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April 2008 |
What a gorgeous villa, it
had absolutely everything we needed. We all loved the pool, my son
learnt to put his face in the water this week, something we had been
working on for a long time. Didn't eat out at all, due to my son
being on a special diet, but ate really well, lived on shrimps and
even the odd lobster. Really hope to come back again next year. From
Nicola and Paul Trotman + Luke & Jasmine. PS. Love the storm
watching early evening! |
Mr & Mrs Trotman
Swansea, Wales |
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March 2008 |
Thanks Gary and Anne for
our wonderful experience staying at your gorgeous villa in March,
2008. Everything was just perfect! We felt so comfortable and what a
pleasure to be welcomed by a spotless, clean villa with everything
you could imagine to have a great holiday. The pool table was a huge
hit! One great feature we loved was having the swimming pool and spa
face south. Great location as we had sunshine from morning till
night! We would highly recommend this villa to others for its
comfort, location and cleanliness. Can't wait to go back again!!
Audrey and Ken Chow |
Mr & Mrs Chow
Ontario,
Canada |
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February 2008 |
Just returning from a
great Feb 08 villa stay, our best yet. The villa and grounds were in
an excellent condition and the quiet location contributed to a great
family stay. All appliances and furniture are well looked after, the
rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the immaculate pool table
saw some crazy shots - all meant of course! The local literature,
takeaway menus and the like came in handy and helped make for easy
nights in. The weather was kind too, high 70's to low 80's and
hardly any rain - nothing like a February getaway! We cant get
enough of the theme parks (Busch Gardens, is really not that far
away), the golf, shopping and our Bob Evans and Cracker Barrel
breakfasts which by the way are just down the road on 27. For one of
the best steaks in town, head to the Outback Steakhouse about 10
miles away east on 192 - it was no surprise this place was busy
every night of the week. "The Pub" south on 27 was also very handy
to catch live footie. We look forward to coming back soon. Adam and
Charlotte. |
Mr & Mrs McNally
Cumbria, England |
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January 2008 |
My mother in law, myself
and my husband come down to Florida frequently during the winter
months here in NY. While we are there we meet many of our friends
from all over the world as most of them enjoy the sport of Hang
Gliding and Ballroom dancing. We mostly consist of business owners,
pilots, and physicians. We all stay at Tuscan Ridge as the villas
are close to our activities along with the Disney attractions, there
is always plenty of options to experience. Your Villa is the best we
have stayed in so far. Beautiful layout, great and friendly managers
and the warmth and English touches are perfect for just feeling
relaxed and comfortable. The villa is equipped with everything you
would need and more. We had a great time and thank you Gary and Ann
for letting us stay in your wonderful home. We will definitely
recommend your villa to our friends and family and can't wait to
return next winter. Diana and Martin Beckenbach |
Mr & Mrs Beckenbach
New York, USA |
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December 2007 |
We thoroughly enjoyed
your house. It is comfortable in more than just furnishings, the
'feel' is right and that is important. Very clean on our arrival and
the welcome pack is excellent. It is near enough to the parks and a
peaceful estate. Didn't get the wife to play pool but I did win a
few games against myself. Not so easy playing on your own on the
football table though. We would definitely return and have already
given the website to our friends. Best regards Andrew and Barbara. |
Mr & Mrs Herman
Ilford, England |
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November 2007 |
The villa lived up to
it's expectations from the web pictures. All furniture and equipment
was to a very high standard. The Management company contacted us to
make sure we had arrived safely and that the villa was to our
expectations - it was. I would certainly visit again, I would have
no hesitation in providing a recommendation to anyone who is
thinking of this villa in the future, Gary has my email address. |
Mr & Mrs Minshull
Cheshire, England |
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October 2007 |
This is our 9th holiday
in Florida, the last two of which we have stayed at 'The Elm'. We
have stayed in several villas but we find 'The Elm' suits us
perfectly. Gary goes out of his way to make sure the whole booking
process is as straight forward as possible and even phones on the
day after arrival to make sure there are no problems. The wireless
internet ensures our daughter can use her laptop to stay connected
with all her friends at home via MSN, the pool table in the garage
provided lots of entertainment on a night and the swimming pool &
spa relaxing during the day (I would recommend having the pool
heating, it does make a big difference). The pool is South facing,
so it gets the sun all day. The position of the villa is ideal for
getting to all of the attractions easily, and is close to
supermarkets and takeaway's. Unfortunately we will not be going to
Florida next year, but we would not hesitate in going back to 'The
Elm'. |
Stuart, Linda & Helen
Atkinson
Co Durham, England |
