We had a great time. Peace and quiet if we wanted it and lots to see and do in the surroundigs. Thanks to John and Dianne we had invaluable tips for outings and a warm place to come home to (thx for starting the fire John!)
We really loved staying at Dianne and Johns place. They put so much work, love and taste into this little oasis.
We loved their fresh vegetables and fruit.
Highly recommended and we cannot wait to come back
We had a month at the cottage, fantastic place in a lovely location with lovely hosts in John and Diane - The location is perfect as a base to explore the region - Arezzo, Siena, Cortona, Chianti - with John and Diane on hand to give some great local advice and guidance and if you are really lucky, John may make you a pizza !!
We will definitely be back, and look forward to seeing Johns new Powerboat đ
property and hosts were great. the drive down to it was an experience not to miss.
you could hear a pin drop if it wasn't for the birds songs all day.
thank you John and Diana for a brill time.
11 stars đ
Les points faibles : Emplacement et exactitude de lâannonce
Not an accurate representation of the location or the journey down the âtrackâ to it
Lovely cottage with enjoyable pool, but we werenât made aware of the true distance down the track to the property, which is in a very poor condition.
If you want a place with total peace, this is the right place. It is a Challenge to find the place. But wen you are there, it is wonderfull. THANKS Dianne and John for pleasant conversations. You really understand to respect privacy. The Way you maintain the place is just waaauh. I give my best recommandation to this place.
Wow. If I could click 10 stars for a review I would. What a fantastic stay with super fantastic people. Our visit was at the end of March and it was beautiful. I can't imagine how beautiful this place would be later in the year. As for the hosts..... they could not have been more friendly and accommodating. They made us feel more like family then guests. I recommend 100% anytime of the year. Not to mention... there is not a more beautiful part of Tuscany.
Great location in rural Tuscany. Stayed for 10 nights. Getting out every day to visit Tuscany takes time, roads are not the best, but the views are breathtaking. Have patience going down the unpaved road, looks ugly first time, but for a convertible with aft wheels drive it made no problem. We found wirst roads in many places. Beautiful place to stay, quiet. And the hosts....great people, exceptional. They tell you anything you need to know. Verry rare to find such friendly hosts while having entire privacy. A place to return many times. Thanks John an Dianna for the excellent vacation we had
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage of John and Dianne. The amount of love they put in the property is amazing. The cottage is very well decorated, has all the things you need and the garden and pool puts you in the vacation mood.
The cottage is a little difficult to reach as you need to drive up a gravel/stone road that's a little bit of a challenge, but John makes sure you get there safely and guides you along the way.
John and Dianne are amazing people. They respect your privacy but are there if you need anything and are in the mood for a friendly conversation. They are very welcoming, social and they tell amazing stories. We booked for 4 nights and we absolutely got piece, tranquility and relaxation during our stay.
We were sad to leave but we are sure we will return again one day. This is a place you simply put in your heart and never let go out of your memory.
John & Dianne were utterly lovely and made every effort for us. The listing is very clear and if you're looking for peace and quiet in a serene valley, you couldn't do better. The track should be driven with care but after the first time accompanied by John, it's not too bad. I wouldn't bring a car with low clearance though. John and Dianne are in their home next door which was nice to know. They very much left us to it and didn't mind us playing our music by the pool. Otherwise we didn't see anyone else except the cats! Once you're installed, it's the perfect place for a digital detox although there is some basic wifi. The kitchen had everything we needed and the change of pace was exactly what we were after. I'm missing this lovely home already. Thank you for having us! Harry & Bruno.
This is a real gem and even better than the photos suggest. Absolute peace and quiet broken only by wonderful bird song. Find out what a dawn chorus really means! The garden is beautiful and feasting your eyes on it from the pool, with thickly forested hills behind, is a real treat. Fantastic places to visit locally amid real Tuscan countryside if you can tear yourselves away - though going out for the odd visit makes you appreciate it even more on your return. All this is rounded off by the very generous hosts who really put themselves out to ease our stay, being happy and willing to help or advise on pretty much everything. Excellent. Weâll be back next year.
Wer Natur und Abgeschiedenheit liebt, wird sich hier sehr wohl fĂŒhlen. Das Haus ist mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet, man hat von KĂŒche bis zum Bad alles was man braucht. Sehr hilfreich, dass man den GelĂ€ndewagen des Gastgebers nutzen kann, der direkte Weg zum Anwesen ist schon eine kleine Herausforderung. Aussergewöhnlich sind die Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft von Dianne und John, sehr liebe Menschen mit Herz.
Wij hebben een heerlijk rustig verblijf gehad in een fijn huisje van alle gemakken voorzien. We werden opgewacht aan het begin van het pad en na een harteijke ontvangst door John en Dianne kon het genieten beginnen. De omgeving heeft veel moois te bieden .De pizzaoven het zwembad de mooie tuin en zelfs de moestuin stond tot onze beschikking. De eigenaren zijn zeer behulpzaam en heel vriendelijk en geven veel tips over de omgeving.Het overtrof onze verwachtingen.
