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by A traveller
Dream team at the Dream Villa
Posted Nov. 5, 2024 on HomeAwayVilla Il Forte is the most incredible setting. It is an incredible historic and luxurious home while being comfortable, spacious and accommodating. Many different spaces to relax, connect and play. Paolo’s team were absolutely amazing. The chef Thomas is so talented while also being wonderfully personable and fun. The driver Fabrizio was so generous and thoughtful. His guides were knowledgeable and friendly. I have already booked it for next year! I can’t wait to go back!
by A traveller
Our issues
Posted Oct. 25, 2024 on HomeAwayThe villa was very nice, but the path to get to the villa is very poorly maintained. Also, during our stay the roof leaked into one of the bedrooms and the heating system was not set up for cold weather yet..
by A traveller
Tuscany Villa
Posted Oct. 2, 2024 on HomeAwayWonderful place to stay with couples who want to tour Tuscany. Beautiful setting, well maintained, super nice hosts. Navigating Italian roads and many stairs must be kept in mind. We had a great trip!
by A traveller
Beautiful Villa in Tuscany
Posted Sep. 21, 2024 on HomeAwayGreat experience all around. Paulo, Nicoletta, and Giulla were all very helpful. Pool has incredible view. Car needed to stay here. Daily cleaning was a nice bonus, plus the hosts had quite a bit of snacks/food/wine for us when we arrived. Highly recommend this beautiful villa for a large group.
by A traveller
Perfect for a family holiday
Posted Aug. 10, 2024 on HomeAwayThe villa was exactly as described, with lots of room for all the family to spread out. The owner, manager and staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Lovely breakfasts and evening meals cooked by the chef, who catered for our various dietary requirements. Can thoroughly recommend.
by A traveller
Fabulous family vacation
Posted Jul. 14, 2024 on HomeAwayWhat a beautiful villa in such a wonderful setting. So spacious for our family of 14, ranging from ages 6-80. It was a hot week but the villa stayed cool and the pool was a godsend. Thank you to Guilia and Nicoletta (house managers) who were attentive to anything we needed and to the chefs who hosted a cooking lesson for the whole family (a real highlight), a brick oven pizza night and other delicious meals. We drove to and visited Castellina in Chianti, Florence, Siena and Arezzo (4 families each had their own car). The villa gave us many opportunities to enjoy each other. We gathered for dinners, we swam, we used the game room, played ping pong and pool. We will never forget this week.
by A traveller
Impressive Tuscan Villa, good for a big group
Posted Jun. 21, 2024 on HomeAwayThis is a very comfortable villa in the heart of the Tuscan countryside. Each bedroom has a bath, each is beautiful, unique and comfortable. You can see the details in the vrbo photos. Villa is just as shown, if not better. Although I hesitate to speak for the entire group, I do think we had some similar opinions: first, we secured the offered breakfast for our first day only. We loved that breakfast, and Thomas and Mila who came to take care of it all! We knew immediately that we would gladly have breakfast each day, but they were already busy and could not come back, could not then fit us in. So, if you are leaning toward food or activities to order, I think our advice would be "do it, you won't be sorry!" We also ordered pizza party and cooking lesson. These were such fun, with Thomas and Mila as well. Our group ranged from 9 to 12 people, depending, and we stayed for 2 weeks. We had rented a few cars and we all thought Florence would be a little easier to access, since it was so close, than it actually was. So dropping in to town for a little something or another was not possible. Paolo, our contact within vrbo, fielded every question quickly and accurately. He and property manager Giulia also helped us obtain medical help for a fall one of us had, quickly and effectively. Thanks to all of the lovely individuals we met! They and the beautiful villa made our stay so special.
by A traveller from Boston MA USA
Ideal Thanksgiving Stay
Posted Nov. 27, 2023 on HomeAwayOur group consisted of 2 families with 13 total. The villa was roomy, well equipped with the spaces and activities to keep everyone happy and occupied with the pool table, ping pong, games etc. It is beautiful as are the surroundings. The booking process was smooth and working with Paolo and Giulia was easy for booking breakfasts, cooking classes, our Thanksgiving dinner, and vine tastings. Tomas and Maria prepared and presented delicious and authentic meals. The daily cleaning service was an additional bonus.
Highly recommend and hope to someday return.
by A traveller
Tuscany Getaway
Posted Oct. 18, 2023 on HomeAwayMy family, friends and I stayed for 2 weeks and it was the perfect place. The views from the infinity pool are incredible. The house was extremely clean and cleaners came everyday to clean the house and make the beds. The beds are very comfortable and every bedroom has their own bathroom. Paolo was incredibly helpful planning everything and Giulia, the onsite coordinator, was very responsive and helpful while we were there. I would absolutely go back and stay there again every year if we could find the time. One thing worth noting, I highly recommend renting a car during your stay because the villa is a bit outside of the nearest town and walking to it would not only be a long walk, but a dangerous one too along the windy, narrow road. I give this villa a 10 out of 10!!
by A traveller from Chicago
Birthday Getaway i
Posted Sep. 2, 2023 on HomeAwayWhere do I begin! We booked this property over a year ago for a birthday trip with friends and family. The house comfortably fit 16ppl and had everything we needed for our week long stay. The house was clean and truly accomodated our every need.
Paolo and Guilia are incredible - I sent them no less than 100 emails ahead of our arrival and they swifty responded to each one. They helped coordinate our overall plan, secure villa dining, breakfast and trasnfers.
Fabrizio (transfer vendor) was incredile - they were on time for everything and cars with space for our group.
We had two villa dinners, pizza party and breakfast every morning. Tomas should be essential to your stay.
We were so sad to leave, but hope to be back one day!
