Fenice was a perfect example of a traditional tuscan hideaway
with nothing but hills and trees to gaze upon. The villa was
spacious enough for us all - two families or four with kids under
12 and the grandparents! The bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen were
all perfectly clean and comfortable (with aircon in every bedroom
which was a welcome relief from the august heat) and the pool area
was just beautiful with plenty of seating and grassy areas for the
children to play. There are a lot of steps so wouldn't be suitable
for someone who struggles with their mobility. No shops nearby on
foot but plenty of choices of restaurants, cafes, gelaterias and
supermarkets 10mins drive in nearby Castiglion Fiorentino. I'd
recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing and peaceful holiday but
with nearby tuscan towns and villages in easy reach, it's a great
base for exploring the wider area as well.
Arrival date: 24 August, 2024
We could not have asked for a more amazing experience. We loved
everything about this property… amazing views, great hosts,
picturesque city and delicious food and wine. Linda was always
available to answer any questions and we would highly recommend the
delicious meals they offer on request. The accommodations were like
stepping back in time while still enjoying modern amenities
(including an ice machine in the fridge). Thank you Linda for such
a great experience!
Arrival date: 04 September, 2024.
Linda and Jamie were amazing. The house was very comfortable.
The different levels were different for us, but worked out.
Especially with multi families for privacy. The grounds were
beautiful. There were a lot of ants, bees, bugs in general around
the pool so it was hard at times to use. Especially could not enjoy
meals outside, but overall the grounds were just beautiful. Linda
went out of her way to accommodate extra family in their private
unit. Great way to end our month vacation around Italy.
Arrival date: 13 June, 2024.
Pretty country house with a magnificent swimming pool and a
garden full of flowers and aromatic herbs. Three air-conditioned
bedrooms and one non-air-conditioned attic bedroom. Well equipped
kitchen. We enjoyed our stay with the family.
Arrival date: 13 July, 2024
A piece of heaven with a couple of angels to watch over
us.
Absolutely superb hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. We had two
delicious meals cooked by Linda and we left with her homemade
limoncello and olive oil. Peaceful, beautiful grounds with
wonderful walks straight from the house. Tennis club 5 min drive
away, and a local train station that whisked us off to Florence for
the day. Don't miss Snoopy's gelato in the local town. This holiday
was a 5* experience.
Arrival 4th May 2024
Took my parents and sister to Italy for the first time and
enjoyed a week at La Fenice. Linda and Jaime were excellent hosts,
we felt very at home in their beautiful property.
Arrival 30/09/23
My husband and I, our daughter and 3 granddaughters and
boyfriend absolutely loved the Fenice Tuscan Villa. We were warmly
greeted by the owners. They gave attention to every detail of our
stay. The villa was spacious and comfortable for our large family.
We enjoyed the chef-prepared breakfast each morning outside beside
the pool. The view of the Tuscan Countryside was breathtaking. A
highlight of our stay was a local wine tasting. We highly recommend
this property!
Arrival 13/09/23
Superb Tuscan house with talented decorations made by Linda.
Amazing swimming pool with its garden. Great hospitality from Linda
and Jaime . We will remember this beautiful week with our whole
family for a long time. Do not hesitate to book your holidays
there.
Arrival 05/08/23
Incredible warm and welcoming hosts and property. Perfect
retreat from the hustle of the cities. Nestled into olive groves
and down the street from a winery. We spent 11 days and weren't sad
about it. Thank you Linda and Jaime!
Arrival 11th June 2023
My family of 5 just finished our 6 day stay at the Fenice Villa.
The home is beautiful and the view is breathtaking. The pool
overlooks the Tuscan hillside and is perfect for relaxing and
cooling off. It is just a 10 minute car ride to a grocery store and
to the train station where you can easily travel to different
Tuscan cities. The best gelato we had in Italy was at Snoopy's
right in Castiglion Fiorentino. The owners, Linda and Jaime, could
not have been more gracious and accommodating. They were
immediately available to help us with whatever we needed. We can't
say enough good things about our trip. We were sad to leave our
Tuscan villa and hope to return again someday.
