Visitors Book

Guests' endorsements and testimonials  written about their Global Artichoke holidays in the Visitors Book, on post-it notes, backs of envelopes and various margins...

4.6.08 Alpinum Torre Trappola

To All at Global Artichoke.
Thank you first for the beautiful flowers that arrived today (perfect as we just returned from a couple of extra days in Rome!). They are lovely.
Regarding the Alpinum Torre. We thought it was fantastic. It just suited us perfectly. The house itself was the perfect balance of tasteful and interesting but not precious or stuffy. The gardens were lovely and the whole beach thing was fabulous. We were so pleased with the bicycles and the outdoor aspect to the trip - and would really recommend this to other families. The pool is just ok we thought but it didn't matter to us because the beach was so amazing, we could hardly drag the children away!
We visited Castiglione della Pescaia for lunch and an amble one day, and Saturnia for the hot springs as a day trip. Both lovely. Other than that we just loafed around the house. The owner was lovely, very discreet and we found both the cleaning lady and the cook very pleasant (just a note, the cook is very much a home cook, very tasty but nothing fancy, which suited us but worth knowing in case people expect great gourmet feasts).
So all in a great holiday for us. Somewhere both families voted as a candidate for a return trip!
Thank you again.  Do call me or email me if you have any questions.
Best regards
Deborah

3.6.08 Repandum Zingoni
Dear Tim,
We absolutely loved Repandum Zingoni and the magical experience that we had there! The location of the villa is spectacular, with 180º views over the Val d’Orcia, and it is particularly well run, with Graziella’s competent anticipation of our every need. Graziella cooked us two dinners (absolutely excellent), and she assisted John Bird with giving us a cookery lesson in the kitchen – this was deeply enjoyed by the whole family! And John’s advice as to what to see in the region was much appreciated.
We are now back in Johannesburg, so our 3 week “holiday of a lifetime” in Italy has come to an end – but we will be back!
Thank you very much for your involvement in our booking – everything was perfect!
Many thanks and kind regards,
Heather

30.7.08 Coccinea Flamingo

Dear Tim 
 
Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers.  They certainly cheered us up after our return from such a wonderful holiday!  Coccinea Flamingo was as restful and stunning as last year and Mary looked after us brilliantly.   Our teenagers spent quite a few evenings sampling the nightlife of Bodrum and the set up worked well for all age groups.
 
We are already thinking about returning next year!
 
Many thanks once again for all your help.
 
Regards
 
Nicky

31.7.8 Flavus Palazzetto

Thank you Tim, We had a great stay.

The house and it’s surroundings is excellent, the cook very good and the family pleasant.

Kind Regards, Willem

1.8.08 Spooneri Lucertola

Hello Kate

We did indeed have a wonderful time at Spooneri Lucertola. The villa itself was magnificent and the setting spectacular. The holiday - which was to celebrate my father's 70th birthday - really went very well.

A degree of its success was due to the Ed Finlay and Becca Dixon, who were fantastic hosts. The food was excellent (and plentiful) and they were more than helpful. Can you please pass on my appreciation to the owners - they should know that they have employed two very capable, charming and obliging hosts.

Also, thanks very much for the flowers which greeted us on our return to London. A very nice touch. It has been a pleasure dealing with your company and I shall recommend it most highly to friends and colleagues.

Many Thanks

Ben