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> SlowTrav > Italy > Vacation Rentals > Reviews > Tuscany East Review 554: Hello Italy, Il Casalino
cottage on a farm close to Reggello, Tuscany East WhenSeptember 2001, one week LocationThis was a lovely, quiet situation with good, easy access to Florence, the Valdarno and Arezzo,on the edge of a small town. It was a converted farm buiding but completely separate from the other buildings. Nearby AmenitiesNot really walking distance to anywhere, so you would need a car. The House/ApartmentThe buiding was the converted rabbit house, newly done and everything tip top. It was large, luminous and very well appointed. There were 3 other such apartments in the group as well as a larger house. GardenA small, paved terrace but no garden. An excellent large swimming pool that we had to ourselves for the whole of our stay. Super views whilst you swam!! Furnishings/Cleanliness/Living AreasThe studio was very comfortable, in pristine condition. Bedrooms/BathroomsWe had a comfortable, antique bed in part of the main room. The bathroom was state of the art with a great shower, fixtures and fittings all new and top of the range. KitchenA lovely kitchen, small but with everything you need for feeding a family let alone a couple. It was set back from the main room and very nicely done with a full size fridge, cooker etc. Problems or BonusesSome baying dogs at night was the only problem we encountered. The surprise was the size of the studio and the quality of everything particularly at the price. Lovely. Agency and Representatives (and price)We found the agency to be excellent, they are my reason for commending this property and our experience. This property is no longer in their portfolio but they do feature an excellent portfolio of interesting properties particularly in the Lungiana. Their emphasis is on small village houses and their properties are always very affordable. The brochure understated everything but this is the best way by far. It is an English company. I will be using them again, possibly for part of our trip this September. Do you recommend this vacation rental to others?I would stay there again but you now have to book direct with the owner at greatly increased prices. Things to do in this areaEasy access to most of the joys of Tuscany with an easy train ride to Florence. We enjoyed local trips to the Casentino and Valdarno as well as to the monastery of Vallombrossa. This review is the opinion of a Slow Travel member and not of slowtrav.com. |
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