What an amazing place - what an amazing treat! This flat in the heart of Tuscany was everything that you think of when imagining the perfect get-away in Italy. When Antonio opened the door and we walked into the place, the first words out of our mouths was "Wow …" Bright, sunny with great natural lighting, spacious and beautifully decorated, we felt immediately at home and at ease. The space was even better than it looks in the pictures - something that you can't always say these days with the tricks of camera angle and photo editing. We were very pleased.
The flat is part of a complex with six apartments and so in addition to being lovely we were able to meet and get to know a few other guests. One couple were there for their second visit which I think says a lot. Their reasons - it is just so quiet and peaceful, something that we can attest to as well - this is definitely the place to go if you want to relax. The pool was open (in mid-October) and beautiful. The whole place is situated at the top of the hill with great views to the west to take in the stunning Tuscan sunsets. From our apartment, we could also enjoy the sunrise from our kitchen and living room windows.
You definitely need a car to enjoy this place and the surrounding area. It is nicely situated about halfway between Florence and Siena. We drove down from Florence - an easy drive of about an hour. Poggibonsi can be a little confusing but we eventually found our destination. Antonio was helpful with suggestions about places to go and things to do. He also directed us to the Pan (local grocery store) which supplied us with all our needs. Of note, they also sell on site olive oil and wine (red and white) made from olives and grapes grown on the property. All items were good and reasonably priced.
Without question, I would highly recommend Il Casale di Villore for a dream Tuscan vacation. For us, it was truly the "cherry on top" of an almost month long European holiday. Thanks Antonio for helping to make it special.