Had a few weeks to come down from our month in Italy.
Magnificent with World Cup frenzy as an added bonus. Started our Tuscan holiday with ten days at Casa Portagioia. We were spoiled immediately. The property is a gorgeous oasis amid rambling Tuscan farmland. Once you find it the first time, you're OK. Terry and Marcello are the perfect hosts. Terry greets and puts you at ease upon arrival. His warmth, intelligence and humor is consistent throughout your stay. (And he helps you plan out each day, better than any tour guide.) You can't help falling in love with Marcello immediately. He caters to your every need -- and puts together a wonderful
breakfast (and five star dinner once or twice a week -- don't miss it).
The property is picturesque Tuscany at its best, the rooms are huge, each with unique decor consistent within a Tuscan framework. Bathrooms are large, modern and pristine. Located between Arrezo and Cortona outside Castiglione Fiorentino, the location is within an hour of all the must-sees in Tuscany and Umbria. You must have a car. Renting from AutoEurope worked fine for us. And by all means, rent a GPS device. Breakfast each morning under the outdoor umbrellas on the veranda was so spectacular that it was hard to pull ourselves away to tour. And this setting was so conducive to meeting the other guests which added to our fun and enhanced the experience.
Terry and Marcello became our friends -- hopefully for a long time. They made our stay special. It was emotional saying goodbye. Needless to say, nothing afterward compared -- we will certainly visit again. (Try to spend some time relaxing by the beautiful pool overlooking the Tuscan hills -- its worth it.) Casa Portagioia a truly relaxing B&B in Tuscany!
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