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Dear In Italy,
We just returned from three weeks in Tuscany and took advantage of two properties that you offer. Both exceeded our expectations; you clearly do a great job of screening you properties. Agriturismo Cerreto, a rural farm house just outside of Pienza, is everything all of your other customers have described. The apartment was wonderfully renovated from a farmhouse that is several hundred years old, it is a very tranquil setting, and Monica prepared wonderful picnic basket breakfasts. Its a great base for exploring Tuscany. You provide an excellent service! Keep up the good work.
Jon T.
Dear In Italy,
What can you say about Southern Tuscany except maybe "totally enchanting". It is everything you here about the place and more because it can only be really appreciated in person.
From Rome we took the train to Chiusi and walked across the street to pick up our rental car. We arrived at about 2:00 pm and discovered that the car rental place was closed until 3:30 pm, just like all merchants in Tuscany, almost without exception, especially in the smaller, less touristed towns. Our group got comfortable in the little enoteca in the train station while I decided to take a quick look around Chiusi. For some reason, the fellow at the car rental place decided to drop in the shop during his break and he was gracious enough to go ahead and give me the car.
Agriturismo Cerreto fitted the descriptions on your web site perfectly. Monica was a very graceful host, providing a continental breakfast every morning with home baked goodies, bread, jam, butter, coffee, and hot water for tea. We had wonderful views out our windows and the facility is very nicely decorated in a 'tuscan farmhouse' (surprise) style with lots of room. Once we got settled in, we took the short drive back into Pienza, toured the town and picked up some groceries at the little market. It was a great location to visit all of Southern and Central Tuscany. We visited Siena, San Gimignano, San Quirco, Montalcino, Florence, and Greve in Chianti; all from this location. And there are so many other places to see that you just do not have enough time to see them all. I highly recommend wine tasting at the enoteca di fortesa in Montalcino. The enoteca is in the old fortified compound on the highest part of this hill town. Walk through the town from the fortesa until you reach the other side any you will find the most fantastic views looking northward over Tuscany.
The roads are very well marked so we could get from place to place very easily. We only got really lost once, but figured it out eventually of course. I would recommend however, that you team up for driving. The driver needs to concentrate on driving the narrow roads and front seat passenger needs to be navigator and watch for directional signs, again having a good map.
When ordering wine at restaurants, we would usually order the house vine (vino di casa); generally very good and always very reasonable. The beef in Tuscany is also excellent. If you have the chance to order a Florentine steak, do so, it is excellent. We actually cooked a couple of nights. The bread is unsalted in Tuscany so it seems very plane. However, fry the bread in olive oil and garlic, cut up some tomatoes for a topping and whoa, it is wonderful. The tomatoes in Italy are exceptionally flavorful. Be sure to have Monica give you a lesson on how to use the stove. Operation is not overtly obvious.
Pienza is a very nice hill town with lots of shops, delicatessens, and bakery. There is a little restaurant across the street from the historic center called Del Falco which was very good.
Ron D.
Dear Monica,
I wanted to write and thank you for the wonderful time we had staying in your charming farmhouse. The four of us loved everything about our stay. The Merlo was perfect for us and the breakfast was fantastic! You are such a wonderful baker of pastries. Italy was our favorite country to visit. The people were so very friendly and very helpful. Tuscany is very beautiful as well. Thanks again for your kindness and hospitality. It was so nice to meet you and learn more about Tuscany. We will definitely return in the future.
Thanks again,
Karla S.
Dear In Italy,
Our trip was fantastic! The Agriturismo Cerreto far surpassed our expectations. It was a hidden treasure in itself. Our hostess, Monica was unbelievable. She made the most delicious homemade pastries and delivered them complete with homemade jam, coffee, and chocolate every morning. Upon our arrival, we were greated with warm hospitality and a complimentary bottle of wine from their family vinyard. The town of Pienza was very charming. I left many euros at the local pottery and stationery shops. All of the surrounding towns were equally as charming as Pienza. While we visited many countries over the past two weeks, Italy was by far our favorite. My family and I will be returning to Italy!
S.
Dear In Italy,
We had a wonderful time in Italy. Agriturismo Cerreto was such a great place. We arrived late in the afternoon and Monica was waiting with a smile and bottle of complementary wine from their vineyards. The apartment was more than we had expected very spacious and well stocked. We do wish we had a fan of some sort as the weather was unseasonably hot. The town of Pienza close by was just adorable and what wonderful cheeses and wines. I can't say enough about the place and would go back in a heartbeat. Thank you for all you help and I will definitely pass the word on about In Italy Online.
Take Care,
Emily C.
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