As a regular visitor to Italy I am used to its delights but on my most recent visit I encountered a new treasure nestled in the Tuscan countryside, Casa Portagioia. From the moment we arrived and saw the beautifully tended garden full of wonderful colour and the aroma of lavender filling the air we knew that this was a special... more

Lying by the crystal clear pool on our last day I likened our visit to Casa Portagioia to visiting a diamond merchant. Under the gleam of spotlights we were shown one fine gem after another, each reflecting in its different facets the wonder of creation. So too with the home that Marcello and Terry share with their guests in Tuscany.... more

We stayed at Casa Portagioia for two nights recently with our two older children. The warmth and beauty of this amazing place was the highlight of our trip to Italy. Terry and Marcello truly made us feel like welcome friends, not paying guests, and the breathtaking beauty of every detail - the rooms, the pool, the grounds, every detail, was... more

It has been a month since we returned from Casa Portagoia and it is still running through my mind. Everything everyone has posted is amazingly true. This was our first visit to the Tuscany area and we cannot wait to return. And there is not one thing we can especially say was the reason this place is wonderful. It's the... more

My partner and I spent two weeks traveling throughout Tuscany and by far Casa Portagioia was the best overall Tuscan experience we encountered from the hospitality, first class amenities, immpeccible keptsgrounds, the view, the pool and the amazing food. Terry, Marcello (and Tosca & Sammy) were such wonderful hosts who made us feel welcome the minute we arrived. They were... more

Like others who write reviews of this superb property, I'm a little fearful it will get booked too early, which is what happened to us this year. But we are going for 8 days starting next week and we have been there each year they have been opened. Although the place is perfectly situated and meticulously appointed, it is Marcello... more

I wanted to stay for a day or two in the tuscan hills, while I had traveled to Italy my nephew had not. This was a spring break trip for us, he was a senior in high school, so he was 18. My nephew is straight but knows I'm not. We both loved this place, since it was early in... more

We've been staying in this area for the past thirteen years. This was our best accomodation to date;gorgeous food; stlyish accomodation within a fabulous setting . Terry and Marcello did everything to make our stay perfect- nothing was too much trouble;comprehensive service with a gentle approach. Acyually, would like to keep Casa Portagioia a secret to ensure that we can... more

What a fantastic oasis in the Tuscan countryside. My wife and I stayed here in May 2008 for 5 days of our 12-day Honeymoon in Italy and in hindsight had wished we stayed here for all 12 days! Since we have returned to Canada we have recommended Casa Portagioia to anyone and everyone that would listen! Terry and Marcello are... more