agriturismo

We stayed at Agriturismo Marciano, just outside of Siena. It is a winery and they also make olive oil. The vineyards and olive grove are there on the property. You can see then from your room! It is a fabulous place to stay. Check them out on Trip Advisor.

Agriturismo Cretaiole just outside of Pienza - wanted to participate in the olive harvest, so we were given the optimum week to stay. We helped "pick" the olives that were at the agriturismo. The grape harvest is at a different time (earlier), but I know you can help with that also. Lots of activities, including a visit to the olive press, pasta making lesson, visits to wineries, etc. http://www.cretaiole.it/index.en.php

Pretty much any agriturismo has vineyards and olive groves. That's what defines them ... To give you a better suggestion maybe you could tell us a bit more about your preferences: - what's your budget? - time of year you're going, you might want a pool in July but no need for that in March - do you have a car? most agriturisme cannot be accessed by public transport but a few can
- Tuscany is large, do you have a list of places you want to see in daytrips from the agriturismo?

Another vote for Agriturismo Marciano. It's a fabulous place! If you stay there, you must take part in the optional dinners which are made from the freshest ingredients ever. The 2 dinners we had at the agriturismo were the absolute best of our entire 2.5 weeks in Italy! They will give you a tour of the winery if you ask and they serve their own wines at the optional dinners. We loved this place so much that we recently discussed returning there on our next trip even though we've pretty much seen what we want to in Tuscany; we just love this place! The agriturismo is only 10 minutes by car from Siena's city walls yet it feels very remote and secluded. It is very relaxing. As Andrea said, you can read the reviews on Trip Advisor.

Technically it's true that to be called an agriturismo, it needs to be a working farm. But in reality (this is Italy, after all) there are lots of places that call themselves an agriturismo that are really just an old farmhouse that's been converted into a B&B. You're wise not to assume that every agriturismo has vineyards and olive groves.

Last June we stayed at La Falconara in Montepulciano. It was the best week of our Italian vacation. Can't wait to go back in 2012. www.lafalconara.it

Michael, you're probably right but it doesn't change my point that the term "agriturismo" is so broad that the poster better give more details on his preferences. "has vineyards and olive groves" is of no help in that regard.

Thanks for the quick response to our questions. We had placed an inquiry at the Agriturismo Marciano prior to posting our question. We were pleased to hear several favorable replies about this place.