10/10 Excellent
Pauline A.
2 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Family Holiday in a Very Beautiful Area of Tuscany
We enjoyed a delightful two weeks staying at Villa Il Borrachio in September. Apartment Azalea is spacious, well equipped and set on two floors. The two bedrooms on the first floor have double beds and en-suites whilst the bedroom on the ground floor has two single beds with a bathroom located on the other side of the kitchen/dining area. There is a wonderful view from the living room of the countryside with San Gimignano in the distance. The wi-fi was good and with our laptop plus hdmi cable we were able to stream films. There is a private sunny terrace with table and chairs. The swimming pool is well kept and a good size for swimming. Although shared by other apartments on site there were plenty of loungers and it never felt crowded. The site is very safe and secure. The location is ideal for visiting Siena and Florence with San Gimignano being closer. The world famous Antinori winery with its awe inspiring architecture is a short drive away and there are smaller local wineries that do wine tasting within walking distance. Being able to walk to the restaurants in the nearby villages of Tavernelle and Barberino (~15mins away) meant evening meals out without the need to drive - a bonus for the day time driver. In Barberino there is a large drinking water dispenser (still and sparkling) in the playground which saves wastage of single use plastic bottles. Gabbriella and Franco are very helpful and charming hosts (Google translate helped to bridge the language gap). We would happily return if visiting this part of Tuscany again.
Pauline A.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022