05-10-2019: Tarte Hobart Tasmania Australia - Italian Villa Vacations
staying here with our two teenagers children has been a dream come true.We have felt very much at home while also experiencing the Tuscan lifestyle. a highlight was your cooking class and we look forward to trying to recreate when we get home.We also loved our Chianti tasting, touring the region.thank you and best regards. Susan Ketty
28-09-2019: Houston - Sidney Australia -Italian Villa Vacations
la Novellina a dream come true, this week was years in the planning. the stay here has been more than we had dreamt, the wonderful staff, the breakfast pizzas, freshly brewed coffee, the welcome dinner, the three course farewell dinner party celebrating 60 years.. thank you John, Sue , Brett,Deb , Michael, Denise,David ,
Sidney Australia
28-06-2019: Kilburn - Doorways
23-06-2019: Ewell -Doorways
Thanks again for a wonderful week. We loved your home and hope to return one day. Could you check with Laura and see if she could send me the recipe for the fruit bundt cake that she served on Thursday night......
15-06-2019: the Bass familyys
thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We have had a perfect weather, Tuscan food and wine and sighr-seeing, but ourfavourite memories will be the time spent at La Novellina looking out over the hillside
If life ever brings you to Virginia we would be happy to show you around.
with gratitude
25-05-2019: Siegl
Ciao! Just wanted to let you know that the Villa and Susanna are amazing!! All is well. Off to Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano !! Thank you! Carin
18-05-2019: Penny Paul Emily - Chicago
We have had such a wonderful week here at La Novellina. Thank you for your generosity and kindness an for all of the of the ways you shared your special talents and delicious treats. Yo all make this a magical place. We will think of you when we make raviolis and use your special olive oil .Most of all , this has been a week for our family to relax and connect and you have all helped to make that happen . Grazie
11-05-2019: bauersfield
I am writing to tell you what a wonderful week we had at La Novellina. It was a perfect home for us - the beautiful setting, the lovely rooms, the fantastic people who work there. We enjoyed cooking with Susanna, greeting Franca and Nella in the mornings, and talking to Nic again and again about his farm and all of his wonderful garden specialties. He introduced us to his friend, Robin, who produced the wine we enjoyed every evening. Laura cooked us an amazing meal for our last night. Even though the weather was colder and wetter than we had hoped, we managed to spend some time outside each day. It was a fantastic vacation for everyone.
Thanks for helping us find La Novellina. I hope someday we will be able to come back.
Best,
Penny
29-09-2018: Patti&William L. USA ( agent Kit Burns - Doorways)
Many many thanks for the mot amazing vacation we ever had! All of you were so special in adding that special touch. This stay will ever be in our memories to last a life time ... untill next time...
21-09-2018: David N.. Australia ( agent Jane Black Italian villa vacations)
Grazie Mille we have had a spectacular week at La Novellina, loved the villa, pool and view! thank you to Susanna Laura and Nick for the food, tips and organizing cars. we will be back
15-09-2018: Amanda S Australia .( agent Jane Black Italian villa vacations)
what an absolutelydelightful week we have had! we have been fed, rejouvinated, pampered, and have loved every minute. the pool was a delight and the staff surpassed all our expectations ! Love ( the Tuscan ten ( 10 friends, 60+age) celebrating life friendship and adventure!
07-07-2018: Eddy A. Usa ( agent Doorways - Kit Burns)
Hello Kit, We are all home with cherished memories of La Novellina on the hill overlooking the lovely landscape. Susanna, Nella and all those who took care of us were wonderful and helpful & we left nice tips. The cooking class was a huge success. I’m not sure if this is a common problem, but there was no water upstairs the day we arrived and one other day—just thought you should know.
Now presumably another happy family is there, I expect you will refund our $1,000.00 security deposit
COMMENT
thank you Kit for sharing this feedback.. Happy to know your customers enjoyed La Novellina. Regarding the water problem our pressure system is balanced to provide water at a satisfactory pressure for customers but water maintenance work in the area temporarily affected water pressure . a prompt action was taken by our staff to help to fix the temporary problem by switching on an additional pump
19-05-2018: Peter B Usa . ( agent Doorways- Kit Burns)
I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful trip we had and how great La Novellina turned out. Susanna, Nico and Laura were wonderful (Laura is really a great cook) and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. The whole trip turned out well including for the kids. We had some rough patches (Florence was crowded and trying to navigate the Uffizi with three little kids was a bit of a chore) but that just added to the memories we will all share as a family.
Thanks again for all your help. You steered us correctly every step of the way. Please pass along our thanks to Susanna, Nico and Laura and also to Ludovica for introducing us to Olga who was our wonderful guide in Rome. All the transportation arrangements also worked well. Thanks.
22-07-2017: Mc Donalds USA - Rentavilla
what a delightful memorable experience. we just loved this wonderful villa with its picture perfect views, beautiful tuscan decor, and warm italian hospitality. thank you for letting us stay at the most beautiful place we can imagine.....
24-06-2017: Wyatt - USA Doorways
we loved the house! beautiful views, amenities and food.. A special thanks to Nic and Laura for being such great hosts /cook. thankyou for making our trip memorable
17-06-2017: Clarkson - Doorways -USA
what an amazing villa! views, people & food! our family had a great week using La Novellina as a home base thanks for all the great memories
20-05-2017: Harris - IVV- Australia
thnk you for a wonderful week in your villa the setting is amazing....the house spacious yet cozy with space to relax and enjoy the local Chianti looking over the valley..
the hospitality provided by Susanna, Antonella, Nic and Laura was amazing we enjoyed many beautiful meals including sme of the best pork we have tasted....
