My wife and I will be in the Val d'Orcia area for a week in early October, 2009. We would appreciate suggestions re. farm vacations. We would enjoy living at a farm where we could interact with the farm family. Our Italian is very limited, but we speak both Spanish and English. We will have a rented car and plan to take day trips in the area. Thank you ahead of time for any suggestions. Joe Kelly
Posted by
Wichita
831 posts
Joe,
I have always liked La Crociona http://www.lacrociona.com/
Just outside of Montalcino it is convinent for day trips, Sant'Antimo, Pienza, Montepulciano, Siena, Monte Oliveto Maggaiore, etc.
Posted by
Atlanta, Ga, USA
2023 posts
We also very much liked La Crociona--spent six nights there in May. The location is great for day trips in that area of Tuscany. The owners run a small, but busy, winery and stay occupied with the business. The rooms are actually small apartments and they are comfortable and quiet--and very well priced. Be sure to visit the S'Antimo Abbey which dates to the 15th c. A pleasant little town nearby is San Quirico--the old town walls have capers growing on them.
Posted by
Fredericksburg, VA, USA
409 posts
I can't recommend Agriturismo Cretaiole in Pienza strongly enough, but given the late date you may have trouble getting a room. But by all means give it a try...
The Moricciani family is absolutely wonderful. Check out the reviews both on the Italian Agriturismo portion of the Graffiti Wall and on Tripadvisor.com.
Posted by
Olathe, KS, USA
3 posts
I would second the vote for Cretaiole. We're heading back to Italy next year and I can't say enough wonderful things about the Moricciani family. You won't be disappointed.