Travellers Reviews
Submitted by ann robinson, belmont, ma, United States
this was the most wonderful vacation. Isabella and family are authentically Tuscan; gracious, warm and inviting into their homes and lives. they are genuine in their love of and appreciation for their heritage, their land with the passion to bring that to their guests. They brought to their farmhouse a true experience of Tuscany, we hope to go back soon and are delighted to give you feedback. It was more than we expected.
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Isabella gave each guest a guide book she had put togeter, it could be used as a model for all homestays. Each town has its own section, day trips, restaurants reviewed from guests, etc. She is a natural teacher and sets a very high standard for service and integrity. My husband and I were delighted by our visit to Italy and Tuscany and we travel 2 major trips a year and I believe that Isabella and her family were a major part of that experience.
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Exceptional value for the money, but what we received there was 'priceless'
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you may include any of the above comments on your website with my name on it.
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authentic, the real thing, rustic farmhouse with a spectacular setting and a family that will and do provide a genuine Tuscan experience.
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Submitted by Sylvia Iredale, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7E6, Canada
Our stay at Cretaiole exceeded our expectations. We had an incredible stay and a wonderful experience. The family who run Cretaiole ensured that we experienced a unique Tuscany stay. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a delightful stay. I would recommend Cretaiole to all my friends and would love to return there one day. For the present we have wonderful memories. My regards to the family who run Cretaiole for their outstanding service and for allowing us to be a part of their family for the time we stayed there.
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We loved the pasta making and olive oil tasting nights and the tour of the hermitage. The fresh produce we were allowed to pick and eat free of charge tasted exceptional. The whole experience was a joy and the service and attention to detail exceptional.
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The value for money exceeded our expectations.
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The wonderful family that run it should be highlighted as they are the force behind the exceptional service and experience.
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A place where you would experience the true Tuscany; a little bit of heaven in another wise hectic world.
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Submitted by Curtis Stiles, Brookline, MA 02446, United States
Arrival and check-in -- friendly and smooth
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The activities suggested and/or organized by the Morriciani family were all wonderful experiences. These were 1)olive oil tasting 2)a private dinner arranged in a nearby monastery 3)pici making followed by an Italian family dinner with all the guests in the courtyard and 4) a guided tour to an Etruscan tomb. A lovely week's stay.
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The location of Cretaiole, just outside of Pienza, makes it an ideal hub for visiting many of the charming Tuscan villages. Most can be reached and explored by relatively short drives -- San Quirico, Montalcino, Bagno Vignoni, Montechiello, Cortona, Montepulciano, Castelmuzio, Petroio, Montefollonico.
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'A super way to spend a week in a beautiful part of Italy. Wonderful towns, wonderful food and wine, and wonderful people!'
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Submitted by Fulvio Romano, Bloomfield Hills, Michgan, United States
We felt very welcome and confortable from the first minute.
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Perfect stay for a family with young children. All the staff went out of their way to make our stay perfect.
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An oasis of peace.
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The ideal place for anybody who wants to discover or revisit Tuscany in a relaxed way.
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Submitted by bikram gurung, Melbourne, Australia
bikram has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 100% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. |
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Submitted by Werner Mees, port perry, Canada
Complimentary bottle of wine in our room was
a nice touch.
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Activities like pasta maling, olive oil
tasting added enjoyment to our stay.
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The host was congenial and expedited the
check out.
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A chance to absorb the Tuscan surroundings.
Well located, close to an attractive town.
Friendly people, guests and hosts.
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Submitted by Chris Mowrer, Evans, CO, United States
Luciano was very very accommodating and welcoming
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We ARE going to come back!!!
and recommend to all!!
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It was better than any website could ever describe!!!
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Amazing!! indescribable!!
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Submitted by Melissa
We were held up in traffic and didn't get to Cretaiole until very late at night. Isabella was there waiting for us and made us feel very welcomed and comfortable.
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Isabella and Carlos and their family were extremely helpful and accommodating. The activities that they planned for us were wonderful. They provided opportunities for us to not only experience Tuscany, but to meet and
spend time with the other folks staying at Cretaiole with us.
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Isabella made several calls for us to verify our train reservations and to obtain information about the rental car return.
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One would be hard pressed to find a more centrally located place to stay while in Tuscany. All the extra activities, advice and hospitality provided by Luciano, Isabella and Carlos make it the perfect place in which to learn about the Tuscan way of life.
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Submitted by jolie
We walked around Pienza until our host arrived later in the day. This was fine as we found a great place to eat and the best gelato of our trip.
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The rooms are great, the landscape amazing, the advice and personal support from Isabella was so so helpful. It was a pleasure to be welcomed to their in town farm to see the animals and taste and purchase their home made cheese and wine. Delicioso! Isabella has created a very helpful what to do and see book that we made good use of. We will return.
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It was really great to have a place to cook each evening. The kitchen was well stocked. I recommend visiting the in town farm and taking a walk to the ancient ruin on their property.
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Submitted by Sandy
Owner arrived shortly after our arrival
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Wonderful!!! An outstanding experience. Totally relaxing place but very central for day trips too.
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Submitted by Ann
Property is easy to find even through I forgot
to print down directions.
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The only slight negative was the family of
cats. I couldn't open the doors without them
running in underfoot. One jumped through the
window.
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A golden yellow farmhouse owned by a warm and
generous family who made our week long stay
the highlight of our three week trip to Italy.
It over looks a checkerboard valley. In the
distance is Pienza, a walled city on the next
ridge with a cathedral standing tall and a
couple great restaurants.In the surrounding
brush, pheasants call and deer rustle.
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Submitted by Stewart
We arranged beforehand to contact Isabella Moricciani when we got to the autostrada exit, so everything went quite smoothly. Although she was not there until some time after we arrived, the other family members made us welcome.
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The Moricciani family put a great deal of effort into providing advice to visitors and arranging activities for them. Although we had visited Val d'Orcia before, Isabella's 'off the main road' itineraries led us to very nice places which we would not have found otherwise. I am a keen photographer and Isabella gave me good advice on where to go.
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Agriturismo Cretaiole provides detailed itineraries for local driving tours that show you more than the standard tourist visit to Val d'Orcia.
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Perfectly situated for some of the best landscape photography in Tuscany, and a chance to experience a little bit of rural family life.
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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
Luciano greeted us very warmly. We absolutely adore him!
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We were upgraded to a wonderful room with a full kitchen and fireplace.
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It's cozy and beautiful. Feels like a home away from home. We were greeted by farm kittens. So adorable! I want to go back for a week!
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