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What our guests think ...
8.
Chris and George (September 2005)
Never
before have we been anywhere where the owners
have been so thoughtful.
The
information provided by them certainly made for
a stressless holiday - many, many thanks!
The
village is so peaceful and the surrounding
countryside so beautiful.
Our
day in Lucca was wonderful - we stayed there so
long that it was dark when we got back and
found only one space left for parking!
Our
trip to Pisa on the train was trouble-free. It
cost €13.20 return for 2 adults. As soon
as you arrive buy your tickets for the leaning
tower - we had to wait 2½ hours before we
could go in - but it was worth the wait.
Barga
is quaint, such an interesting town. Narrow
little streets and good views - such a pity
though that we had chosen a grey day to
visit.
We
walked to Fiano, which on a hot day was
pleasant as most of the route was in dappled
shade.
We
went to Viareggio but found that at this time
of year it was very quiet. We counted about 30
other people walking on the water's edge.
Nearly all the bars on the seafront were
closed.
We
have had a really good break and feel quite
rested. Enjoy your holiday too.
Arrividerci!
Chris
9.
Eileen and Philip (September 2005)
Enjoyed
our stay here although the weather could have
been kinder, as we only had two sunny days out of seven.
Fortunately,
on one of those days we chose to go to Lucca, a
town we have been promising ourselves to visit
during our last three trips to Italy!
It
was well worth the wait, very interesting
indeed.
Lunched
at Barga which is well worth a visit and do
make the effort to climb up to the Duomo to see
the fabulous panoramic views!
The
drive over the hill to Fiano is also worth
making.
We
visited the church in Fondagno that you can see
down the valley from every window - and enjoyed
the view back to Casa Marginetta and Convalle
just as much!
Facilities
in the house were good - especially the DVD collection which proved
invaluable when the weather was poorer.
Eileen
10.
Lucinda, Henry, Willoughby and James (October 2005)
Weather was fantastic - woke every morning
with the sun on my face!
Went swimming with the children at Forte
dei
Marmi and Pisa - even in mid October the sea
was still warm and delightful.
We loved Pisa and Lucca and found all the
information very helpful.
Drove over the mountains to Modena which was
particularly beautiful as the leaves were
turning.
Drove down to
Siena
through Chianti and also went to Milan -
the latter being quite a long drive.
All in all we found the house a happy,
organised place to stay, and the children loved
all the games, DVDs and the kittens they found
in the village to play with!
Lucinda
11.
Vikki, Tony, Neil and Louise (December 2005)
Back at Casa Marginetta for the second time.
Happy New Year Steve and Trudi!
Skiing in Abetone was fantastic - great
snow, great mountains - some challenging
skiing!
A warning to anyone going up there who is
inexperienced with snow chains - practice
first and get some marigolds - it's a mucky
business!!
I think it must be rare that they're needed
though, as even most of the Italians seemed a
bit foxed by
them!
The 19 course - yes
19 COURSE - New
Years' Eve Dinner at 'La Fonte' was fantastic -
it was an excellent night!
Thank you to the men who took us up the hill
on the last night - it was all good fun -
honest!
Vikki
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