Agriturismo Fattoria di Castiglionchio

We have been there three times, each time over Pentecost. There were no noteworthy complaints. We felt well taken care of each time.

Been a while since we have been back to Castlionchi, But, and it is with a very heavy heart that I may have to try somewhere else now. I feel time has moved on a little in terms of what to expect from a accommodation, we have stayed in various parts of the farm and there seems to be a consistent trend in most apartments. They are just looking very tired now, and yes I get the rustic appeal, but there is rustic and there is just scruffy and un-loved. The interiors are very dated and yes some may say it's all in the charm, but it really isn't, it's a shame as with a few nice touches and modernization you can still keep the rustic charms but have a clean and slick/basic accommodation. The TV's are still so very old, I mentioned this in my past post three years ago, many people of an evening spend time in the apartments watching TV, preparing meals, entertaining the kids, for so little money these days to upgrade a TV set. Finding cobwebs, and dust that has been here for a long time is disheartening and never nice. I never felt it was an issue all them times I have been in the past, but I really feel I need to raise this now, Castlionchi has such a good chilled vibe and little things like this need to be addressed to the management if they are not aware, as it has so much potential, just feels neglected. On a positive note, the staff are utterly brilliant and so very charming, they will do everything you ask and are friendly and courteous, so I don't like being negative at all but I really feel I needed to mention this. Thanks Castlionchi for all your memories, but for myself and my family I think it is time to try somewhere else, I hope the issues raised will be of use to work with.

When we first arrived we thought we came to a shut down place. Saw no one, heard nothing. The patio was full of leaves and with dirty plastic chairs. Found the reseption, a Nice lady who spoke fluent English helped us. We had an appartment for 2 families. The appartment is nice, old builing with charm. BUT it is alloved to clean before the guest arrives. Under the bed it was full of dust, the same in the corners in the bathroom. It was VERY warm, no AC and no fans, the latter could should have been provided. Lots of mosquitos in the room at night because of open windows, still quite warm. Restaurant not open, ordered breakfast the first morning. Was delivered from down town, croissant and bread, jam and butter in small one portion plastic packets!! One small juice bottle each. Not Worth 8 Euro, the worst breakfast we had in Italy so far. Ordered take away pizza which was very good. Sat outside, but had to clean the PLASTIC Chairs first!! The pool was fine. But all the Place needs to be taken care of, I know its very old, but still someone can brush away leaves and clean tables and Chairs outside. We had an Electric car, the had charging station for differen EL cars, which was great. They produce wine, olive oil and honey. Do not know from were, the grape we saw Close to the Place were not taken well care of! Bought one bottle of wine the first evening, had a big headace next day. Olive oil and honey was very good. Short trip to Florence. The women in the reseption was all very helpful. But sorry, we will not come back.