13-05-2017: Mc Connel - IVV Australia
Dear Nic
we were delighted to spend a beautiful week at your villain the company of our good friends.
we have enjoied the comfort of the villa in such a beautiful setting.
the hospitality and welcome provided by you and your staff has been excellent....
06-05-2017: Puckett - Doorways -USA
what an amazing "podere" a little slice of heaven in every directins. thanks to all who helped to make a wonderful memory of 3 families....
06-08-2016: K G Germany/ Belgium
Charming antique villa in a very good condition with breathtaking views in the hills of Tuscany
Absolutely perfect charming villa for a big family or two families with incredible view in the hills of Tuscany where we enjoyed our 2weeks-stay during August with five children and two friends. Well located for daytrips to Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Volterra and San Gimignano ( you can see its towers from the Villa at the other side of the valley!) The best thing was Monica, who cared about us: exellent breakfast every morning with self-made cakes and bruscettas. Then she cleaned the house, it was like in a hotel. On day she showed us how to make fresh pasta and Tiramisu, delicious! We had a really wonderful time!
13-06-2016: Carney Family USA
Mamma Mia! La Novellina is a dream and Monica spoiled us with her many delicious cakes... C.F.
28-05-2016: Russels Australia
Thank you for our Italian trip it was sensational! The flights worked out well , Cinque Terra & the Porto Rocca hotel was beautiful and the Villa Novellina ,both location and setup was perfect.However the person that was pure gold was MONICA !!She prepared our breakfast each morning except Sunday , plus 2hours of house keeping and she cooked 2 dinners ,1 free &1 paid for at €25.00 per person which were brilliant. Her personality is outstanding, we all loved .
Susanna the "concierge " was efficient & fine .
Thank you again Dan and please pass our thanks to Jane Black.
Russell. xx
15-04-2016: Capathia and Aishaa
Greetings from Tuscany- We have spent this day in our fabulous Villa La Novellina enjoying the surroundings and each other's company. This morning as ev...ery morning Monica prepared a marvelous breakfast and then gifted us with an Italian bread soup which we ate for lunch and all you heard around the table was, 'mmm mmmm oooo this is so good'. This experience with these ladies is a wonderful one, we have had Susanna Civeli and her kindness from day one treat us with excellent customer service. I am a lucky girl and so very grateful.
La Novellina! In back of our villa we look out at mountains, valleys and olive trees, where they make their own brand of Olive Oil!
08-10-2015: La Novellina was absolutely fantastic and surpassed all expectations!
We had a wonderfully, warm greeting with Susanne and Monica when we finally arrived on the Saturday afternoon. La Novellina was absolutely fantastic and surpassed all expectations. Of course the icing on the cake was Monica and all the family fell in love with her. Her cheerful morning greetings and wonderful surprises for breakfast each morning were a highlight. Monica also prepared 3 evening meals, one in the dining room, which were all wonderful.
We thought the villa and facilities were really great and the children loved the pool as the weather was perfect. We also bumped into and had a few conversations with Nick who was very helpful - I am sure he comes from a very nice family. Helen in fact also had a chat to Luisa on the Monica's phone just as we were leaving and expressed our thoughts about our time at La Novellina.
We have many fond memories to recount and are so glad we chose La Novellina! Many thanks for all your help Jane and very best wishes - will be in touch again when planning our next trip to Italy - our favourite European country!
Kym – AUSTRALIA
19-07-2015: We truly had an amazing time ...
Hi,
I want to apologize of having get a chance to get back to you earlier.
We truly had an amazing time and enjoyed our vacation very much. It was very needed and our busy lives got us back much too fast…
The booking process was very straight forward and easy. There was great help from the American agency and from you, at the Italien side. We appreciated that we were able to book the bikes and find out about other details too in very timely manner before our arrival. Thank you for you patience of waiting for us at the house at the arrival day since we were running a little late.
We were impressed by Monica, the house keeper. She was always smiling, and was extremely welcoming. She represented the hospitality of Italy extraordinarily. We felt so spoiled when she cooked two dinner’s for us and all our friends at two occasions. She arranged all the shopping for that, prepared the menu, set the table, arranged the seating, served and cleaned-amazing!
On top of things she was a wonderful person to connect with my 4 year old daughter. They two of them had a blast!
Overall, it was a very relaxing vacation with lots of help and attention to details. We can highly recommend this Villa and you and Monica’s care to anybody. We will come back in the future!
Andrea, Christian and Anna USA (May 17 - 31 2015)
02-08-2014: La Novellina was perfection...
“La Novellina was perfection. Beautiful house, great location and Susanna, Monica and Nick were all stellar and took great care of us. I can't say enough good about the experience. Thank you for making it happen. The trip of a lifetime!”
NG, Santa Monica (California) USA
21-06-2014: We were made to feel welcome at all times...
Buongiorno Luisa,
May I say what a pleasure it was to visit your lovely villa once again. Everything was as I remembered and even better, when we arrived we had a wonderful welcome from Susanna, Monica and Nico, they made us feel so welcome. I did have some apprehension about a daily breakfast and cleaning, but that also was excellent, every day we looked forward to the breakfast and Monica’s daily treat. She is a terrific addition to the Villa, so helpful, pleasant and friendly. The Tuscan meal was also a special treat and was very, very good. We were made to feel welcome at all times. Susanna was very friendly and it was good to know if we needed anything she could help us. Nico is a terrific young man, so courteous and friendly and of course a very good English speaker.
My friends thought the Villa was wonderful and had a great time, we were all sad to leave and hope one day to stay again.
Roger USA