Spent a glorious week at Villa Mambrini the first week of June, celebrating my 60th birthday with my siblings and our spouses. Even before we arrived, Fabrizio was more than accommodating, answering any and all questions we had, helping make reservations at Don Alfonso, providing suggestions for activities, making arrangements for our in-villa cooking class and our final night chef dinner. He even did a grocery pre-stock from a shopping list we sent before our arrival. Our welcome tour was pleasant, but not over-bearing, and again, he offered to obtain transfer services or anything else we possibly needed. (He even came back shortly after check-in to fix a blown fuse). The grounds of the villa and the views are equally beautiful. Be sure to walk the entire property to see some of the hidden gems. Morning coffee from the top floor terrace and sunsets from anywhere on the property were fabulous. Lots of different outdoor seating areas to read a book, have a glass of wine or enjoy a conversation. The pool was refreshing and the hot tub got a lot of use. The bedrooms were very comfortable and had great ensuite bathrooms, with equally great walk-in showers. The garden was not quite ready for harvesting, but is a great option for summer guests. Walking to Sant'Agata is lovely, especially if taking the back way. Ask Fabrizio about it. It's a lovely little town with shops, markets and restaurants. (Loved Café Orlando and of course our grand celebration at Don Alfonso). I could have spent even more time there. I would suggest taking a cab back from town, as the walk back is all uphill. We had a full week of side trips and activities, usually with a private driver, but really wish we would have had more time to chill at the villa and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. We absolutely loved the cooking class and the chef dinner at the villa. Chef Elena did both for us and we couldn't have been more pleased with the quality (and quantity) of food that was prepared. Her assistant translated her Italian, as well as served all of the food. Our Friday evening chef dinner was the perfect ending to our week. We sadly left Villa Mambrini to go on a cruise from Rome to Athens. Had I known better, I would have spent two weeks at the villa, so we could space out our side trips, spend more time in Sant'Agata and just chill at the villa. I truly hope to return some day.

The Villa was beautiful. There are numerous terraces, and wonderful spaces in the Villa. The manager was very helpful, lined up a chef to come to the Villa to cook a special meal for us and was available to answer any questions we had. The place was spotless and everything was top quality. Our family had a wonderful week and loved coming home to the best Villa ever. Thank you for making our family get together the best ever.