The apartment offered a very high standard of facilities with wonderful views of the surrounding hills and beyond. We enjoyed the pool, especially in the evenings after a long day's sightseeing when the sun was going down behind the hills and the views and atmosphere were lovely.

Fabio was very friendly and helpful with any queries.

We enjoyed visits to San Gimignano and wandering the streets off the tourist trail but also sitting in the squares with a gelato and people watching.

Our visits to surrounding areas also included Volterra, Certaldo, Monteriggioni and of course Sienna. We could have gone further afield but have previously been to Florence, Pisa and Lucca.

If you are looking for the 'whole package' consisting of peace, views , comfort yet away from the tourist traps then Casa Bartoli is a gift. Yet close enough to places of interest if you like sightseeing. You will need the use of a car.
From the beginning of our booking until our arrival home things went smoothly with Gordon, the owner, answering our every question by return e mail plus supplying hair dryers at our request. His recommendations of local restaurants and local transport was faultless.
The 'borgo' was excellent with comfy beds and sparkling white linen. The pool is a great place for sundowners or to just unwind.
Take books or games as TV is in Italian with the odd elderly English film.

We all agreed there was only one problem and that was we couldn't stay longer!