We stayed here for 8 nights, me and my wife plus two school kids. And it was very pleasant indeed! The apartment is great value for the price, it was clean, comfortable, simple but pleasantly furnished. Just a little bit complaint about the sofa which was supposed to be used as a bed - not ideal. And a gentle warning towards people who are over sensitive towards insects - this is Tuscany countryside, there is wildlife around and they manage to infiltrate inside here and there.
Absolutely no complaints about the surroundings. The residence is designed as a really beautiful block of flats with small shadowed inside area full of green and flowers. And the close pool + tennis area simply rocks! We spent there some fantastic relaxing evening hours after each day trip. You definitely need a car here. Both to have a dinner in Castel Del Piano (5 minute drive) and spend a wonderful day at Elba island (90 minute drive). And if you like a day at the beach go to the closest one, Principina a Mare, with free parking, plenty of space and a lot of fun for the kids and adults.
Overall we really liked the week and the hospitality and comfort of Residence Terre Gialle played a substantial role in that!

We arrived in the dark and it is down a horrible road - 4km from the nearest town. 3km to the nearest civilisation an Agip garage.
You literally get a place to stay. We woke uo to a digger going early on a Sunday morning. Most of the trips had ended for the season. The hot water was on and off some days none at all. The road is rugged and very poorly lit so it is not safe to walk at night - thus you have to drive everywhere, not a great thing in a wine region.
If you are looking for very remote, nothing to do and where they only speak Italian - I can speak French, Spanish and German and a little Italian. The reception was rarely open and we had to wait a long time to speak to any one. The nearest transport (train) 23km and it is not easy to get anywhere. Castel del Piano itself is quite an ugly place with many restaurants of poor standard. We found a beautiful one, looks like a pb on the outside but the food was good. About 11km away is a beautiful organic restaurant, which was fantastic.
Our holiday was terrible due to how remote and empty our place was. We were the only people there. Do not go out of season unless you are a large party with a non drinker.

We staid for ten days at this beutiful place in the heart of Tuscany and could have staid for several more. The facilities is excellent and the host (Alberto) is very very nice and helpful.
Except of spending time at the pool we made several trips to different places around Tuscany. Some of the places we visited were Firenze, Siena, Saturnia, Montalcino, Montepuliciano, San Gimignano.

We can really reommend this place for others.

The Rodman´s

We stayed two nights, and wish we could have stayed for the week. What a wonderful place. We were greeted on arrival by a friendly face (despite our 1.30am arrival). The apartment was spotlessly clean, and fitted out with everything we needed. The place is set in beautiful surroundings with a vineyard up the hill, and mature trees around. The pool was a good size, with plenty of room for people to lie around without feeling cramped. It was also lovely and quiet (except for the croaking frogs and birdsong - which was absolutely glorious to hear when you've come to escape London for the weekend).

The owner was also very obliging, despite our language barriers, and showed us where to park, shop, and eat in the town. And he allowed us to stay by the pool beyond the check-out time on the last day, which was a nice little bonus.

While it's within walking distance to Castel, we drove up in 5 mins, and got our supplies from the local co-op, and visited the local bakery.

We're now trying to figure out how soon we can go back there!