Irena and her family were perfect hosts. The accommodation was easily the best during our 3 weeks in Italy. It was traditional and self contained property in a lovely setting with a garden and water mill to the side. Meals can be taken outside whilst listening to the water trickling and the Jasmine smells so sweet. You are free to come and go as you please.
It was a great Location for exploring Tuscany. We visited Pisa, Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Montectini and Lucca. Although we had a car we often used the train as the station is just 1 mile or 1.7km away and the trains are cheap, 11.60 Euros to Florence; the car costs about double in road tolls, petrol and car parking.
Breakfast was great, especially if you like sweet crepes, we also had fresh eggs, fruit, yogurts, cheese, ham, bread and coffee. Irena also cooked us dinner on our first night which was the best meal during our whole trip, there was so much food it is too much to list but would definately recommend it!
The local village is also worth a visit. The locals are very friendly and there is a small Bar/Gelateria on the corner where we paid 4 Euros for a cappuccino, a large beer and a doughnut !!! Don’t be put off by the old villagers sitting outside as they are very chatty if you know basic Italian.
The only issue was this is not the easiest place to find but if your SatNav accepts grid reference then enter 43.893282N, 10.730871E, otherwise head for ‘Borgo A Buggiano’ train station then West 0.3km and North 1.4km.
We have no hesitation in recommending this accommodation and hope to return.