I stayed here with friends for 5 days in late September. We travelled by train from Pisa, changed at Empoli to Poggibonsi and then bus to Colle di Val d’Elsa. The apartment is pristine and the owner, Antonella, is lovely. She picked us up from the bus stop in Colle on the night we arrived and refused to take money for her trouble. We arrived on Saturday evening, so there were no shops open the following day. However, Antonella had provided cakes, biscuits, French toasts, jams, Nutella, milk in the fridge, coffee (instant and Lavazza ground coffee) and various flavours of tea. She also very kindly provided a complimentary bottle of wine – and we could choose red or white! We had everything we needed to settle in over the weekend. There are two bedrooms which are both ensuite. Both the bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious. The bed linen was fresh and clean, as were the bathroom towels. The beds were king size, perhaps bigger, but definitely much larger than a double bed. The bathrooms were clean and well serviced. There were plenty of towels provided, bath sheets, hand towels (2 sizes) and a foot towel for stepping out of the shower. Antonella had also provided toiletries, small shower gels and shower cap – though we had brought our own. Again, the bathrooms were spotlessly clean. The kitchen/living area is very well resourced and absolutely clean. There was nothing we needed missing from the kitchen. It is a kitchen living area. There is a dining table, which easily seats 4 and a sofa which will seat three people. We spent very little time in the apartment, only breakfast really. If you want to spend a lot of time around the apartment it may be a little cramped for four, but if it’s somewhere to eat breakfast and come back to at the end of the day, it’s perfect. There is a small balcony with four chairs and table – again this is quite small, but the Tuscan views are amazing. The only other thing to mention is that we visited in late September when the weather is cooling down. Every room has a fan, which we didn’t need, but I don’t believe there is air conditioning, which in the very hot weather may be a problem for some. The medieval old town, where Antonella’s flat is located on top of the hill, is absolutely stunning. The views are beautiful. The town has restaurants, a bakery, and a great café to eat breakfast, a small general store, a shop where you can buy salami and cheese, etc. – there are tourist souvenir shops too. There are sights to see and activities – cathedral, glass blowing exhibitions and museum, etc. Everyone was helpful and very friendly. You don’t have to worry about the climb back up to the old town because there is a lift to get you up, and down. Colle di Val d’Elsa is brilliantly located for visiting Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, amongst others. We used local transport and easily visited the aforementioned places. It’s around a 45 minute bus ride into Florence and half an hour to Siena. We visited Siena and San Gimignano in the same day using local transport. In summary, I would have no hesitation in recommending this accommodation to TripAdvisor users. Thank you for your kindness, Antonella! Grazie mille!

Colle Val d'Elsa è uno splendido paese tranquillo e ben tenuto. Io e mia moglie abbiamo passato 3 splendide giornate girovagando per i dintorni, ma quando tornavamo alla sera a casa era come tornare nel nido. La casa è molto bella e fornitissima di tutto, la vista splendida la proprietaria gentilissima e simpatica. Siamo stati accolti con prosecco e pasticcini e torte per la colazione. Anche se le giornate erano calde abbiamo dormito benissimo perchè la casa è fresca e tranquilla. Che altro dire. Ci torneremmo volentieri. Brava Antonella

Abbiamo soggiornato in questa struttura per due giorni e posso dire che è stato tutto perfetto, l'appartamento è caratteristico ben arredato , in posizione centrale al paese , la pulizia da dieci e lode e l'accoglienza di Antonella super calorosa.Abbiamo trovato delle paste fresche in frigo, oltre ad una bottiglia di vino e un dolce per la colazione. Complimenti!Speriamo di tornare appena possibile .

We spent three weeks here and loved living in the heart of the old town. The flat is well-equipped, sheets and towels are good quality, and it is light and spacious. For English guests it would be a good idea to provide a kettle and toaster! There is a car park below the house only a few minutes away, although you need to walk up a fairly steep slope to get back. The second set of stairs up to the flat is also quite steep: my husband walks with crutches and found it a challenge...There is a big Co-op down in the modern town (nothing like the English Co-op!) which has everything but the local bread shop, butcher and greengrocer a few doors away are good. The cake shop further up the road is amazing. Several good restaurants in the old town as well. Antonella and Giorgio are wonderful hosts: willing to help whenever you need it but also leave you to enjoy your holiday. They met us on arrival at Poggibonsi station and took us back there at the end of our holiday. We would certainly go again.

