10/10 Excellent
Mark H., Perth
21 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gem off the beaten track
Our family spent a week in Buti and initially we wondered if we had made a good decision but we left loving it and had a fantastic week. Buti is off the normal tourist track but is within easy access of Lucca and Pisa. The house is beautiful, very spacious with incredible views down over the village. All the rooms are a good size . The pool was as in the photos and very enjoyable to relax on a hot afternoon. Caterina met us in the village and lives just up the road so was always around to assist us when we needed it. The house itself if around 2km from the village up a very winding road. It’s a “interesting” drive and one that that you will get used to after a couple of journeys. All part of the Italian experience!! If you want to unwind in a beautiful setting then this is a great place. We spent most evenings in the village which has some amazing restaurants all serving sensational local dishes. The pick of the bunch is Al Vecchio Molino which is on the outskirts of the village. La Grotto is also very good and ask for a seat in the upstairs garden if you get the chance. Every morning we went down to the local Piazza for a coffee at Cafe Garibaldi. Most evenings we joined the locals for an aperitivo in the square. If you want to experience a real Italian village without hordes of tourists, then this is a great choice. I did a lot of bike riding while there and the ride up to Monte Serra and down to Calci was challenging but incredible also.
