This was an ideal location to visit Florence, Pisa, Siena, Luca et al - most of Tuscany.
Train services to most of the above were easy, reasonably priced and efficient from this location - with free parking (who knew!!).
We do recommend this property.
If you are looking for fantastic place for accommodation for one two weeks or month itâs what u need. Fully equipped, clean and silent place, friendly hosts with best advices. Strongly recommend
We enjoyed nice holidays in that pittoresque environment in the middle of tuscany.
Cottage was very clean and cozy, equipped with everything neccessary.
The host Jane was extremely helpful and a nice person talking to.
Perfect hosts whose direction and suggestions made our trip to Tuscany so memorable. All the comforts of home and then some were available in this beautiful location.
There is not a thing I would change about our stay at this property. The property owners were more than helpful to make sure our time in Tuscany was a memorable one. The little touches were evident throughout our visit. And wonderful conversations with the owners.
Excellent hosts and property!! Within an hours drive to every place we wished to visit. Only a 30 minute train ride to central Florence. Weather was great and the fall color was something we do not experience in north Florida.
Spectacular property with views of the vineyards and olive groves in the Tuscan countryside. Property owners were very welcoming and helpful with recommendations. Property was well equipped and comfortable. Wonderful location for exploring Tuscany!
The property was beautiful in the photos but, even better in person! The views, breathtaking.
The hosts were the icing on the cake!
Thank you to Jane and her wonderful husband.
You two are the best!
Wat a beautiful location, it is like a postcard. We had a warm welkom from Jane. She and Jean-Pierro are very friendly pleasant people. Just like the friendly dog and cat. The house is just beautiful and has the comfort of 2 levels with 2 bathrooms. We enjoyed the several garden seating areas. The views are breathtaking and well worth the challenge of the road that leads tho this beautiful home. We highly recommend it.
Jane is such an amazing and thoughtful host. She provided a robust guide to us as well as very clear directions so the house was easy to find. She and her family are incredibly friendly, always willing to answer questions and provide suggestions. The property is absolutely gorgeous with plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy views of rolling vineyards and Tuscan countryside. There are hiking trails around the property, including a trail leading to the Castle up the hill. Pontassieve is the nearest town, it is very charming and a nice escape from the madness of Florence. Look out for Peggy the cat and Jasmine the smiling dog!
It was a fabulous visit to Florence and Tuscany! Jane and Gianpiero are excellent hosts. They provided suggestions of local areas to visit, did some early food shopping for us, assisted in making dinner reservations at wonderful restaurants and located a local cook who came to the villa and made incredible Tuscan meals on two occasions. I cannot say enough about the villa, a 15th century fortress with twenty first century accommodations and fabulous views of the Tuscan countryside--which only made our afternoon cocktail hour more enjoyable.
The villa is 25 minutes from Florence by train; and is a perfect starting point to enjoy the Tuscan region by car.
Les points faibles : Emplacement et exactitude de lâannonce
Not a place to stay and eat dinner out in Florence
Difficult to find, directions not good. Difficult to stay and eat dinner out and find your way back. Left three days early no refund for days not stayed. At time of booking weâre not told we had to stay a week and tried to change reservation and weâre no allowed to change it. A week is too long. No way was it a 15 minute walk to the castle.
Villa di Sopra is a very nicely converted old stone building in a beautiful, tranquil setting, set within the wonderful vineyards and rolling hillsides of Tuscany. A perfect location to recharge your batteries and enjoy a glass of local wine as the sun goes down, but equally a great base to explore all the fascinating sights and cities within reasonable driving distance. We took a train to Florence, an easy 30 mins from the local station, and drove to Siena, Vinci, Arezzo, Assisi and Cortona, luckily arriving in Cortona on one of their festival days. There are lovely walks in the countryside straight from the Villa, and during our stay in June plenty of wild flowers out in bloom. Check forecasts though in case thunder is expected. We got caught out and arrived back looking like drowned rats! The hosts Jane and Giampiero are lovely and welcoming, providing expert and helpful advice on what to see and where to eat, or just having a natter about their wonderful home. Will we go back?âŠ.I think you know the answer đ
This was a âfriends tripâ our first together and it was just perfect. We came for the âexperience â and we got our moneyâs worth. The scenic photos paled in comparison to the reality of the views. The villa is pretty and quaint old world charm.
Jane the owner, was very responsive and even coordinated a wine tasting at the castle (do this!), a personal cook and stocked the fridge (do this too). Be sure to ask to arrange for things you might want ready for you when you arrive (paper products, napkins, etc). Sheâll gladly answer any questions.
Jane was on holiday during our stay and her friend Martyn and his wife took care of us beyond belief. Including saying up after midnight to guide us in by flashlight - not kidding. Long story he can share. Martyn and his wife shared their area knowledge and hooked us up with a charming restaurant in Rufina - we were the only non-localsâŠjust what we wanted.
Pontassieve train station is nearby we drove there and we took train in to Florence. We also shopped at co-op which we easily navigated.
Weâre still talking about the experience weeks later. Highly recommend.
Truly the most perfect, relaxing, magical stay at Borgo di Sopra!
I cannot say enough good things about Borgo di Sopra and our wonderful hosts, Jane and Giampiero! From the moment we arrived (much later in the day than planned due to travel delays), Jane and Giampiero did everything to make sure our stay was perfect. From a toasty fire lit in the hearth to a pantry stocked with a few requested groceries, they were so incredibly kind and ensured we had everything we needed throughout our month-long stay.
