Just returned from a dreamy week at Villa La Selva. The main villa is stunning with views to die for… seriously. The staff (Ms Giovanna) are so helpful and pleasant and really helped make our stay very special. I would recommend this setting for a wedding or a family or friends reunion- it will take your breath away.

We returned from our fabulous holiday at Villa la Selva and it was the highlight of our " trip of a lifetime"!
Our stay at this beautiful villa exceeded everyone's expectations. The villa itself is so beautiful, spacious and luxurious - it was perfect for our group of six couples, all of whom are used to staying at the finest resorts. Everyone enjoyed the pool, the tennis court, the vineyards and the walks through the countryside. The meals that the cooks prepared were exquisite and so much fun to enjoy on the covered veranda overlooking the pool, the gardens and the vineyards.
The villa was perfectly located with easy access to Siena, Cortona, San Gimignano, and all the great wineries that we visited. We tasted wine all over the region and found none to be better than the excellent ( and inexpensive) wine that are produced at Villa la Selva. I only wish we could find the wine here in the States.
Everyone in our party has told me that the Villa was the highlight of our trip. They would all come back again ( we are already planning a return trip) and would recommend it to anyone who was traveling to Tuscany. We really enjoyed the cooks, the cooking classes, even the polo match down the hill was great fun. We hope to visit again soon.

What an amazing week. The place was beautiful. My wife, myself, my mother and father had the pleasure of staying here for our Tuscan adventure. The estate was perfect. Rolling hills of Cabernet and sangiovese grapes, a pool, tennis court, and even a bocce ball court. Our house on the property greeted us with a 2003 estate cabernet sauvignon ripe with blackberry flavors and a very mature swagger (bring a few bottles home). One day we jogged to the top of Montebenchi. We saw a family of wild boar in the distance below traversing a vineyard. Then walked through the rustic castle resort at the top (http://www.castelletto.it). Each day we would either take day trips to various vineyards or Tuscan sites and could always return to our villa to end our night. BTW - I strongly suggest a visit to Dario the butcher of Panzano - both his shop and his restaurant - I love this man and you will too. The kitchen was great for cooking a Tuscan dinner. Our host, Giovanna, who we met upon arrival in the tasting room, was very gracious and helpful. Overall, a wonderful vacation and an impressive and relaxing estate.

Villa La Selva (www.villalaselva.it) is a wine resort located between Arezzo and Siena. There is a town nearby with supermarket etc. The villas for rent are beautifully furnished and well-maintained. The kitchen has everything you need and the villa has a barbecue area, garden and privacy. Beautiful pool and tennis courts on site too. We stayed in September 2011 and would highly recommend it. Prices are very reasonable and guests receive a warm welcome.