Beautifully restored Tuscan olive mill - private pool - perfect for families

Thank you Michael for your feedback. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. We are happy to hear that the kids enjoyed the pool, a welcome in the current heatwave we have been having. It was lovely to meet you all and we would be happy to welcome you back to our Property anytime.

Thank you very much for your kind words, Kate. It was lovely to meet you and the family and we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Roocello.

Dear Anna, thank you so much for your beautiful feedback. It is so lovely to hear that you were captivated by our interiors and that you felt that you were in a movie set. We are a little biased but we think Roocello does need to be featured in a movie! It was absolutely lovely to meet you, you and your party were wondrful guests and wwe would highly recommend you to other hosts and we hope that you return to Roocello another day in the future.

Dear faye, we want to say a huge thank you for your kind and informative review of Roocello. You and your group were an absolute pleasue to host and it was so nice to spend a little time with you in our village too. It's so special to know that you loved the property Roocello and that you found the property well equipped and comfortable. We hope to welcome you again one day in the future again, you were great guests. Bes wishes Marie and Lorenzo

Dear Cathy, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your detailed review and are glad that you found our villa spacious and well-appointed, with amenities such as lots of dishes, comfortable seating areas, and very good WiFi. We are truly sorry to hear that you found the location noisier than expected. Being situated at the edge of a small village, near a working farm, can sometimes contribute to the rural ambiance and occasional noise. We understand that this may not suit everyone's preference, and we apologise for any inconvenience this caused during your stay. It's a shame that you did not mention our hospitality and services during your stay, as they are a significant part of the overall experience we strive to provide. We were always on hand to assist you, whether it was booking taxis, rescuing you when you had a flat tyre, or rushing you to the railway station so a family member could catch the train to Rome. We are dedicated to ensuring our guests have a seamless and enjoyable stay, and we regret that this aspect of our service was not highlighted in your review. Regarding the narrow streets and access roads, we understand that navigating a moderately large car can be challenging. We always provide clear directions and assistance to our guests to ensure they have the best possible experience upon arrival. We appreciate your comments about the kitchen supplies and will take your feedback into account. We provide a welcome basket with essentials to start your stay and will consider adding basic spices and condiments for added convenience. Thank you once again for your review. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide an even better experience.

Thank you for taking the time for reviewing Roocello. We are so happy to learn that you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family. You were fantastic guests and we hope you return one day to Roocello.

Thank you for your feedback. However I feel I must address the issues you mentioned. You arrived during an intense Tuscan heatwave, which has been challenging for everyone. Roocello is a restored olive mill with cool stone walls that typically don’t require air conditioning. However, the temperatures during your stay were unusually high. As stated in our listing, Roocello is a converted mill it is not a modern villa. There is low-level atmospheric lighting in the downstairs living and dining areas, chosen to maintain its historic ambiance. This beautiful rustic house is designed for those who wish to experience Tuscany as a local and appreciate historic buildings with a romantic atmosphere. We understand this might not suit everyone, especially if you are seeking high-spec bathrooms and modern amenities. Our competitive rental rate reflects the absence of air conditioning. Regarding the trash/garbage recycling, we clearly inform guests before booking that the local council takes recycling very seriously, and we understand that this can be a challenge for some. However, most of our guests are enthusiastic about recycling and contributing to environmental conservation. We appreciate your comments and are glad you still enjoyed your holiday, even if Roocello was not the perfect fit for your preferences

Thank you for your review Christian, we are so happy that you found Roocello spacious and charming. It was great to host you and we hope you return one day.

Dear Manuella, thank you for your review of Roocello. We are happy to hear that you found the property owner's artistic flair appealing! The owner is an artist and this type of property appeals to those looking for an authentic property restored with passion, care and respect for the origins of the building - in this case, an original mill. We are happy that you appreciated the large rooms, comfortable beds and fans in every room. As written in our description the property does not have air conditioning as normally it is not needed due to the thick stone walls of the mill. However, this summer Tuscany like the rest of Europe experienced a fierce heatwave which came without warning. I am sorry you did not find the wifi efficient enough for your group - again we do not advertise the wifi as being high speed. However, we are hoping to improve the situation in September when the owner is finally able to travel from Australia. I am sorry but we can not add a window to a historical building for a bathroom but the other two bathrooms do have windows. Regarding the toilet seat lid, I am very sorry that you didn't mention this upon the discovery of the broken item as you mentioned I kept in contact with you throughout your stay and you could have mentioned this once you had discovered it and we could have had if fixed immediately. Thank you again for your feedback it's great to know that you enjoyed the village bakery and the other amenities in this small semi-rural town from where it’s also possible to have a day at the beach!

Thank you for your kind review of Roocello, you were absolutely great guests and it was lovely to meet you. It's a shame you were here for the heatwave, I understand why it was a little warm inside the house and I wish we could have changed that. As you you know the property owners live in Australia but i have mentioned to them that this current heatwave could mean they may have to install air con although it's not normally necessary.

Thank you for your review of Roocello, we are so happy you found the property magnificent and that you had a great time exploring Pisa, Lucca and the rest of Tuscany!

It was so lovely to meet you and your family Geneviève, thank you so much for your kind review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Roocello. As you know we are the property managers here in Tuscany and not the owners who live in Australia. A bathroom revamp is on the agenda but we are going to have to wait until the owners can travel again! Thank you again for being great guests and we hope to welcome you back to Tuscany again one day in the future.

Thank you for your kind review Leon! Lorenzo and I were so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Roocello and that we were able to enhance your stay by answering questions and giving advice on the local area. You and your friends were great guests - we thank you for respecting our property and your great communication. Please know that we would be happy to welcome you back to Roocello any time in the future.

Thank you for taking the time to review Roocello. We are happy that you found Roocello a lovely home. Thank you for the feedback regarding the swimming pool - unfortunately we are not able to change the aspect of the pool as it has been designed around the layout of the garden. To date no other guests have mentioned this to us. However, we certainly appreciate your feedback and it will be something we will look into if this is mentioned by future guests. Thank you again for choosing Roocello, it was lovely to meet you all and we hope to welcome you back one day in the future. Kind regards Marie and Lorenzo

Dear Gail Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about Roocello. It is so nice to hear that our guests have enjoyed the property during both in the Spring and at Christmas time. We have to agree that Roocello is ideally located to visit the main sites of Tuscany in addition to being just a short distance from the beautiful city of Lucca. Thank you for recommending the villa to your friends and we hope that you will return to Roocello in the not too distance future. Warmest wishes Marie and Lorenzo (Property managers)