Travellers Reviews
Submitted by David Hopwood, North Vancouver,B.C., Canada
We were given a thorough tour when we arrived.
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The staff where very friendly and helpful.Francesca went out of her way by phoning the rental company on our behalf to help us when we had trouble with our rental car!
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Il Pintello exceeded our expectations.
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Submitted by Joanne Spick, Groningen, United Kingdom
Very pleasant indeed: obviously, great effort had been taken to welcome us - with fresh flowers in a vase on the table, and a welcoming letter with much useful accompanying information on the local sights, recommended restaurants and vineyards etc.
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Wonderful: the family maintained the correct balance between friendly and yet leaving us to our own devices and with our privacy.
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A beautiful retreat ideally located to explore Florence, the Chianti area, San Gim. and Siena.
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Submitted by Nick Gane, Bristol, BS30 6HB, United Kingdom
So easy to find as we drove south from Florence. Great location
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the charming villa. Fantastic position, excellent facilites.
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Checking out was so easy and the staff were very helpful
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The web information is just right
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Il Pintello is set on a hillside in the midst of the Tuscan hills. It is great accommodation which meets all your needs. Easy to find and well located for visits throughout Tuscany. Highly recommended
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Submitted by Harry Standish, Mona Vale NSW, Australia
Very warm and welcoming and most helpful.
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Everything was just wonderful
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Perfect in location - very near Florence but also in the countryside
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Submitted by Imre Mencshelyi, Perth, Australia
Francesca was magnificent,helpful accomadating and friendly
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We had a wonderful stay and it was better than expected
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Very helpful and quick
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The friendly people in the village of Chesanouva ---a positive--the public transport reliability--very good
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Tuscany at its lovliest--do your own thing and Florence is down the road
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Submitted by Diane McGranaghan, Largs, Scotland, United Kingdom
We were late because of flight disruptions (heightened security that weekend) and they were still there to greet us at 9pm.
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We really enjoyed our stay. Staff were very kind and welcoming and the villa was beatifully finished and set in a fantastic location.
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Beautiful location, excellent accommodation, very comfortable, peaceful and finshed to a high standard. Very relaxing.
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Submitted by Robert Becker, Lincolndale, United States
Il Pintello was charming. Ideal accommodations, beautiful views and a very hospitable staff. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Submitted by Barry Fisher, Stockton on Tees, TS15 9JA., United Kingdom
Francesca very helpful and always prepared to offer any assistance required.
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Enjoyed everything about our stay very much - only slight concern was the very rough condition of the unmade track leading up to Il Pintello - just fill in and level out some of the potholes!
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Very efficent no problems at all.
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Very impressed with the accommodation it provided the ideal basis for an extremely good holiday. I would strongly recommend Il Pintello to anybody wanting to experience the beauty and enchantment of Tuscany
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Submitted by Brian Lowery, Bad Soden, Germany
The apartment was very comfortable and the kitchen was great. The staff was very nice and accomodating.
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Submitted by Susan Straub, Grass Valley, Ca. 95949, United States
easy to use web site
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The apt. ws ready for us! The feeling of being welcomed was wonderful, especially when you are some place that you have never been before.
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Wonderful pictures! This is truely a gem in the hills of Tuscany! Wonderful location from Florence or the outskirts of the Chanti region
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There is nothing negative to say. Everyone was helpful, joyful, and made this first time experience in Italy unforgetable
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The BEST! We would stay there again.
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Submitted by Gerald Gaynor, Grass Valley, California, United States
Being new to Italy, I emailed Francesca, and she provided excellent directions from the Piza Airport.
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We spent 3+weeks in Italy, and our accomodations at Il Pintello was by far the best! Not only was our Apartment great, but the Francesca went above and beyond the call to make us comfortable.
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I feel the WEB Site does a good job of describing the facilities.
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The grounds where Il Pintello is located are beautiful, and the Apartment is clean, nicely furnished, and thoughtfully decorated. The staff is very hospitable, and the next time I am in Northern Italy, I'll stay the entire time @ Il Pintello, and use it as a home base.
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Submitted by John Haig, Mt Martha, Australia
A great base for visiting Tuscany
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Submitted by kate deacon
beautiful, although as the apartment is for 6 people, could do with more than just 2 comfortable chairs.
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Submitted by karen
all fantastic
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very helpful
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great location, hilltop olive surrounded swimming pool ..
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Submitted by margy
Map directions were not so clear. Direction details were obtained from another website.
Very impressed with the accomodation on arrival and were met by very friendly and helpful staff
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Excellent accomodation. Very clean, good facilities, lots of little extras (fresh flowers, basic food stuff provided) beautiful surroundings. Really enjoyed our stay. Staff were wonderful and very welcoming and helpful.
Problems:
- lots of mosquitoes in Casa Pettini. Repellent essential!!
- kept awake one night with the dog barking
- very warm without airconditioning in Casa Petini. How about some electric fans (particularly in the front bedroom which was very hot at night)
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Staff were very helpful with checking out and allowing use of accomodation or facilities for late departure. Very helpful in giving directions to airport.
