| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 11 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/21/09 |
Positive
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| My wife and I were on a month long cycling trip in Tuscany and Umbria and we chose Sansepolcro as a place to base ourselves for a week so we thought an apartment would be ideal. It was very easy to find Louise and Franco's house and we were met with a warm welcome and introduction to our apartment. To say that I was pleasantly surprised with the accommodation would be an understatement. It was much larger than we anticipated and clean and well equipped. The only thing we missed was having a headboard on the bed. There was a huge collection of maps, coffee table books, novels and magazines as well as wifi to keep us entertained andf in touch. We made much use of the outside patio and garden for meals and just relaxing. It was very quiet and the location couldn't have been better. Within a few minutes (walking), were an array of restaurants, stores, including a bicycle shop, and sites. Although there were some other tourists we were definitely in the minority, and were able to experience a truly Italian way of life while we were there. For cyclists, it is an ideal location to do day rides and because of the proximity of the train staion many options exist for visiting other cities outside the normal reach of a cycling day trip.Oh yes, we loved the huge walk-in shower, a definite rarity on our trip. Thank you Louise and Franco and your handsome son, for making our stay in Sansepolcro one we will always remember. |
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Anonymous, White Rock British Columbia |
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| 10/20/09 |
Positive
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A lovely and elegant apartment in a beautiful old town in a
gorgeous country - what more could you ask for in a holiday?
The apartment was cool on the hot days and cosy in the cool
Autumn evenings . The kitchen was ideal for cooking all the
delicious fresh food bought from local markets or fresh pasta
shops. Being three minutes away from the town centre meant
the evening walks to buy a gelato were a delightful change of
pace from our normal busy lifestyles. I agree with earlier
comments that the free parking spaces across the road from
the house is an added bonus. And the proximity to the train
station meant we were able to dash and catch if the mood
took us (as long as we researched the train timetables in
advance). San Sepulcro is the perfect town to stay in to
experience both Tuscan and nearby Umbrian life.
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Avril Stott, New Zealand |
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| 10/11/09 |
Positive
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I stayed in the flat for two weeks at
the end of August - my brother and
sister in law joined me for one of the
weeks. It was perfect. Room for everyone
to breathe. Everything you need is there
- they even have internet access! Louise
and Franco were perfect hosts - there
when you needed them, but otherwise you
were left to get on with it, which is as
it should be. The location of the flat
is ideal for wandering in to the centre
of San Sepolcro from and just as handy
for the town's splendid swimming pool
complex and its several very good
restaurants. The railway station is
close by and from there you can take a
local train to Pergugia (one of many
great days out destinations) and even,
although you need to study the
timetable, to Rome.I would go back.
There is free parking across the road,
free parking,rare in Italian towns.
Parking is always a headache in Italian
town centres. San Sepolcro is a
delightful town - no steep hills, some
tyerrific churches, and there are, of
course, the Piero de la Francesca
paintings. It is the ideal base from
which to explore the Tiber Valley or go
east into the Marches or West to Arezzo
and Florence. Assisi, Gubbio, Arezzo,
Urbina, Fano, the Franciscan monastery
at La Verna, Umbertide, Lake Trasimene
and Ancona are all day trip destinations
while the towns, villages and castles in
the valley around from Citta di
Castello, San Giustiano, Lippiano and
Monterci to Anghiari will constantly
surprise. The back roads are quiet, the
main roads easy to navigate. It is not
tourist free, but it is not a tourist
trap town either. There are visitors,
but it has its own vital life to watch
pass by or join you at one of the main
street cafe tables. Go once, and you
will almost certainly go back
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William Russell, London, UK
02077329636 |
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| 06/15/09 |
Positive
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| Louise and Franco, we had a wonderful vacation in Italy in large part because we had great hosts and a very nice apartment in a great location. The positive things your other guests have said were certainly true. TV with CNN, FOX, and BBC, and a PC with internet, and a very nice kitchen and apartment all made us at home. The location was really convenient and we went to most of the places on your itinerary. Florence, Pisa, Cortona, Anghiari, Siena, San Gimignano, Assisi, Perusia, and many more. Great shopping, great churches, great walled cities, great views, great pastries, wine, food, and gelato. Thank you so much for helping us to have a wonderful memory of Italy. |
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Ned and Mary Killian, Birmingham, Alabama, USA |
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| 05/10/09 |
Positive
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LOUISE + FRANCO, THANK YOU FOR GIVING US THE OPPORTUNITY TO RENT YOUR APPARTMENT.
WE SPENT 7 NIGHT AND WE APPRECIATIVE OF THE FACILITIES OFFERED IN APPARTMENT. THE PROMOTIONAL SHOT WERE EXACTLY WAHT WE RECEIVED AND UP TO EXPECTATIONS . IT WAS GREAT TO ARRIVE AT A FACILITY WHERE YOU COULD RELAX, DO SOME HOME COOKING IN THE THE COMFORT OF A HOMELY ENVIRONMENT. ON ARRIVAL LOUISE AND FRANCO ALSO MADE AVAILABE SOME BASIC KITCHEN COMMODITIES AS WELL AS A MANDATORY CHIANTI WINE.
