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"If you're looking to stay at a special villa and have the Tuscan dream vacation, then Villa Maria is the place for you.  My family and I rented for a week - 9 of us ranging from ages 10 - 78.  From the moment we arrived, we were wowed by the villa itself, the spectacular views and the owner, Tommaso.  Tommaso had ensured that the villa was equipped with every amenity for a comfortable stay not to mention the extras, like leaving a bowl of fresh fruit, bottles of wine and olive oil.  My family enjoyed everything Villa Maria has to offer, including the pool, tennis courts, pool table and the outside verandas to just sit and soak in the amazing views. In addition, Tommaso assisted us with arranging Chef Donato to cook dinners for us on 2 nights.  I was a little nervous because my family has divergent dietary needs (2 of us are vegan) and some are just picky eaters so I wasn't sure if the experience was going to be enjoyable for all.  Well, what Donato prepared for us was a culinary masterpiece and everyone enjoyed every dish he prepared, taking into account all of our requirements.  My family agreed that these may have been the best meals EVER. The only disappointment was that we had to leave. Villa Maria is simply amazing and we are so grateful for Tommaso as he assisted us with all of our questions in the months leading up to our trip and during our stay to to ensure we had an incredible experience. We will forever treasure the memories we made and we will be back! "

"We had a fabulous stay at Villa Bucigna (end July 2025). We were a large group of 17. 14 adult's and 3 young children. There was ample space for all of us across the 2 villas and wellness centre. Communication with Peter and his family during our stay was excellent and some minor issues were dealt with promptly. The location is stunning with fantastic views and the sunsets over the mountains are fabulous. Its restful and peaceful location (although the cicadas can be quite vocal during the day!) but you are staying in the countryside. The swimming pool, hot tub and sauna are wonderful. And we used all of them during our stay.The swimming pool is on lovely sunny and sheltered terrace below the villas.The houses were well equipped for every day use with a lovely large kitchen in one of the villas which made catering for all of us a breeze. We also had some wonderful meals cooked for us by local chefs Max and Cri. The food and service was exceptional, both friendly and attentive. The antipasta spread was amazing with a cheese and meat selection along with such appetizers as artichokes, chicken liver pate on toast, bruchetta and veal in a tuna sauce. Mains were also delicious with two courses followed by a dessert. All served with wines from the region. They were more than happy to cater for dietary requirements, we had a vegetarian and a person with a nut allergy. All at a very reasonable price, wine included. Would thoroughly reccomend the experience. "

"Beautiful little cottage. Clean, comfortable and cool. Had everything we needed with a lovely friendly host on site. Convenient location from exploring. "

"Second stay at this property but got a 3 bed 2 bath cabin this time. Happy with most things could have had more housekeeping for a ten day stay. Great base to explore Tuscany excellent bar especially the staff as well as a nice restaurant "

"Divino lugar volveriamos seguramente"

"Everything was great! We had a wedding for our daughter and Margherita was an excellent host! Castle was amazing and pool was refreshing. Enjoyed the visit. "

"The pool area and views were amazing. Also the food was excellent and the ambiance and experience was mesmerizing. We will travel to this location again!!"

"Such a beautiful home and beautiful surroundings. The sunset was incredible and counting the stars I was in awe. Thank you Anna for letting us stay in your amazing home. A dip in pool after a day out made it perfect. "

"We just got back from the most amazing trip to a villa in Italy with our big family of 25, and we can honestly say it was the best vacation stay we’ve ever had.The villa was absolutely beautiful. It had plenty of space for everyone, but still felt cozy and warm. The views were absolutely incredible – rolling hills, peaceful sunsets, and the kind of scenery that makes you stop and just take it all in. There were lots of places to relax, play, and hang out together, whether it was by the pool, on the patio, or inside the house.Having our private chef, Nico, was a total game-changer. Every meal was delicious – fresh, full of flavor, and made with love. We looked forward to every breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It felt like eating at a restaurant, but better because it was just for us. Chef Nico was so kind and even made special dishes for the kids or anyone with food allergies. He was always willing to accommodate our last minute changes. We were spoiled!The family who runs the villa was amazing. They were so welcoming and helpful from the second we arrived. You could tell they really cared that we were having a great time. We felt like we were visiting family.We were in Italy for 10 days and visited over 6 cities, but this was hands down our most favorite stay. We will never forget about this villa and the hospitality of chef Nico and his family. Thank you for everything!! "