We have finally
arrived home after Europe and a subsequent trip to the mountains
here. And I must report that we loved Sant'Anna Farm. Everything
was great. No problems. The accommodation was perfect for us
and we really liked the area -- it was a great base for touring
the area. Thanks for all the information you sent and for making
our stay possible. Jenni (and Ted)
We had a fantastic holiday in Italy and really enjoyed staying
at
Sant'Anna. It was a beautiful location and had the best view
from a pool I
have ever swam in. Please pass on our thanks to the owner. JB
We loved staying at the house - wish we were still there! 3 weeks would have been better...The house worked really well for our big, diverse group. It's great the way each little area has bedroom with bathrooms with good common areas. Loved area too.
Thanks for all the pre arrival advice too - all the emails Emma sent re how to get there by train, plane, car from Rome, UK and recommendation for places to stay in Rome too, etc. CB, 201
We had a wonderful time and the children much enjoyed the pool. The Casa was ideal for our family and was most comfortable. We much appreciated all the help that Emma and Martin gave us.
The Wine Tasting was the most informative that I have attended - Martin is clearly a Master of Wine. CC 2008.
Staying at Ca di Bracco was the best part of our wonderful
vacation in
Italy. It provided many of the comforts one expects from a
resort, but
with the romance of a villa on mountain acreage with a great
view, pool and
hiking right out the door. It's location (less than 40 minutes
from many
Tuscany and Umbria destinations) make it a good home base
for the tourist.
JE
Our stay at Casa Adriano was most enjoyable. A very nice house, a great location, great food and excellent wines. Umbria and Tuscany are beautiful. I'm sure that we will come back in the future. JN, 2008.
We enjoyed casa adriano verymuch - position excellent- beautiful outlook and ... good for touring -Umbria- La Marche and Tuscany.Unlike other places we have rented it was very pleasantly furnished. P 2008
We have just returned home from our extended family holiday. Thank you so much for the use of your villa. It was ‘picture perfect’ and just what we wanted. Our children had a great time swimming in the pool and enjoying the outdoors. We met a few of the locals and had a wonderful time driving around the area.
We will definitely recommend your villa to our friends. F, 2008
We had a wonderfully relaxing holiday and really enjoyed the house -we thought it was delightful and very convenient. In fact it was so nice there that we still have lots of sightseeing to do in the area as we spent so much time just lounging around the pool! Patio area was lovely. MH, 2009
This is our third visit, it was just like coming home. We’ve had a wonderful holiday. Thank you for making Ca’ de Bondanza such a lovely place to be. Thank you also for all the fresh vegetables and fruit; they were delicious. The solar heating to the swimming pool is a triumph. The water temperature is always comfortable between 28°C and 30°C – refreshing but not a challenge to get in. It makes the pool a pleasure to use on all days, not just the hottest ones. Victoria & Austin London 2009
This house has everything a couple could want – so we’re back for our second summer in a row! The lovely grounds have places to sit in sun & shade. There is an impressive pool and the owners are very generous with garden produce – and local tips when we have wanted to eat out. There is a beautiful, well appointed kitchen to inspire Italian cooking and it was a pleasant surprise to find it well stocked with a very full welcome pack. We’ve spent days relaxing on loungers by the pool and others exploring Tuscany & Umbria. A wonderful holiday.
Ben & Ali Berkshire 2009
We cannot thank you enough for your hospitality and allowing us to share your home. We loved everything about your ‘creation’ – the beautiful pool and the views from it, the comfortable accommodation but mostly your kindness and assistance. Plus, of course the dogs!
Brian & Susannah Kent 2009
Thank you so much for making our holiday in Umbria so special
We loved staying in your converted barn, it was so spacious, being decorated in style and quality. Your personal attention, as well as your thoughtful and generous stocking of the whole kitchen was such a welcome.
We really enjoyed having you as such friendly, gentle and caring neighbours, even Amy and Hector kept a well behaved, non-invasive check on our well being.
The only sound at night was made by the crickets and to see the Milky Way so clearly was a delight.
Jan & Pete Bristol 2009
We had a really lovely time, and certainly hope to come again in the near future. It is great place you’ve got there! CF, 2010
Just wanted you to know that we had a great time at Canonica della Verna.
The location is just wonderful. So quiet and the view is one in a million. Sitting beside the pool or on the patio overlooking the Nestor valley one just felt at peace. The house is just wonderful with so many extra features. Catching a movie at night or just listening to some tunes was an extra bonus.
This is a wonderful additional property for you to handle.
Next time we head to Italy I will be contacting you about another place to stay.
Thanks for all the great service. LNS, 2007.
I came back Japan yesterday.
It was a really dreamy tour in Tuscany.
Especially,staying at Castellino was wonderful. Beautiful house,
panoramic surround and kind Vincenzo. Every thing was comfortable.
