5 stars
The holiday home keeps what the display and the pictures promise: Great view of the Pania della Croce, a detached location and still a good starting point for excursions and hikes in the Garfagnana valley.
15 August 2020
We’d like to thank you for your support both before and during our stay. We couldn't have wished for a better property than Te Kawa, so please pass on our compliments to the owners. We'll definitely consider Tuscan retreats for our next visit to this beautiful part of the world.
Aug 2017
David/Copenhagen A wonderful property with stunning views and a great pool. We are a family of 4 (grown-up kids) and had a fantastic time in the seclusion without feeling isolated. Hosts had someone checking that all was ok. Will definitely return - exceptional countryside in the area.
July 2017
5 stars
Fabulous cozy villa with amazing views!
We visited with our 3 children, 15, 14 and 10 and had a fantastic time, The villa is lovely and very well equipped. I can't imagine there's a swimming pool with better views anywhere in the world! Florence, Pisa and Lucca are within easy reach for day trips and the village of Barga is only 15 minutes away with a great selection of typical tuscan restaurants. I would certainly recommend Te Kawa to anybody looking for a relaxing family holiday.
AUG 2016
5 stars
We were a couple who stayed in the villa for the first 2 weeks of September. Best bits: 1. Some of the best views you will see from a villa in Tuscany. 2. Numerous balconies/sitting areas to enjoy the outdoors and the views. 3. Large pool with panoramic views. 4. Well equipped villa with everything you can think of for cooking etc... You don't need to bring anything. Books, games, spices etc...are all there. 5. Complete seclusion. Nobody overlooking you, except a building high up in the hills. 6. Good, efficient service from the property management team for anything you need. 7. Villa has great character, keeping it's old barn charm. 8. Close to Barga, which is a fantastic, scenic old town, day and night with great restaurants and bars. 9. Very close to the mountains which you can cross to get to the beaches within the hour. Other: 1. Very secluded and fairly wild, so be prepared for hearing the local wildlife in the evening. We enjoyed this however! 2. The approach in the car is very steep going up tight roads, but fine after the first attempt, and worth it for the villa at the end of it. 3. Steep walk up to the villa, but again, worth the effort 4. As it is fairly wild and rustic, it's not great for young kids and the elderly. Everyone should spend at least 1 week here in their lives :-).
SEP 2016
Just wanted to say thanks for the smooth arrangements for our holiday.
We had a lovely stay and everything was great! I would be more than happy to recommend Tuscan Retreats to friends and family, and hopefully will return to Tuscany one day.
Thanks again
AUG 2015
Our family of 2 adults and 4 children (aged between 7 and 14) had the most amazing time in this well equipped hillside cottage. The views are stunning, especially from the pool. We couldn't bring ourselves to leave the cottage; we spent most of our trip relaxing poolside whilst watching eagles and swifts soaring overhead.
Location is good with some good restaurants nearby and plenty of day trips within an hours drive. We visited Lucca, Pisa, and Barga. This region is hilly and the cottage is set high above the valley, which was a struggle the first time we approached the cottage for our people carrier packed with luggage. Don’t let this put you off. Its worth the effort and less of an issue when you are familiar with the approach.
This is an amazing cottage in the most perfect setting, I can only assume the lack of reviews is an attempt to keep it a secret for the fortunate few who have had the pleasure of visiting this cottage.
AUG 2013
''A lovely, rustic, rural retreat”
We loved this hillside haven. The views are incredible, it's very prviate without being cut off, and within reach of a range of great towns and villages. Plenty of restaurants around, though we enjoyed eating on the balcony as the sun went down.
The cottage is well equipped, homely and comfortable and the pool is the biggest and best we've seen in a private villa.
Highly recommended.
AUG 2012
Dear Lorraine,
after our time in Te Kawa, I would like to say: Indeed, we had a great time in this lovely house. What a fascinating place!!!
We will keep it in our minds and we surely plan to come back, sometimes.
Thank you so much for the perfect arrangement.Everything went well.
MAY 2012