Berenice in Chianti - Authentic Tuscan Country House

This cottage is one we would have paid money just to tour. It was such a special experience for our family. We really felt like we had an authentic Tuscan country stay. The house itself was old but in great shape, and the stone and woodwork was so interesting for history lovers like us. Three of our children really enjoyed the triple bunk bed and our fourth child was very comfortable on the sofa bed downstairs. We did not stay long enough to need to use the kitchen but it was so neat to look around in there. The surrounding property and views were beautiful and quiet. We would definitely recommend.

The indoor shower was extremely small, and even being average-sized adults it was a big challenge to use it. There was an open outdoor shower option as well, but we didn’t use that due to mosquitoes. The kitchen was very cute but would have been a bit difficult to prepare a meal for our family of six there had we needed to.

The WiFi

Initially appears to be a very rustic property inside. Within a very short time you quickly realise the property is totally impractical and the charm of the property diminishes completely. The pictures in the website are very deceptive. The Kitchen if you could call it that is tiny and virtually nothing in it. A tiny hob and a difficult corner to access and a stone sink so shallow the water splashes over you. We didn’t use the kitchen as a result. Fridge was in a dark and untidy cupboard with the boiler. Entrance room appears like a mismatch of acquired and various coloured furniture and resembles an outward bound sitting area. All seat uncomfortable so didn’t use that space at all. Bedroom bedding looked old and scruffy. Bedroom window very large but totally bricked up with small bro on holes here and there so view impossible to see. Bathroom and fittings very old in appearance. We were left an eclectic mix of towels which was odd. The shower was so small you had to hold the shampoo or so as there was no room to bend down with hitting your head on the wall or your backside on the glass. I’m 5’9” and my wife 5’5” for reference. The kit Henson area was in the lower level and very dark so we didn’t use that area either. The TV was in that room. The inside of the property just appeared to be a randomly converted barn building. Externally the grounds that were described as beautiful were unkempt, weeds growing to again height all over, hedges left to over grow and the terracotta patio was very dirty and in real need of a power wash and clean. The BBQ had clearly been used at some point in the past but hadn’t been cleaned as there was old food grease all over it. The loungers were grey in colour due to ingrained dirt and should be white. In short it felt like the property hadn’t been used in a long time and that we had caught the renters out. Also it was like walking into someone private family holiday let with all their personal things.

great people , and the opportunity to spend your vacation in a real historical ambiance is priceless and taking a shower in the garden was a great experience.

This question is very wrong, you should say what you like, but we were amazed by everything.