Katikies Santorini

"We went there for two weeks. First week in La Terrazza – second week in La villa and enjoyed both places. We were five adults – but the villa has room for the 8-12 people. It has a typical ‘stone oven’ which is suitable for baking pizzas if you are in to that. We used it for ‘long time cooking’ of meat. We are great overs of Italian food and runners. The kitchens were as what you could expect of an Italian kitchen with all the stuff you need and regarding the running. The hills in the area are a little of a job – but the views in an early morning :-) I strongly recommend a run to the small copy of the Firenze Doumo which is on the other part of the valley. For La Terrazza – just try having our supper there at sunset. The place is highly recommendable and great for children – the pool is in a closed area to which you need a key."

"My family of four (kids are 12 and 8) stayed in one of the four accommodations at Podere Pogetto during the last week of July. Wife, kids, and I loved it. Good for smaller kids, as there were toys and foosball and kittens and the pool, of course. Good access to Florence and Siena. Apartment was neat and clean. Gianne and his mother, Franca, were generous hosts and helpful. English was good enough to communicate well (much better than my Italian). We drove all over Tuscany and did not find scenery more beautiful than the short drive from Tavernelle to Podere Poggetto. Also, at least in the summer, expect a European clientele, as we meet kind people from France, Holland, and Germany. English was the easiest and most common language. I can recommend this agriturismo."

"This is a typical Tuscan agriturismo that produces olive oil and wine and offers 3 appartments for either 2, 4 or 6/8 tourist. The owners live right on the grounds. Great value for family vacations! We enjoyed lazing at the pool that provided ample seating in the sun or shade and was only shared with 2 other families. As an extended family of 6 we rented the largest appartment with 3 very large bedrooms and 2 baths. This one also has access to the private roof terrace where we spent many evenings drinking the local wine and enjoying the sunset. We purchased wine and olive oil at very reasonable prices from the owners. The accommodations are rated 2** and delivered a lot for that. Don't expect luxeries but comfortable and clean bedrooms and linens, a servicable kitchen and a clean pool (though maybe a bit too much chlorine in it). It is self-catering so bring your own food stuff and toilet paper. These are not brand new accommodations so occasionally things my not work. But simply tell the owners and they will do their best to fix the problem. We woke up one day without hot water around and the problem was fixed within hours. The owners are friendly, speak a little English and will help out in a pinch. We were preparing pizza to be fired in the traditional stone oven in the yard and ran out of flour. No problem, the owner just gave us a some from her stock. They also gave us some great recommendations for restaurants near by that provided excellent food and service for very reasonable prices. We ended up cooking fewer meals ourselves than we had expected ;-) The location requires a car but is very central to many sites in Tuscany. Shopping can be done at the coop in Tavarnelle, about 4 km away. Barberino Val d'Elsa is a quaint small town with nice restaurants in the walled city only 10 minutes away. Florence, Siena, St Gimigniano are all less than an hour away."