Title: An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789300/18789280/ccecbc8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789300/18789280/a286f139.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789300/18789280/c2df2bfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789300/18789280/34fc6838.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18789300/18789280/1c52c150.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this villa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or hot tub, and indulge in a massage. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a gym. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 143660 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Gym - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca 'Villa Le Panche' was built in 1718 as a summer retreat for the Bishop of Pistoia. It has been recently refurbished and it is now a very comfortable mansion with wide common areas such as two living rooms, one of which with pool table and sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen, large indoor and outdoor dining areas and a wellness room with a 4 place sauna and a 7 place hydro massage. The villa can accommodate up to 14 guests in 5 double bedrooms ensuite, a twin bedroom with bunk beds and a supplementary king size sofa bed in the mansard lounge near the pool table. Outside the Villa, our guests can enjoy the heated swimming pool, relax in a 2000sq.m private garden with apple and maple trees and walk along the shady banks of the Reno River. 'Villa Le Panche' is in fact located in a mosquito-free lush valley, at a distance of just 15 minutes from downtown Pistoia and 40 minutes by car from Florence and Lucca. Our area is also close to Abetone, a famous Tuscan winter resort with some 80 km of ski slopes. For those who are interested in visiting Tuscany's art cities or the beaches of Versilia, Pistoia stands in a central position and is very well connected via highway and railway with all potential destinations. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Massage - Private pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car recommended - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total - Food and water bowls ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking is permitted in all OUTDOOR areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - Billiards/pool table - Gym - Heated pool - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Electric car charging station - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Soundproofing - Unit size: 3,660 square feet ## Similar properties ![Indoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90320000/90317800/90317735/027ba9c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish Villa (6 or 8 bedrooms) with Private Pool, 40 minutes from Florence Pistoia - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number IT047014B44FDM9XDR ### We should mention This property does not have elevators All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ## About the area Located in Pistoia, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. SMI Shelters Museum and Suspension Bridge of San Marcello Pistoiese are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Corno Alle Scale Regional Park and Villa Celle. Consider Manzoni Theater for a night out or Pistoiese Mountains Astronomical Observatory if you're traveling with kids. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Pistoia travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Pistoia.dx6023882) [View more Villas in Pistoia](https://www.expedia.ca/Pistoia-Villas.d6023882-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.03240%2C10.87564&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3gqv5u306fnLzFtbugYmSMPapik=) Pistoia, Tuscany ### What's nearby - Sanctuary of the Madonna of Valdibrana - 20 min drive - 14.2 km - Cutigliano - Doganaccia Ski Lift - 22 min drive - 18.0 km - Museum of Pistoia Underground - 23 min drive - 19.7 km - Pistoia Zoo - 31 min drive - 22.6 km - Terme di Montecatini - 32 min drive - 35.8 km ### Getting around - Pracchia Station - 4 min drive - Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 52 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Osteria De' Mammalucchi - ‬13 min walk - ‪Bar Franceschi - ‬9 min drive - ‪Ristorante Lago lo Specchio Spedaletto - ‬20 min drive - ‪Bar Baccarini - ‬13 min drive - ‪Melini Ristorante & Albergo - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca? > Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca located? > This family-friendly Pistoia villa is located on a river, 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from SMI Shelters Museum, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Pistoiese Mountains Astronomical Observatory and Suspension Bridge of San Marcello Pistoiese. Cutigliano - Doganaccia Ski Lift and Ospedale del Ceppo are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location 10 - Excellent 64 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan C. Apr 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter break with the whole family A fantastic base for our whole family to enjoy the easter break spacious and comfortable for all. Beautiful countryside setting and close to a number of villages with shops bars and restaurants. Davide is a grate host and takes time to explain things in detail to get the most from your stay. Recommended ##### Jonathan C. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melaney J., Grove City, OH USA Sep 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! Our group of ten friends had a wonderful week here. Many thanks to Davide for his insights and information on the area. Highly recommend. Thank you! ##### Melaney J. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elena D. Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation with family at this beautiful villa. We had a wonderful stay at the villa. Davide and his father Nedo were great hosts and were readily available to help with any small issues and with great information about the area and activities. The villa is very inviting, lovely and spacious and had everything we needed. The location is great with lovely views and close to amenities and the train station in Pistoia. Highly recommend this property. Thank you Davide. ##### Elena D. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gareth B. Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very enjoyable week My family and friends, 9 adults, had a really great week at the Old Bishop's House. Our host Davide could not have been more welcoming and helpful. From recommending places to visit, eat, drink, shop, down to even arranging for a home meal to be cooked by a chef called Claudia, which was a fantastic evening. All in all we had a really great holiday supported by a brilliant host!! ##### Gareth B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Villa in Tuscany The villa and grounds were very beautiful. Davide and his dad were very responsive and helpful to us. They could not have been nicer. My only problem was not being able to walk to any of the nearby towns as there were no sidewalks and it was very hilly and lots of traffic. I would not recommend this location for elderly guests. My family loved it and it suited all of their needs. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul C. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Tuscan Mountain Villa Beautiful 300 year old villa in the hills above Pistoia, very well equipped. Clean, very comfortable and cool nights meant a very restful two weeks in the height of summer. Davide and Dad Neto are wonderful hosts and are on hand for all concerns and give great advice on things to do locally The Villa is perfect for large families with a range of ages, and the pool has sunshine all day, so great for sunbathing. There is a sauna, gym and hot tub plus pool and table tennis tables. A wonderful relaxing villa, great hosts and close for dav trips to Pistoia, Firenze, Lucca, Montecatini and Pisa. We even took in the opera at the Puccini Festival ##### Paul C. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### saffron b. Jun 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay! Our stay at the Bishop's House was incredible! We were a group of nine and the house had lots of space for us to be together and apart. The central location was amazing. We did day trips to Lucca, Pisa and Pistoia; all with in easy reach. However the best feature of the rental was Davide. We have stayed in many VRBO's and have never had a host as exceptional as Davide. He was super helpful and quick to respond. There aren't enough stars for Davide and the Bishop's House! ##### saffron b. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George E. Oct 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mountain Retreat A comfortable house with all the amenities. Excellent hosts (Davide and his father) who are always available, helpful, and very knowledgeable. Locals prepared dinner two nights - excellent. Mid-stay cleaning was thorough. And the house cat provided warm welcomes every morning. The 30-minute drive from Pistoia is exciting. A very winding, curvy assent. At night, one needs to be very careful. There are few good restaurants nearby which means preparing evening meals at home or traveling the mountain at night to/from Pistoia. Weather limited our use of the expansive pool -- but the grounds are quite nice and well cared for. Had a great time. Highly recommend this rural location. ##### George E. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter Bo H. May 12, 2018 #### Dejligt sted med god plads til stor gruppe 😎😎😎 Dejligt hus med god charme, placeret på et fantastisk sted, dejlig natur, godt udgangspunkt for udflugter til Firenze,Lucca, Pisa m.m. Vi brugte huset som base for vores landevejs cykling ture bla. til Abetone passet og andre fantastiske ruter med mange muligheder for at teste sine bjergbyen 🚴🏾‍♂️🚴🏾‍♂️🚴🏾‍♂️🚴🏾‍♂️ her er også mange charmerende små bjerglandsbyer. Hvorfor så kun 4 stjerner 🧐🧐🧐 wefi er simpelthen for ringe og i disse dage er det bare noget det skal fungere. Udlejerene er fantastisk servicemindede og hjælper gerne med udflugts muligheder, bookning af taxi m.m og taler godt engelsk 😊😊😊😊 ..... så stedet kan klart anbefales ##### Peter Bo H. Stayed 7 nights in May 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dagmar K. Sep 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Familienferien Wir waren mit unserer großen Familie vor Ort, 9 Erwachsene, zwei Kleinkinder und drei Hunde (schon das war bei vielen Vermietern ein Hindernis). Davide und sein Vater sind sehr aufmerksame Vermieter mit viel Verständnis und immer da, wenn man sie braucht. Das Haus ist fantastisch, es hat viel Platz und ist toll ausgestattet mit allem, was man braucht. Einziger Wermutstropfen ist die Lage: die nahe Tankstelle hat eine Waschanlage, die oft einen unangenehmen Piepston von sich gibt. Pistoia liegt etwa 20 min entfernt, der kurvenreiche Weg war nicht so angenehm. Wir hatten dennoch eine traumhafte Woche in einem absolut einzigartigem Haus! ##### Dagmar K. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne W. Aug 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful House and Owners We had such a great holiday - Davide and his Dad were excellent hosts, so helpful with local knowledge and suggestions which really made a difference \[tios on car parks to use/ roads which made a journey more interesting /supermarkets etc\] The house itself was perfect for us as a large family group of 7 adults and 4 children - the pool was perfect and the hot tub, gym equipment, sauna, table tennis and kids play area were the icing on the cake! as previously mentioned in reviews the first staircase is original stone and as such needed concentration but me \[hip replacement\] and my husband \[ankle replacement\] managed fine. The ensuite bathrooms are excellent and we had no issues with water pressure etc no matter how many people were showering at the same time! The kitchen is well equipped with a fantastic fridge freezer with water and ice "on tap" - hob and oven were great too. The house location up in the hills means that a car is essential - we visited Florence, Lucca, Pistoia zoo, Prato - all lovely visits! I would highly recommend Villa le Planche! ##### Lynne W. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam J. Jun 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb Villa in the hills We had a fantastic week at this villa. Everything was exactly as in the photos and description. Davide and his father Nedo were great hosts and on hand to fix any minor issues as well as offer advice about things to do in the local area. This villa has everything you need to relax and enjoy time with the family. Great base to visit the main towns of Tuscany, although as it is up in the hills, you need to allow time to drive most places (about 25 mins to Pistoia). There are some small local shops and supermarket a few mins drive away. For those with accessibility needs, please note that there are 3 double bedrooms (plus the bunkbed room) on the first floor. These are up 1 flight of stairs which are the original in the property, so a bit steep and uneven. The older members of our group with more limited mobility managed them fine though - just take care. There are a further 2 double bedrooms on the top floor (plus the pool table with sofa bed in an open area) - stairs are new and much easier from here. ##### Adam J. