We can't say enough wonderful things about what a great month-long stay we had, what a great host Peri was, and the lovely location of Seggiano. The listing and photos are all accurate, the casetta is incredibly charming and very well equipped. It is nestled in a beautiful and picturesque olive grove on the outskirts of the mountain village of Seggiano. An easy 10 minute walk through the grove brings you to the main town square where you can find a nice restaurant in Bar 60 and the very well stocked COOP grocery store. Further up the winding streets in the village are another local bar, Bar Tino, with fabulous views from their outdoor patio and an excellent restaurant and bar, Antico Borgo, where you can have a great meal or drink while watching the local kids play in the street. Staying at The Casetta puts you in the best spot to enjoy the views and the countryside in this less traveled area of Tuscany. From the numerous walks and hiking trails nearby to just sitting on the patio to watch the sunset, staying here provides for a magical experience.Peri is a wonderful host who was always accessible for questions and information or recommendations on local attractions or restaurants. Even though the main house is close by, our privacy was always respected and Peri went out of her way to make sure we felt at home. Overall, this is a truly unique and beautiful place to spend a holiday!

The cottage and its location are simply beautiful with direct view at Seggiano. There are a lot of fun activities and trips near Seggiano so we could fully enjoy every day. Peri and her husband have also been really kind hosts who helped with problems but also led us full freedom to the cottage so we could completely feel at home.

We had such a great time at this cottage. It’s nestled on the outskirts of this small hilltop village. Perfect for relaxing and disconnecting from the world. Peri and David are wonderful. And Beastie the cat takes her job seriously protecting the cottage and welcoming you home every day.

This area of Tuscany is well worth a visit - pretty villages, wonderful scenery, easy access to Siena (if you need a city fix) and all the charm and loveliness that you would expect from this part of Italy. The house is perfect - small but comfortable with a decent bed and a good shower - and if anything the pictures don't do justice to the garden area which is full of bees and birds (and lightening bugs at night) and of course the handsome olive trees. We had a great time visiting local villages including Seggiano of course (which has a great restaurant right at the top of the village between the two bell towers). Only downside was the noise from the neighbours dogs (much more intrusive than the 'normal' sounds one might expect from a rural location) which disturbed us for the first 3 of our 6 nights and which made for unease during the first half of our short holiday. Having selected this property primarily hoping for those peaceful early mornings and silent evenings one can find in rural Italy, this was a shame, and it feels right to highlight this for others. The owners are aware of it however and are in the process of trying to resolve this (although apparently it does not bother most guests). One other tip, if you are going to arrive later in the evening make sure you pick up basic provisions on route...there wont be a welcome pack (bread, cheese or even just some water as is typical with most holiday rentals) to get you through night one ...hardly a holiday wrecker but still good to know in advance. We would certainly recommend this part of Tuscany which provided a varied, interesting and on the whole relaxing week...although you would probably need more than one week to do it justice (there is some driving to do to reach places further afield).