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More information on local supermarkets and tips on what to see in the surrounding countryside.
Strongly recommend airconditioning and mosquito repellents in summer.
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Beautiful views, wonderful accomodation, excellent service, very helpful and friendly staff. Recommend airconditioning in the summer.
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Submitted by Kirsten
The fact that winery tours can be arranged and a chef can come to the estate.
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Highly recommended. Convenient base for exploring Tuscany. Nicely decorated, comfortable apartment. Beautiful scenery. Francesca was very helpful with area information. Air conditioning was greatly appreciated the week we were there in July.
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Submitted by Tanja
Heavenly
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Submitted by Claire
We thought our stay was fantastic, the whole estate was great, pool and terrace were clean and well maintained. The staff (Francesca) were very friendly and always on hand to answer questions and help us.
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Had a great time, will definatyely recommend both tuscany.net site and Il Pintello.
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Clean, beautiful apartment, friendly staff, gorgeous scenery....perfect really, can't rave about it enough :)
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Submitted by marcel
romantic tuscany atmosfeer. Very quiet and peacefull
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Submitted by Naomi
Even though the directions were clear in retrospect, we had a hard time finding Il Pintello. Having flown into Italy quite late and being completely jetlagged, then navigating driving on the wrong side of the road for the first time, plus it was raining and dark, it was very easy to miss the small town of Milino Di Sugana (which consists of about four buildings) and then the brick columns of Il Pintello's driveway that were tucked into the side of the road. There is also a confusing 'Private Property' sign. It's only when you get to the top of the extremely steep and narrow driveway that the Il Pintello sign can be seen.
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We loved the beautifully decorated self-contained accommodation -with all the creature comforts and a breathtaking view of Tuscan hillsides from every window. We found that Francesca, our hostess, was friendly and always very helpful. The bocce court was a pleasant way to pass a few hours in the evenings while drinking some local wine and eating olives by the dozen, the pool was fabulous and there were other activities nearby, such as visiting an organic vineyard for winetasting, horseriding and a colourful and interesting local market. The biggest surprise was how close the property was to all the towns we wanted to visit. Florence is only 15 mins away, and all the must-see medieval villages such as Certaldo, Sam Gimignano and even Arezzo and Cortona are easily accessible.
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It is very rare to find anyone who speaks english in the area, so best to take a phrasebook with you. Also, it was only after enquiring about our safety in the woods surrounding Il Pintello that we were told to stick to the road - hunting is a very popular activity on most days of the week.
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We were looking for the quintessential Tuscan experience and Il Pintello was definitely it. The property is straight out of one of the many movies featuring Tuscany -it's absolutely beautiful - and with the accommodation being in the middle of a working farm complete with vineyards, olive trees and a wood where you often come across (friendly) hunters searching for their evening meal, it was easy to feel as though we too were living the Tuscan life. If you're looking for a place to unwind and totally immerse yourself in the Tuscan way of life, Il Pintello is it.
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Submitted by Jerema
Jerema has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 100% score, his arival experience with a 74% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. |
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Submitted by Inge
The road to the accommodation is very bad, a new pavement is really necessary.
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it's a great place to be and I would recommend it everyone. It's quiet, nice view and friendly people.
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Submitted by Oded
It would help to put a sign near the entrance to Il Pintello
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The surounding was nicer, the room itdelf was more or less as I thought
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A very nice place to for a vacation
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Submitted by Josef
gorgeous surrounding and view on the typical Toscana landscape from the room and in front of the house and from the swimming pool.
close to Firenze and motorway but quiet.
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Submitted by Lisa
Prior to our arrival I was not aware that our aggred accomodation 'Il Moscardino' was the bottom floor of a house. I had assumed form the picture and description that it was a stand alone villa. It had two apartments on the top floor above us and they were very noisy. The plumbing made lots of noise and you could hear every footstep above and in the main bedroom of Il Moscardino we could hear people using the bathroom and toilet above us. This made it less pleasant. The pool was also unavailable which was unfortunate but we did enjoy our stay.
The only other comment is that the villa could do with more lounge seating. It has two chairs only in the living area.
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That Il Moscardino is semi detached in that it is on the bottom floor with two apartments above.
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Peaceful, authentic, well equipped and perfectly located to explore the Tuscany region of Italy.
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Submitted by Anonymous
Just plain excellent in every way!
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Great staff, very helpful and friendly.
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A great Italy experience.
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Submitted by Anonymous
Francesca welcomed us with flowers from the garden on the table, 2 bottles of milk in the fridge, cookies, teabags, instant coffee: it was really great!
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we will sure be back! the guide tour trough the property wes also very interesting.
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you couldn't find better!
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Submitted by Anonymous
the availability of a wheelchair
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Submitted by Anonymous
The guest has left no specific comment, however has rated the overall satisfaction rate with a 79% score, his arival experience with a 91% value and his check-out with a 89% rate. |
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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 78% rate. |
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Submitted by Anonymous
Exceptional service and a wonderful stay! Great recommendation.... thank yoU!
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Charming, quaint, unspoiled.
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