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Casa Glyn.

"The most important thing to remember when you rent Casa Glyn is that you're not going to feel like a tourist. All of my prior experiences in Europe were centered on major cities and this was the antithesis of those trips. The town of Cotto where the villa is located and the nearby town of Fivizzano are both warm and delightfully small. If there are tourists in the area they're so well dispersed you wont even know it. And with all that being said, Casa Glyn is still just a stones throw from most of the attractions you'll want to visit while in Tuscany .

The villa itself is a remarkable property. Merrion has managed to maintain it's old world appeal while updating it beautifully to meet more modern expectations. But what stood out for my family and me was the setting. Even though it's nestled up against the town, most parts of the property give you the feeling that you're all alone in paradise. The views of the surrounding hills and valley, back dropped by majestic alpine mountains are now etched in my permanent memory bank. Coming from the U.S. with such a daunting exchange rate to overcome, the lovely kitchen and cooking facilities proved a Godsend. And, even though the home isn't huge, all of our 9 party members had a very comfortable place to sleep.

Casa Glyn is for those who want to be near enough to the traditional allures of Tuscany , with the option to pass on them entirely and still have a wonderful time. For us it was perfect."

Doug Tarter June 2008.

Tuscany

Thank you for a glorious autumn break in Tuscany at Zingoni. A superbly understated yet elegant hideaway in the hills with a view which encourages hours of sitting on the terrace. Our wonderful housekeeper, Graziella, couldn't have made our stay more comfortable and her cooking was perfect. Fresh salad from the garden, figs from the poolside trees and a log fire at night....we didn't want for anything.
Sarah - October 2008 - Zingoni, Tuscany.

Hi Merrion
La Limonaia was a fabulous villa for our two families totaling 11 people. We had the most relaxing holiday in the spacious and very comfortable villa set in the grounds of Castello di Celsa. The staff, Fico and Kameja, and Lara, were delightful and very accommodating, and we had many funny charades to get past the language barrier! The little children had a great time on the estate, exploring, swimming and playing tennis in the hot Italian sunshine. Every second day or so we would venture out on a day trip to one of many local villages, climbing bell towers, eating, drinking and taking in the fabulous culture. San Gamigniano, Monteriggioni, Siena, the Chianti towns, and of course Florence are all within easy reach of La Limonaia. We explored little local restaurants nearly every day, and when we didn’t go out we would have a delicious feast laid out on the table under the grape vines. We learnt much about Italian wines by tasting many! All in all, the perfect getaway!

Fiona Donnelly – July 2008 – La Limonaia, Tuscany

The Pheasantry  Hascombe  Surrey - 22 January 2008
Comments on trips arranged for us by Merrion Charles

Malta. 
‘Couldn’t have been better.  Everything went as planned.’
‘A week in January is not the easiest thing to get right but she did it perfectly.  The briefing, schedule, flights, hotel and local information could not have been better. Very impressive.’

The Dolomites
‘Last minute decision but went without a hitch.’
‘Super service. Super planning.  Super hotel. Full marks Merrion’
‘We could not decide where to go or how to arrange it.  Merrion’s great knowledge of the area came to our rescue and she sorted it all out quickly and efficiently.’

General
‘When you deal with Merrion you get the best service, her extensive knowledge, her efficiency and her lovely personality. Can’t beat that’
‘Merrion knows her world of travel and is very good at what she does.’
‘Her attention to detail means that she gets it right’
Mike & Joan McLeod - Surrey 2008’

Dolomites
'Last year we decided we wanted to ski in the Dolomites but needed advice on the resorts. Having read all the press reports and brochures we decided there was too much choice, we needed help. After one call to Merrion explaining what we wanted and our level of skiing she came up with Arabba and the Sport Hotel, where we spent Christmas and New Year. Merrion organised everything for us: flights, taxi, hotel and the best ski instructor. A fantastic holiday which we are about to repeat. We would not hesitate in recommending Merrion, nothing seems too much for her.'
A very happy customer. Sussex.

Family trip to Italy
'Merrion organized a family trip to Italy for us (my daughter 5 my son 9 and my husband) I asked for something that was not going to be ‘touristy’ she understood my needs exactly and spent some time making sure that it all went smoothly for us, it really helped that she speaks fluent Italian and there were no misunderstandings or disappointments on the other end. I would not travel to Italy without using Merrion.'
Fiona Rawlinson - January 2008

Hi Merrion, Happy New Year to you too!
'We could not have been more pleased with the villa, and Latif is a treasure. Thank you so much for the recommendation and please convey our thanks to the (lucky) owner. Do keep in touch.'
Best wishes Nick & Deveren – December 2007

For more information please contact Merrion on +39 0585 92098,
on her mobile +39 392 155 1464, or via email: info@merrioncharles.com.