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Le Lappe · Cavriglia, Italy
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Expert Review: Le Lappe
Le Lappe, Cavriglia, Italy: A Comprehensive Review of a Michelin Key Selected Property
Nestled in the picturesque Tuscan countryside between Florence and Arezzo, Le Lappe in Cavriglia is a Michelin Key Selected property that offers a serene and luxurious escape, blending rustic charm with modern comforts. It is consistently praised for its tranquil ambiance and impeccable service, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
Le Lappe generally receives "Wonderful" to "Exceptional" ratings from guests, with scores often in the 9.3 to 9.6 range out of 10. The overwhelming sentiment is positive, highlighting a relaxing and memorable stay. Guests frequently describe their experience as peaceful, comfortable, and a favorite from their Italy trips.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently love the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, the beautiful grounds with stunning views, and the overall luxurious yet rustic ambiance. The infinity swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush gardens are frequently mentioned as exceptional facilities for relaxation. The estate's own olive oil and the meticulously sourced ingredients for their Tuscan cuisine are also a significant highlight. Many appreciate the unique experience akin to staying in a private villa.
3. Room Quality
The eleven suites at Le Lappe are described as spacious, elegant, and comfortable, exuding an "antique Florentine fantasy" atmosphere. Ten of the eleven suites come with hydromassage tubs, and all feature working stone fireplaces, adding to the luxurious feel. Rooms include air-conditioning, a wardrobe, kettle, minibar, safety deposit box, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a bidet. Guests also praise the garden views, bathrobes, and luxurious toiletries provided. Family suites are particularly noted for their generous space, up to 51 square meters.
4. Dining Experience
The on-site restaurant is a particular highlight, serving classic Tuscan cuisine with meticulously sourced ingredients, often accompanied by the estate's own olive oil. Guests can enjoy dining in a sunny dining room or out on the terrace. Breakfast options are diverse, including à la carte and continental choices with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and pancakes, and are often described as excellent. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available. While dinner is generally well-regarded for its local cuisine and careful preparation, some recent feedback indicates that the dinner experience might not always meet the high expectations set by the pricing, with comments on slow service and food not entirely justifying the cost.
5. Service & Staff
The service and staff at Le Lappe receive consistently high praise for their friendliness, helpfulness, and attentiveness, often scoring 9.5 out of 10. Guests feel warmly welcomed and well cared for throughout their stay. Staff members, including the front desk team, are noted for providing excellent recommendations and personalized service.
6. Location & Accessibility
Le Lappe is located in the wooded countryside of Cavriglia, strategically positioned between Florence and Arezzo. This location offers a peaceful retreat away from the chaos of cities and typical tourist areas. While secluded, it is still reasonably accessible to attractions. The Mall Luxury Outlet is 31 km away, Piazza Matteotti 38 km, and Piazza del Campo 46 km. Florence Airport (Amerigo Vespucci Airport) is approximately 66 km away, with the property offering a paid airport shuttle service. The area is also well-suited for outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, and even horseback riding, which the farm stay can arrange.
7. Value & Pricing
While specific price ranges vary, reviews suggest that Le Lappe offers good value given the luxurious experience and unique setting. The overall value is appreciated despite some feedback regarding the restaurant's dinner pricing being perceived as high for the quality of some meals. Booking directly through the Michelin Guide often guarantees the best prices.
8. Common Complaints
The most recurring criticisms pertain to the dining experience, specifically the dinner service. Some guests have reported slow service and felt that the food at dinner, while utilizing organic and local products, did not always justify the price point. One review mentioned defrosted bread being served at dinner. Additionally, one guest noted a lack of readily available seating areas to simply enjoy the views, suggesting it's more of a place to relax by the pool. There was also a suggestion to fix the road leading to the main entrance.
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Recent Guest Reviews
Moé Okada
We had a wonderful stay at a beautiful boutique hotel in the mountains. The large pool and very nice view of the mountain. The whole place is surrounded by nature, you wake up to fresh mountain air. We enjoyed lunch and dinner several times during our visit, and every dish was delicious. What truly stood out was the exceptional staff. When we had an issue with our car, the entire team was friendl...
Nagib Ahmad
High up in the Chianti hills, this beautiful resort offers a panoramic of the stunning Tuscan valley, excellent facilities including a salted swimming pool, high quality rooms (with a jacuzzi in each room) and a very good restaurant with Tuscan food and wine to match. Last, the service, attitude, hospitality of the staff were incredibly warm and helpful - and will make your stay seem like your ow...
Michael Adams
We loved our stay at Le Lappe Relais. The hotel is very well done and has amazing taste throughout. Excellent food that was tailored around what we wanted each day and very attentive, kind staff. The place itself is so elegant, with amazing taste in all the decor and a wonderful ambience. The rooms are very large and we had a nice private patio to enjoy, in addition to the great pool and seating e...
Response from the owner
Dear Michael, reading your kind words fills my heart with pure joy. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment on your last stay with us. It 's my pleasure to share it with the rest of ...
Owen Kent
If you’re debating staying here on your trip, trust me and do it. Everything was incredible and it was by far the most romantic stay on our trip.
Fay W
Staying at Le Lappe has been absolutely amazing! We showed up at the gate quite randomly without a booking, but this was no problem at all. Caterina made sure we got an amazing room and we ended up staying 6 nights while the original plan was to stay 2 nights. Everything about Le Lappe is just perfect, from the pool, to the lovely garden, beautifully designed rooms and super friendly staff. It’s a...
Response from the owner
Dear Ms. Fay,<br><br>thank you very much for spending such a lovely words towards Le Lappe. We are delighted that you had a beautiful stay with us and on behalf of all the team, we look forward to wel...
Daniel Sjoberg
We were 20 guests that rented the whole villa last week of September and we had enjoyed the stay very much. Beautiful rooms and delicious food everyday. The staff welcomed us for an earlier check-in and had prepared our activities for some of the days, (cooking class, truffle hunting and wine tasting) Can highly recommend Le Lappe if you want to enjoy great Italian food and wake up to perfect vie...
