My husband and I stayed at Cretaiole for one week. Neither of us had been to Italy and I was pleasantly surprised at how organized everything was. I did a lot of research on what I wanted to do while in Tuscany and most of the things that I wanted to do were also recommendations by Isabella in our Discover... More

what an opportunity! My husband was not as excited as I was to spend a week on a farm in the middle of the Val d'Orcia , but our week there made him a convert! what was not to like? the scenery was glorious, with the emerald winter wheat glistening in the sun, the tiny yellow and blue flowers blooming... More

This review will probably sound like a mere echo of all the others here but it is extremely difficult NOT to sing the praises of Cretaiole and the staff/family that manages the property. We traveled with a diverse group (2 seniors, 4 adults and a toddler) and found Cretaiole's largest apartment to be perfect for our needs. Isabella thoughtfully provided... More

We enjoyed Cretaiole so much! This lovely villa sits in the most spectacular and peaceful setting. We were able to experience the italian culture in such a unique way in the hands of Isabella, Carlos, Luciano & Carlotta. These warm and wonderful people made us feel as though we were a part of their family. They offer excellent advice with... More

My daughter (age 11) and I spent nearly a week at Cretaiole in end March 2013. It was one of the best experiences of our lives (and I have travelled a ton). The place is special: charming, stunning, cozy, welcoming, and beautiful. The views are amazing, and taking walks in the surrounding area was exhilirating. Isabella, Carlo, Luciano, Carlotta and... More

We are a family of 4 with 2 children, ages 10 and 7. We travel throughout Europe frequently and I often feel that I am a stay-at-home-mom turned travel agent. Most of my planning revolves around finding the perfect, family friendly place to stay. Too often, we have been disappointed either about the dwelling or the service. With Cretaiole, we... More

Having read glowing reports about Cretaiole, we chose to book their biggest apartment for a special holiday, getting 8 members of our family together - aged from 2 to 67. Cretaiole is in a stunning situation in the idyllic Val d'Orcia. The apartment was beautiful, equipped with everything, full of fascinating faming antiques, and best of all, a big, open... More

My family and I stayed at Cretaiole for just over a week this March. We found it through a general Google search about traveling in Italy with children (we have a 7-year-old). We had considered arranging a family-friendly group tour of Italy, but are so happy we opted for Cretaiole instead. It was a perfect place from which to explore... More

What a wonderful place to stay! Everybody is friendly and more than willing to offer assistance with any planning. The views from the property are fantastic. Definitely a country setting, it offers quick drives to many beautiful towns. The property is well maintained, and the prices are very reasonable. They even went out of their way to help me with... More