The property, house, location, and grounds exceeded expectations. The pool, the vegetable garden, and the walks from the house were all wonderful and dinner cooked by Serena was sublime! We hope to return.

The Villa was better than the photographs on the website! It had the perfect mix of privacy with the added bonus of being social if you wished with the shared pool. Our children made friends immediately and had a fantastic time using the facilities of the Villa. My son had his 9th birthday at the Villa and we made a special trip to Castillina in Chianti for an amazing cake (they do awesome Gelato too), and then to dinner at one of the great restaurants in the village. A perfect place to see the local surrounding areas and fall in love with Tuscany. It was always lovely to come back to the Villa and sit and look at the amazing views over a drink or dinner. The villa had everything that you needed and felt very homely with lovely family touches that have obviously been built up over time. We don't often say we will go back to the same place but this was a brilliant find. I understand that it is often booked, so we felt very fortunate to have secured a stay.

We had a great time and would come back again in the near future! Beautiful views the ultimate place to relax and enjoy great Chianti wines!!

So relaxing-beautiful view and landscaping. Very friendly manager. Cheers!!

Era tutto magnifico. Wonderful home, great location, spectacular views. Very near very nice small hill town, Castellina in Chianti, with several good restaurants, nice shopping, excellent grocery shopping. Rough dirt roads to the town and other towns and highway doesn't at all mar stay as homes hilltop location provides spectacular views of countryside. Local manager very helpful and owners very responsive. Perfect for six adults, and kids as pool was a great place to recover after day of visits elsewhere. Near Florence and Siena, both accessible by nearby train. Would recommend without reservation. Had an ant problem on patio and in kitchen I'm sure owners will attempt to resolve.

Centrally located in Tuscany's wine country and high on a hilltop where you can share the magnificent vista of endless grape and olive vineyards. Period Italian furnishings give a sense of times past. Easy access to Pisa, Florence, Siena and many, many smaller, quaint Tuscan communities. Rome only about a 3 hour drive away. If renting a car, suggest renting a 4-wheel vehicle as the gravel road up to Le Bagnaie from the main highway can washout a bit with rain.

We literally have adored this place and the house was very comfortable, well equipped, and simply warm and welcoming. The views around Le Bagnaie are exceptionally beautiful and filled us with joy and peaceful emotions at every moment of the day: When opening the shutters in the morning, when going to the vegetable garden for picking up some delicious tomatoes or eggplants for our lunch, when at the pool in the afternoon or early evening, when looking at the sunset in the direction of San Giminiano and looking up at the shooting stars at night! We enjoyed many going-outs, to Siena, San Giminiano, Volterra, Colle di Val D’Elsa and, as a crowning point, to Panzano to the very special butcher’s restaurant. We especially enjoyed the garden of Casa del Fico, a little paradise which invited to long hours of reading on the lounging chairs. We also had many walks in the immediate vicinity of the house, up to Fonterutoli, sparkled with encounters with deers and boars. Jackie, Serena and Cosimo were all real treats. Jackie the manager made feel very much “at home”, Serena, the cook prepared us feasts and Cosimo, the gardener, is delightful and charming and deserves the awards of the “ green palms”! We will come back even though we live so far away, with our sons and grand-children hopefully next times. Our guests ( friends and family) join us in celebrating the “ravissement” and we will all keep fond memories of these two weeks!

The house was well equipped and the grounds beautifully maintained. The pool and tennis court were fabulous and views amazing.

Owners are gracious and accommodating. You get the true Tuscan experience, relaxing yet close to everything. By far the best part of our Italy trip

The unit shares a large property with six other units. But, it is set up so that you are not aware that anyone else is there. (But, we did spend some pleasant time with our "neighbors".) It sits up on a hill top with stunning views. Not right in town but still conveniently located. The unit is very spacious, very comfortable and well-equipped. We had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.

