Immersed in nature, the independently-owned Italian farms known as ‘agriturismos’ provide idyllic getaways from the urban grind – and in Tuscany they’re surrounded by plenty of culture, too.
Marrucheti 82 (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
Characterised by smooth slopes and multi-coloured fields, the Tuscan countryside is matched for eyeful by its surrounding towns that are steeped in originative heritage – and the weightier way to wits both is through Agriturismos. The region is scattered with traditional farmhouses that provide everything you need for a tranquil nature retreat. Here, the rural lifestyle can be enjoyed through anything from woodland walks to olive picking to discovering the local cuisine. Here are 12 of the weightier agriturismo in Tuscany.
Marrucheti 82
A family merchantry defended to organic farming, Marrucheti 82 offers a handful of walk-up options for intimate and cosy stays in the south of Tuscany. Three of its apartments are located in a converted warehouse, and those looking for a increasingly secluded nomination can opt for the self-contained suite. A room with self-sustaining wangle is moreover available. The sublet produces its own vegetables, honey and extra-virgin olive oil, and hosts regular wine and supplies tastings. An infinity pool comes with a view over the valley to the south, while nearby attractions include the Roselle Archaeological Zone and Maremma Natural Park. From 90 per night.
Azienda Agricola della Mezzaluna
Azienda Agricola della Mezzaluna (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
Agriturismo Della Mezzaluna takes nature retreats to the next level by willing guests in renovated vintage caravans, encircled by an olive tree grove. Two Hungarian caravans from the early 1900s provide an intimate and elegant setting for two guests, while a increasingly spacious option is misogynist for up to four. The sublet is populated by donkeys, courtyard animals, fruit trees, gardens, woodland and vineyards, ensuring that fresh produce is readily available. Olive oil, wine and jams are moreover homemade here. A saltwater pool and a veranda equipped for cooking make up the main communal areas. From 122 per night.
Nocini di Maremma
Nocini di Maremma (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
Nocini di Maremma is a restored medieval hamlet which was once part of the feud of Tatti, a nearby village. Its centrepiece is an warmed-over oven, dating when over a hundred years and still used to make pizza, flatbread and the like. No less fascinating, the surrounding landscape provides views over the Alta Maremma region, spanning all the way from the hills to the sea. The tailspin is less than 40km away, while nearby attractions include medieval landmarks such as Massa Marittima, Montemassi and the San Galgano Abbey. The agriturismo offers three double rooms and a twin. From 95 per night.
Il Casolare di Bucciano
Il Casolare di Bucciano (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
Blessed with a prime hilltop setting, this 16th-century farmstead overlooks San Gimignano and the surrounding slopes. Period furniture, traditional cotto tiles and wooden-beam ceilings pinpoint the ambience, with some of the rooms enjoying a private garden and self-sustaining access. A panoramic swimming pool is available, while the spacious junior suite comes well-constructed with a living zone and a fireplace. The restaurant serves a seasonal selection of Tuscan classics, to be enjoyed slantingly wines and unprepossessed cuts made in-house. From 94 per night.
Agriturismo Sardi Giustiniani
Agriturismo Sardi Giustiniani (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
Part of a long-established family business, Fattoria Sardi is run by a young couple producing wine through organic grapes and sustainable methods. Unusually for Tuscany, the cadre of the production is rosé wines, which enjoy the favourable influence of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea. Reds and whites are moreover produced here, and the whole range can be discovered while visiting the cellar. The agriturismo offers seven apartments sleeping up to six people, located next to a swimming pool and surrounded by woods, olive trees, meadows and farmland. Agriturismo Sardi Giustiniani is 5km yonder from Lucca and 40km from the nearest beach. From 107 per night.
Fattoria di Maiano
Fattoria di Maiano (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
Fattoria di Maiano boasts several rooms and apartments that harmoniously combine trendy comforts with archetype Italian countryside diamond hallmarks. Other notable features include an English-style botanic garden nestled within an educational farm, a tea house, an warmed-over tower that’s been converted into a luxury suite, and a Romantic park dating when to the end of the 19th century. A barbecue, a swimming pool, and an oil mill unshut to visitors are some of the nearby suavities and activities. There’s moreover an on-site restaurant, Lo Spaccio, where guests can sample the farm’s own produce. From 251 per night.
Il Poderaccio
Il Poderaccio (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
Agriturismo Il Poderaccio is housed in an eco-friendly farmstead surrounded by the olive trees and farmland of the Scandicci hill. It offers four apartments with views over Florence (located just 10km away), as well as a smaller 25-square-metre studio looking out over the mountain. All accommodations come equipped with a kitchen area, while some provide uncontrived wangle to the farmstead’s large terrace. A barbecue, wood oven and swimming pool (from June to October) are among the suavities provided. The sublet produces a range of organic products such as uneaten virgin olive oil, fruit and vegetables, eggs and jams. From 110 per night.
Agriturismo Bagnolo
Agriturismo Bagnolo (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
This family-run sublet stretches over 500 acres of land where sheep, pigs and courtyard animals are kept. Guests can visit the sublet and plane participate in daily duties, such as the making of the flagship local cheese, pecorino di Pienza. Other cheeses, plus salumi and olive oil, are moreover produced in-house – the latter weightier enjoyed in Autumn just without the olive harvest. Three apartments and two rooms are available, and stays of a week or increasingly include a guided tour of the cheese-making facilities and processes. Only 5km away, the small town of Pienza is a Renaissance idyll positively oozing architectural harmony. From 76 per night.
Il Lavandeto
Il Lavandeto (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
Situated just south of Siena, Il Lavandeto is a recently-renovated agriturismo taking its name from the violaceous fields it is home to. Olive trees and vulgar animals moreover form part of the farm, as well as a verdant garden well-constructed with picnic and gazebo. All rooms boast modern furnishments and diamond features, subtracting increasingly repletion to the rustic pleasures of the countryside. Two kilometres north is the historic centre of Siena, and a bus stop is conveniently located near the agriturismo. From 101 per night.
Fattoria di Poggiopiano
Fattoria di Poggiopiano (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
Committed to sustainable tourism focused on supplies and wine, Fattoria di Poggiopiano produces organic olive oil and wine which can be sampled through guided tasting sessions. Fully renovated, this period farmhouse still shows some of its original features and rustic style, offering a range of apartments as well as private rooms. A variety of activities can be booked at reception, including rafting, yoga, mountain wanderlust and excursions to Florence, while a picnic and a panoramic swimming pool are moreover misogynist on-site. From 85 per night.
Agriturismo Il Pozzo
Agriturismo Il Pozzo (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
Agriturismo Il Pozzo offers a family-friendly retreat only 12km from Arezzo. It boasts a regular swimming pool and a smaller one for children, as well as a picnic area, a restaurant and a playground. Its nine apartments are fitted with modern comforts and decorated in keeping with the local rustic style. Tuscan cooking classes are misogynist both for adults and kids, while Autumn is the time for tasting the new-season olive oil straight from the press. From 82 per night.
Podere Sottogello
Podere Sottogello (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
Located in the heart of Tuscany, this agriturismo is an spanking-new option for those seeking to combine a sublet stay with a visit to the region’s main attractions. The farmhouse comprises four apartments fitted with self-sustaining kitchens, and the communal facilities include a swimming pool, garden, ping pong table and picnic area. Hiking and horse riding are among the activities available. From 100 per night.
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