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Main
Description
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All the floors are in 'cotto toscano' ( original Tuscan tiles) and the walls are the original stones or painted with natural colour. The kitchen has is own sink 17th century old, the large living room has an enormous fireplace still working ( please ask for the wood ), the beautiful veranda is the original stones and bricks .
All the furniture are antiques and originally property of the family.
The house has totally four bedrooms which can sleep 7 people : 2 doubles, 1 with two single beds, another one with a single bed. There are 2 bathrooms both with shower.
The beautiful living area has one big fireplace and satellite TV (free on air), is connected by a big arch with the dining area where 8 people can be accommodated.
The kitchen space is fully equipped with fridge/freezer, cooker and oven, microwave, dish washer, coffee machine.
A separate small laundry is equipped with washing machine, iron and ironing board.
See the property's accomodations list
Special Offers
Unit: Casa di VignoloFREE COOKING LESSON WITH MEAL FOR ALL GUESTS - A $200 VALUE! (based on 4 people)
Book Now - Save 20% for stays of minimum one weekTravel between now and September 2008. Take advantage of the special offer to offset the rising value of the euro. Other unit width special offers: La Miccia
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Comments
from Previous Renters
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Our stay at La Miccia was excellent. The accomodations were great, including the hot tub! We really enjoyed being right in the center of life in an Italian village. Hearing the church bell ringing and people chatting in Italian made us realize we were really in Italy. The views from the village are incredible. We highly recommend a visit to the neighboring village of Civitella. We almost came without a car but we were very glad we chose to rent one. You cannot really see this part of Italy without one.
Rachel and Jim S., Goshen, IN |
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Rental Date
2008-02-26
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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The week that my wife and I stayed in Pergine Valdarno was the most enjoyable time we spent in Italy. Casa di Vignolo is the perfect escape from the busy Italian cities, whilst still providing easy access to the major attractions in Tuscany. The town and surrounding area is absolutely beautiful, with an endless array of sites and activities to see and do. Francesco, Marina and their family were excellent hosts, and Marina prepared a superb feast the night my wife and I joined them for dinner.
I recommend this property to anyone who wishes to experience Italy in its true form, and hope we will have the opportunity to stay again and see what we missed the first time round. |
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Rental Date
2007-11-10
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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Staying at Casa di Vignolo was like being on a movie set. The little square this wonderful old home is in is very beautiful and the feeling is that you are not a tourist in some resort but an actual resident for just that short period of time.
There is a small market, a bakery and a deli where you can find anything you may need in the way of supplies. Also, in Montevarchi there is a large supermarket for anything that cannot be found in the village.
If you have a car, it is centrally located for day trips to pretty much anywhere you want to visit in the Toscana area and very close to Montevarchi and Arezzo, both of which have rail stations for day trips to Florence or other cities that are too congested to drive into.
Francesco, Marina and their two lovely sons were the perfect hosts. Our only regret is that we crammed so much into our week we were not able to join them for a cooking lesson. Next time we will certainly include that in our visit.
All in all, this was a magical vacation thanks in a large part to this lovely home and village.
Kathy, Don, Larry, Linda & Fran
Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Brockway, Pennsylvania
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Rental Date
2007-10-06
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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This truly was a new and enjoyable vacation experience for us living in a peaceful Tuscan village. Stores, great restaurant, post office, bank, bakery and butcher shop are all just steps away from the villa. Being located in central Tuscany made visiting important sites very convenient. Mike R. -Lancaster, PA |
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Rental Date
2007-09-29
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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The villa is wonderfully located for touring - the people of the village are friendly and very helpful - shopping for daily supplies is convenient - all in all, a superior travel experience with comfort and great communication with owners, Marina and Francesco!
Thanks to all, Diane |
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Rental Date
2007-09-22
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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We had nothing short of a great time for the week that we were there. The villa, the owners, the village, the people in the village, the ease and closeness to plenty to see and do without being too "touristic", the food, the wine, the scenery - it was excellent. Brush up on your Italian a bit, and meet the locals. Not a place if you want to be entertained or on the tourist trail, but excellent if you want to experience a bit of Tuscany as the Tuscans do. Martin B. and Sue E. - Adelaide, SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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Rental Date
2007-09-18
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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The house was perfect for the group. Four bedrooms with 5 beds worked out great as most of the people were single. The facilities were charming, clean and sufficient. The owners provided a booklet of information on local restaurants, train schedules and area interests. It was most helpful. The villa was ideally located for travelling in the Tuscany region. We were only ~ 20 minutes from the autostrada. You do need a car though. |
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Rental Date
2007-09-01
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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Great location in Tuscany. Easy to get to all surrounding cities. The owners, were very helpful and gracious. The village people were very friendly. |
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Rental Date
2007-06-23
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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Highly recommended if you want to see the "real" Itlay. It is away from the tourist traps of Florence and San Gimingano. Very short walk to the best pizzaria and bar. Located in a very tranquil village in the heart of Chianti. Great for exploring surrounding countryside but also convenient for day trips to all areas of tuscany. Close to Autostrada by using short cut. Very old nicely restored villa. Owners are fantastic people- dinner with them was the highlight of our trip. |
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Rental Date
2007-06-02
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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This villa is a superb choice. The setup of the rooms are very nice, providing an excellent inside environment. The villa's 11th-century walls give it a historical presence. It is in a small, clean village with great restaurants and cafes, on top of a tall hill for great views of the Tuscan countryside.