Hier kann in ruhiger Lage ordentlich entspannt werden, Nachts kann es vorkommen dass ein schmatzendes Wildschwein vor dem Haus steht. Alles in allem eine Reise wert, ebenso wie die in der NĂ€he gelegenen Ortschaften die nicht so von Touristen ĂŒberlaufen sind.
Genauso haben wit uns es vorgestellt. Ruhig, einsam und traumhaft schön.
Dianne und John sind sehr aufmerksam und fĂŒrsorglich, und nie aufdringlich.
Es war ein rundum gelungener und wunderschöner Urlaub.
A perfect location in perfect surroundings with perfect hosts
We enjoyed a perfect week at the little house in San Biagio, Arezzo. Thanks to Dianne and John we found a beautiful place were we could go on walks in the nature, drive around to amazing places or just stay and relax! Thanks for everything!!
If you are looking for a charming and unique Tuscan location that's off the beaten path, this is the place for you. The hosts are exceptional -- nicest hosts we have met in our many travels.
wir waren Mitte/Ende September zu Gast bei John & Dianne und haben es sehr genoĂen!
Das Cottage liegt sehr abgeschieden mitten in der Natur, der Ausblick ist atemberaubend!
Auf dem GrundstĂŒck der Gastgeber gibt es viel Platz und genĂŒgend PrivatsphĂ€re, aber es ist dennoch immer schön den beiden zu begegnen.
Wir freuen uns schon auf unseren nÀchsten Urlaub in Arezzo :-)
Wir kommen aus der Altmark und gehören zur "Ă€lteren" Generation. Nach einer langen Anfahrt holt uns John mit seinem SUV beim StraĂenschild, das in die Richtung San Biagio weist, ab. Dianna empfĂ€ngt uns und geleitet uns zum Ferienhaus. Ein schönes Anwesen. NĂŒtzlich und mit KunstverstĂ€ndnis eingerichtet. Bewegend so. Erregend die Details. Wir fĂŒhlten uns sofort wohl. Ein Platz zum Ausspannen und Erholen von den Unwegsamkeiten des Lebens. Besonders fĂŒr die, die Ruhe und die Natur mögen. An die Zeit bei Dianna und John werden wir uns gern erinnern.
Renate
Wij verbleven een week in het knusse, gezellig en zorgvuldig ibgerichte huisje op het terrein van John en Dianna. Zij zijn een zeer attente gastheer en- vrouw. Wij konden, door het steeds beter wordende weer, gelukkig genieten van de mooie tuin, met diverse zon- en schaduwplekken en het fijne zwembad. De afgelegen ligging van het huisje maakte het geheel tot een zeer bijzondere ervaring. en de vakantieweek zeer geslaagd.
Sehr schöne und ruhige Unterkunft mitten in den Bergen und im Wald gelegen. Sehr nette, zuvorkommende und hilfsbereite Vermieter, die gerne Tipps fĂŒr Unternehmungen in der Region geben. Das Haus ist sehr stilvoll eingerichtet und die Anlage sehr gepflegt. Der etwas abgelegene Ort ist ideal zum Entspannen und Erholen.
Wir haben uns rundum wohl und bestens betreut gefĂŒhlt. Die Unterkunft ist sehr schön und geschmackvoll & viel Liebe eingerichtet. Dianne und John haben uns hervorragend betreut, und gleichzeitig die gewĂŒnschte PrivatsphĂ€re gewahrt. Gerne hĂ€tten wir die Ruhe und Umgebung noch lĂ€nger genossen. Beim nĂ€chsten Mal bleiben wir bestimmt lĂ€nger! :-)
Dianne, the owner is a retired school teacher and John is a retired civil engineer/quantity surveyor.
We have renovated the cottage and house over the past few years and have welcomed many guests from all walks of life.
We are passionate about the Italian way off life and will gladly welcome you into our home and pass on our enjoyment of all things Italian. Whether its pizza which we can bake in our poolside genuine wood burning pizza oven or sharing the wonderful wines from the region or that ever present glass of prosecco watching the sun go down over the hills late in the evening.
We enjoy running and will gladly take you on runs or walks in the valley or surrounds.
This property is peaceful and tranquil and private and will allow you to relax and enjoy the better things in life. The pool is seclude and is situated metres from your cottage and is available 24 hours a day.
With its unique tranquil, rural setting away from traffic and noise, yet close to Arezzo which is a wonderful example of a Tuscan city not spoiled by mass tourism, Borgo San Biagio provides a private relaxing place for you enjoy nature at its best.
The sound of birdsong waking you in the morning and watching the swallows diving for a sip of water from the pool to the quiet of the evenings showing the perfectly clear sky on a cloudless night, watching shooting stars and just taking in moment will stay with you forever.