Perfectly situated just a short drive to the local train station, Florence is a quick trip away and Pontessieve has everything you need for your vacation. The kitchen is well appointed and perfect for cooking anything you can think of, the beds and furniture are cozy and comfortable, and the view is unparalleled.
Janeâs book of recommendations is full of great tips for exploring and making the most of your time in Tuscany (definitely take her advice and book a wine tasting at Castello Nipozzano! The wine is amazing and the snacks are more like a delicious meal, perfect for lunch!).
I canât imagine staying anywhere else in Tuscany and we canât wait to go back!
This review could be 1000 words long and I still donât think Iâd be able to convey how much we loved our stay at Borgo di Sopra!
Thank you thank you thank you Jane and Giampiero!
If I tell you about this property, it will be harder for me to book it... it's perfect!
We stayed 7 nights on this lovely property and fully intend to stay here again.
Jane is a marvel. She's extraordinarily communicative on WhatsApp and helpful in arranging reservations. Her restaurant recommendations, both in the countryside and in Florence were A+++. Jane stocked our fridge before we arrived and helped with any random questions we had during our stay.
The property itself is immaculate and lovely. There are other properties associated with this rental so you will see other people, but it's set up in such a way that you really have privacy in the unit. Your view of the vineyards and Pontassieve in the distance are completely private. We enjoyed quiet, romantic dinners outside, took our coffee in the morning in complete silence, set laundry to dry, etc. Do not be concerned about the proximity of other renters... you won't notice them.
It was just the two of us, and we found the downstairs bedroom to be naturally cooler without running the A/C, so we chose to sleep there. If you're traveling with a larger party the upstairs bedroom has A/C. The fact we had two full bathrooms made my wife very happy. The kitchen/dining room is enormous and fully stocked. We had no problem shopping in Pontassieve and cooking meals.
What about the location--what's to say? It's perfect. We drove all over Tuscany and looked forward to "coming home" every night. It's a quick train to Florence. We even shot up to Venice for once night with ease. 10/10!
So schön entspannend
Wir haben 2 wunderbar erholsame Wochen in dem Ferienhaus verbracht, das Teil eines vierteiligen zusammenhÀngenden GebÀudeensembles ist, in dem auch die Vermieter - Jane und Giampiero - mit ihrem Hund und ihrer Katze leben und dadurch bei Problemen und Fragen erreichbar sind.
Das Haus selbst besteht aus 2 Etagen mit je einem Bad und einem Schlafzimmer. Die Betten verfĂŒgen ĂŒber gute Matratzen und eine durchgehende Decke in der Laken/Oberdecken-Variante. Leider gibt es keine Insektennetze in den Fenstern, so dass man nachts nicht die Fenster öffnen sollte. Im oberen Geschoss findet man eine gut ausgestattete WohnkĂŒche, in der unteren Etage ein Wohnzimmer mit Kamin.
Die RĂ€ume sind sehr gepflegt und geschmackvoll, aber auch praktikabel eingerichtet, alles ist wirklich picobello sauber. Nach der 1. Woche wurde uns zudem von Jane ein Wechsel der HandtĂŒcher und der BettwĂ€sche angeboten.
Wir haben Jane und ihren Mann als sehr freundliche, warmherzige, humorvolle, entgegenkommende und aufgeschlossene Menschen kennengelernt, die sehr um das Wohl ihrer GĂ€ste bemĂŒht sind, ohne auch nur annĂ€hernd aufdringlich zu sein. Ihre beiden tierischen Mitbewohnerinnen haben uns ebenfalls mit ihren Ideen ver- und bezaubert und beglĂŒckt. Wir möchten uns nochmals ganz herzlich fĂŒr unseren durchweg gelungenen Urlaub bedanken, selten sind wir so rundum glĂŒcklich und erholt aus dem Urlaub zurĂŒckgekommen! Sobald wir wieder in die Toskana fahren, werden wir sehr gerne wiederkommen.
Everything about the villa was outstanding! If we could have remained for a month (or more), we would have. We loved the peaceful and beautiful view of the countryside, and after long days being tourists, returning to âourâ place was so relaxing. Jane and Giampiero are the perfect hosts, and we enjoyed chatting with them. We also loved our visits from Jasmine and Peggy. All in all, we would return in a heartbeat.
Jane and her husband are such wonderful caring people.
You could not get better information anywhere.
We will be back.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
We now have a home in Tuscany!
I live at Borgo di Sopra with my family. I am English and my husband is Italian with a lifetime's knowledge of Tuscany. We have been welcoming guests since 2008 and are Premium Partners of VRBO. Times have changed but we have always worked to make our guests feel at home here. Nowadays that means a particular attention to health safety, I personally oversee the housekeeping, with attentive cleaning in the 48 hour window between every rental. We use professionally laundered linens. We are happy to share our local knowledge with you and help you get the most out of your stay in this part of Italy.
The location is all. We have fabulous south-facing views across a vineyard that is cared for like a garden. The light changes constantly and at the end of the day, the view is always gorgeous. Although you feel miles from anywhere there is in fact a really efficient, busy town just 6 minutes away. Pontassieve has a great supermarket, restaurants and shops. It is not at all touristy. There is a excellent train service into central Florence too. You can even just go in for the morning and return for lunch!
Gorgeous, peaceful location on prestigious Chianti Rufina wine estate. Elegantly fitted, well-equipped house. You feel a million miles from Florence, and yet it is only half an hour away. Great commuter train service from the nearby town of Pontassieve. Wine tastings at the Castello di Nipozzano within walking distance.