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Review submitted by Linda from Enkenbach-Alsenborn, Germany (Submitted: 30 Aug 2010)
It is a wonderful property, an old Tuscan villa which has been beautifully redone with great attention to retain historical charm while making it comfortably modern.
The pool is very nice, great for kids and adults, and the grounds are very, very nice.
The surrounding area is pretty - our favourite finds were the nearby medieval village of Anghiari and the monestary at LaVerna. You are in the country, though, so be prepared to drive .75-1.5 hours to some of the more well-known Tuscan towns or landmarks.
The owners are wonderful, as well. Our daughter was taken ill and they were very kind and helpful.
Review not verified by RentalSystems* (Submitted: 9 Nov 2009)
Reviews for this holiday apartment rental in Sansepolcro, Italy
Rating5 out of 5Tuscany at its best
A and A Bishops Stortford
Review Submitted: July 29, 2008 Date of Stay: June 2008
The self contained cottages and apartment are very well appointed and in a beautiful setting. It is in a very quiet location,but close to the beautiful small walled town of Sanseplocro with restaurants and museums.
Torre del Guado with lovely grounds and pool is in a perfect situation for both relaxing and sightseeing in Tuscany and Umbria.
We have been two years running and have already booked for next year!
You will get a very friendly and heplful welcome there. Enjoy!
Review submitted by Patrick from Milton Keynes (Submitted: 26 Jun 2009)
IRIS is a wonderful apartment offering privacy and access to the extensive grounds of the villa. A very relaxing venue surrounded by the beautiful Tuscany landscape. The apartment has been maintained to an exceptionally high standard and we would certainly consider revisiting this property for a holiday again in the future.
Review not verified by RentalSystems* (Submitted: 23 Feb 2009)
Property/Unit :Tuscany villa: Apt. Iris ƒ+3) - "Panoramic position, ecological pool and excellent facilities, sleeps 16+"
Property Location: World, Europe, Italy, Tuscany, Arezzo Area, Anghiari - Sansepolcro area
Reviewer NickName: A and A
Reviewer Location: Bishops Stortford
Date of Arrival: Jun 7, 2008
Name on Contract : A Carr
Review Rating: 5/5
Review Title: 134041 - "Tuscany at its best"
"The self contained cottages and apartment are very well appointed and in a beautiful setting. It is in a very quiet location,but close to the beautiful small walled town of Sanseplocro with restaurants and museums.
Torre del Guado with lovely grounds and pool is in a perfect situation for both relaxing and sightseeing in Tuscany and Umbria.
We have been two years running and have already booked for next year!
You will get a very friendly and heplful welcome there. Enjoy!"
annefcarr@talktalk.net
Review not verified by RentalSystems* (Submitted: 31 Jul 2008)
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Property/Unit : 10606/Tuscany villa: Apt. Iris Ä+3) - "Panoramic position, ecological pool and excellent facilities, sleeps 16+"
Property Location: World, Europe, Italy, Tuscany, Arezzo Area, Anghiari - Sansepolcro area
Reviewer NickName: A and A
Reviewer Location: Bishops Stortford
Date of Arrival : Jun 7, 2008
Name on Contract : A Carr
Review Rating : 5/5
Review Title : 134041 - "Tuscany at its best"
"The self contained cottages and apartment are very well appointed and in a beautiful setting. It is in a very quiet location,but close to the beautiful small walled town of Sanseplocro with restaurants and museums.
Torre del Guado with lovely grounds and pool is in a perfect situation for both relaxing and sightseeing in Tuscany and Umbria.
We have been two years running and have already booked for next year!
You will get a very friendly and heplful welcome there. Enjoy!"
Villarenters reply:
Review not verified by RentalSystems* (Submitted: 26 Apr 2008)
DolceToronto
Toronto
May 2, 2007
We have recently returned from a wonderful week's stay at Torre del Guado. Iris, the apartment we rented, was beautifully and tastefully furnished and was spotlessly clean. The owners, Giuseppe and Mattia, were very friendly and accommodating.
We chose this property in part because of its proximity to the
delightful medieval town of Sansepolcro which is a five minute drive away. One has the advantage of being close to shops and excellent restaurants while still enjoying the absolute tranquillity
of the open country around the property.
