I recently visited the La Cappanina to find that the owner has made some great improvements in response to some comments made for the 2012 season. Air conditioning is now fitted to keep the cottage cool during the hot months, there is a new covered shelter for cars to park under within the cottage's grounds, the kitchen items have been fully replenished and outside on the main terrace there are new arm chairs. In addition Internet WiFi is now included and the swimming pool surround and shower has been remade in Travertine.
La Cappanina is at the back of a small village and the surrounding land is wide and open as can be seen in the photographs, to the back of the property is a farm land as can be seen on Google Maps Satellite view.
The owners are enthusiastic and willing, they live close by and although they do not come to the cottage to disturb the guests they are on hand should they be needed.

There is only one bathroom due to local planning restictions.

There is a bar and Pizzeria within walking distance and the market town of Colle di Val D'Elsa which is 4km away has a large range of great restaurants, the villa is close to San Gimignano and Volterra and the main road to Florence and Siena is only 10km away.

What were the highlights of your stay?    The location of the property allowed easy access to Siena and the loverly surrounding area. There were a lot of good restaurants within 2kms of the property. It was nice to be able to return to its peaceful and rural location after a day's sightseeing.
What was your overall impression of the accommodation?    The accomadation was to a high standard, clean, comfortable and very well maintained. The large gardens and swimming pool were very well kept by the owners and it was good to have so many seating options around the property.
Did you have any unpleasant surprises during your stay with us? No
Do you have any other comments regarding the accommodation or service? The telephone number supplied for owner was incorrect but as we had been told where the keys were it did not cause us any difficulty. The owners are very friendly but do no thave any english whatsover which could make commiunication difficult although it did not impact on our enjoyment of our holiday. It would have been helpful as the owners have no english to have a "welcome book" giving details of how the various applicances worked, the arrangements for the refuse and perhaps some information about the local area i.e. shops, restaurants etc.
Dave Hanlon
Ireland, Republic of
May 2011
We have asked the owner to collate a welcome book for the appliances in the house and the other points mentioned. Thank you TT

 Was waren die Highlights Ihres Urlaubs? La Campannina die Ruhe, die Lage und die Qualität der Unterkunft. Und auch wie schon mehrfach erlebt Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano (morgens und abends) wenn die Masse der Touristen weg ist.
 Wie war Ihr Gesamteindruck der Unterbrungung? Unterkunft war super. Sauber, gepflegt und alles hat funktioniert. Grundstück selber sah genauso aus. Die Vermieter Vilma und Lorenzo waren sehr nett, zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Als Gast ist man in Campannina wirklich Gast. Gern irgendwann wieder.
Gab es unangenehme Überraschungen? Nein.
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Wolfram Herold
Germany
April 2011