Locali ampi, puliti e silenziosi. La proprietaria ha dotato l'appartamento di tutto quello che può servire per l'igiene personale, della casa e della cucina. Al nostro arrivo ci ha coccolato con dei dolcetti e un'ottima bottiglia di vino. I letti sono molto comodi, la biancheria sia da camera che da bagno fresca di bucato. Ottima la posizione per raggiungere i maggiore centri della zona (Firenze, Siena, Volterra ...). A pochi minuti è possibile trovare un fornito supermercato. Grazie ad Antonella per la calorosa e simpatica accoglienza

In the old part of Colle this apartment could not be more convenient. Fabulous internal facilities, we were very at home. Would have been too tight for 4 adults, but a family would be ok. Parking was some distance away, although you could use the 15 minutes unloading bay immediately outside. We did not feel comfortable about using the external garden area which was two floors away and shared use - but in fairness we were out enjoying Tuscany most of the time. Antonella was very helpful.

We stayed at Dietra Le Mura for a week. The two bedrooms apartment, each with its own bathroom, was perfect for our needs. Antonella and her husband were wonderful hosts, and really treated us well. They even greeted us with some nice welcome gifts which we really enjoyed. We loved the city itself as a base from which we could explore all regions of Tuscany. The town itself was very nice, and very historic. It's also much less crowded and visited by tourists than the nearby towns like Volterra and San Gimignano. It was great to drive to those places, which even at this time of year were hustling and bustling with tourist traffic and tours, and then return to our comparatively quiet town to rest and recharge. We got a lot of use out of the kitchen, preparing food we'd learned to make at a nearby villa that hosted a cooking school. We also took advantage every day of the great pastry shop, bakery, and vegetable shops within a two minute walking distance from the front door. And Pietro, at the wine shop just a few doors away, was also wonderful. All in all, a great place to stay, and we'd stay there again without any hesitation.

This beautifully appointed apartment was spotlessly clean and one of the best we have enjoyed in all our travels. We are two couples, late 60s/70, this apartment was ideal for us. Antonella & George met us at the bus stop and took us and our luggage to the appartment which was very helpful indeed. The very generous "welcome gifts" upon arrival from Antonella & George were a lovely surprise. The apartment had everything we could possibly need for a wonderful stay. The two large bedrooms each with their own bathroom facilities were very private and very comfortable. The kitchen was very well equiped and allowed us to enjoy purchasing and cooking food from the local shopkeepers as well as dining out in the local restaurants. We also enjoyed the use of the private garden area. This beautiful spot was a great place for a quiet evening drink, listening to the church bells whilst winding down from a busy day sightseeing. There are some stairs upon entry to the property, we considered this inconvenience to be a trade-off for the beautiful views we enjoyed from the windows and small balcony area. . The location is great, we enjoyed exploring Colle itself and we were able use the local bus service to visit other places such a Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra and Florence. Antonella and George were wonderful hosts who went out of their way to ensure our comfort and an enjoyable stay. Antonella even arranged a hairdresser appointment for us. Thank you Antonella and George we would all love to come back to Colle and your beautiful apartment.

My wife and I stayed here with another couple for five days and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The apartment is clean, has two spacious bedrooms each with large modernised bathrooms. The kitchen is well equipped and there is a balcony with fantastic views of the Tuscan countryside. There are a few steps to climb but these are a necessity for the views to be enjoyed from within. The hosts Antonella and George are extremely accommodating and provided us with welcome gifts of wine and assorted cakes on our arrival. The apartment is superbly located in the old part of Colle di Val d'Elsa with numerous shops and restaurants close by. The wine shop just a few doors away is a must visit, the owner is very friendly and always keen to conduct tastings of regional wines. Thank you Antonella and George, we would highly recommend your villa and would stay here again.

My sister and I spent 8 nights at Antonella's vacation apartment, located in the old part of this picturesque hill town. The bedrooms are spacious with king size beds. The kitchen is quite adequate with dish washer, freezer/refrigerator and fully stocked cabinets and drawers. A bottle of wine welcomed us upon arrival! The two bathrooms are tip top. There is a laundry nook with washer and dyring rack. The tiny balcony has the most wonderful view of the hill town and the countryside beyond, as well as of the monastery across the valley. We spent lots of time there sipping our wine and reading our books. If you don't want to cook, there is a good choice of restaurants, and right up the street are the necessary little shops--bread shop, wine shop, fruits and vegetable shop etc. A tip: the owner of the wine shop speaks English well, which came in handy. The location was perfect for making day trips to sights and towns nearby; the local buses worked very well. There is an elevator at the end of the hill that takes you down to the lower town if you don't want to use the bus. This part of Colle was also quaint and lovely to explore, esp. the crystal museum. The owner, Antonella, was very friendly, accommodating and eager to help. We had a wonderful week with her apartment as our home base.