The house is wonderful and in perfect shape. Around are only hills and vineyards: a breathtaking landscape. We enjoyed the garden and the big swimming pool very much. We could pick our own vegetables (which were super fresh and delicious) from the garden and we were even invited to a winetasting by Ian, one of our lovely neighbours, who owns a small vinyard. Finally, the house is perfectly located, close to Florence and all the main places of interests, such as Siena and San Gimignano. A fantastic vacation! P.S.: if you go, make sure to book Serena to cook you dinner for a night. One of the best Italian meals I have ever eaten. And I am Italian!

Great location, superb views, central position for travel to anywhere in Tuscany. Good food, some great restaurants and of course 'The Place' to sample the local wines.

The property is in an idyllic location. It has a lovely garden to relax in and the swimming pool and tennis court are a real plus. It is well positioned for restaurants and sight seeing (a short drive away) but in a peaceful and rural location with amazing views. The house is well maintained and has everything you might need. A very relaxing place to stay.

My family and I spent one week at the property and we all had a great time. We relaxed on some days in the lovely garden and in the huge pool, which the kids enjoyed very much. On other days we travelled to nearby historic towns and local vineyards, making use of the property's ideal location! The regional food was of course great, but even better was the meal cooked for us in house. We found the property charming, with stunning views, and the amenities generally very good. There is also a community garden which helped us out on occasion.

We had a wonderful holiday in Tuscany. Mainly sightseeing but also some shopping and wine tasting. Best was being able to relax in the confines of Le Bagnaie, this small hilltop complex of 8 villas is a couple of Kms off the main road in more or less perfect isolation. Pool was fantastic - a great size and only a handful of fellow residents in sight. Also, good tennis court and boules. We made use of a local contact for a full blown Tuscan dining evening and would thoroughly recommend that to anyone. The villa/farmhouse was clean, tidy and friendly with all the essentials. Some may see it as a problem that there is no TV - not in our case. My personal lizard count was above 30 and the wandering cat just added a lovely slice of something to the experience. Its Tuscany in July so you have to expect mosquitos and other bitey things so be prepared for that. My only criticism, and its a personal thing I guess, is that the beds were quite hard.

I was traveling with my wife and young adult children. Le Bagnaie was a fantastic location, one that you return to. We rented a car at the Rome airport and had no trouble with the detailed directions provided by the owners. The villa is on a hill reachable by gravel road, which appears to be common in the area. We made day trips to many places, including Florence, Siena, San Gimigniano, and Cortona. We also spent most late afternoons by the pool in an ideal if setting. The villa itself was extremely comfortable with a well stocked kitchen. We did have Serena, a local, prepare a Tuscan meal for us one night. It was the best meal of our two week trip to Italy.

Absolutely beautiful! This is one place you should not miss! Perfect location to totally relax or to explore Tuscany! We are already planning next year's visit!

Our family of 4 had the most sensational stay in Casa del Fico at Le Bagnaie. The house and grounds are in a great location - close to many quaint towns, restaurants and wineries, as well as a short distance away from major destinations like Florence, Siena and San Gimignano. The house itself was very comfortable and charming. We spent almost all our time outside in the private English-like garden. We especially loved sitting in the garden each morning with our coffee and breakfast. One of our favorite nights over our two week trip was having Serena cook for us at the house. Her food was out of this world delicious! One of our very favorite meals. You mustn't miss out on having her. We plan to be back and bring all our friends! Thanks to the Tisdales for hosting us!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The best location to enjoy the sites around Tuscany or to just relax and enjoy a glass of wine on the patio! Home is quite comfortable - great for families. Pool setting (with children's pool), swings, and "community" vegetable garden add to the fun.

The house and the amenities were even better than we would have expected. The view is breathtaking and the house is well equipped. There are many good wineries in the area where you can tast ( and of course buy) excellent Chianti wine. It is a good starting point for sightseeing tours to Siena, San Gimigniano and Florence. The pool is also very nice and the perfect place to relax. Although you have to use a gravel road to reach the house, the next supermarket is only 10 minutes away. One tip: it is possible to hire a local cook. She prepares a fantastic original Tuscany meal. We can highly recommend this house !