Ville Degli Ulivi

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : The garden is very green and cozy with trees and views and the pool is also lovely. The apartment is very spacious (lived in Timo). Unfortunately the airconditioning did not work as we dreamed of, it was a cooling system, and thats why it was really hot at night (in July).There was a few small things missing in the apartment such as a clothesline and chopping board for cooking as well as a parasol/umbrella in the terrace.The sunbeds and garden furniture were made of iron and not very comfortable to sit and lie on. But its a minor detail. All in all a we had a very lovely stay in a beautiful area and surroundings.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Beautiful and well kept grounds - the pool area is stunning and we had it to ourselves for most of the week. The apartment itself was spotlessly clean. Comfy beds and a good shower!
  : A few kitchen essentials such as salt and pepper, oil, would have been great.

Disappointing
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The location and views were superb.The apartment was in a pleasant setting with a communal garden and swimming pool which were well maintained.
  : The apartment is advertised as having air conditioning. It does not! We spent 5 days where the temperature never dropped below 28 degrees. It was unbearable at night. We contacted the host about the matter and were told to keep the windows and shutters closed to keep the temperature down. We complained about there being no air conditioning and except for the above advice received no further contact other than on the day we were departing when we received a generic message about leaving.Customer service appalling, the property is not well equipped and little or no attention to detail probably because the property is up for sale.The owners need to decide whether they are renting or selling and if renting, do it properly!The shades and one of the lamps was broken in the bedroom, the TV had no signal, the pillows on the bed were inadequate etc...On arrival we were really pleased with the place, soon to be replaced with disappointment on what turned out to be a miserable 5 days. We would definitely not stay again or recommend to anyone else.Sorry Ville Degli Ulivi but you need to provide what you advertise.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Our property was one of three adjoining apartments. Each having it's own plot of lawn, but with a larger shared garden and superb, large, very clean pool. All finely manicured. The views over the valley were tremendous, with the sun rising over the far away hills, to give you that early morning greeting. One of the twin bedrooms is quite small, and the beds a little basic, and no air con, so we had the fan blowing all night. The rest of the property does have air con. Plenty of comfy seating inside, with a large table & chairs for outside dining, albeit with no sun shade. There is no washing machine. The villa is ideally situated in a typical small hilltop village. All shops & bars, restaurants are 100-200 metres away. The shop in the village piazza sell pretty much everything and the owner speaks excellent English. The restaurant in the Piazza (Da Nello) is excellent, but you should book. Top tips, Forget about San Gimignano and go to Volterra (underground car park in the centre of the village), no queues, no coach loads of tourists. Don't drive into Pisa, or indeed Florence, catch the train from Pontedera to either city, far less stressful. In all, a great place to stay.
  : Use of the adjacent car park. Washing machine for longer stays.