My husband and I travelled through Europe for nine fabulous weeks. Casale Fontibucci will stay in our minds as the best accommodation experience of that trip. What a truly magical place it was! This impressive and unique property is situated in a peaceful quiet area, away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city, but still within a short driving distance from the nearest town. Perched high up on a hill overlooking Florence, the view from our bedroom window was like a picture postcard. Our room was thoughtfully fitted out with everything one can wish for. It was like a 'home away from home'. Lots of space, everything clean and fresh with comfortable beds, generous seating area plus little personal touches including books, magazines and local travel information. Then the breakfasts: each morning our breakfast table was set out with the most delicious tempting foods. Fresh produce from around the area and every day a different home made treat by our gracious hostess Aurora. The garden and swimming pool were immaculate and it was a pleasure to just sit there and chill out from too much sight seeing. Before we left, Aurora kindly shared her secret recipe of Italian ragu with me and we parted knowing that one day we will return. We can highly recommend this wonderful B&B to everyone wanting to experience Tuscany in style.

My boyfriend and I stayed in one of Aurora's apartments for 4 nights in September. I agree with the other reviews that Aurora is the most wonderful hostess...she gave us privacy but was around when we needed her. It was my birthday during the trip and she left me a present and card on the last morning, with her delicious fig jam to take away. It is personal touches like these that make Casale Fontibucci somewhere I am sure we shall return to.

Also, the view is stunning...driving up towards to place for the first time I couldn't quite believe it! It would have been nice to have an outside area with a view from our apartment but we soon realised tha the kitchen catches the sunset in the evening and we could just sit with our glass of wine with the windows open and didn't miss it. The pool area we had virtually to ourselves. The gardens and surrounding areas were lush and well looked after.

We flew to Pisa and hired a car -I was suprised it only took about 1 hour 10 minutes to reach Fonbtibucci. We uploaded our own sat nav at home and would have been lost without it! Aurora is very helpful with directions and recommendations but we found it took the pressure off. In the evening if you want to go out for dinner you need to drive somewhere. Our favourite place was in Fiesole (took about 20-25 minutes), 'La Reggia'. It is up a pedestrian steep hill, behind the cathedral, with again beautiful views and food. However you have a big fridge in the apartment and a couple of days we just had lunch out and stayed in in the evening. It was so peaceful and we felt totally relaxed just doing nothing.

During the day we visited Greve in the Chianti region and of course, Florence. The park and ride is cheap and easy to get to. One thing...if you get bitten by mosquitos like I do take lots of repellant. This year was apparently particularly bad for them and I got fed on wherever we went in Tuscany!

So, if you want to stay in a real Italian home with wonderful hospitality, fantastic views, peace and quiet and a delicious breakfast this place is perfect.

Myself and my husband stayed at Casale Fontibucci for 5 nights in August 2011 and cannot speak highly enough of both the property, its setting and its host Aurora. Although the Tuscan sun was sometimes oppressive in nearby Chianti and Florence it was a joy to return to the property and make the most of the spectacular views and the cool swimming pool. A car is essential to navigate round the winding Italian roads however with a map and a slightly unreliable tom tom we managed to explore the surrounding area, taking in Florence, Siena, the beautiful Chianti towns without any problems. Florence is a 20 minutes drive which we enjoyed in the evening when the sun had gone down and the city takes on a more relaxed atmosphere when the coach parties have moved on. All in all, if you enjoy good food, wine and want to explore some beautiful countryside and the most amazing art and cultural heritage, don't hesitate to book. Also Aurora's breakfast were a most pleasant to start to the day and she was always on hand to suggest a spot to visit or help with any directions. If like us and you arrived late and need a spot to eat, there are nearby restaurants at the bottom of the hill which serve reasonable priced Italian fayre. Thanks Aurora we've recommended you to all our friends, a truly special holiday, Kind Regards Steve and Tona Pooley

After choosing this location based on Trip Advisor reviews , everything was better than expected.
We found an old "casale" restored with good taste, surrounded by a blossomed and scented Mediterranean garden , all this ensemble situated in a marvellous location with a fantastic view , what do you want more ?
And the owner, Signora Aurora ? I mean anyone with some money can buy an old property and refurbish it, but you need talent and professionalism to be a host as good as she is.
The only regret we have is that we were too eager to visit everything around and we didn't allow ourselves to chill out a whole day near the pool in that heavenly garden.