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ammon P. Aug 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic week with family at the Villa La Panche We were a group of 14 (3 siblings with partners and adult/teen children) staying for a week at the Villa La Panche. Not only were the house, pool, and grounds fantastic, but it was the perfect base for us to visit Pisa, Lucca, Florence, and Cinque Terre. Out host Davide made us feel most welcome and was very kind and helpful with tips on where to go, what to see, and how to best to get there. He was very knowledgeable about the local area and some of our favourite activities were things he recommended, like the zip lines at Canyon Park and the winery tour at Tenuta di Capezzana. The house has historic character, but is clean and well maintained with all the modern appliances and conveniences you'd expect. Hot days out sight seeing or by the pool turned into evenings which were refreshingly cool. There is some noise from the nearby road, but it never bothered us and it means the house has very good access. The property is surrounded by tree-covered hills and there are many walking paths if you're interested in getting out and exploring. The nearby villages are small and quaint, but have the necessary facilities and you're not far from even more dramatic mountain scenery. We all had a wonderful time at Villa La Panche and we would not hesitate to come and stay again. ##### Ammon P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew B., Cosby, Leicestershire, England Aug 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Villa Le Panche - August 2023 The property more than met our expectations. It is comfortable and everything we needed was present. The outside space is spacious, secure and safe for a family with young children. The property is historically interesting and has been renovated to preserve its features whilst providing accommodation meeting our requirements. Davide spent time with us on arrival to guide us round the accommodation explaining important details. He also provided us with considerable local information with recommendations on places to visit. There are many local information leaflets in the property. The local climate avoids the need for air con at night. The family enjoyed the pool which has a powered cover to keep the heat in at night but keeps debris out. Davide and his father regularly visit to maintain the pool. Location is good for exploring the area. Pistoia is about 20 minutes away with excellent train services that we used to visit Florence and Pisa. We also visited Vinci and Lucca and toured the locality by car. The local supermarket in Campo Tezzoro is only a few minutes away and is large enough to provide most provisions backed up with a local butcher in Pontepetri. In conclusion we all very much enjoyed our stay at villa Le Panche. ##### Andrew B. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wilfried S. Sep 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Schöner Urlaub in historischer Umgebung Es war ein sehr schöner Urlaub in dem es uns an nichts gemangelt hat. Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet und sauber. Garten Pool und Fitnessraum Ok. Wir waren rundum zufrieden und können das Haus weiterempfehlen. ##### Wilfried S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### DA RE N. Jul 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Esperienza Fantastica ##### DA RE N. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eva M. May 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay A perfect house to spend a holiday with family and friends. We where 13 persons from 6 months to 63 years, inspite of that we didn’t disturb each other and could really find an own space when you wanted it. Nice surroundings for bicycling, hiking, nice villages to explore. The host was very serviceminded and helped out in all strange questions asap! We all loved it! ##### Eva M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Doris D. Sep 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Familienurlaub Haus, Garten, Pool für unsere Familie gerade richtig. Von Vorteil, dass jedes Zimmer ein eigenes Bad und WC hat. Küche genügend. Leider nur durch eine längere Fahrt auf einer kurvigen Bergstraße zu erreichen. Zum Erholen und Entspannen sehr gut geeignet. Fahrten nach Pistoia, Florenz, Pisa und an den Strand etwaswas mühsam. ##### Doris D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian J. Aug 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tout est super. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour ; Les chambres sont confortables et la maison est très bien équipée ; les enfants ont bien profité de la piscine. ##### Christian J. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Stefanie V. Aug 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Alles voor een leuke vakantie met vrienden of familie. Mooi en groot huis. Proper en verzorgd. Groot zwembad. Goede gastheer die altijd klaar staat om vragen te beantwoorden. Zowel voor vertrek als bij aankomst. Huis voorzien van alle benodigdheden. Bedden konden beter. ##### Stefanie V. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Claude Alain C., Chamoson Aug 6, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Les propriétaires sont très sympathique Semaine en famille top ##### Claude Alain C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bas P. May 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! We’ve stayed with our family (11 persons) here for a week. Davide and his father are very very helpful and gave our holiday the extra touch to make it even better. Thanks and we’ll definitely come back to this villa again ##### Bas P. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas H. Apr 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Schönes Haus, gute Ausstattung, liegt etwas außerhalb. Schönes Haus, gute Ausstattung, liegt etwas außerhalb. ##### Thomas H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### florence J. Nov 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### superbe séjour en toscane Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. La villa est très agréable, conforme à la description. Nous nous sommes vite sentis comme chez nous! Nous avons été très bien accueillis par Davide et son papa. Merci! ##### florence J. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaromir B. Aug 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Villa & great hosts Stayed at les Planches Villa for a week with 14 friends. The villa is great for indoor and outdoor holidays and is located in a beautiful area. The host was very helpful and kind. Would highly recommend this place! ##### Jaromir B. 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