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October 2007 |
Hi Gary & Anne Thanks for
helping us out at short notice, had a great holiday at your Villa it
was like home from home. The villa is lovely well looked after and
spotlessly clean, everything there was perfect we have been to
Florida 13 times from 91 - to now, and had a few Villas in the past
and have to say that your Villa was the only one where we walked in
and felt at home straight away. Your directions made it easy to find
and Tuscan Ridge is a lovely area to stay. We will definitely be
booking with you again on our next visit. |
Ian & Janine Mide
Kent, England |
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September 2007 |
We have been to America
before but this is by far the best Villa we have stayed in. There
was everything you could want and the Customer Service's was above
Par. We would like to thank Gary & Anne for there great service. The
Villa was so lovely and clean and the pool was just amazing, Just
what we all needed. Thanks to the management company for there quick
delivery of our park ticket's we ordered them at 9am and they had
them delivered to the door by 10am. Very impressed. We would like to
recommend the Medieval Time's Tournament it was amazing fun. Would
not hesitate to recommend the villa for your Holiday, it's twice as
nice as it looks on the picture's and has all the finishing touch's
you need for a amazing holiday. Enjoy we did. Thank you Gary & Anne |
Gav,Stu,Willie,
Jason & Siobhan
Edingburgh, Scotland |
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September 2007 |
Our 17th time in Florida
and this villa was definitely the best - clean, comfortable,
fabulous pool (cleanest yet), and lots of personal extra touches to
help you feel right at home. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend not
only the villa but also the management company, and of course Gary,
who rang to make sure we'd arrived OK and everything was fine. |
Garry & Christine Forrest
South Shields, England |
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August 2007 |
This was our second visit
to 'The Elm' in 3 years and on this occasion were childless - well,
apart from Karen! The villa is all anyone would want when
considering a visit to the Orlando area. I say 'Orlando' area, as
not everything revolves around Disney. The villa is ideally located
to enjoy all that this part of Florida has to offer. Disney and
Universal are closest; between 15 (Disney) and 25 (Universal)
minutes away. The villa is to be highly recommended for both couples
and families. It is clean and well equipped and the south facing,
private pool was always in use. We have found that Gary (the owner)
has always gone out of his way to ensure that our stays have been as
trouble free as possible (not that either of them were!). Anyone
reading this will probably be well aware of the glut of villas
rentals now to be found within the Orlando area. You will, as I did,
find cheaper options and a lot of 'offers' designed to entice. The
fact we returned to 'The Elm' speaks volumes. We knew what to expect
in terms of location and comfort and would not hesitate to return in
the future. We have stayed in both other villas and hotels in the
past, none of which came close to 'The Elm'. As soon as 'Harry
Potter World' is finished - 'we'll be back!' |
Mark Kellett
Kent, England |
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May 2007 |
I truly enjoyed my stay
at The Elm, everything was perfect. From the welcome pack upon
arrival to the help of Catherine and Colin everything was truly
perfect. The whole experience shows that everything has been
carefully planned on your side and looks very professional. At the
same time the house feels homely and very welcoming. I'll be keeping
your references for the future and will definitely recommend your
house should anyone I know ever plan to go to Orlando. |
Olivier Chervet
Dublin, Ireland |
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May 2007 |
What can I say! This is
our second time staying at Tuscan Ridge, the first time was back in
November '06 and again in May '07!!! The villa is in immaculate
condition and has everything you could possibly need or want for
your stay in Florida! Gary and Anne make sure you have everything
you need, ie directions, phone numbers for villa management all the
essentials before you leave the UK, they even phone once you're at
the villa to make sure everything is up to standard and that you
arrived safely! Top service, I would gladly recommend this villa to
any of my friends or family who are going to Florida! The Pool is
excellent, but the Spa is even better :D We spent most of our time
in there and is well worth paying for the heating!! I would highly
recommend Tuscan Ridge to anyone who is wanting a private villa that
is close enough to the main attractions, yet far enough out to be
serene and quiet! Perfect for relaxing at night after a long day out
at the Parks! I would also highly recommend going down to Fort De
Soto beach, by far the nicest beach we came across whilst in
Florida!! I will be returning to Florida and I will be staying in
Tuscan Ridge again, hopefully sooner rather than later! Thanks again
Gary and Anne |
Gordon Laird
East Lothian, Scotland
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April 2007 |
From our first
communication with Gary, we have experienced the utmost
professionalism. Great communication! The villa is fantastic,
exactly as described. Would not hesitate to recommend to others.
Would definitely stay again. |
Peter Noble
Washington, Tyne & Wear
England |
