arrived there by mistake and felt like we were the luckiest couple in the whole universe

Just a lovely little place, tucked away behind an old stone wall. Swing open one of two large green doors and you're in a pretty little garden facing some of the most charming lodging in the area. My husband and I enjoyed a ground-floor camere for one week, which had its own little kitchen. We took advantage of the Friday outdoor market, as well as a nice co-op in the area (co-ops are cheaper than a lot of the speciality shops around the corner and every bit as good). We made some lovely little meals here and there and enjoyed some of the best food ever in Pienza's endearing little restaurants and trattorias. The Latte Di Luna restaurant is not to be missed, by the way!

We spent an autumn week at this self-catering flat in Pienza with another couple and truly enjoyed the stay! In fact, I would say that any of the negative reviews might have arisen from misunderstanding, e.g., self-catering (at least in the many places in which we have stayed) means just that, i.e., you provide your own meals. What was provided as extras on our arrival at The Secret Garden was more than enough for the four of us: honey, milk, yogurt, biscotti, jams, muffins, tea and coffee; this was certainly more than that provided by other places across the world! The hostess went out of her way to be helpful. As to the premises --- very clean; filled with original watercolors and photos; tastefully fitted out; all required to cook our own meals.The garden was a peaceful delight. The location was perfect for getting to know an Italian hill town.

We just returned from spending a little over a week at II Giardino Segreto in Pienza which we used as a base for traveling around the area. My wife and I had a room on the second floor which was clean and airy and consisted of a small sitting room, a good sized bedroom and a nice bathroom which included a great shower. When not out exploring we spent a fair amount of time in the garden which feels secluded from the hubub just ouside its' walls - even at the height of the day before the tour buses have left town. II Giardino Segretto is located near the center of Pienza and is a very short walk from anything that you might need - the grocer, pharmacy, green grocer, etc. High speed wireless internet was included and worked well. Parking is not included, but was never a problem to find within a 5 minute walk. In short, a very comfortable and convienant place to stay in a charming town.