We plan to spend 4 days and 4 nights in a small farm somewhere either in Umbria or Tuscany (or any other area you may suggest) in Italy. Just relx, go around towns in the day, learn some Italian cooking and drink some good wine. Any help or recommendations - I did a google search on "agritourism in italy" and came up with so many options that it is very confusing!!! Please HELP!!!!
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gaston, oregon, usa
842 posts
We just got back. We found two wonderful agris that we used to explore Tuscany and Umbria. Both have great reviews on Trip Advisor. Both were self-contained apts and had pools. Both had fantastic owners, who spoke excellent English, and were there to offer advice any time you needed it. Both were $75 eu/nite or less.
We found the 1st one on RS; "Frallarenza", a few miles out of Orvieto. We drove to Orvieto each nite to dinner. From all that I read, Serena will be glad to do cooking classes. She makes pottery, and does some weaving.
The other was less than a mile off the expressway in the Chianti area; agri Borgo Sichelle. It was a wonderful base that we used to explore thae surrounding small towns, and wineries.
Check out the reviews on these two and see if they suit your needs. We only wish that we had more time at these wonderful agris.
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In the Mountains, USA
689 posts
We enjoyed this agritourismo just outside of Orveito.
Locanda Rosati (http://www.locandarosati.it/) was a perfect spot to relax, visit as many towns as we wanted, great food (including dinner if you wish). They have a pool and lovely grounds. You can see Orvieto and its Duomo from the back of Locanda's property.
Safe Travels!
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Alta Loma, CA, USA
1446 posts
We loved Agriturismo Marciano in Siena (10 minutes from the city walls by car, yet you felt like you were out in the country). It was a fantastic experience and I would definitely stay there again. They offer optional dinners which were to die for (you can read the reviews on Trip Advisor & everyone says to dine in when given the opportunity). The owners were very gracious & helped the guests plan our their itinerary each morning. We had a rental car & visited several hill towns from our base at the agriturismo. There are only 6 guest rooms so it's very homey & we enjoyed meeting the other guests each morning around the farmhouse table for breakfast. My husband & I felt that the rate was a steal & after our first night there, we even wondered if we had mis-understood the rate & if it was really per person instead of per room but it was per room. We couldn't believe the value for the price. The agriturismo is a working organic vineyard and olive grove. They make several excellent wines in addition to their own olive oil. I know there are a lot of agri. options out there. I found it exhausting to research them but you'll find one that really feels right to you. Have a great trip.
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Kihei, Hawaii
475 posts
Stayed at Naturae Salute outside San Gimignano 4 years ago and going back in September. LOVED it ~ not very well known, found it in Budget Travel 5 years ago. Highly recommend.
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Montana, USA
19 posts
We spent seven nights in Montepulicano at La Falconara. I would highly recommend staying here. The owners, Alex and Ingrid were wonderful hosts. The website is www.lafalconara.it