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Reviews of B&B La Fonte del Machiavelli

Via Scopeti 54, 50026 San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Italy

#3 of 10 hotels in San Casciano in Val di Pesa

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Review score

Based on 93 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    10
    Fantastic stay, couldn’t reccomend enough
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our star here was absolutely fantastic. The room was so clean and fresh and everything smelt beautiful! The bed was so comfortable and the breakfast was great too.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    10
    Beautiful B&B
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road to the b&b is really rough. Be prepared for a bumpy ride.

    Beautiful setting with wonderful views. Interesting building. Great breakfast. Host provided gluten free items at breakfast time.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    10
    Lovely space surrounding to cut off from conventional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too short staying 👌🏻

    Great Landscape

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    10
    reasonably priced and a complete delight
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is nothing that i would wish to fault.

    This is a very lovely little B & B in a beautiful spot with fabulous views. Even though the room was on the small side , it was completely clean, comfortable with the terrace just outside where we had breakfast overlooking the rolling hills. Excellent shower in the. bathroom too. And, the pool is really lovely-cool, refreshing -we had it to ourselves each morning. Simone does all he can to help you-he very kindly dropped us at the bus stop to return to Florence as we didnt have a car on this very short trip.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    9.0
    We had a lovely time here and would have stayed longer for sure. It’s quiet, a lovely host and plenty to explore. Would
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds weren’t the most comfortable, could do with replacing.

    A stunning location. Beautiful vineyards with local bistros and villages nearby ripe for exploring. The pool was very nice and overall, this place is great value and great service. The drive to Florence is easy too!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 300-400 meters of the private road needs careful driving not to damage a low car, but it's ok in general.

    A quiet and relaxing area.with pleasant people. Nice and clean swimming pool.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed the location and views between valleys and vineyards.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, old but clean facilities, nice pool area, awesome views.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    9.0
    It is rustic Italian paradise! Where beauty is from every angle.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I pretty much loved everything. But it’s difficult to travel to if you are using public transport, but the majority of people drive cars.

    I loved how nice and remote it was. It was extremely rustic and nicely traditionally Italian. Although its self catering, the place is huge, and there is a lots of beautiful history and antiques. The Host and the family there was so nice as well. They made me feel so welcome and even give me a lift when I was stranded.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    9.0
    Had a wonderful stay in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very minor point, would be helpful if check in instructions were sent out prior to the visit just in case no one is available at the property.

    Wonderful location, great views, fantastic breakfast, great host, lovely room.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place, especially in sunny weather, could be great with a few easy improvements!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    B&B La Fonte is in a lovely area, 30-40 minutes or so drive from Florence. It's down a steepish road but perfectly manageable, except perhaps in snow! The whole area is hilly so one has to be prepared for this. Has lovely views (there is a motorway in the distant front but it's not particularly noticeable. Unfortunately we were only able to enjoy the lovely pool one day, due to the weather. The room was spacious if a bit dark, Macchiavelli room is the best I think. To make this a top destination, we all felt a few things would have made a big difference. A kettle and tea/ coffee in the room, or very easy access to this in a downstairs lounge, as we experienced elsewhere. There is a breakfast room and in theory access to drinks, and perhaps coffee/tea during the day, but the room was closed most of the time. An honesty bar and ability to sit downstairs in that room would have been nice, particularly when it was raining. It wasn't obvious how to easily get hold of Simone, although he was very pleasant when around. Breakfast was fine if not outstanding - omelette, bacon, bread, croissant and sweet yoghurt and fruit juice. I don't eat pork and would have preferred some cheese or plain, unsweetened yoghurt. We went to two restaurants nearby. One, Il Borgo Macchiavelli is the top of the road, is walkable (if you don't mind puffing a bit uphill), and takes about 5-7 minutes. Absolutely outstanding, whether you are vegetarian or a meat eater. Another, Simone recommended, was a short drive away, very different but also excellent. Bottom line, you are spoilt for good food! This place is great for good weather, a bit less so in bad, and could be improved very easily (suggestions above) but we enjoyed ourselves overall!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Wish we had booked more time there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To spend time in the countryside was wonderful- beautiful views with a pool to relax in was just what we needed!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay in Tuscany!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful surroundings !! Location peaceful with stunning views. Host very friendly and helpful. Starting the day on the Terrace for breakfast was sheer heaven !

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was no kettle to make coffee.

    There's a perfect place, quit and relaxing. It closes to Florence and Siena, Pisa

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    The best in Italy. Super sane, No chaos.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    wonderful., quiet, beautiful, private

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Spectacular views, pool and great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great

    Spectacular views, use of pool and a great breakfast,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic views, comfortable bed, very peaceful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We would have liked a small indoor area that we could have used and would have appreciated the ability to make tea and coffee in our room as the villa was quite remote.

    Beautiful views in a peaceful setting. Large room with comfortable bed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Place where dreams and novels come true❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like everything but just an advice if you have a low car, it is a farms road down hill to the facility ( like 300 m) and you need to drive slow and careful. I come here 15 years each year for few days, so am use to it.

    Very close to all cities like Florence, San Gimignano, Siena, Volterra, but in amazing peaceful vine area with great restaurant and vine tasting facility on top of the hill.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small bathroom but functional.

    Delicious breakfast and scenic location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The breakfast was great, and freshly made cappuccino. Room was comfortable, Pool looked good even though we didn't use it.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Perfectly Tuscan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Host spoke no English and there is no real staff on site.

    Fantastic location and facilities. Nice room, quiet and very “off the beaten path”. The views are spectacular and the short ride to Florence was beautiful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, great view. Nice hospitality. Thanks for sharing your home Simone. Best wishes from 🇨🇾

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Good breakfast, beds, and the location was beautiful! Simone was very nice to us.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    10
    Enchanting!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Loved and love everything about it for the last 15 years! Great host! Tranquility. Food. Amazing place!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    9.0
    Tranquil location with a great view near to a great restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all as expected- actually better than expected

    Super rustic house in excellent condition set in a secluded location among vineyards with a fabulous southern view over the Tuscan countryside.

    Stayed in September 2023

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