10/10 Excellent
MaryEllen Y.
19 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing with wonderful view
We spent 12 glorious days relaxing and soaking in Tuscany in the small hill town of Matraia. The hosts, Marina and Paulo, were great. They made sure our stay was very enjoyable. Available if we needed anything, but respected our desire for privacy. We were welcomed with delicious homemade plum jam and wine as a welcome gift. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals; it was well supplied with the pots,pans, cooking utensils, gas range with oven, and refrigerator. If you prefer to go out to eat there are restaurants close by. The washer came in very handy especially because of the length of our stay. The pool is lovely with plenty of places to sun or be shaded by umbrellas.The views during the day and the lights of the towns below at night were incredible. While there, we saw many paragliders coming off the peak. Marina provided us with information so we could paraglide too. It was very fun, seeing the countryside from a very different perspective as you quietly float over the terrain. The ride up to the Pizzorne peak, the takeoff point, was an experience in itself. Close by there is a wine and olive oil fattoria tour and cooking classes. We enjoyed the tour and the pasta class. The big grocery store Esselunga is about 15 mins away so grocery shopping was convenient. Near Esselunga there is the Promozone store (a mini-walmart of sorts) for other things you might need. The roads in Italy are narrower and windier but you get used to driving them.
MaryEllen Y.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023