Travellers Reviews
Submitted by Jerry Vaccaro, Los Angeles, United States
Never got the wine or wine tasting that was promised, even though I tried.
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Fabulous rooms with great views. The olocation is excellent--right off the 'highway'--strada, close to a small town, nearby Siena. An incredible deal.
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Submitted by Diane Nelson, Oak Park, Illinois, United States
We found it once we asked for further directions in town. This was only due to our missing the very good signage that exists. Daniella was very nice and helpful and spent her time going over recommended side trips which were well documented in a binder that was included in our room.
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Villa Buoninsegna far exceeded our expectations. Our room was very nice, clean and extremely private. We couldn't hear anyone else. We had a beautiful view of the countryside. The breakfasts were extaordinary with a lovely young lady attuned to the guests every need. The breakfast setting was georgeous and the pastries were beyond belief. The two swimming pools were both well kept and quiet and provided a place to just relax. The villages nearby had lovely restaurants and the people everywhere were quite friendly.
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A beautifully renovated Tuscan Villa in a romantic setting of vineyards and olive groves - the picture perfect place when you think 'Tuscany'. In addition it was clean, comfortable, and enchanting and offered and extaordianry setting for a perfect honeymoon.
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Submitted by Keith Hunt, St. John's,Newfoundland, Canada
We had 3 couples staying as a group and all feel that the towel and linen service should be improved. The service was not as we expected. The internet says that there was a washer in the apartment which is not correct. Also the arrangements for the entire duration of our 8 night stay was that there was NO clean linen provided during that entire 8 days period period. We feel that for this level of accomodations this is not accpetable. This situation required the guests to do their own towels and bed sheets Clean bed sheets should be provided at least every 3 nights and perhaps towels as well and not require the guests to wash the sheets. Also it was difficult for all of us to co-ordinate to do the washing of our towels and clothes and bed sheets because their was only one washer for everyone to use and it was very slow. Since all the guests at the location had access to only this one washer is needs to be improved.
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Very convenient and timely
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The Owners were extremely helpful and friendly. The location is superb for persons who wish to travel to surrounding areas. Information on community shopping hours and closures during the week woud be helpful. For example, shops in the community are closed on Wednesdays.
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Submitted by Margaret Grant, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Our plans to get to Villa had to change when we were told the car rental place in Sienna was not open on Sunday and we were arriving on a Sunday. We took a train from Rome to Rapalano Terme thinking we would be able to get a taxi cab to the Villa. However, we were very surprised to arrive at Rapalano Terme to find there was no taxi service. A kind gentleman in a bar gave us a ride to Villa.
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The view of the surrounding farm land was particularly beautiful and we enjoyed the opportunity of touring the facility and watching the owner harvest grapes.
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The Villa has walnut trees, apricot trees and pomegranate trees which guests can pick and eat at leisure.
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I would share the web site and photographs, as words do not do it any justice.
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Submitted by Rene Wicks, St. John's, NL, A1A 5C5, Canada
Emphasize the two pool areas. They are lovely and very well kept.
You really need a car for travel in the region and the town of Rappolono Terme is about a 20 to 30 minute walk.
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An ideal way to capture the historical and rural character of Tuscany. Beautifully restored apartments on a 16th century rural estate which still produces wine and olive oil of excellent quality. The helpfulness and hospitality of the owners is outstanding. Well situated for visits to the towns and cities of Tuscany.
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Submitted by Hermann Grabke, Bedford, NS, Canada
as North American traveller we had expected to find in the kitchen std. items such as
salt, sugar, pepper, vinegar & oil, paper-
towls, etc.
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highly recommendable!
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Submitted by David Alderdice
We were very impressed by the accommodation. It matched what we saw on the internet.
Daniela was very welcoming and very helpful when we needed some assistance.
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An old Villa with all the modern conveniences. Very friendly staff. Set in very scenic vineyards and olive groves. Great place for unwinding. Pools clean. Convenient to Thermal baths in town of Rapalano.
As soon as we arrived we felt relaxation.
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Submitted by Peter De Mezzo
Daniela organized a lot of voluntary small tours, which were very interesting, e.g. a tour through the city of Siena
If you are foreigner in a country, you normally do not now were to get good dinner. So asked Daniela and Luciano for help. They now good adresses
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If you need a silent and relaxing vacation without being to far from civilization with polite and helpfull owners, book La Villa Buoninsegna
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Submitted by Peter Carey
Excellent. Very nice people and the location an accomadation was beeter then we expcted.
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Excellent. Very nice people and the location an accomadation was beeter then we expcted.
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Submitted by Celine Kingman
The villa was in a lovely setting. A very relaxing ambience and the owners very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay. A particular mention must go to the breakfasts which were great.
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One of the advantages of staying at the Villa is that it's not on the main tourist trail and so relatively quiet for Tuscany. An excellent base for visting Siena and the southern hillside towns such as Pienza.
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Submitted by James
The website descriptions and pictures are very good but I think it is difficult to explain how nice this place is.
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Beautiful, quiet and relaxed. I would highly recommend this to any friend that wants to slow down and see what the non-tourist side of tuscany is like.
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Submitted by Tamaki
Besides the nice landlady, a pretty dog welcomed us as well.
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The farm house has such a wonderful view and was much better than we expected.
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We definitely recommend the place to friends and family.
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Submitted by Sarah
I have already recommended Agriturisma Villa Buoninsegna to a friend and described it as a wonderful place to get away to in a great little Italian village. I also expressed my surprise at how spacious our villa was.
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Submitted by Ray
Very pleasant accomodations.
Room and facilities were clean.
