rates (7 Nights) Based On Four Person Occupancy.
April,May, October ...... €1365/week. (€195/night part week)
June, July, August, September ...... €1820/week. (€260/night part week)
350 euros Security Deposit is required to be paid with final payment.
Extra guests requiring use of the third bedroom are charged:
April, May October....300 euros per week (40/ night part week)
June, July, August, September......450 euros per week (65/night part week)
Infants using crib only - free of charge

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.