Thank you so much.
K I
Castellino was a magical place. The minute we
arrived we knew it was a very special place. All the guests,
including children (ages 7, 11, 12) enjoyed the swimming pool
and the various games around the house. My father (age
74) and mother (age 67) enjoyed walking around the property,
watching the birds and enjoying all the views, including the
magnificent sunsets.
We ate "Al fresco" several times and enjoyed the well
stocked kitchen. We would definitely recommend Castellino
to our friends and family, and if it weren't due to the fact
that we would like to try the other Gorgacce properties, we
would most definitely stay at Castellino again. Oh, and
by the way, Vincenzo was very friendly and helpful and all the
information you left on the green binder were most useful.
We tried all your restaurant recommendations in the towns we
visited and were very pleased with all our meals.
RB (USA)
We had the most fantastic time at Castellino, how could you not. We loved the property and area so much, we were all very sad to leave.
Vincenzo was a true gentleman and is clearly a big asset to Castellino. We did require his help to return the baby owl, that had fallen out of its nest high above the kitchen/dining room window. He kindly gave us a beautiful bottle of his wine and eggs from his hens. We enjoyed his company a lot and only wished we could speak more Italian.
The pool was a big hit for our two girls and us both also. We spent most afternoons down there or on the terrace eating fantastic cheese and olives while drinking lots of local wine. In fact we loved doing that so much we did not eat out once.
Thank you again for your help with Castellino, we really did love it and have already recommended it to some friends. G&DA, 2009.
I just had to write as soon as we returned to say what a wonderful time we had staying at Castellino. The house was absolutely perfect and we were all dreaming of buying it should we ever win the lottery!!!
We have been going to the Niccone valley for six years now and it still has a magic for us. We’re hoping to go for seven by returning next year and I was wondering if we could provisionally book Castellino.
Also a big thank you to Vincenzo who keeps the house and gardens immaculate and was a real treasure. KC.
We have just
returned from a truly magnificent week at Casa Catia; Cortona.
In fact; we enjoyed it so much we would like to book it for
next year. Frances M.
I had meant to send a note earlier letting you know we
were delighted with Casa Catia near Cortona. The casa was
very comfortable and well located for the day trips we took.
We were very pleased with our first rental situation and appreciated
it even more as we talked with several other vacationers who
were not very happy with the properties they had rented over
the web. It is good to know that we have someone who is reliable
to deal with and look forward to another experience in Tuscany
with Gorgacce. Myrna W., Stockton, CA
Just a short note to say how much we enjoyed our fortnight
last month at Casa Catia. The villa and its setting were perfect
and an ideal base : this was our first visit to area but I'm
sure it won't be our last - as you'll well understand, we
feel we've barely scratched the surface of all there is to
see and do!
A particular highlight were the two meals we had at Mimmi's
in Mercatale, quite an eating experience as you doubtless
know, and such good value! Delicious fresh pasta and quite
the best tiramasu! Happy memories! We hope to come again another
year, and will certainly recommend Gorgacce Vacation Rentals
to anyone looking for accommodation in the Tuscany/Umbria
border area. Chris & Ann B. and family
It was a perfect week. Thank you for all of your help.
We enjoyed meeting Sen.Omar, Catia and Sylvia. Your restaurant
recommendations were right on target. La Corte dei Papi, just
across the road, was one of our favorites. Cory's had a spectacular
view plus wonderful food. The antipastisimo was wonderful
at Tonino's. The train to Florence put us right in the middle
of the city and we spent two days there because it was so
easy. It is awfully hard to gird up and face the real world
back in snowy Va. this morning. We loved Casa Catia. Thank
you. Joan P.
Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed our holiday
at Casa Catia. The house was beautiful and the location excellent.
One suggestion - you should mention in your literature that
Pergo has a superb restaurant: The Relais Il Corte dei Papi,
just up the road. We had two memorable meals there. Wish we
could have stayed longer! Tom & Catherine A.
We absolutely loved staying at Casa degli Ulivi. The views were stunning, especially at sunset when we even saw wild deer come up to the house. The pool was huge & the kids had a great time in it. The house was very comfortable and everyone in the local villages were friendly. Three weeks flew by and we hope to be back one day. JS, 2009.
The villa was fantastic we had a wonderful time. ST, 2007.
We had a fabulous time at Casa degli Ulivi. The house, location, and surrounding area are all wonderful, with loads to see and do.
Whilst we could possibly have done more during the week, we did manage to enjoy the sights and culture of Perugia, Cortona, and Firenze.
We managed to eat out on just three occasions; an evening meal in the garden overlooking the valley is frankly hard to beat .
It is often all too easy to book a holiday property on the Internet, only to have one's expectations dashed upon arrival.
Casa degli Ulivi surpassed all expectations. RS 2008