Le Traverse in Tuscany? Anyone been?
Aug 22nd, 2005, 04:51 AM
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Le Traverse in Tuscany? Anyone been?
Also considering:
Borgo Argenina
Hotel Salivolpi
Castello di Tornano
-we will have a car and plan to stay 4 nights Oct 30-Nov 3
-prefer outside town vs inside
-prefer somewhat remote, but also plan to drive to small towns for day trips (Siena, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, etc.)
-prefer cozy rustic tuscan-style room with a beautiful view (decent bed and water pressure a plus)
-prefer breakfast included vs. self-catering
-Enlgish speaking hosts would be a help
-ideally would like to keep nightly rate to $200
We will be in Italy for our honeymoon late October-early November.
Borgo Argenina
Hotel Salivolpi
Castello di Tornano
-we will have a car and plan to stay 4 nights Oct 30-Nov 3
-prefer outside town vs inside
-prefer somewhat remote, but also plan to drive to small towns for day trips (Siena, San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza, etc.)
-prefer cozy rustic tuscan-style room with a beautiful view (decent bed and water pressure a plus)
-prefer breakfast included vs. self-catering
-Enlgish speaking hosts would be a help
-ideally would like to keep nightly rate to $200
We will be in Italy for our honeymoon late October-early November.
Aug 23rd, 2005, 06:15 AM
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Le Traverse is a wonderful B&B. I've stayed there and I've sent several friends. It's right near Pienza, has a wonderful view, and Pinuchia, the hostess is a wonderful and helpful lady.
I assume she and her husband are still running the place. If so, I recommend it without any hesitation.
I assume she and her husband are still running the place. If so, I recommend it without any hesitation.
Aug 23rd, 2005, 07:43 AM
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In answer to your other questions, I think Le Traverse suits all your needs.
It's under 200$;
the hosts speak English;
the rooms are nice and the front door opens up to a beautiful view of typical Tuscan countryside;
In my opinion this is the most beautiful and interesting part of Tuscany;
and it's rustic but not too rustic!!
It's under 200$;
the hosts speak English;
the rooms are nice and the front door opens up to a beautiful view of typical Tuscan countryside;
In my opinion this is the most beautiful and interesting part of Tuscany;
and it's rustic but not too rustic!!
Aug 23rd, 2005, 07:49 PM
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Life is a compromise. You only have 4 days and this location is the heart of the best of Tuscany. San Gim. will be a stretch but doable. But, you will have more than enough to fill 4 days. You cannot do it all.
Oct 19th, 2005, 03:14 PM
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Mr. B and I stayed here for 3 nights in June. Fabulous! The view to Pienza and the grounds were wonderful. Pinnucia was a great host, she gave us great dinner suggestions and also helped to map out our day trips to various hill towns in the Val d'Orcia.
She suggested that we eat at a little restaurant in Pienza called La Pergola, it was hands down the best meal that we ate in Italy.
I can't say enough about Le Traverse. Highly recommended!
She suggested that we eat at a little restaurant in Pienza called La Pergola, it was hands down the best meal that we ate in Italy.
I can't say enough about Le Traverse. Highly recommended!
