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Apartment rental in Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy |
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Villa Cresta Apartment (Ref:
20798)
Self catering apartment in Caprese Michelangelo, Italy |
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Review submitted by Carol and Gerry
from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
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(Submitted:
30/07/2009) |
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| "What a great place to relax without the hustle and bustle of the usual town and city experiences, yet still enjoy the flavour of Italy, its small-town life and the great scenery. The hosts, Terry and Roz, who live on the property, are gracious and friendly, open to requests for advice or help. They have thought of everything in their cottage-style apartment including a binder of usual information including maps to borrow and a welcome store of food - two items we did not have in our other 3 self-catering experiences on this trip. You must have a car and not mind the winding, narrow, hilly roads."
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Review submitted by Wendy
from Almonte, Ontario
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(Submitted:
15/05/2009) |
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| "The property was clean and well kept. Roz and Terry were excellent hosts, helpful and solicitous.
The apartment came with many unexpected touches that added to the ambiance and experience. They provided us with a welcome starter supply of food. We awoke to birdsong every morning. We felt at home.
The apartment was an excellent base for exploring that area of Tuscany and there was more to see than we could accomplish in our two weeks there.
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Review submitted by Robert
from Coatbridge
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(Submitted:
22/04/2009) |
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| "My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Cresta for various reasons. The villa apartment itself had everything we needed. Once we got used to the boiler and the fact we shouldnt turn the shower on full (although we were told this on the first night!) we easily had enough water for both of us to have a hot shower. The apartment is very clean, cosy and the real fire on a couple of nights (during April)was perfect. The solitude of the area and the shutters in the bedroom ensure a sound sleep and we had a really relaxing stay generally.
The apartment itself is a short drive to so many beautiful towns and it is well serviced by the Cesena-Perugia motorway which is a 5-10 min drive away. It was my first time driving abroad but i loved it! During our ten night stay we visited la Verna, Monterchi, Alghieri, Poppi, Gubbio, Citti, Siena, Rimini, San Marino, Cortona, Assisi and a few others. The owners strike a perfect balance between supporting your stay from their villa (the generous hamper on arrival,countless dvds and advice) behind the apartment but really providing you with the space to enjoy. I will definitely be recommending the apartment to friends and family."
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Review submitted by Jane
from Louth
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(Submitted:
14/07/2008) |
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| "The owners greeted us with a warm welcome even though is was after midnight. The welcome pack of food was much appreciated and included everything we needed for a relaxing 1st days holiday. This set the trend for the rest of our stay. Lovely comfy bed, soft clean linen etc. Roz and Terry were perfect hosts, helpful, kind but unobtrusive. The countryside around is lovely with plenty of walks and medieval villages and towns to explore. The local swimming pool was a must to cool down after sightseeing. The local restaurants provide excellent regional dishes and wine. We were very taken with the kindness and patience of the locals especially regarding our terrible italian. We hope to return to do some walking when the weather is a little cooler. Thank you Terry and Roz for making our holiday such a relaxing and enjoyable occasion."
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Review submitted by Andrea
from Chandlers Ford
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(Submitted:
26/05/2008) |
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| "A beautiful villa in a lovely spot. Immaculately clean with everything you need supplied. A visit to nearby Anghiari is a must."
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Review submitted by Marcel
from Zug
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(Submitted:
07/05/2008) |
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| "Thanks for the great appartment. Very clean and tidy. I loved the maps of the area you had available for mountain biking. We had a great time. Very quiet and relaxing.
I have already recommended your place to one of my friends.
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Review submitted by Nicolette and Stephen
from Australia
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(Submitted:
22/11/2007) |
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| "This property set a high standard which was hard for subsequent properties to beat! The thoughtful additions make this rental special. These included a starter pack of food, (useful for those arriving empty handed!) a huge range of DVDs, a complete library of visitor information, a well equiped kitchen, not to mention the thought that went into designing the premises.
The location is quiet, and perfect for exploring the region, every site worth seeing is within reach. We enjoyed our time there very much, a home away from home."
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Review submitted by Stephen
from Chelmsford
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(Submitted:
23/10/2007) |
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| "Villa was absolutely superb and exceeded all our expectations. Really impressed with the facilities in the villa, particularly the wood burner on the cold evenings. Made an ideal base for visiting Tuscany the surrounding area and was very peaceful. The food parcel was greatly appreciated and came in very handy on the day of our arrival. Roz and Terry were very helpful and great hosts. Would defiantly recommend this to any of our friends and would not hesitate in visiting again. Thanks for the lovely stay and memories. Steve Tower & Ceri Harris."
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Review submitted by Heather
from Bristol
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(Submitted:
09/10/2007) |
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| "We had a thoroughly relaxed and enjoyable 2 weeks at Villa Cresta.
Ros & Terry had thought of everything to make our stay comfortable and hassle free.
The area itself is quite beautiful and we were able to visit many places.
The villa itself was a good base from which to explore the surrounding areas.
We would rate our holiday 10/10.
Thanks Ros & Terry."
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Review submitted by Gina
from Belfast
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(Submitted:
26/09/2007) |
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| "Villa Cresta is the perfect location for a low-key get-away from it all vacation. The apartment is very comfortable and the welcome package of food is a lovely touch. Fabulous hiking literally outside the back door, Roz and Terry are great tour directors!