Florence, Piza, and Siena are very close, less than 1 hr. It's great to be able to tour cities by day and have a cozy villa in the countryside by night. Francesco and Marina were amazing hosts who spoke great English. They cooked us a meal that was extraordinary, even by Italian restaurant standards (and we went to a lot of great restaurants!). Trust us, you will not be disappointed with this villa. |
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Rental Date
2007-05-26
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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This was a very quiet, beautiful setting. The owners are friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay tremendously and would stay there again if we ever have an opportunity to return. Will recommend to family and friends. |
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Rental Date
2007-05-12
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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My family and I have been dreaming of a trip to Italy for years. Marina, Francesco, Casa di Vignolo and Pergine Valdarno all exceeded our wildest expectations. The town of Pergine Valdarno is a beautiful small Tuscan town with a wonderful restaurant, bakery, butcher shop, small grocery and coffee shop all in walking distance. The villa is only a short drive from the larger cities of Arezzo and Montevarchi (which offers a train ride to Florence). The villa was exceptionally clean, charming, welcoming and fully prepped with beautiful flowers and home made wine. If you are looking for a true taste of Tuscany this villa is perfect for you. It was the perfect setting for the trip of a lifetime. Thank you!!!! |
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Rental Date
2007-03-31
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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The villa was absolutely fantastic and Marina & Franceso could not have been more helpful. Pergine is very well situated between Montevarchi, Arezzo and Sienna, and is only a short drive into the Chianti Classico region as well as Florence. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! There are little shops in the village to buy produce, meats and bread. If you visit at the end of November you will be able to enjoy the Olive Oil Festival in Pergine and the chocolate Festival in Arezzo. We have attached two photos: One with Marina & Francesco in their home the night we enjoyed a cooking lesson and dinner with their beautiful family, and the other from the villa itself on an evening we prepared dinner. You will not be disappointed with this villa.... it was the perfect choice for our holiday and we have very high standards when it comes to accomodations. |
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Rental Date
2006-11-18
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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The villa is situated in a small village full of friendly Italian people who are only to happy to make you feel welcome. There are excellent restaurants nearby and many places to visit. It is easy to get to Florence for a dys excursion from the villa. |
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Rental Date
2006-09-14
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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We were very impressed with this villa. Its location is superb; quiet, clean, quaint and not overrun by tourists. Pergine is a small village in a rural setting. We had a rent car and toured nearby sights daily. A grocery, meat market, bakery and a restaurant werer only a few steps away. The owners were pleasant and helpful. The local neighbors were wonderful - very friendly despite the language barrier. |
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Rental Date
2006-06-03
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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The village of Pergine Valdarno is very centrally situated, close to Arrezzo and not far from Florence with lots of beautiful villages in the vicinity. The casa is simple but lovely, and full of atmosphere,and within walking distance of the village shops. We really enjoyed our two weeks at Casa Vignolo. Our hosts were exceptionally hospitable - which we will long remember. |
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Rental Date
2006-05-13
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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If you want a real taste of Tuscany Village living, rent this town villa. I felt like one of the townspeople, especially as we hung our laundry out on the rack to dry. Everyone went out of their way to be extra friendly to us. We had a wonderful seven days in Pergine Valdarno and would consider retuning to that area for a second or third time. It was very centrally located to everything you need to see in Tuscany and Umbria. Loved it!!! |
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Rental Date
2006-04-29
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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Without today's techonology it would have been impossible to my family and me to be able to find such a nice place to spend a delightfull vacation as we did. Franchesco and Marina helped us in arriving and with the logs for the fireplace, the house was exactly what I expected. |
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Rental Date
2006-03-14
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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Such beautiful countryside. Cortona, Arezzo, the Chianti area. Most definately we would recommend the property. Franceso and Marina were wonderful hosts. Their suggestions about what to do and their hospitality were very much appreciated. |
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Rental Date
2005-09-24
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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Owners Marina and Francisco are delightful and although the tuscun sun was illusive the friendliness and warmth of the towns people and most especially Marina, Francesco and family more than compensated for that.
All five of us, my mother especially, had a remarkable time. My mother 87y/o wants to stay a month next time, we'll see.
Thank you |
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Rental Date
2005-09-17
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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It was wonderful. the house was more then we had hoped for and the setting was perfect for us. Our landlords were extremely thoughtful. They met us be the Autostrada so we wouldn't get lost, provided us with extras. It made our trip just about perfect. I will certainly recommend this to my friends.
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Rental Date
2005-07-02
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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Francesco and Marina were excellent hosts. They are very friendly and helpful. Marina's Italian duck was superb and we enjoyed their family. Francesco's wine was very good too. I would recommend their property to anyone who was going to Italy and wants to stay in Villas. Thank you Francesco and Marina. |
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Rental Date
2005-05-28
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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This visit was an incredible lifetime highlight. Although it was our second time at the villa, we hope to go back again and again. |
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Rental Date
2005-02-28
Renter Rating
Renter Recommended
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