10/10 Excellent
Anna C.
24 May 2016
Beautiful Home, Stunning Views, and Great Location
We loved our stay at Vila, Il Salicone! The home was stunning, beautifully and comfortably furnished with plenty of room for all 12 of us. (The house actually sleeps 14, and 2 more people would have not been a problem). The owner, Nicoletta, was very gracious and helpful. She showed us around the property, gave us recommendations for day trips, and even provided us with a jar of her excellent honey which we thoroughly enjoyed!
The views from our home were breathtaking, with rolling hills filled with vineyards and olive groves. And one of our favorite activities, was to enjoy breakfast in the manicured gardens, with the sun shining, birds singing, and stunning views as far as the eye could see.
I had been a bit concerned about the location, since we were north of Florence and many of Tuscany's attractions seemed to be South of Florence, but in truth the location turned out to be great. It was an easy trip into Florence, Pisa, and Lucca. And the drives to Siena and San Gimignano were not too bad at all. In fact, we even managed to take a drive out to the coast to spend a day in Cinque Terre! Pistoia and Montecatini Terme were charming nearby locations which felt unspoiled and not too touristy at all.
In all, I would absolutely recommend this Villa to anyone wanting to spend time in Tuscany!
Anna C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016