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| 643 | 224567 | 224567 | 8/28/2006 9:19:53 AM | When taking the train to florence, do you have to book the tickets in advance? Did you take children, what did they enjoy most? | 1 | Question | 2 | AskOurCustomersPublic | 1 | Q: When taking the train to florence, do you have to book the tickets in advance? Did you take children, what did they enjoy most? | | | | | DiscussionId | NoteId | ParentNoteId | CreateDate | Content | NoteTypeId | TypeName | DiscussionTopicTypeId | DiscussionType | NumViews | DisplayContent | DepartureDate |
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| 644 | 224568 | 224567 | 8/28/2006 9:19:54 AM | We never did make it to Florence taking the train. There is a train schedule in the villa, and with the amount of departures, I'm not sure it would be necessary. I do remember some were shorter and some longer, depending on the stops. Figline, the town where the station is, is relatively large, and I think it's pretty much a commuter stop.
We didn't have children with us either (I'm a lot of help!) I'm sure the kids would love the pool and the bikes if they are in decent shape. Exploring the area around the villa would be fun too, we enjoyed finding all the fruit trees and flowers. They'll probably get a kick out of the Italian dubbed American TV shows.
I highly recommend the villa, it's beautiful and the photos don't do it justice. The top floor is perfect for kids, it's very cozy. There is wine and olive oil in a cabinet for sale from the estate.. .all of it great. Make sure to visit the pizzaria in town...although be prepared, they don't speak much English.
Enjoy! | 2 | Answer | 2 | AskOurCustomersPublic | 0 | A: We never did make it to Florence taking the train. There is a train schedule in the villa, and with the amount of departures, I'm not sure it would be necessary. I do remember some were shorter and some longer, depending on the stops. Figline, the town where the station is, is relatively large, and I think it's pretty much a commuter stop.
We didn't have children with us either (I'm a lot of help!) I'm sure the kids would love the pool and the bikes if they are in decent shape. Exploring the area around the villa would be fun too, we enjoyed finding all the fruit trees and flowers. They'll probably get a kick out of the Italian dubbed American TV shows.
I highly recommend the villa, it's beautiful and the photos don't do it justice. The top floor is perfect for kids, it's very cozy. There is wine and olive oil in a cabinet for sale from the estate.. .all of it great. Make sure to visit the pizzaria in town...although be prepared, they don't speak much English.
Enjoy! | | | 645 | 224569 | 224567 | 8/28/2006 9:19:54 AM | No, it's not necessary to book in advance. You drive to Figline, find a parking spot, and buy your one way or round trip tickets at the station. I believe they had a train schedule at the house.
We didn't have any children with us so I can't answer that question - we were 7 adults.
The house was wonderful - highly recommended, very comfortable, prettier and more charming than the few posted photos show. | 2 | Answer | 2 | AskOurCustomersPublic | 0 | A: No, it's not necessary to book in advance. You drive to Figline, find a parking spot, and buy your one way or round trip tickets at the station. I believe they had a train schedule at the house. We didn't have any children with us so I can't answer that question - we were 7 adults. The house was wonderful - highly recommended, very comfortable, prettier and more charming than the few posted photos show. | |
| | 788 | 229480 | 229480 | 9/20/2006 1:42:03 PM | Hello. I would like to know if the outdoor table is in a portico. Are there any pool toys available? What are some must-bring items? Is there an area outside the villa for a couple of 10-year olds to kick around a soccer ball? Thank you! | 1 | Question | 2 | AskOurCustomersPublic | 1 | Q: Hello. I would like to know if the outdoor table is in a portico. Are there any pool toys available? What are some must-bring items? Is there an area outside the villa for a couple of 10-year olds to kick around a soccer ball? Thank you! | | | | | DiscussionId | NoteId | ParentNoteId | CreateDate | Content | NoteTypeId | TypeName | DiscussionTopicTypeId | DiscussionType | NumViews | DisplayContent | DepartureDate |
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| 789 | 229481 | 229480 | 9/20/2006 1:42:04 PM | The villa is wonderful. Simply wonderful. I have been to Italy many times and this was one of the best. I didnt see any pool toys at all...but there is a cover/ portico over the table. We spent many nights out side chatting and drinking wine. Plenty of room to play soccer too. Right outside the fence along side the house and in the parking lot area next to the house. Just fine for activities.
I would definity load up on supplies such as toliet tissue and any incidentials you think you will need on Sunday. The stores arent open. Pick up your foods on Sat afternoon for that evening and all day Sunday. As long as you have your own shampoos, toothpastes...etc. etc. and tolietries, you should be just fine. Some people have complained about the bugs at night. I didnt get them. There is however little plug ins that you can use in each room that once plugged in seem to zap the bugs.
