Such a treat to have Oxford-schooled Fabio and French-speaking Annamarie as our hosts.
Of course they both speak Italian.
On the uppermost area there is an incredible large well-kept pool with roses galore and views that I couldn’t stop painting each morning. Evenings we sat there in the quiet to watch the long Tuscan sunset. 40 minutes by bus to Florence, but minutes by car to Chanti Country, Sienna, Volterra (our favorite hill town of all), and several other wonderful hill towns.
The beds were quite comfortable; Kitchen well supplied. Everything was meticulously cared for, as were we. Each unit not only has a patio or deck with table/chairs but also a grass area with table, lawn chairs, b-b-q- - all of your own. In addition we used the picnic table far out near chickens for dinner one night, for a different sunset perspective.
Most often in the evening Fabio would talk with us about our plans for the next day and how to make the most of it. I appreciated his local ‘political and community’ involvement and his stories of same. What a tale for my husband, an architect, to hear what it takes to get paperwork through the city of Sienna…or wherever.
There are several different and lovely units to choose from, so review them all. Next time we may enjoy the centuries old cave structure. Each has character and lots of privacy. There is NO noise at night, but bugs and birds. Can’t wait to go back.