Casa Ferie Collecchio, Cooperativa Aurea In Marradi

I've been coming here for lunch and chestnut picking for 15 years. Carlo is a friendly host and a force of nature.

We spent a weekend with friends in this group vacation rental. The house is clean and well-organized, with large dorms and smaller rooms, some with en-suite bathrooms and others without. Mr. Carlo, a fantastic host, acted as our guide, especially on a nighttime walk in the woods, which was so much fun. Teresa, the cook, keeps the kitchen immaculately clean and tidy, prepared delicious lunches for us with fresh ingredients. They were incredibly kind and always available (I also had to prepare food for Lola, my big dog), and they pampered us. They even accommodated us with breakfast, making us cookies and cakes. And all for a truly competitive price. Highly recommended!!! I would definitely go back!!! We had a wonderful time and felt truly pampered. Some info: - Since I always have trouble with the type of road, I'll start by saying it's easily accessible by car, with no steep roads or gravel bends. - Dogs are allowed. - Suitable for large groups (there were about thirty of us). - Rooms are furnished with beds only, but for an additional fee, you can have a pillow, pillowcase, sheets, and blankets. - It's also possible to self-manage the house, but in my opinion, it's not convenient, and it's quite difficult to figure out how much it would cost beforehand because everything you use has a price. It's easier to calculate if they prepare all the meals. - It's a vacation rental for groups, so don't expect a luxury hotel; you have to adapt. But, most importantly, for me, it's very clean.

Met during my son's summer camp. Very large structure, surrounded by greenery and well structured both to accommodate many people/kids, and for sharing spaces. Close to the town center (just over 1 km away) reachable in 20 minutes walk, more difficult the return all uphill.