What People are saying

Beautiful accommodation.

Lucy1983505on 16/07/2017 12:07

Beautiful traditional accommodation, absolutely spotlessly clean with everything you could need on hand. Air conditioning worked really well although the apartment was a good temperature without it being on despite it being incredibly hot outside. Pool area was lovely, again very clean and lots of available loungers to sit on and look out over the stunning views. Playpark area was great for our 2 year old son and kept him entertained. Having free access to the laundry facilities was also great for us travelling with a young son - there were two washing machines as well as a dedicated area with washing line and pegs to dry your clothes.

We stayed in apartment 4 'Il Frantoio' which had one large bedroom, a separate shower room and huge living area with an additional bed in. The kitchen was very well equipped and the tap water was suitable for drinking. It was perfect for us. It overlooked the Tuscan countryside and we loved sitting on the patio area on an evening with a glass of wine. The only negative was that the wifi wasn't great.

The location was ideal for us - a short drive to Florence and around a 15 minutes walk into the village of Grassina. Finally, all of the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, making us feel very welcome. I would definitely recommend the Borgo Bottaia for a stay in Tuscany.

Superb in every way

SteveofSydneyon 23/09/2015 17:53

This place is nothing short of sensational in every way . As a few of the posts state, Luigi is absolutely beautiful and a true, old fashioned Italian gent. He is beautifully mannered , helpful and genuinely charming.Franca is also gorgeous. Grassina is a great location for Tuscany. Pisa a bit less than one and a half hours away and if you can manage it, fit in Lucca in the same day, truly beautiful. We stayed in the Camino apartment which is located across from the office, so our wifi was ok, but they do state that the best reception is around the office, so grab your iPad and park yourself at the outdoor tables nearby and you'll be fine. The apartment was brilliant. Spacious, well maintained , clean. Kitchen well equipped to cook for yourself. It's only a few minutes drive into Grassina to pick up goods at the supermarket (called Co-op in Italy) which is beautifully stocked with all manner of goods. You won't be left wondering. The pool is sensational and the surrounding views are gorgeous. We made a bit of a habit of going for a shop with the kids, picked up our goods, cooked dinner and went for a swim. We had to have a larger car as we were travelling with three kids and luggage so if I had to make a recommendation it would be to only get a car big enough to do the job, the smaller the better as some of the streets in Grassina are a little tight- not insurmountable, we had a Passat wagon and it was tight at times. There is also a great Italian pastry / cafe , the last shop on the right out of Grassina (called Roberto's I think??). We walked down to the village centre and caught the bus into Florence , half hour bus ride. Half an hour to the chianti region. There could not be a better place to stay for exploring this region. We stayed 5 days and all our kids wept when we left !!!!

Great location just prepare to be bitten

Catrin Jon 24/08/2015 00:06

We had a lovely time at our appartment. The hire car helped and the location was convenient yet quiet. The only down side were the ferocious insects. I counted Id been bitten120 times after two days reading by the pool. When I asked for advice we were given 2 plug ins to deter the mosquitoes. Shame these weren't given as standard.

Best Hamlet

SuePetetripon 24/07/2015 03:14

this place is so fabulous
the manager is very kind and happy to assist with anything
the Wi Fi is terrible!
the lifestyle is so great, the views are lovely and the whole area is calming
have some red wine, sun dried tomatoes, cheese, salami you cant go wrong

Wonderful stay!! (Read this for Tuscany trips without a car tips)

Heidi Kon 17/05/2015 23:30

We were beyond amazed with our stay at Borgo Bottaia! This was a quaint holiday house several apartments, but not a lot (which was why I booked it). Very spacious accommodations and property had breathtaking views from every inch! Luigi was wonderful, warm, accommodating and gave us great recommendations. We stayed only 4 days, not long enough. We took one day to relax and enjoyed the pool, views, trails near the house and amazing sunset, while we did our laundry and hung clothes under the Tuscan sun. We could not have asked for more and would love to return!

We did NOT have a car, thus the Tuscany portion of our Italy trip seemed difficult but this location was perfect. We took a cab from Firenze train station ($30 euro) which I would recommend to get there initially. It is 900 meters from Grassina but another probably 900 meters to the bus stop, and it is uphill and gravel the last part so lugging our suitcase (while small) would not have been ideal. It was about a 20 minute walk into town, then a 30-45 minute bus ride into the city center, so very doable for a Tuscan retreat but easy access to Florence. Grassina is a sleepy commuter city, there is a coop but odd hours, and the 2 restaurants in town were 1-pizza and the other was closed for a birthday party (fortunately they let us to take out pasta) so I would highly recommend bringing food/ beverages if you don't have a car.

Amazing location close to Florence but you feel worlds away in this quiet and calm holiday house!