Un buon modo per cominciare a pianificare la propria vacanza consiste nel leggere i commenti e le recensioni di ospiti che hanno già soggiornato in una casa vacanze o appartamento prenotato con Easy Reserve. Dopo il proprio viaggio, ogni ospite è stato invitato a valutare differenti aspetti della sistemazione e a lasciare un commento generale da pubblicare. Per visionare le valutazioni di ogni categoria, clicca sul link 'Dettaglio della Valutazione'. Se stai pensando di intraprendere una nuovo viaggio, prenditi qualche minuto per dare un occhio a questi commenti - sarai felice di averlo fatto.
Villa Sonia was perfect in every way, The buildings are beautiful, the grounds immaculate. The facilities inside are very modern, with plenty of everything to allow us to explore cooking with the local ingredients. We even tried out the pizza oven on our last night.
The layout of the buildings gives plenty of space for everyone to get together or, find their own pool of tranquility. This made it a joy to spend the week with friends and family (we had 6 adults, 3 teens and an 8 year old). The pictures on the website really do not do justice to what you will find when you arrive.
A big thank-you to Barbara & family who were perfect hosts, so welcoming and friendly, this made the checking in process after a long day of travel painless. They were always there to help with anything (we had a power cut the first night, and they arrived in minutes to fix).
We're already thinking about a return visit. The honesty bar wine cellar a surprise bonus!
One minor niggle - and nothing to do with the property, is that there is no gelateria in San Donato, however the one in Castellina is well worth the short drive.
Sehr gut , schön , gemütlich und schnuckelig. Wir werden auch in Zukunft dahingehend. Sehr nette Gastgeber und hilfsbereit.
[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Very good, beautiful, cozy, and charming. We will definitely stay there again in the future. Very nice and helpful hosts.
très agréable séjour, logement fonctionnel, tres bien situé pour Florence, Pise, Les cinque terre. Propriétaire très accueillante et de bon conseil ! à recommander !
[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] A very pleasant stay, functional accommodation, very well located for Florence, Pisa, and the Cinque Terre. The owner was very welcoming and offered helpful advice! Highly recommended!
Perfecte ligging midden in centrum, dichtbij de kabelbaal naar Hohsaas, kerk en Coop. Privé parking aan appartement. Mooi terras met tafels, stoelen en droogrek met mooi zicht. Lijkt vernieuwd (en geschilderd), ook keuken en badkamer. Proper en schoon en mooi gedecoreerd. Goede bedden en beddengoed! Ietwat lage plafonds. Geen diepvries aanwezig. Krappe doucheruimte. Eettafel is smal, maar uittrekbaar voor extra ruimte. Zetel/bank staat niet zo vast op de grond en biedt maar plaats voor 3 personen.
[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Perfect location in the city center, close to the cable car to Hohsaas, the church, and Coop. Private parking is available at the apartment. Lovely terrace with tables, chairs, and a drying rack with a beautiful view. The kitchen and bathroom appear to have been renovated (and painted). Clean, tidy, and nicely decorated. Comfortable beds and linens! Slightly low ceilings. No freezer. The shower is cramped. The dining table is narrow, but extendable for extra space. The sofa/couch isn't firmly secured to the floor and only seats three people.
Wir sind eine stationäre Jugendhilfeeinrichtung und waren mit sieben Klient*innen im „Alten Schöpfwerk“. Positiv hervorzuheben ist die sehr freundliche und entgegenkommende Vermieterin sowie die ruhige Lage mit schöner Aussicht auf Kühe und Weiden.
Weniger zufrieden waren wir mit einigen Aspekten der Unterkunft: Es gab keine Schlüssel für Schlafzimmer oder Badezimmer, sondern lediglich Haustürschlüssel, was aus hygienischer und organisatorischer Sicht ungünstig ist. Zudem war die Hygiene durch die Vielzahl an Fliegen eine Herausforderung. Auch der Zustand von Matratzen, Decken und Kissen war problematisch, da deutliche gelbe Flecken vorhanden waren.
Insgesamt vergeben wir für das „Alte Schöpfwerk“ zwei Sterne. Für eine Ferienfreizeit mit Klient*innen würden wir die Unterkunft nicht erneut wählen, bedanken uns jedoch herzlich für die Gastfreundschaft.
Beautiful location and great accommodation. We were a big family of 8 adults, 6 children and 1 infant, and we easily fit in the rooms provided. Everything was great, everyone was very happy with it.
