Cottage Pino Rural Tuscan retreat in Stunning Hilltop castle

Extraordinarily beautiful location, very helpful and attentive host. The two-bedroom apartment is a little odd, with one bathroom (sink, bidet, toilet) at the end of the hall, and a second “bathroom” (consisting only of a shower)accessible only by way of one of the bedrooms!

First of all, Marzio was hands down the best host we have ever stayed with. He was very helpful with recommendations and giving us information of the area. We ate in some outstanding restaurants on Marzio recommendation and he was right on the mark. The house is exactly what we were looking for, a beautiful Tuscan retreat, close to Florence and Siena. The pool was an added bonus that we used every day to cool off. We would really want to stay again. We did happen to stay in July and it was unusually hot. The A/C did have a hard time keeping up with the extreme heat at night so we may choose a Fall or Spring trip next time.

More than we imagined for our Tuscany vacation. Spacious, well appointed and clean. Marzio was an excellent host with knowledge of the area and its history. He gave wonderful suggestions for wines, restaurants and touring excursions. We highly recommend this historical villa for a Tuscany vacation!

The property Sant' Andrea a Cellole is located in the middle of Tuscany, just as you would expect it to be. Marzio is a smart guy who is very concerned about the well-being of his guests. He is happy to advise on which excursion or restaurant to visit. The reservation is then made immediately at the desired time. We enjoyed the peace and tranquillity. A refreshing pool invites you to do this when you are not travelling through Tuscany. Two friends for life are also quickly found. They are the two four-legged friends Nelson and Bounty. You just have to like them, they are lovely dogs. All that remains is to say that we look forward to seeing them again and can highly recommend Marzio's place. Don't miss to take home his own olive oil, which is awesome. Thomas and Anna

Pictures do not give an accurate view of this property. The views were so pretty and relaxing. Great place to stay and do day trips. Next time we will stay longer

We stayed in cottage Murlo which accommodates 4 people. There were 3 of us, my husband, myself and our 18 year old son. We arrived at Cellole after 5 full days of sightseeing in Florence so the peace and tranquillity were much appreciated. The family who own the house, and live in part of it, are really friendly and helpful. They are there if you need them but never imposed on our holiday. Marzio will book restaurant reservations for you if you want which was really useful for us, he'll also give you advice and tips on where to park etc when visiting the surrounding areas. We went in July when it was very hot so the pool was fantastic for cooling down. One of the features that attracted us to Cellole was the fact there could only be a maximum of 10 people there at any one time and no children under 14. The pool was never busy! The cottage itself had everything you needed. The bedrooms are huge. The bathroom is actually in the master bedroom but it didn't cause us any problems because it was to the side and the room was so big. Outside you have a lovely covered seating area with fantastic views over the surrounding countryside. This was my first visit to Italy and I don't think I could have found a nicer, more welcoming place to stay. Total peace and relaxation in beautiful surroundings with a helpful family on hand. What more could you wish for?

From the moment we arrived we knew we had chosen a real gem! S. Andrea a Cellole is reached via quite a remote little lane which winds down through olive groves and fields of vines, and about 15 mins drive from the local village where you can buy all the provisions you may need. You arrive at a beautiful ancient and typical Tuscan building which invites you in immediately. Our hosts could not have been more helpful and welcoming, offering advice on places to see and restaurants to visit. The owner's son even invited us to a get together with other guests one evening and cooked for us around the B.B.Q. A delicious supper had been prepared for us which was very enjoyable. This is a place for relaxation and getting away from it all. You are completely immersed in stunning countryside. If you require a lively resort then think again. The web description and photographs were an accurate reflection of the accommodation. A rural treat for those who like a quiet and relaxing holiday. Can't wait to visit again.

Well equipped cottage in a unique former church building. Cottage pino has a Sweet little private terrace for eating al fresco. lovely shared pool area with lots of loungers for sunbathing or shade for relaxation. The shower was a bit temperamental but plenty of hot water once it got going. The drive from the main road was a bit scary in a little hire car the first time we did it and it's not a quick one for getting fresh bread for breakfast as it's takes a good 20 Minutes into Tavernelle. we had a lovely week there. Marzio, Mario & Adela were most helpful at recommending little gems for us to visit like the Badia al Passagnano and the various chiant highlights , villages, restaurants etc. Tuscany is very close to heaven !

Wonderful idyllic castle in the Tuscan countryside, so quiet you could hear a needle drop. Really relaxing in an amazing area of Italy, perfect distance from Florence and Sienna. Couldn't recommend it enough. Will be returning in the future.

Our stay here couldn't have been better . If you want to get away from the husle and busle this is the place . Picturesque peaceful charming and the owners Adela and Mario were lovely hard working people . We wish them all the best for the future and the dogs Nelson and bounty very cheeky but well behaved . Regards David and Elaine