Farm accomodation in Italy?
 

Hi guys...

Have you ever tryed to stay in a farm accomodation in Italy?

I'd like to go for a wine tour in Tuscany. I need suggestion where to stay, what to do? ...

Do you know a good e-guide on this area?

Thanks,
Karl

As the other posters have (rather abruptly) said - there are many options and agritourismo is very well established in Italy. It is also well regulated, so in most cases you should get good quality accommodation on registered farms that have been in business for some time (you can't just buy a farm and declare yourself an agritourismo).

I suggest you chose an agritourismo that is also a winemaker/vineyard - that way you will have a built in wine tour without the need to drive. Hopefuly your hosts will also be better than any e-guide on assisting you with what to see and do in the local area.

Good luck.

Well I try to help you
http://www.italy-farmholidays.com/ag...na/lucca?pid=2 here you can find all the "agriturismo" in Lucca
but you can also choise one of the agriturismo in Siena
http://www.italy-farmholidays.com/ag...na/siena?pid=2
but in the same site you can find other place.
About the guide I suggest you this
http://www.iteredizioni.it/display.p...CANA&pid=1
about things to do...no problem!!! Tuscany has sea, mountain, little ancient city to visit so you have many choise !
good luck and enjoy Tuscany!

Karl,
I have a large file of things to do in Tuscany. It is too big to post. E-mail me and I will send it to you.

Henry

We tried a number of agriturismo when in Italy, KVF, and even if you don't end up staying at one, DO book a Sunday lunch: it can be a glorious 10-course experience. I won't bother to pass on particulars because our experiences with agriturismo were in the Abruzzo, Puglia (where they are often called 'masseria') and Le Marche.

Good luck!

Agriturismo Savernano - spectacular location, spectacular owner and spectacular food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Look at their web-site and the comments on tripadviser.

Thank you all for these good suggestions ...

Three very nice places that I know are Podere Vignali near the medieval village of Pari (http://www.poderevignali.it), Fattoria Nuova Pievanella (http://www.pievanella.com) and and Il Passo degli Ulivi (http://www.ilpassodegliulivi.it) if you prefer apartments.

go to Montepulciano and you'll enjoy free wine tasting and tours almost everywhere :-)

I'd rent a self catering villa at a lower price at http://www.summerinitaly.com/eng/rent/area5!italy_.htm

otherwise I'd suggest http://www.borgodolciano.it/farm_hol...cany/index.php splendid farm accommodation!