Do not expect a lot of nearby sightseeing, though. Most roads to and from the accommodation are quite narrow and winding. We mostly stayed in the house and by the pool, which also was very well managed. If you're planning to mostly stay in the house, it is perfect. Stia, which is located 5-10 minutes by car from the house, is a quiet little town that provides everything you need. It is also a nice place to spend some time.
[Counter comment from the owner]
Thank you for your review, we're really happy you like our property!
One of the reasons why our guests choose this house for their holidays is to enjoy a real tuscan experience far from places crowed with tourists to rediscover the beauty of a slow relaxing life. They want to savor authentic moments like spend quality time with family or friends in a peaceful place at their complete disposal and connect with nature...
Winding (and narrow expecially in little villages) roads are a tipical feature of tuscan countryside...
And what about nearby shigtseeing?
The house is located in the heart of tuscan countryside despite being close to the main tuscan cities. It's midway between Florence and Arezzo both reachable by car in about one hour, while the other big cities like Siena, Chianti, Montepulciano, Pienza, Lucca, Pisa can equally be reached by car in about two hours... Not so far away, after all!
Then of course there's Casentino valley that has nothing less then most popular places...
To say nothing of the many local wineries that organize wine tasting and home cooking restaurants where to taste tipical food...
Very close to the house there are a lot of historical and cultural sites that worth to be visited... like for example the medieval "borgo" (village) of Stia where there is also the "Wood art Museum" known for "panno Casentino" a tipical woollens product in Casentino valley weared by Audrey Hepburn "Colazione da Tiffany”.
Porciano Castle with its museum and the Romena Castle and Ancient Roman Church where you find also a bar/restaurant and a green equipped area with tables where you can relax.
Poppi and Raggiolo two of the Most Beautiful Village in Italy. In Poppi you can visit the Castle where lived Dante Alighieri and that was the prototype of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.
Or even the sacred Hermitage and ancient Monastery of Camaldoli and again La Verna Sanctuary a big and beautiful church bild on the rock and usually known like the place where St. Francis lived for some period of his life and received the stigmata.
If you like nature and hiking you can enjoy activities organized by environmental tour guides like walking, e-bike tours or horseback ridings to discover the medieval villages of Casentino valley and the Casentinesi Forests National Park (UNESCO world heritage). They also organize activities for kids like water trekking in Arno river, trekking with the donkey or to see fireflies...
Ein wirklich tolles Haus mit einer besonderen Atmosphäre, viel Platz für Mensch und Hund - wir können es nur empfehlen. Die Aussicht vom Garten über den Ort Verbania und den See ist phänomenal und wir haben uns dabei gut entspannen können. Wir haben nichts vermisst, vom Wasserkocher bis zur Waschmaschine ist alles vorhanden.
[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] A truly wonderful house with a special atmosphere, plenty of space for both people and dog – we highly recommend it. The view from the garden over the town of Verbania and the lake is phenomenal, and we were able to relax completely. We didn't lack anything; everything from a kettle to a washing machine is provided.
The Villa was lovely, the bedrooms large and most had a bathroom either on suite or close by. We loved sitting out under the wisteria where we could eat or just read and look at the beautiful view. The pool was great and we all enjoyed it, Grand-parents, parents and young children. We did have a problem with mosquitoes , there were mosquito plugs in the bedrooms but they still managed to get in - take anti-mosquito cream etc with you. Also, there needs to be a key pad on the gates as they only supply 2 clickers which is not enough for 3-4 cars. You must have cars as there are no buses and taxis are not ready available - the village is about 3 kms away.
We booked a chef for one meal which was marvelous for the price. All in all, a great success. (we were a family party of 13, all ages)
Villa Sonia was perfect in every way, The buildings are beautiful, the grounds immaculate. The facilities inside are very modern, with plenty of everything to allow us to explore cooking with the local ingredients. We even tried out the pizza oven on our last night.
The layout of the buildings gives plenty of space for everyone to get together or, find their own pool of tranquility. This made it a joy to spend the week with friends and family (we had 6 adults, 3 teens and an 8 year old). The pictures on the website really do not do justice to what you will find when you arrive.
A big thank-you to Barbara & family who were perfect hosts, so welcoming and friendly, this made the checking in process after a long day of travel painless. They were always there to help with anything (we had a power cut the first night, and they arrived in minutes to fix).
We're already thinking about a return visit. The honesty bar wine cellar a surprise bonus!
One minor niggle - and nothing to do with the property, is that there is no gelateria in San Donato, however the one in Castellina is well worth the short drive.