Arrival 22nd June 2023
Incredible place to get away with your family. Linda and her
husband could not be more hospitable. Property, pool and all around
feel was great. The town of Castiglione Fiorentino was very
friendly and had some fun spots to eat.
Arrival 30th June 2023
If you'd like a true Tuscan experience in a lovely house with a
fantastic pool then this is for you. The owners are so helpful,
provide great help with local places to visit and the cooked meal
they provided was outstanding.
Arrival 8th July 2023
It's a beautiful house with lots of character. It was easy for
three couples to function together due to nice rooms and en-suite
bathrooms. The pool and pool area were fantastic. Karin with
friends
Arrival 22nd July 2023
This place was truly relaxing. It was a beautiful and quiet
place, the house was amazing and the kitchen was great. The grounds
were top notch. It was an 8 min drive to town, and there were
multiple walled cities to see within 20-90 mins away. Easy to
access. The hosts were wonderful. We went with another couple and
our two kids. There was room for everyone to spread out, inside and
out. Afternoons by the pool was a big hit.
Arrival 26 May 2023
We spent a wonderful 9-day family holiday (8 people) in Villa La
Fenice in September. The villa, the garden with pool and the whole
area are a dream. The presentation of the property and the facility
on the internet is absolutely correct. Everything is beautiful and
well maintained. The owners, Linda and Jaime, are wonderful and
very helpful hosts who do everything to make their guests feel
comfortable. A big thank you again to both of them !! We enjoyed
our stay very much and will definitely be back!
Arrival date: 10/09/2022
The house is over 100 years old and stylishly renovated.
Super fast internet, very well equipped kitchen and air
conditioning in 3 bedrooms. The landlords speak fluent English and
are very accommodating. They live in the same house and maintain
the huge pool and garden, but you don't see or hear them. Otherwise
there is absolute silence. Very beautiful!
Arrival date: 03/09/2022
Very nice, spacious house with a large pool and several
shaded areas. Very quiet environment. Linda, the landlady is very
friendly and discreet. Anytime again.
Arrival date: 16/07/2022
The description was completely true to reality. We loved
the exteriors, especially the size and location of the pool and its
enchanting setting. The interior is just as warm in this family
villa. We felt like home. Thanks again to Linda for her kindness
and discretion.
Arrival date: 27/06/2022
The house was great for our family to spend some time in
beautiful Tuscany.The Pool was great as the weather was very
warm.
Arrival day: 21/06/2022
The house was ideal in size and layout for our family and
the location is just lovely. Everything you need is available in
the house. Beautiful garden with great pool with amazing views. The
landlords are very nice and always there if you need
anything.
Arrival date: 04/06/2022
5 stars
This is a well kept property with plenty of space for a family. Linda - the property owner - is fluent in English and always available to help. She is a very nice and honest person. She was also super helpful with securing an appointment to get our Covid tests before returning to US. The property is located next to the small town of Castiglion Fiorentino which has surprisingly great dining options, with affordable prices and English speaking personnel. Very pleased with our stay.
Arrival 28th August 2021
4,5 stars!
We were here in August with 2 families (4 adults and 5
children). And it was wonderful.
The private house has all the services you need. No other
guests in our case.
A private large swimming pool (2.20m max depth) in front of
the door with lovely sunbeds and umbrellas.
Also plenty of possibilities to stay in the sun or in the
shade.
The owner Linda is super friendly, speaks good English and
is easily accessible for all your questions.
Everything was neat and clean on arrival, the bedrooms,
bathrooms, kitchen etc...
On request you can have breakfast, dinner or even a cooking
course provided by Linda.
We did breakfast and that was also very well taken care
of.
The view from the pool is also beautiful and invites you to
relax.
14th to 24th August
A really nice and pleasant villa, highly recommend the extraordinary great views and surroundings in Tuscan hills - very quiet and relaxed, and super friendly hosts! Hope to be back soon!
Arrival 15 July 2021
5 stars
Very beautiful property, in the heart of the Tuscan countryside. Superb swimming pool. Lovely owners. We spent a very exotic week in this magnificent place.
Arrival 31 July 2021