Our stay was absolutely delightful. The house is perched atop a hill, offering sweeping views of the surrounding vineyardsâpure Tuscan magic. Thereâs plenty of outdoor seating to soak in the scenery, and the spacious porch made the perfect setting for unforgettable family dinners while watching the sunset. The kitchen is exceptionally well-equipped, ideal for preparing large, home-cooked meals to share with loved ones. Check-in was seamless, and communication with the owner via WhatsApp was quick and effortless. We couldnât have asked for a more idyllic retreat in the heart of Tuscany.
We had a lovely stay with 7 of us. There was plenty of area to walk and explore. We loved our wine tour with Lorenzo and our dinner with chef Robin. The house is close to the big grocery store and Siena.
We were very happy with the property. The management was incredibly responsive and easy to work with. They met us at the property and walked us through the entire villa. The property was exactly what we expected and we all enjoyed our stay.
I read so many amazing reviews about this property, before I booked it. And it lived up to everyone of them. The property is amazing and in the most beautiful hills of Tuscany it is located close to so many of the things we wanted to see, and very easy to get to.
we loved sitting out on the balcony each night and enjoying the sunsets .
Lovina was a wonderful host !
we hope to get back there someday I will definitely stay here again!!
We originally reserved Villa Larniano but prior to our trip we were informed that it needed roof repairs and we were offered Villa Santa Virginia. Villa Santa Virginia was wonderful. It is nestled in the Tuscan countryside, has spectacular views of the estate, and is adjacent to the wine tasting facility (which is also part of the family-run business). We had a group of 9 people so each room having its own bathroom was important.
Lavinia was our host and she literally greeted us on the path to the villa when we arrived. Prior to our arrival, she promptly answered our questions and even took some video of the villa so we had a better understanding of the way things were laid out. She took great care of us and we ended up booking the chef and the Grand Tasting through her recommendations.
We had such a wonderful time just enjoying the scenery and beautiful weather at the villa. We would definitely like to return. After we left, I realized I had left something in the villa and Lavinia found it and had it shipped back to me! Above and beyond!
The accommodations were great but Lavinia was simply outstanding and made our stay so enjoyable!
We had planned this trip for over two years and it finally became a reality. We were a group of 4 couples, all family. The villa was the center piece of a vacation to Italy that all the couples had planned. We spent 5 nights at the villa. In short, it was all that we had envisioned in a villa located in Tuscany. The location is on an estate consisting of vineyards, olive trees and other villas. The views are spectacular. Rolling hills, morning mist being burned off by the sun, and great sunsets. I looked forward to my morning coffee in one of many sitting areas to catch the sun rising and ease into the day. We all looked forward to happy hour by the pool, soaking up the sun until it set. This was after a day of touring Siena, the sites surrounding it, or just simply hanging out at the villa. We had our pick of areas to eat supper together. Dinner area 1, 2, 3, etc. tonight? You pick. All outstanding. We had Chef Robin come in to prepare an authentic Tuscan meal for us one evening. We paired the meal with wines from the vineyard. What a night!!! Sleeping arrangements were great. Each couple had there own bathroom associated with there room. It was so quiet at night. Perfect sleeping conditions.
To Lavinia our host, thank you!! Thank you for your assistance in booking a chef, shopping, and touring options.
Thank you for making this a most memorable experience for us all!!
The pictures online look great, but don't compare to being there. WOW! The views are spectacular and walking the dirt roads around the Villa gave so many different sites.
Our home for the week, Villa Larniano, was everything we wanted and more. It slept 11 easily and had more common area space then we needed. We spent most of the time out by the pool or on the upstairs outside patio. The Villa had all the conveniences of a newer home, but maintained the charm and feel of the area.
From the moment we arrived Lavinia was there to welcome us and make us feel at home. If we had a question she was there to answer it.
Bottom line, we'll be back.
Thank you again Lavinia.
This was a fantastic place for my family and friends to celebrate our anniversary. Great location for a home base to tour other small Tuscan villages. For me their wine was fantastic and Rosie by the pool every evening made it special for all of us.
We were a group of 20. We rented Larniano, the annex and Ca Nova Sud to accommodate everyone in our group. The accommodations were perfect. From the moment you turn onto the dirt driveway (about 1.7 miles to Villa Larniano) as you wind up the hillside and the landscape wraps around you, you realize the pictures have not done it justice. It is simply breathtaking. We texted Lavinia and she met us at the Villa and provided instructions. Her warm and inviting welcome set the tone for not just a vacation rental but a place our group would call home for the next week. A place we would make memories to last a lifetime. We used the pool constantly (late July) especially after sightseeing in the heat. We drank the magnificent wines and had a wonderful and informative olive oil tasting with Lavinia. We rented ebikes and used them on the acres of property, sunset horseback riding with Giulio was a huge hit, and had Chef Robin cook a very special 50th birthday meal for us.
The kitchen was well equipped and we used the grill which was great with it being so hot. Despite the Villa not having AC the nights are much cooler. So we slept comfortably. We closed the bedroom windows and shutters during the day and then opened them once the sun went down. Fans were in every bedroom.
Itâs proximity to food stores, car rentals, train station, bakery and Siena is ideal. We love Siena, it was all of our favorite. We also did tours to the other hill towns San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Montelcino and wineries. We drove into Florence one day too. It is a great location. Thank you!!! Grazie Mille!!!
Property as described. Very clean. Kitchen, sleeping and common living areas very well equipped and provisioned. Helpful and responsive staff to assist with questions before arrival and with details once we were at the property. All in our group, from ages 6 to 75 thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Only suggestions: given the extreme summer heat, additional window screens would have been welcomed!
