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10/10 Excellent
24 Sept 2008
Villa Montecristo a Dream location on Elba
My 50th birthday was to be a special family ocassion and my husband booked Villa Montecristo on Elba as we had 15 in our party arriving from Australia. On arriving at the villa the first impression was of a beautiful Tuscan garden with olive trees citrus beautiful summer flowering trees and a view from the garden over the sea that you always hope will be there as you imagined it when booking. From the front terrace we could see lazy yachts off the coast and below us the best swimming bay on the island. Even though the main road sweeps around the cliff between the villa and the water it adds to the atmosphere as the passing parade is always good to watch from the privacy of the large terrace. A few minutes walk leads to the beach and clear emerald green and blue waters. The local cafe is great spot for breakfast and coffee and the bakery is superb just up the road. There is an excellent seafood restaurant within minutes from the villa and also a pizzeria. The villa itself is beautiful, full of antiques and interesting artefacts relating to Napoleon and his influence on Elba. The rooms of the villa are large and welcoming. There is plenty of room in the house and gardens to find your own quiet spot. With so many people in the villa we also used the dependance - a separate building with two lovely twin rooms overlooking the water complete with full bathroom and equipped kitchen. The owners of Villamontecristo could not have been more helpful and caring in ensuring our holiday was a success. The housekeeper and caretaker were always a text message away and extremely friendly and helpful. The villa was beautifully clean and all linen supplied professionally laundered. For my birthday dinner celebration the owners found a superb chef who came to the house to prepare a stunning Tuscan feast. The villa kitchen is wonderful to cook in for enthusiasts who love to buy the local produce at the market in Marina di Campo 10 minutes away. If you don't have a car the local bus service runs regularly around the island. I dream of returning to Villa Elba and fully recommend a visit. We stayed for 2 weeks and it started to feel like home.