We had our family reunion at Villa Le Bolle in September, 2017. 8 Brothers and sisters with spouses for a total of 15 shared this lovely house in the Tuscan hills. Every bedroom has its own bathroom, so no sharing is necessary. This is a large country home and while the look is historic, it has every modern convenience. A large back deck can easily hold 50 people for cocktails or even dinner. Wonderful for sitting out for morning coffee or evening wine, looking over the property. A totally modern kitchen has been added, including two large fridges, two stoves, a microwave and all necessary cookware and dinnerware for feeding lots of guests. The property includes a large pool, but it was too cool in late September to use it. The owner is growing olive trees, so the property is classified as "Agriturisma" meaning a farm home, but there is nothing rustic about this place. Every bedroom is furnished in a different style, with antique furniture. There are wonderful communal spaces, including a TV room, a Billiard room, a very large dining room, and a room just to sit and chat. Close to the town of Radicondoli, which offers several good restaurants and a good (but small) food market. There are many towns nearby to explore - San Gimignano, Siena, Montereggio, and the Chianti and Brunello wine regions are also easily reached. Florence is about an hour from the property and of course is worth the trip. The best thing about Villa Le Bolli is the remarkable hostess, Sara. Charming, enthusiastic, fun, and a wealth of knowledge about the area. She and the owner did everything to make our stay absolutely fabulous. Be advised, you might want to ship essentials like paper towels, TP, coffee, cooking basics, since this is going to be "your home" for the week you are there. Don't miss this!