Vi kan verkligen rekommendera Villa Larniano.
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We absolutely loved the villa and itâs location. Lavinia was wonderful before we got there helping us to arrange an in villa chef and a photographer to come take family portrait. Both of those people exceeded our expectations. The wine tasting at the vineyard was wonderful and canât wait to get what we ordered. Would love to come back in the future!
I had planned a trip for a total of 12 family members starting in Tuscany at Villa Larniano. It was the perfect place for all of us to stay during our 5 days in Tuscany. The location worked well for our day trips to Florence, San Gimignano, Luca, Pisa and Montalcino. Some of us even traveled to Cinque Terre from the villa!
We had planned so many excursions and wished that we would have had more time to relax at Villa Larniano. We always gathered on the balcony at the end of the night to drink the villaâs beautiful wine and share our stories of the day.
We utilized Laviniaâs guest book to help us with restaurant reservations and winery suggestions and it was very helpful. We also used her recommendation to hire a chef at the villa for an amazing evening. The outdoor space set a perfect scene for the lovely dinner.
Lavinia and staff were extremely helpful in preparing us for our stay and were there for all of our needs during our stay. I would recommend Villa Larniano to any guest and I know my family feels the same way. Now when our family is together we continue to talk about our amazing time in Italy!
Our group of 14 had the most incredible time at Villa Larniano! We took full advantage of all they offer including the cooking class, horse back riding (a must!) and wine tasting. The views are even more incredible than any picture can capture. We were truly blown away and felt so lucky to stay here. Lavinia was especially communicative and helpful prior to our arrival, and Lorenzo made our stay at the Villa so special after we arrived. We truly cannot wait to come back and stay for even longer. Grazie mille!
Our son is studying in Siena for the semester, so our family decided to take a trip to Italy to visit him. Lucky for us we found Tenuta Larnianone. The home and the views are absolutely amazing. Every window has a picturesque view, you can't decided which one is better than the next. The home was well maintained and had plenty of room for our crew of 10 adults and 2 twelve year olds. Livinia was the perfect host. She went out of her way to accomodate us. A few suggestions:
1. Have Livinia stock the home with groceries. That way you are all set when you get there.
2. The wine tour with Lorenzo is a must. He provided a great tour and education of the wine making process.
3. Try all the wine and olive oil at the vineyard, it is fantastic.
4. One night we had a private chef, Chef Robin was amazing.
5. We also used a car service that Livinia recommended - Sartini. They were very accommodating and had a bus that fit us all comfortably.
To sum it up, we had a vacation of a lifetime. I hope we get back one day to this amazing property.
Our family of five stayed at Santa Virginia in late March. Beautiful property, spacious villa, generous hosts. The views are spectacular-rolling hills of Tuscany with many cypress trees. The property is a winery and the family gave us a tour and tasting (olive oil too) outside on the patio. Plenty of room inside for all of us with rustic decor. The grocery market is a car ride away as we had breakfast in each morning (they have Nespresso and coffee makers). Centrally located in Siena â the Tuscany towns are within a 2 hour drive. Lavinia was easily accessible and very helpful. She provided us a guest book with recommended activities, restaurants, tastings, and places to visit. We had a chef cook us a Tuscan dinner in the villa. We highly recommend a visit to Tenuta Larnianone.
Lovely and charming house in beautyfull surroundings. It was clean and well equiped, everything you need is in the house. The host was very helpfull throughout the stay đ
Although some of us have traveled throughout Italy, we have never had such a variety of breathtaking views from the Villa as well as the Tuscan region. The Villa allowed us to relax and enjoy many wonderful amenities. We have all agreed that it was a superb location to the city of Siena and other surrounding sites. The train station was accessible to Florence for a day visit. We would totally be excited to return to such a Beautiful place!
Tenuta Larniano! Beautiful property nestled in the iconic Tuscan Countryside, just a stones throw from the quintessential medieval hill top town of Siena. Surrounded by vineyards, forests and wildlife, supported by our amazing hosts Lavinia and Lorenz, we couldnât have imagined more! We highly recommend the wine tasting the vintages from the family operations.
We felt the deep personal connection the family has with the land. Arrivederci, weâll be back!
Pierre
We were a party of 15, 8 adults and 7 children ranging in age from 9 to 17. Larniano was the perfect place from which to explore Tuscany, with most cities being an hour drive or less. Siena was only a 15 minute taxi away.
The accommodations were quite comfortable, the views awesome., and ownership was very responsive and accommodating. The kids especially enjoyed the swimming pool.
This is a wonderful venue for a large group.
Villa Larniano was exactly what we hoped for and what we wanted for a stay in the Tuscan region! The house was spacious and comfortable for a large family or group of friends. The location was perfect for a relaxing stay in the countryside but also a great base area to use for day trips to popular towns (Siena, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, Greve in Chianti). Anna was the perfect host and will help you with local resources to make your trip complete (driver services, restaurants, chef in Villa, meditation, etc). You will never want to leave!
Really enjoyed our stay at Villa Larniano. Absolutely amazing location, 10 minutes easy drive to Siena, and grocery shopping and coffee just 5 minutes away.
The Villa is set amongst the vineyards of a winery with 360 degree views over a beautiful Tuscan landscape. The kids loved the pool and the games room. Been to Siena many times and the Villa was perfect spot for us to explore all of tuscany with Pienza, Monalcino, Montepulciano and the Chianti region all a close drive.
Thanks Anna, had a brilliant time. Can't wait to come back!