House in a Tuscan mountain village with private swimming pool and stunning views

Thanks. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay.

So pleased you enjoyed your stay. It is a beautiful place with views to die for and is very dear to us.

Thanks Fiona for your lovely review. The mosquitoes can be bothersome. I get bitten, but many people I know don't... infuriating!

Thank you Andrew for your very positive review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time at Canto di Maggio. We think it is a very special place too. We hope to see you again one day. Julie & Keith

Thank you Kristoffer for your lovely review. We have had the house here for 17 years and never tire of that 'phenomenal' view. To be able to enjoy that view from the new pool adds another dimension. I hope you manage to pass our way again. Many thanks Keith & Julie

Thank you Mats for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed it. Cattagnano is a very special place. We celebrate 20 years in 2025 and never tire of it.

I am delighted the house and the locality proved to be such a hit with this family. The opportunties in the Lunigiana district to enjoy local restaurants, mountains, and historic places without the crowds or expense of more wellknown Tuscan destinations are a secret to be shared. This review was a summer break, we look forward to the local chestnut, wild mushrooms and wine festivals this autumn with availablity for late bookings.

Thank you James for your lovely review. It is a very special place. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. With the house and garden on a hillside, we have only advertised it for able-bodied people. The steps between the kitchen and dining room is an interesting story. In the course of adding the dining room, we discovered a very old cantina (cellar) under it, which we didn't want to destroy (you pass it on the way down to the pool), hence the steps.🙂

Thank you Christine for your marvellous review. You brought a tear to my eye, in that you absolutely nailed it on why we love the village so much - 'authentic not perfect'. You are right about mobility, we do have it marked up in the details, but good someone else points it out, having a garden on a hillside was always going to be a challenge. The tranquil location and stunning views were just what my husband craved after recovering from cancer and he continued his love affair with Italy by acquiring the very neglected house and renovating it during this time; the terraces and garden have been added gradually over the years (17 to be exact!) Thank you again for your review.

Cattagnano is a well placed Italian village for those who like the mountains, renaissance towns, and the coast in Tuscany/Liguria. So I am delighted it was such a good holiday for such a wonderful older couple with young at heart approach to life. We try to make sure the house is up to the best of standards for all those who stay.

As the private owner I have offered regret and support for the problems that arose for this family in April 2011. However the account given is in part inaccurate and misleading as follows: 1) The property is an old stone built Italian house that was completely modernised 6 years ago. This included new electrical, plumbing etc systems. Therefore maintenance was not the cause of the problem on this occasion which was exceptional for reasons that were outside the owner’s control. 2) The loss of electricity in the house was due to external power supply problems that had not occurred before and have been rectified since. The owner arranged local tradepeople to check both immediately this family reported the problem, and since and they were unable to resolve it as the solution lay with the power company. 3) The background heating to keep damp in house was therefore not operating, due to a lack of power. A small amount of mould occurred in one bedroom as a result– it was not a maintenance issue. 4) The alternative accommodation arrangements were put in place by the family with local contracts the owner put them in touch with, also ensuring they incurred no additional expense for it. At no stage after they took up the alternative did they inform the owner of any concerns, who was therefore unable to deal with any issues arising. 5) The costs of these alternative arrangements were double the receipt from the family, so the complaint about reimbursement is unfounded. The owner exercised as much diligence as possible in what was an exceptional situation. There have been holiday lettings in this house for 5 years without this or anything similar occurring before. It is of course a matter of regret that any problem arose, and future contingency plans are in place to ensure alternatives are of the same high quality as this house offers.

Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am so sorry we didn't respond last year. Each of us thought the other had done it. It is a very special place, where we have built many happy memories... and will continue to do, in this quiet corner of Tuscany. I am glad you thought the same.

Grazie. Siamo felicissimi che il tuo soggiorno a Cattagnano ti sia piaciuto. Ringrazia il tuo amico per la sua bellissima poesia.

The guest spent very little time at the property, and left within an hour, without securing all the entrances. He appears not to have understood the detailed information/captioned photos supplied on the website, and the pack sent in advance, which covered all the concerns he raised. These included the following: the availability of the internet, the public nature of the village car park which is sometimes full, the distance of 150 metres to the house from the car park, the access to the pool area by steps, the different access points to the terrace, the photos showed the access on the street, the partial view of the pool from the terrace. The guest requested reimbursement which, despite the clear policy of no refund for late cancellation, he received a payment net of fixed costs, as a gesture of goodwill.

Thank you for your lovely review. So pleased you enjoyed our Tuscan hideaway. We never tire of the view and the sounds of the valley.

Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour au Canto di Maggio. C'est un endroit charmant. Et... tu as fait des pizzas dans le vieux four à pizza WOW ! Nous espérons vous revoir bientôt. Merci beaucoup pour votre avis. Keith et Julie

Nathalie, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Canto di Maggio. It is very tranquil, but we love the fact that you can be by the coast in 35 mins or a Renaissance city in just over an hour. Best of both worlds we think. Apologies for the problem with the dishwasher. This is being resolved. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Finally, a big thank you to you. Our geraniums have never looked so splendid after visitors! Keith + Julie

The amenities of the house were clearly appreciated, and the location in what is beautiful part of Italy. I am glad these guests enjoyed their time at the property. There are sun umbrellas stored in the cellar, for use on the patio or courtyard. There is a TV in the lounge but it is not connected to an aerial; it is available for use only with the DVD player and a selection of DVDs is available. Wi-fi is only available by prior arrangement and an extra fee is payable, as outlined in the description. The cleaner goes through the house before each guest arrives, so the problem on this occasion is unusual and unfortunate, for which I apologise.