Torre del Guado is also an ideal location for day trips to Urbino, Gubbio, Arezzo and Assisi and the nearby villages of Monterchi and Anghiari. Not to be missed are the wondrous frescoes of della Francesca in Monterchi, Sansepolcro and Arezzo.
We look forward to returning at the earliest possible opportunity.
• This TripAdvisor Member:
o Liked — Location, interior decoration and cleanliness
o Disliked — n/a
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
DolceToronto's Summary
Date of Stay: May, 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
• My ratings for this hotel are:
o Value
o Rooms
o Location
o Cleanliness
o Check in / front desk
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
Review not verified by RentalSystems* (Submitted: 16 Feb 2008)
Agosto 2006
"Mattia e Giuseppe!
We miss you both very much, and we wish we were at Torre del Guado.
We hope to visit you both soon and we are so grateful (apprezzi) for everything that you and Giuseppe did to help us - we will never forget you (non li dimenticheremo mai).
I hope my Italian makes sense - please forgive me if it does not.
We will keep in touch.
Grazie Mille!
Ciao
Kiwe and Tom
"Traveller rating:
Tuscany: Country House Torre del Guado: "We all loved Torre Del Guado"
12 Aug 2006: A TripAdvisor Member, london
We have just returned from 2 weeks at Torre Del Guado. It was a wonderful place with great accomodation which was very comfortable and spotlessly clean.
There is a great pool, table tennis, volleyball and bikes for adults and children. Mattia, the owner, is always on hand to help with booking trips etc and keeps the grounds in excellent condition. She is a really lovely woman and is determined to ensure that you enjoy your stay.
We loved this holiday and will definitely be returning.
This TripAdvisor Member:
What did you like best about the accommodation? Cleanliness & spacious
Recommended. Review by Nahoko Ohashi from UK
Christmas 2005, 1 week
Location
The manor house sat in a very green country. Their private garden was immense which was surrounded by farms so there was plenty of privacy and tranquility. Very pretty landscape ... the estate itself was in the centre of the valley so you were in the middle of the green open space but at the same time surrounded in the distant by the Appenines and Tuscan rolling hills/hilltop towns ... kind of like being in the middle of the open theatre, absolutely charming.
The owner couple Mattia and Giuseppe lived in the same estate. They were extremely friendly, hospitable, caring, and were very helpful in giving us advice as to where to visit, where to eat, where to buy, etc. As many Italians are, they were great with our 1 year old daughter, almost as if they were her real aunt/uncle! By the time we were to leave, our normally very shy daughter would happily be taken in Mattia's arms which was just fantastic.
Do you recommend this vacation rental to others?
We would definitely recommend Torre del Guado.
If you are looking for a green, peaceful and relaxing vacation, not being swamped by mass tourism, but at the same time enjoy what Italy can offer (fantastic food, charming historical cities, shopping, etc.) this is it!
apartments on an estate near Arezzo, Tuscany East
Review not verified by RentalSystems* (Submitted: 19 Sep 2006)
Mattia e Giuseppe!
We miss you both very much, and we wish we were at Torre del Guado.
Adesso, siamo in Olbia Sardegna - Olbia è bellisima! Stiamo spendendo molto tempo alla spiaggia e piscina, è molto tranquilo.
We hope to visit you both soon and we are so grateful (apprezzi) for everything that you and Giuseppe did to help us - we will never forget you (non li dimenticheremo mai).
I hope my Italian makes sense - please forgive me if it does not.
We will keep in touch.
Grazie Mille!
Ciao
Kiwe and Tom
Review not verified by RentalSystems* (Submitted: 19 Sep 2006)
Traveller rating:
Tuscany: Country House Torre del Guado: "We all loved Torre Del Guado"
12 Aug 2006: A TripAdvisor Member, london
We have just returned from 2 weeks at Torre Del Guado. It was a wonderful place with great accomodation which was very comfortable and spotlessly clean.
There is a great pool, table tennis, volleyball and bikes for adults and children. Mattia, the owner, is always on hand to help with booking trips etc and keeps the grounds in excellent condition. She is a really lovely woman and is determined to ensure that you enjoy your stay.
