My husband and I will be traveling during July via Eurail pass only, so we will not be renting a car. I've read the recommendations on teh graffiti wall re: agriturismos, but many really need to be practically reached by car. I did see that ItalyFarmStay can meet me at the train station, so I am checking into that (hope they have room!).
Anyone know of others near Rome/FLorence/Venice environs and between that we can get to by train + a little walking? Other criteria: 1. we're grad students, so we can't afford more than 100 euro per night for a room; 2. staying only 1-2 nights per place; 3. location where the owners/hosts could possibly take us for day trips to surrounding towns since we won't have car access (in other words, we don't want to take cooking lessons all day in the same place; we like to explore towns as well).
Any takers for recommendations?! Also looking for ones in Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium, but I'll post that on that separate thread category. Thanks! :)