Review of I Rondoni
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7 helpful votes
When I was searching locations in Tuscany, I had a vision of the place and experience I wanted to share with my wife and friends. The I Rondoni villa exceeded all of our expectations.
What is being said about the views of the Chianti Valley from the villa is absolutely true and you could spend the day sitting on the patio just watching the variations in the light as the sun crosses the sky. Our rooms were clean, roomy and very comfortable and the only sounds were of song birds. In the morning we sipped coffee and ate the breads, cheeses, meats and fresh fruits/vegetables available at the little Punta market on the way into town (try the local prosciutto!).
If you need more than the basics, there is a larger market (The Uni-Coop) in Montevarchi that would send most epicureans over the edge with the selection of amazing fresh meats and produce available. There is also a large selection of wines and other liquors if needed and it is about 20 minutes away from Loro. There are a multitude of vineyards in the area (call to see when they are open), but really, the Chianti that is available at the Punta for 5-6 Euros will satisfy.
The drive to the villa is a slightly narrow, but paved switch-back road that passes olive tree groves and small vineyards. The flowers were blooming during our time there and the smell of honeysuckle filled the air. From the villa there are several good walks, but my favorite leads to the chapel about a kilometer away.
As for touring, Loro Ciuffenna is centrally located in the valley and the drive along the Chianti road is worth it. You can also get the train in Montevarchi if you want to travel to Florence, or the other larger cities.
Riccardo, the owner, was excellent throughout the experience. Every question was quickly and kindly answered and we agree with the other reviewer in wishing we had the opportunity to meet him.
A few notes for folks: there is enough room to park two "small" cars and having a small car would be an advantage when traveling the roads in Italy. I had rented a large van and another couple in our party had a small car and we were just able to fit them in the space available. There are neighbors, but they were very kind, quiet and very respectful of our privacy (honestly, you would hardly know they were there).
We ate great food, drank excellent wine, laughed and had an amazing Tuscan home that we felt was ours for a short time. Grazie Riccardo!
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Two of us spent a week at I Rondoni and had a fantastic time, relaxing and enjoying the stunning views, the lovely outside terraces, the brilliant jacuzzi bath, and the characterful and beautiful property with its thick stone walls, shuttered windows and arched doorways.
The well equipped kitchen, wide range of crockery and dining tables both inside and out meant we were very happy cooking for ourselves with supplies from the nearby "coop" supermarket just outside Montevarchi (15 minutes away by car.) There are numerous restaurants nearby which apparently are good and we hope to try them out when we return to Loro Ciuffena - a beautiful village - although we felt we needed the car to get to it - or more accurately get back - as the property is more than a kilometre away up a steep and winding road.
The stone pillars and cypress trees and the swifts flying around outside gave the place a magical atmosphere. The beds were comfortable and the showers powerful.
Some of the furniture is a bit old and ricketty but we didn't mind that and were extremely comfortable.
The only things we wished for were a cafetiere and some sun loungers or comfortable deckchairs. Apart from that we were entirely delighted by the property and felt it was excellent value for money.
Riccardo the owner was wonderfully helpful - answering our questions before the trip and refunding all of our security deposit at the end even though we caused a small amount of damage - assuring us it wasn't a big problem and that the main thing was that we had enjoyed the house. (Warning: don't assume a barbecue is ashes and go off to have a jacuzzi bath when there is a highly flammable improvised sunbed next to the barbecue!)
We didn't feel the need to explore nearby towns as we'd done some sightseeing before we arrived and just wanted to chill out, but the property is very well situated to visit Sienna, Florence, and Arezzo among other places.
Overall a fabulous rental and we will remember the beauty of I Rondoni for many years to come. Thank you to Riccardo for helping us have such a wonderful holiday.
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Great feedback help and support via Ricardo the owner, including quick response to questions during reservation process.
Overall a fantastic family holiday for young and older family members. Villa is set in a stunning location, enjoying breathtaking views. Local village was great for relaxed and laid back evening walks with varied dining options.
Ideally located to enable easy travel to popular locations, plus some hidden gems which made daily exploration a real pleasure!
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