We loved this holiday and will definitely be returning.
This TripAdvisor Member:
What did you like best about the accommodation? Cleanliness & spacious
Review not verified by RentalSystems* (Submitted: 19 Sep 2006)
Review 1945: Torre del Guado, Apartment
www.torredelguado.com
Recommended. Review by Nahoko Ohashi from UK
apartments on an estate near Arezzo, Tuscany East
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When
Christmas 2005, 1 week
Location
The manor house sat in a very green country. Their private garden was immense which was surrounded by farms so there was plenty of privacy and tranquility. Very pretty landscape ... the estate itself was in the centre of the valley so you were in the middle of the green open space but at the same time surrounded in the distant by the Appenines and Tuscan rolling hills/hilltop towns ... kind of like being in the middle of the open theatre, absolutely charming.
Nearby Amenities
The closest town Sansepolcro was about 5 minutes drive. We were just so impressed with how beautiful and charming this relatively unknown town was! Many bars where you can enjoy from cappuccino to aperitif, fresh grocers with lots of local products, great butcher (salami and prosciutto are hand made by the owner butcher who keeps his pigs/cattles at a nearby farm where they are raised in open space), fantastic restaurants (very refined ones too!), and very chic boutiques.
Also to note is a family-run lovely organic vegetable shop we found in a nearby village called San Leo ... our 1 year old daughter absolutely loved their carrots & apples!
The House/Apartment
A couple of hundred years old building (the oldest part of the building dates back to 13th century!) was restored to the highest quality by the owner couple, Mattia and Giuseppe. We stayed in one of their tastefully decorated five apartments in the estate.
Garden
There was an ecological swimming pool (they don't use chlorine!) and a nice covered gazebo. We would definitely enjoy them at our next visit in the summer.
Furnishings/Cleanliness/Living Areas
Apartment was furnished to a high standard to the finest details, following rustic but chic Tuscan country style. They were not too posh nor too luxurious but welcoming and tasteful, making you feel very much at home. All rooms were shiny clean and comfortable. We paricularly enjoyed the wood fireplace in the living room.
Bedrooms/Bathrooms
Same with bedroom and bathroom, they were clean, comfortable and very well maintained.
Kitchen
Kitchen was very functional and had everything you needed to cook full meals. When we got a bit tired of eating out at restaurants we would cook simple pastas accompanied by freshest buffalo mozzarella cheese, prosciutto and Tuscan red wine ... how we miss them!!
Agency and Representatives (and price)
The owner couple Mattia and Giuseppe lived in the same estate. They were extremely friendly, hospitable, caring, and were very helpful in giving us advice as to where to visit, where to eat, where to buy, etc. As many Italians are, they were great with our 1 year old daughter, almost as if they were her real aunt/uncle! By the time we were to leave, our normally very shy daughter would happily be taken in Mattia's arms which was just fantastic.
Do you recommend this vacation rental to others?
We would definitely recommend Torre del Guado. If you are looking for a green, peaceful and relaxing vacation, not being swamped by mass tourism, but at the same time enjoy what Italy can offer (fantastic food, charming historical cities, shopping, etc.) this is it!
Their apartments are very cozy, nice, clean, exactly what you'd expect from a Tuscan country house and we found their price very reasonable to what we got. Giuseppe and Mattia will make sure that you are happy and will assist you throughout your stay. We've decided that we'd go back to visit them again this summer.
Things to do in this area
Sightseeing (Arezzo 30min drive, Perugia 1hr). There were also many less known small historical towns/villages (Anghiari, Sansepolcro, Citta' di Castello, etc.) which were great for morning/evening strolls. Horseriding, trekking (the Appenines). Shopping was fantastic (Arezzo, Sansepolcro, Citta' di Castello). Countless lovely restaurants. If you are porcini/truffle lover, you should try restaurants in Caprese Michelangelo (30min), the natal village of the great painter Michelangelo! It was our first time to visit this part of Tuscany and we just loved it ... local Italians' way of life was still very much present in this area.
This review is the opinion of a Slow Travel member and not of Slow Travel, Inc.