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Villa Sestini: Guest Reviews

Via Vernalese, 21a, 50012 Bagno a Ripoli, Italy
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Villa Sestini
4.5 of 5 stars 100 Reviews
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Alkmaar, The Netherlands
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“Just about perfect”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2011

After having driven through very sinuous bumpy roads, you arrive at this place in the hills of Tuscany and are greeted by a lovely lady by the name of Giovanna. You will immediately wonder how on earth you found such a place. It's amazing. Giovanna will go out of her way to make you feel welcome and at home. The B&B is set in an ancient house, with beautifully paved floors, and idyllic surroundings. What a view!
The bedrooms have their own private bathrooms, but not en-suite, you will have to go outside. That isn't a problem at all; ours was a very large room and we had an equally large bathroom, complete with a bathtub (see the photos of our room and bathroom borrowed from Villa Sestini's site).
The garden is very nice, with much welcomed shade from cypress and peach trees, and separate areas where you can sit and read, or enjoy your meal outside. And again the view...! Cannot stress that enough - breathtaking.
Don't expect a pool like the one shown on the photo-gallery of the site, there isn't one available for guests.
One small advice: if you go in the summer, be prepared for nasty bloodsucking insects, and I don't mean just mosquitoes. Protect yourself with the most absolutely effective insect repellent you can find and use it profusely because these bugs are silent, invisible, and hungry, and they will bite you without you even noticing it. Tough it up! It's the countryside, it comes with the territory!
Thank you Giovanna for a wonderful stay, we hope to come back one day.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Senlis, France
1 review
“hidden paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2011

a very nice place to be, 15mn from firenze center. a big house with all the facilities in the middle of a nice italian garden. we recommend the giovanna house for all people who spent a good time in a nice place.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bussum, The Netherlands
1 review
“Simply wonderful!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2011

A stay at Villa Sestini is everything that you expect it to be. Giovanna really cares for her guests and is a warm, friendly and helpful personality. We enjoyed dinner at the Villa on our first night and that was nice and ever so convenient. In the area there are lots of nice restaurants so you never have to eat at the same place twice unless you wish to. The road to the Villa is an experience in itself, but just remember not to hire/bring too large a car and you will be fine. The view of Florence from the room is breathtaking. We would recommend a stay at Villa Sestina anytime and hope to come back one day.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Orinda
1 review
“ROOM WITH A VIEW”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2011

We enjoyed the quiet serenity of the Tuscan landscape with Florence and the Arno just below us. The Villa has beautiful and spacious living quarters with an attention to detail, such as Florentine linen sheets. The gracious owner, Giovanna Rossi, who resides on the premises, is accommodating to your every need. We will return as soon as possible.

j Rankin / Orinda California

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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new york
2 reviews
“Second time, even better than the first”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2011

The first time we stayed at Giovanna's was great. This time was even better. We couldn't feel more comfortable and better taken care of right up until 430am on the day of our departure when she made us her usual breakfast before our flight. Simply amazing!

We couldn't ask for more...great location, great facility and great hostess.

Thank you Giovanna!

Jeff and Lauren

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Via Vernalese, 21a, 50012 Bagno a Ripoli, Italy
Price range (per night):* S$127 - 158

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