Hotel Gli Orzali — Hotel in Firenzuola

Like all other reviews, I have to say the road to get there is challenging and difficult (even with a gps!). I took us 5 hours from Modena because we got stuck in traffic in Bologna, so I would highly recommend for anyone to stick to the A1 highway to avoid heavy traffic. ||||We arrived at night around 8pm because of this delay and long road, but after that the place was totally worth it! We had 2 apartments for 2 families and the place was beautiful and extremely cosy! (I'm still in love with the fridge style of one of apartments).||||The breakfast was excellent too, consisting mostly of home made sweets, compliments to the amazing Ada, which is an excellent cook and a super friendly person. She gave us all the recommendations for places to visit and we did enjoy all the places she mentioned.||||During our 3 days stay we visited Lago di Bilancino (and the local market), Barberino di mugello (and the designer outleet - an area outdoors with lots of famous branded shops such as Ralp Lauren and Timberlands), Siena (we missed the Chianti wine tasting which was in the morning), Partolino and Firenze (do not go there by car, park in a city outside such as San Bartolo and catch the bus)||We also visited Modena and Bologna before going to Gli Orzali from Lago Di Garda and Parma before going back to the airport.||We also managed to see 2 dears, 1 during a morning walk around the place and another at night when going back to the hotel.||||Wish we could stayed more at this place. Would recommend to anyone who loves nature and wants to spend some quiet...

To start, I stayed in the apartment style unit on the second floor. The decor is perfect if you want an authentic feel from the 70’s-80’s with all of today’s modern conveniences like tv and Wi-Fi and superbly clean. Sabrina was another highlight of this property, she isn’t only helpful and insightful, she makes sure that you’re not missing anything during your stay. We drove to the hilltop villas/villages down south from that location and although it’s a little ways, I wouldn’t trade it for any another stay, especially with Sabrina’s added info as to what not to miss out on seeing on your daily adventures.

Sitting in the dinette in the apartment unit at the end of each day and looking west toward the hills during sunset is like looking at a beautiful screen saver but it’s real with gorgeous wildlife (deer, rabbits, colorful birds and so forth). Her breakfast every morning was a simple yet delectable assortment of items including espressos/cappuccinos and they are one of the things I miss most from our daily activities. You also have a straight shot to Bologna and Mugello from this location which are also fantastic and a great small town five minutes away called Firenzuola. You won’t regret the vistas from this amazing property, I’ll...

The hotel and appartments are a short drive outside of Firenzuola.Bee persistent in following the signs and you will find it in a beautiful peaceful location.||The hotel has a restaurant a short way from the accommodation and that you can see from the road.||The accommodation is in restored farm buildings,||Lovely large comfortable room and en suite facilities with views to hills and mountains.Coffee and snacks are left downstairs for guests.||Continental breakfast served in the nearby restaurant||We ate in the restaurant and the menu reflects seaonal produce available-very friendly & helpful chef from florence.Excellent food and well priced wine etc.||We arrived ,having not booked and thanks to sabrina for her good service.||If there is no one at the hotel,Sabrina will probably be at the restaurant.||There are also self catering appartments,and we hope to get a family holiday in these.||There is a swimming pool,we did not use this as it was low season and a bit cool to swim.||Around the premises there are many walks,lovely to hear the cuckoos,which we have not heard for several years in Devon.||We would have loved to have stayed longer,but our holiday...