You will love it. Greve has a great grocery store and you can go to Lucolena for quick needs. Good luck on your travels and have a lot of fun. I have been back in the US for three weeks now and miss the villa alot. Ciao! | 2 | Answer | 2 | AskOurCustomersPublic | 0 | A: The villa is wonderful. Simply wonderful. I have been to Italy many times and this was one of the best. I didnt see any pool toys at all...but there is a cover/ portico over the table. We spent many nights out side chatting and drinking wine. Plenty of room to play soccer too. Right outside the fence along side the house and in the parking lot area next to the house. Just fine for activities.
I would definity load up on supplies such as toliet tissue and any incidentials you think you will need on Sunday. The stores arent open. Pick up your foods on Sat afternoon for that evening and all day Sunday. As long as you have your own shampoos, toothpastes...etc. etc. and tolietries, you should be just fine. Some people have complained about the bugs at night. I didnt get them. There is however little plug ins that you can use in each room that once plugged in seem to zap the bugs.
You will love it. Greve has a great grocery store and you can go to Lucolena for quick needs. Good luck on your travels and have a lot of fun. I have been back in the US for three weeks now and miss the villa alot. Ciao! | |
| | 1134 | 257271 | 257271 | 2/9/2007 9:38:56 AM | My family (comprised of seniors and younger children) are interested in staying at this Villa but concerned about sufficient heat (for warmth and water) since we are going at the end of March. Was the heat on and available? What was the general addtional costs? | 1 | Question | 2 | AskOurCustomersPublic | 0 | Q: My family (comprised of seniors and younger children) are interested in staying at this Villa but concerned about sufficient heat (for warmth and water) since we are going at the end of March. Was the heat on and available? What was the general addtional costs? | | | | | DiscussionId | NoteId | ParentNoteId | CreateDate | Content | NoteTypeId | TypeName | DiscussionTopicTypeId | DiscussionType | NumViews | DisplayContent | DepartureDate |
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| 1137 | 257274 | 257271 | 2/9/2007 9:39:20 AM | We Love the Villa. We stayed in the middle of October just as the seasons were changing. We are warm blooded and heat was not issue to us. We had 4 couples and plenty of warm water for showers. We did not have any additional cost for heat. We did for the wine we drank which was wonderful. All loved their stay and the kitchen has many great memories. | 2 | Answer | 2 | AskOurCustomersPublic | 0 | A: We Love the Villa. We stayed in the middle of October just as the seasons were changing. We are warm blooded and heat was not issue to us. We had 4 couples and plenty of warm water for showers. We did not have any additional cost for heat. We did for the wine we drank which was wonderful. All loved their stay and the kitchen has many great memories. | | | 1138 | 257275 | 257271 | 2/9/2007 9:39:32 AM | We rented Villa Antonietta in October of 2005. We did not use the heat. The temps were cool at night, but the house was quite pleasant. I'm sorry I can't answer your question but I have to tell you that the villa was absolutely perfect in every way. It was the best vacation we ever had. | 2 | Answer | 2 | AskOurCustomersPublic | 0 | A: We rented Villa Antonietta in October of 2005. We did not use the heat. The temps were cool at night, but the house was quite pleasant. I'm sorry I can't answer your question but I have to tell you that the villa was absolutely perfect in every way. It was the best vacation we ever had. | |
| | 1139 | 257276 | 257276 | 2/9/2007 9:40:01 AM | Do you know who lives in the attached apartments? Did it intrude or disturb your stay in any way? | 1 | Question | 2 | AskOurCustomersPublic | 0 | Q: Do you know who lives in the attached apartments? Did it intrude or disturb your stay in any way? | | | | | DiscussionId | NoteId | ParentNoteId | CreateDate | Content | NoteTypeId | TypeName | DiscussionTopicTypeId | DiscussionType | NumViews | DisplayContent | DepartureDate |
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| 1141 | 257278 | 257276 | 2/9/2007 9:40:22 AM | we stayed in the main house of Villa Antonietta for two weeks in September 2004. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there. At this time, we never saw anyone from the attached apartments. We used both swimming pools and had all the privacy in the world. The only neighbors we encountered were those who lived down at the end of the dirt road leading up to the villa. I hope you experience the same wonderful vacation that we did if you decide to rent this villa. | 2 | Answer | 2 | AskOurCustomersPublic | 0 | A: we stayed in the main house of Villa Antonietta for two weeks in September 2004. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there. At this time, we never saw anyone from the attached apartments. We used both swimming pools and had all the privacy in the world. The only neighbors we encountered were those who lived down at the end of the dirt road leading up to the villa. I hope you experience the same wonderful vacation that we did if you decide to rent this villa. | |
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