THE APPARTMENT IS PERFECTLY PLACED IN SANCEPOLCRO. IT ALSO GAVE US THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE TUSCANY ON A DAILY BASIS WHILE USING SANSEPOLCRO AS OUR HOME BASE.
WE THANK LOUISE + FRANCO FOR THEIR HOSPITALITY AND WOULD HAVE NO HESITATION IN RECOMMENDING THIER APPARTMENT TO OUR FAMILY + FRIENDS
REGARDS WARREN + LINDA |
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WARREN + LINDA ROWLES, BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
+61 418 721216 |
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| 02/19/09 |
Positive
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| This was a fantastic place to base ourselves for exploring Tuscany and also exploring the gem of Sansepolcro. The apartment is large and extremely comfortable and had everything that we could ever need - perfect for coming back to after a day of exploring. Louise and Franco were fabulous hosts and ensured that our stay was very comfortable. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Tuscany. |
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Peter and Belinda Rigbye, Brisbane, Australia |
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| 12/18/08 |
Positive
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This charming apartment was more than just a place to stay. It had all
the comforts of home.
It was spacious and comfortable. It included a large dining room, a
full sized living room and a private sleeping loft.
The place was full with books and movies to occupy your down times. The
fully -equipped kitchen was more than adequate.
The yard was very private and quiet. We also had the company of their
lovely cats. It was charming.
It was also very handy to have a washing machine and internet access
available to use.
It is situated across from the ancient city wall, which provided a nice
place to walk around in the evening.
If you like homemade pasta and sauce, there is a wonderful little store
close by, that is highly recommended.
The hosts were very friendly and easily available. They helped a lot
with recommendations of local places of interest for us to visit.
It was helpful that they spoke English and lived close by. They made us
feel very comfortable.
We would not hesitate to recommend this apartment to anyone. It was
lovely.
Janice and Jack |
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Anonymous |
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| 12/04/08 |
Positive
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| Dear Louise and Franco, We had an awesome week in Sansepolcro, thanks to your wonderful hospitality. Your apartment was ideally located for exploring on foot, by car, and even via train or bus. The kitchen was perfectly equipped and the living/dining area comfortably furnished and invitingly personal, with many fine books and art works. The bedroom was spacious, and there was never a lack of hot water for a relaxing shower. Our visit was a memorable success thanks to your generous assistance with directions, suggestions for dining and for sharing your time, allowing us to experience your part of Italy at its finest. We have many warm memories. Thank you again for making our visit so much more personal and enjoyable. Warmest regards, Louise and Scott |
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Louise and Scott Falconer, Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA |
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| 11/23/08 |
Positive
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Hi Louise and Franco.My photos of our stay are wonderful, but will not replace the real thing! Will write soon.Ciao,Jan and Gavin.
Four months in Sansepolcro and Louise and Franco's spacious,light and airy apartment enabled us to live our Italian dream.Gavin and I were warmly welcomed and our hosts were ready with advice and assistance to make our stay a memorable experience.
Sansepolcro is centrally located and within easy reach of the coasts and major cities.We took advantage of the location to explore extensively the beautiful surroundings.
We embraced the life of this delightful medieval town, enjoying the generosity and friendship of the local people through our invovement in the rich musical and cultural organizations, with sailing on Lake Montedoglio an added bonus.
I could not recommend this stay more highly.It surpassed all expectations
Jan LLoyd-Jones.
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Jan Lloyd-Jones, Adelaide, South Australia
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| 10/26/08 |
Positive
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Thank you Louise and Franco for a wonderful stay in your beautiful apartment. Not only was the apartment comfortable, spacious and clean with a beautiful private garden area but the hospitality was second to none. The Sansapolcro area is ideal for travelling on several day trips to enjoy the surrounding areas of both Tuscany and Umbria. The food and wine regions are first class and does justice for all photographs and comments about Tuscany. I would have no hesitation in staying with Louise and Franco again, indeed, we intend to do so in the not too distant future.
Thanks for the home from home feeling.
Regards
Felicity and Arthur Williams. |
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Arthur Williams, Wellington, New Zealand
+6449717870 |
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| 09/24/08 |
Positive
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Dear Louise and Franco
We had a wonderful week in Sansepolcro - the appartment was great and much bigger than we had expected. The central location was perfect for us and the weather couldn't have been better which meant we were able to use the garden to its best advantage. We would happily recommend other travellers to head your way! Very best wishes,
Nicole & Geir (Norway) |
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Nicole & Geir Granholt, Oslo, Norway
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