We felt thoroughly renewed when we left"
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Review submitted by Lesley
from Bridgend
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(Submitted:
26/08/2007) |
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| "A fantastic apartment that is a real treasure! We were made very welcome by Roz and Terry who were neighbourly but unobtrusive. They were a great help with train times and suggestions for day trips etc. The locality is beautiful with some fab places for days out; Florence, Assissi and Siena being just a few of the easy to reach places we enjoyed visiting, as well as some of the smaller 'off-the-beaten-track' villages that are quite spectacular too. Highly recommended overall - we'll definately be paying another visit asap!"
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Review submitted by Martin
from Howwood Scotland
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(Submitted:
03/08/2007) |
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| "A fantastic hideaway that is surrounded in a beautiful setting. It is exactly like how I imagined Tuscany to be. Roz and Terry the owners are really nice people and made us very welcome. It is a great base for travelling as well to places like Assisi, Siena, Florence etc. The location is set in a peaceful area and if you want to escape the rat race this is the place to come. The accomodation is finished to a very high standard and to be honest there is nothing I can say that that is negative about it! A real gem that I will revisit at some point in the near future.
Martin"
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Review submitted by Marijke
from Raelingen
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(Submitted:
17/07/2007) |
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| "We had a lovely 10 days in early April. The apartment seems perfect for a couple or, like us, a couple with an infant (8-months). We arrived late in the evening and were welcomed by the owners who had heated the fire place for us. Nice gesture with the food basket and box of toys for our son. The house was clean and fresh and the view and surrounding nature was wonderful. We found it a great place from which to visit the surrounding villages and walk small parts of the many tracks. Also and perhaps most importantly, it is a nice place to just relax in the garden with a book."
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Review submitted by Janet
from Cottingham
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(Submitted:
02/07/2007) |
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| "Very well appointed property with added extras that make it very comfortable.
Owners are on hand just next door which is very reassuring.
We found the grocery pack very useful as we arrived on a Sunday when the supermarkets were closed."
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Review submitted by Valerie
from Auckand New Zealand
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(Submitted:
30/06/2007) |
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| "On arrival at Cresta Villa we were greeted by our host & hotess. We were very impressed with the complimentary wine and food, and found that every detail had been completed to ensure that we enjoyed our stay.
We were able to take daily excursions and come back to enjoy the peace and the sound of the occasional cowbell in the distance, and would definately recommend Cresta Villa,for a relaxing holiday.
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Review submitted by Ruth
from Nottingham
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(Submitted:
11/05/2007) |
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| "The villa was spotless, and included everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
The owners were welcoming and friendly, and we found the location an excellent base for exploring the surrounding Tuscan countryside."
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Review submitted by Donna
from Cirencester
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(Submitted:
04/03/2007) |
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| "A beautiful appartment in the wonderful Tuscan hills, a brillant place to get away as it's very peaceful. The appartment is very well presented and with all the equipment and utensils, it feels like a home fron home.
The owners were fantastic, very friendly and welcoming. They were helpful and knowledgable, always on hand but not intrusive. The information folder provided contained everything you needed to make the most of the outstanding surroundings. It gave extensive details/maps of walks in the area and all the local attractions and must see towns.
Upon arrival we found a food welcome pack, which after a long journey helped us settle in quickly, this included some wonderful homemade jam and a much needed bottle of red wine!
However, this appartment should come with a strong warning.....The bed is so comfortable you could sleep for days!!
Fantastic value for money, will be reccomending to family and friends, would love to return and explore some more."
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Review submitted by Alex and Mike
from Kent
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(Submitted:
01/11/2006) |
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| "The apartment was exactly as described, with many homely touches added too. The owners were most helpful and even asked if we needed extra wood for the fire as the mid October evenings were getting cool. The green file was very useful with plenty of local maps which are hard to obtain in the UK (we tried!). The welcome pack was very generous and much appreciated. The location was extremely rural and peaceful making it ideal for a get-away-from-it-all holiday. We may well go back next year."
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Review submitted by Keith & Joy
from Stamford
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(Submitted:
26/09/2006) |
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On our arrival the first surprise was a very comprehensive food pack as we arrived late on a Sunday.
The apartment itself was exaxctly as desribed and the quality of all the fittings to a very good standard. The extent of detail in providing all the cutlery, crockery, linen cooking facilities was to a standard that meant you were short of nothing.
The owners were very helpful and supportive without being in any way intrusive. The guide books and many maps provided were excellent as was the radio and the DVD player, including the list of films available to borrow.
The area itself is very rural and has excellent views. The local footpath network is extensive and some very dramatic views are less than 20 minutes walk away. Small villages and hamlets are many and provide the opportunity to exlpore real rural Tuscan life.
An excellent place to stay and visit the local national park, Tuscany generally and Umbria.
We would have no reservations in recomending this as a place to stay.
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Review submitted by Tom
from Cornwall
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(Submitted:
31/07/2006) |
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| "Lovely friendly owners set everything up for us upon arrival, including stocking the fridge with breakfast items and sorting out the additional cot we required.
Place itself was homey and comfortable. We were left to enjoy the cottage and no fuss was ever made about any of the additional things we requested.
Would recommend as great value for money for a couple or small family."
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