Grounds were beautiful.
Owners very friendly.
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nothing that comes to mind
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Very grand.
Like being in a castle.
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Submitted by Neil
my first impresion blew me away. What a beautiful property.
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Villa Buoninsegna was our favorite place to stay in Tuscany. It was charming and centraly located. It is the perfect location to use as a base for touring the countryside.
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The perfect location to use as a base when touring Tuscany. The owner Daniela was charming. She helped make our stay exceptional. Her advice made each day a new and exciting adventure.
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Submitted by Rodney
Wonderful place even though the weather was poor. Very open, airy accomodation-cappucino maker a very nice touch. The location and setting beautiful. Would like the hosts to provide matches if they could. We don't smoke but did want to use the fireplace to cook one night (in the pleasant spring rain).
Loved their suggestions re places to see and also restaraunts- how to get in to the 'old ' part of the local village would also add. All in all, lovely hosts, accomodation and scenery. Can't wait to come back in a few years- Rome is too expensive !
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Beautiful. Good value. Go a little later when the rain is over.
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Submitted by Mark
Carmen was very nice to us when we arrived in the eary evening. She is a very charming person.
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We hurried back for the wine tasting -- it was not provided- nor a tour of the wine cellar.
However Daniella's help with planning the rest of our trip was excellent.
I think Danella should make a point to welcome her guests at some point in the stay. We had to seek her out.
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It could have been a bit more organized and we needed to seek out Danella for the check out.
Also her husband walked right by me without saying hello --- he may not of seen us --
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Rooms are generous size (loved the high ceilings) and the breakfast is very good.
I'd say that the general surroundings are very nice but the close proximitiy to the less desireable parts of town detract from the overall feel. Also Rampalo Term did not offer much of any dining.
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Good spot to tour Tuscany and parts of Umbria -- Great rooms close to AutoStrata.
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Submitted by Kevin
Some construction and multiple exits for Rapalano made it confusing. Once we found it we could see how the directions were exactly correct. Just need to be certain to pick the correct exit. You may want to give directions from the town center as well.
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We did not know that a main road would be so close and visable from the property. It was very nice when wanting to drive somewhere, but, not great if you want to sit and enjoy the terrace. We were also disappointed with the availability of resturaunts in Rapalano. We may have missed something, but, we ended up going to another town that was a farther drive in order to have dinner. Minor inconvience.
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Very nice accomodations. Apartment was very spacious and a bargain. Great location for exploring other towns. Easy access to major roads to Siena, Florence, Arrezo, Purugia, and south. Not the perfect location to sit outside and relax on your terrace. Gardens were a nice substitute, but, not private.
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Submitted by Sheila
Sheila has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 70% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. |
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Submitted by inge
We bought 5 bottles of readwine and two bottles of Vino Sancto. We were charged for Eur 70. I do not think the wine was worth that much.
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We thought that we were in the middle of nowhere and did not expect a highway so close.
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Nice place far away from the most known sites.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 100% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. |
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Submitted by Anonymous
Just great! A definite must to go!
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Submitted by Anonymous
Absolutely perfect, better than anticipated.
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We handed them all the postcards. We told them all it made our hooneymoon.
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Submitted by Anonymous
We stayed for 4 days, and there was no one to clean the apartment during our stay. Not that we needed daily cleaning, but it had been nice to get it vacumed once, and get our towels changed. We did get new towels upon request, though.
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We had to wait a little while, about 10 -15 minutes, because the owner was shaving - so we were a little delayed. There were no specific opening hours, for contacting the reception, or the people in charge.
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I think it's very well described already.
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It's a beautiful old place, really quaint and charming. Nice, quiet surroundings. I would recommend it to everybody who is looking for accomodation a little away form the city. We liked it very much!
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 100% value and his check-out with a 78% rate. |
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Submitted by Anonymous
We easily found our way by car to Rapolano Terme, where we found the information centre. They had an excellent local map which had Villa Buoninsgena marked on it. It would be useful to have a copy of this map or similar on your website.
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We thorouhgly enjoyed all aspects of our stay at Villa Buoninsegna and it was indeed a highlight of our whole trip. The hosts were friendly and helpful, the accommodation even more fantstic than it looked on the website, and the location perfect for exploring the region. We have already recommended it to family and friends in England - more bookings will follow !!! If we are fortunate enough to return to Italy, we too will return to Villa Bouninsegna, this time for much longer. The Villa now has two swimming pools for the use of the guests.
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As mentioned, the location details could have been a bit more specific.
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A most superb Villa in Tuscany. Spacious, clean, charming accomodaion in a beautiful setting with magnificent views. Easy access to Siena, Florence and the many places of interest in the local area. Facilities include use of two swimming pools.
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Submitted by Anonymous
We were disappointed about the big road passing nearby.
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The big road passing nearby.
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Submitted by Anonymous
Nice building and surroundings. Quiet and a good location (a lot of cities and nice villages in 1 hour or less)
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Submitted by Anonymous
worth going to, spacious clean and friendly
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Submitted by Anonymous
The villa was not signposted until after the first turn off to Rapolano Terme (when arriving from the north)- as a result we turned off too early and spent over half an hour driving around Rapolano trying to find signs and had to ask several times for directions.
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We had a fabulous time and enjoyed our stay very much.
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A beautiful villa in a glorious setting and well located.
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 87% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 61% rate. |
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Submitted by Anonymous
We checked in without a problem, but never received much information about the property itself, for instance how to arrange a wine or oil tasting, etc. It was not clear how to contact the management if we wanted to arrange additional services.
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It took us a while to locate the owner, but it was all smooth sailing after that.
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