We had 5 glorious days enjoying the peace and tranquility of this mountain retreat. The hosts recommendations for day trips were fantastic and so much better than we found on our own. The home is beautiful inside too and provided a very comfortable stay.

What a find, this has to be the most amazing and beautiful settting ever, so peaceful all you can hear is the birds, cow bells and crickets. Beautiful house with everything you need and amazing views. The love and attention Tim and Leo have put into this house is obvious, beautifully restored to the correct style in keeping with the Tuscan countryside. The swimming pool is set away from the house and is an amazing setting overlooking the Tuscan hills and the church bell tower which chimes from 6am so makes sure you close the shutters, albeit I’d given anything to hear that everyday. Lucia the neighbour is on hand if you need anything and passes by each day, as do some neighbours who give a friendly wave. It was paradise and didn’t want to leave.

So easy and even better than we expected!

My Family and I would like to extend the biggest that you to you and Tim for our fabulous stay at La Casella. The views were breathtaking, and the kitchen very well stocked...from the 'chef standard' knives, to the kitchen scales and baby hand blender...we felt we had everything we needed for a brilliant 2 weeks! The house itself was well finished and furnished to an excellent standard.The directions you gave us were very clear and concise and the drive to and from Pisa would have been an easy and straightforward one if we hadn't put the wrong Groppo in our satnavs! It ended up being a 4 and a half hour detour!The information you provided to us at the property was invaluable to us too! We made multiple visits to Albergo Mauro (you were right about the portion sizes!) and also enjoyed a few trips to Capannina Ciccio...where we were completely blown over by the seafood!We enjoyed the remoteness of our position, but also the ease with which we could access shops, restaurants etc. Also made day trips to Genoa, Florence and Lucca.Sara's bread is to die for! We suspect that she is the reason that virtually everyone in our party put on at least a few pounds in the two weeks we were out there!We managed a couple of trips, but it was quite cloudy and wet...nothing a good glass of wine couldn't fix of course!