Reviews of Villa Raffaele

Weekend of relaxation

February 2025 - We spent a relaxing weekend in this farmhouse in the Tuscan countryside.

The highlight of the property in the winter season is the indoor relaxation area in the apartment, which includes an infrared sauna and a whirlpool bath; the house is spacious and well-maintained, and the outdoor pool for exclusive use (only in the summer) is also very beautiful.

It is about 10 minutes from the center of Chianciano Terme.

I liked everything about the property.

Excellent for families and friends' companies

November 2024 - Very helpful and kind host, fabulous location very close to all the places to visit in Val D'Orcia.

Excellent for families and friends' companies. Highly recommended!

Lovely villa with a great view

October 2024 - Lovely villa with a great view. We were close to small towns to explore and felt very safe in the gated property.

Summer In Italy was invaluable and we couldn't have done it without Luca's help. It was nice to have a resource to provide insight on villas as well as transportation and activities. THANK YOU!

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Excellent

June 2024 - Villa Raffaele was awesome, I can't wait to go back. The view from the pool made me feel like I was living in a picture.

La dolce vita!!!

Summer in Italy was great and did everything they promised.

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We loved Villa Raffaele

June 2024 - We loved Villa Raffaele, it was very spacious for 8 adults. Our friends commented on how much nicer the villa was than the pictures showed. It has a lovely covered outside dining area, large indoor table for 8 and has more seating in the downstairs living room than the pictures show. Screens in the windows were appreciated. Large unheated pool. The views were spectacular.

Raffaele, the owner, was very nice and immediately took care of any small issues. He welcomed us with a bottle of wine and two bottles of his own olive oil. We really enjoyed the property. Grazie mille!

We liked that fact that you were reachable, responded quickly and that you had actually seen the property. You were easy to work with. We will definitely use Summer In Italy again!

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Fantastic

June 2024 - Villa Raffaele, the Heart of Tuscany!

We settled on having a big family gathering for a birthday milestone here in the middle of stunning Tuscany! The traditional style farmhouse accommodated 7 adults comfortably between two floors. Three bathrooms and a backup kitchen for overflow worked well. Only one problem two weeks was not enough!! The weather heated up and the pool overlooking lush patchwork countryside was hard to leave.

Mr Raffaele [the owner] looked after our every need (welcoming us with wines, fresh eggs, cherries and his own olive oil, and we were also invited to pick fresh lettuce and herbs from the garden). He was a wonderful host that definitely contributed greatly to our special two weeks!

The crowning experience was a birthday lunch cooked at the villa by Leonardo - we all participated in making pici pasta ("tipici" of the area), and learnt to make a number of other traditional dishes. Leonardo then served lunch and provided accompanying local red wines. The meal was delicious and surpassed any restaurant experience! Bellissimo!! We all recommend Villa Raffaele!

I thought the booking procedure, follow up and communication that Summer In Italy provided was excellent. I will be happy to approach them again when I am ready to book another stay somewhere special in Italy! Thank you!

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Excellent

July 2023 - What a superb place to stay. The Villa, garden, pool and surroundings are beautiful.

Raffaele is a wonderful host and looked after us exceptionally well. The feast that he and his wife put on the last night was great, it was certainly worth it.

Would love to come back one day.

Privacy at 360 degrees

December 2022 - A very pleasant stay for a couple!

We stayed in December but it is undoubtedly a much more enjoyable house in spring and summer, being able to also enjoy the outdoor area with gazebo and barbecue.

The highlight for us was the sauna and private whirlpool tub, and complete privacy!

A huge house equipped with everything you need.

Excellent

October 2022 - We loved the Villa Raffaele and would love to go back.

It was very clean, conveniently arranged, and very roomy.

We especially appreciated the owner's attention and dedication to making us feel comfortable and well cared for. His kind gift of wine, olive oil and eggs was particularly thoughtful.

The home was beyond our expectations and we heartily recommend it to visitors.

Summer in Italy was very helpful and efficient. The web site was very user friendly and responsive.

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Excellent

August 2022 - Villa Raffaele is a fantastic place. We enjoyed it very much.