We are a bit late writing this review but better late than never. My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon back in August and absolutely loved it there. We are from east coast Canada and searched high and low for that hidden gem in Tuscany to stray away from any big chain hotels and we were nevertheless very pleased with our choice. The family is AMAZING. They cooked us a feast one night, the most I've ever eaten in my life! It was delicious. Staying here is not just a vacation but an experience you will never forget! Thanks Alice, Marcia and Fiore!

It was wonderful to be a le Manzinaie again this fall (2011). It was our third visit since 2002 and everytime it gets beter. The wonderful hospitality of Marcia, Fiore and Alice as well as the beauty of the site draws us back like bees to flowers. They are helpful without being intrusive - suggesting places to visit, providing maps and directions, and even offering an afternoon glass of wine.

We stayed in Girasole this time since we were traveling with my sister. It was ideal - each with our own bedroom and a spacious kitchen, dining and sitting area. The kitchen is well equipped and we made several wonderful dinners and incorpoarating tomatoes, onions and herbs from the gardens.

We look forward to our next visit.

Last year friends of mine visited LeManzinaie and told me about their experience. I was a little reluctant to make a trip now that I am widowed. My relatives accompanied me for the first week of the trip. It was wonderful. LeManzinaie is in the middle of the Tuscany region so visiting all the surrounding towns took very little effort, especially with the directions and help of our hosts. The second week after they left, I was a little reluctant to be alone. Here is where the blessings really started. The owners, Marzia, Fiore and Alice adopted me as family. Not only is the farm, the villas, the trees, flowers, fruits and vegetable fantastic, but the kindness and concern of the hosts was incredible. It's no wonder that people that I met while there were on their third, fourth and fifth trip to LeMazinaie. The villas are immaculate, the grounds are breathtaking and the special dinner they do for the guests is to die for. If you want to experience Italy the way the beautiful Italians live, you must visit Podere Le Manzinaie. I am definitely going to return. Dorothy, Boca Raton, Fl.

My adult daughter and I spent a week in September with Fiore, Marzie and Alice in their charming Tuscan apartments. What a treat to find a huge bathroom with a sizeable shower and double sinks after experiencing some of the smallest european bathrooms in Venice and Florence. The entire apartment was quite spacious and very comfortable.

We had our own itineraries planned each day but we found Le Manzinaie so peaceful that we often ended up relaxing by the pool. And thank you, Fiore, for going out of your way to bring us drinks and chips while we sunbathed.

Le Manzinaie is in such a wonderful location. It's a perfect central point for visiting all of the lovely hill towns in Tuscany and Umbria. We especially loved Montepulciano but definitely didn't care for the parking ticket I got there. Make sure Marzia explains which color of parking space is free and which isn't. I found out the hard way.

You absolutely will be thrilled with your stay at Le Manzinaie. We were!