8/10 Good
Paul W., Mönthal, Switzerland
25 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Treasure in the middle of the woods!
Having vacationed in this area for the last 20 years and lived here for four, rarely have we come across a restoration with the attention to detail and clearly a personal touch from someone passionate about this special place.
A beautifully restored farmhouse interior with plenty of space and good size rooms all finished to a high standard. The living room especially is a comfortable and inviting escape when it’s too hot outside.
The outside areas and furniture could do with some renewal to fully enjoy the incredible view from the terrace. The pool is perfect for a dip to cool off on those hot afternoons.
Location wise you have to know where you are and the beauty of this place is to spend time here immersed in nature. Be prepared to be visited by the local wildlife as you are in the middle of the woods and it comes in all shapes and sizes.
It is a place to disappear for a while in complete tranquility. To that point we would not recommend it as a base camp if spending your days touring around Tuscany/Umbria is your plan. You will miss the point of the place and spend too much time traveling to destinations and back.
It is a retreat at the end of a 1km stoney road in the woods (which takes some navigation) and a beautiful one at that.
Paul W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024