I stayed at the millhouse for 1 month and hosted a variety of family and friends over that time. I chose this house for its location; away from the popular tourist destinations but still with plenty to do and its history and style.It didn’t disappoint.The house is exactly as described, and even during a period of excessively hot weather it remained generally cool (especially the lower level) and was comfortable to sleep in.A dip in the stream was a welcome respite from the heat and over the month we saw the water temperature warm up, the water level drop slightly and the tadpoles arrive.There is so much to do in the area that we never got bored. Highlights were walking the long way round to San Giustino for coffee, Sansepolcro for a pre dinner drink, Anghiari (especially on market day), dinner at Castello di Sorci, aqua-aerobics at the community pool in Fighille, walking up the hill for pizza at il Glicine.A day trip to Urbino is definitely worth the effort as is Arezzo. We even took a day trip to Florence, which was a long day but definitely doable even though it was a bit of a culture shock to hear anything but Italian voices.I would recommend the millhouse and stay for at least a week!

We were 8 adults plus two toddlers, we stayed during July so it was quite warm but thankfully the river was still flowing and we could swim in the rockpools to cool down. The area around the Molino is so beautiful, and the house itself is just incredible. It's full of character and history - it's definitely rustic but we absolutely loved it and that was what we were after. We hired bikes, including a trailer for the kids so we could make local trips, we ventured to various nearby towns and swimming spots too over the week. There is plenty to do nearby... the countryside around the Molino is fabulous and would be incredible to explore on foot in the cooler months. We had a fun night making pizzas in the outdoor oven and generally made good use of the house. It does have a few hazards for toddlers, but we just had to be a bit more vigilant and they both adapted well and we had no accidents. The owner had given us some warning so we were prepared. We hope to come back again to explore more of the area. It's a real gem!

A beautiful house that is very well equipped and very tastefully decorated. Really everything has been thought of! The beds are excellent, the bed linen and towels are fine and there are enough fans that are really necessary with this heat at temperatures of more than 35 degrees. The kitchens and crockery are also fine! The water in the stream that runs under the house looks very clear and is wonderfully cooling. The adults (5) and children aged 3 and 4 enjoyed swimming and playing here. It is not the ideal place for small children or for people who have difficulty walking: the house has several floors and little garden. The house is adjacent to the road which I did not like with sometimes very heavy construction traffic. We therefore had to move the car a number of times. Small parking spaces and good driving skills are required. The area is beautiful and there are many beautiful towns and villages to discover. A car is necessary. Walking is very well possible and with the bike and a good condition you can come an end. We had some bad luck with plastic chairs that really showed cracks and we couldn't sit on anymore, a sun lounger that broke and a washing machine that broke down. In all cases, Maggie responded very adequately by email and tried to find a solution.

If you are looking for holiday where Peace, Quiet and Rustic are your first three keywords then Molino Meocci should come high on your list. We, three generations, seven months to seventy plus years old chose to holiday here and we were not disappointed. This 18th century water mill, lovingly restored, is actually split into two apartments which are interconnecting. The mill itself is situated a couple of kilometres outside the small town of San Giustino in the foothills of the Apennines on a road that goes nowhere for motor traffic but is an ideal starting point for hikers and bike riders. The river, easily accessible from the mill provides for an adventure playground for the youngsters, (supervision needed!). Ours would have been willing to spend every day there, but the adults had other plans. We hiked up the hill following the clearly marked hiking trail quickly finding ourselves in open farmland with harvest in full swing. Wherever we went we were greeted warmly by the local folk. The trail took us back down to San Giustino. Just right for our group with babes and toddlers through to eight years old. For keen hikers the possibilities are endless. San Giustino, an unflustered and sleepy little town offered all we needed. A good supermarket and several restaurants happy to cater for a large group with kids. Further afield many gems of hill villages wait to be visited. However back to the Molino, situated in the Umbrian foothills of the Apennines, we found everything in good order. The kitchen is a little small but there are masses of pots, pans, crockery and cutlery. We asked the owners if there was a high chair. There was not but they immediately had one organized. Any concerns we had regarding traffic were unfounded since the few cars that passed did so very carefully. There are quite a few stairs inside the building but our young ones coped well and we had no accidents. Apart from a single residence across the road one is completely alone. We ate outside nearly all the time and should the fancy take you there is a large wood fired pizza oven and BBQ. The deck built over the old mill raceway leads naturally into the forest, again a great adventure playground for young kids and away from the road. Umbria seems less on the tourist track than Tuscany but still with all the natural beauty and fantastic summer climate, warm clear days and cool nights. We left all feeling that this is a place to be revisited as many have done before us!