We stayed in suite 13. The first night we didn't have hot water in the ensuite bathroom or kitchen and after 6pm there isn't anyone onsite to help. But it was fixed the next morning and Lucia was very apologetic. The whole place has an old-world charm if you look beyond some of the untidiness of the garden and pool area. There seemed to be some mold on the bedroom wall that might need attention but we liked it more each day - it is one of those places that grows on you. Breakfast was very average which was disappointing.
Lucia was very helpful providing us with maps, restaurant suggestions, directions, etc. She even gave us a cutting of a plant we admired- had it all ready for us when we left!

We didn't do any cooking but think it would have been a challenge in the small kitchen. But there did seem to be plenty of pots/pans/dishes.

If you are looking for a 5-star or a "Disney World" experience, this isn't for you. But if you want a beautiful setting and charm, I would recommend it.

This is a treasure - surrounded by vineyards, it's very quiet and serene. Family run B&B; everyone was great and the visit perfect. This location is off the beaten path, but not far from Florence. Decor is very dated, but charming. No on-site restaurant but breakfast, which was included, was first-class - Continental, not American, style. Our suite had a kitchen so we had alternatives and preferred not to eat out every night anyway. Beautiful sculptures everywhere. Wines from the family vineyard were available, reasonably priced and excellent. This is not a hotel for individuals who don't have a car, want on-site dining, valet, concierge, room service, etc. What made the visit so nice, was the beautiful location, the family that operates the hotel, and the quiet - barely noticed that the other amenities weren't available. PS Have good directions, because of the location, we had quite a time finding it - especially in the dark.

I have stayed in probably 30 Agriturismos, apartment rentals and B&Bs throughout Italy so my review here is based on what I have experienced in other places.

We paid 80 EUR for an apartment with two bedrooms, which was perfect for us as two adults with a small baby, which is not super cheap for this kind of accommodation but certainly not extravagant.

The plusses:
Great location. very quiet, beautiful views, short driving distance from some cute towns. Charming old building. Nice swimming pool. The heating in the rooms worked well.

The minuses:
We had an apartment with a kitchen because we like cooking and because with a child it's handy to be able to eat at home and fix some food. The kitchen was the worst equipped kitchen I've come across. There were plates and knives, but no bottle opener, no cutting boards, no dishwashing liquid, no olive oil or pepper and salt, and a knife so blunt that it was only good for slicing ricotta. When I asked for a bit of olive oil for cooking (which in most apartments is just part of the inventory) they made me pay 10 EUR for a litre of oil. Since there was no dishwashing liquid (nor a dishwasher for that matter) we washed our dishes with handsoap. You can't expect people who come for just a weekend to bring (or buy) all those kind of basic things).

Strangely enough for a wine-producing farm, the only wine they had available for sale was a Rosso (no Chianti Classico available) from 2003. It was way past its prime, or corked (or both) and simply undrinkable. When i returned the bottle, they took it off the bill but were hugely displeased that i didn't like it, even when I said it could just be this bottle and asked them to taste it.

Breakfast wasn't worth the hassle- neon-coloured 'juice drink' and gooey pastry. We skipped it the second day.

So I can recommend this place if you're looking for peace and tranquility- but not if you're planning on doing some home cooking

Picture the movie- A Good Year starring Russel Crowe. We had it all, including the SMART car! This bed and breakfast is situated on a wine farm in the Chianti . It is quiet and peaceful and offers amazing views of the hills and valleys of the area.

Centrally located to explore the surrounding towns and countryside, it is the perfect base to return to, to unwind while sitting at the pool, enjoying the sunset and some Tuscan wine. Then when the evening draws on there are some true Tuscan restuarants to choose from in the surrounding villages- the type where you sit outside and savour the atmosphere as much as the food and wine!

Breakfast was nothing to write home about and the rooms are basic but comfortable, however the location and the setting made up for everything. Ambling through the rustic gardens in the early morning sunshine, looking out to the vista of what is pictured on postcards is what makes this place so magical.