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By far, the Tuscany region is the most popular for agritourism (agriturismo) in Italy. This is because it has good infrastructure, beautiful medieval towns, wine, and incomparable Tuscan cuisine.
Dozens of books have been written and films made about Tuscany; it inspires and makes you fall in love at first sight.
I advise you to plan at least a week to explore Tuscany, which you can spend in one of the fabulous farmhouses – this is how you can understand and feel the traditions of the locals.
Based on feedbacks and personal experience, I have selected the best farmhouses for agritourism. They are mapped for your convenience – look through them before the journey begins!
Be sure to read the description of each place and look at the photos and reviews before booking.
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Agriturismo Tripala
- 150 EUR per night for up to five people, 130 EUR for two
- The nearest town and national park: La Spezia, Cinque Terre National Park
Agriturismo Tripala is an oasis in the countryside and is ideal for families. You can relax by the pool, sunbathe on the terrace, or go for mountain biking or hiking in the scenic Apuan Alps.
The farm is located in the north of the region in the Garfagnana National Park. The hosts, Carlo and Silvia, have created an incredible piece of paradise in the Tuscan mountains. The house is on a hill with breathtaking views of the olive groves.
Besides, it is an ideal location if you plan to visit the historic cities of Tuscany, including Lucca, Pisa, and Florence. The coast is just an hour away by car, so you can explore the beautiful fishing villages of the Cinque Terre or swim in the azure waters. In the nearby medieval villages (Antognano, Pugliano). Several pizzerias and restaurants serve delicious local cuisine and wines from grapes ripened on the nearby slopes. The owners speak English and Italian and are always ready to help if you need any advice. After an intense day, you can relax by a communal pool measuring 15 x 6 m outside the territory of the house.
The owners offer accommodation in a duplex apartment with a large kitchen, area for rest, and separate toilets for each room. Here you can easily spend a week of the perfect vacation. In addition, guests can rent bicycles for free or go hiking to explore the area.
Agriturismo Tenuta Casabianca
- 60 EUR per night for two people, 150 EUR per night for up to six people, fantastic breakfast is for an additional 12 EUR per person.
- The nearest town and national park: La Spezia, Cinque Terre National Park.
The Tenuta Casabianca farm is located among vineyards, 15 minutes drive from Casciano di Murlo and about an hour from Siena, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Val d ‘Orcia).
The Agriturismo is a 13th-century country house with a large area consisting of 5 individual farmhouses located 1 to 5 km from the reception, a swimming pool for adults and one for children, and 2 tennis courts. Houses differ in size and design and have different addresses on the farm’s territory.
The road here is full of adventures. Some of the roads cannot be found even on Google maps! The roads connecting the farmhouses are unpaved. If you’re lucky enough, you will see wild animals along the way – deer, hares, wild boars. There are difficulties with Wi-Fi; only the main house has a good Internet connection. So, it is an ideal place if you are looking for unity with nature and ready to escape from civilization for a while.
Parking is free of charge. Organic wine and olive oil are produced at the territory of the farm.
The farm’s restaurant serves Tuscan cuisine. There is a tasting room next to the reception. Casabianca wine is worth a try. Buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., or you can cook yourself. The kitchen in the room is equipped with everything you need.
The semi-Olympic pool has sun loungers and umbrellas, and the artificial lawn features a dirt lawn. Nearby, one can take horse riding lessons.
You can spend from 3 to 10 days and then drop in for a day or two at the Petriolo Terme Spa Hotel, which is just an hour drive away.
Casina Della Burraia
- 60 EUR per night for two people
- Nearest town: Arezzo
Casina Della Burraia is a cozy farmhouse located an hour drive from Arezzo, away from the main cities. The farm was built with care, dedication to local traditions, and love for nature and animals.
Suitable for couples looking for a place to enjoy beautiful nature and delicious food and surrounded by friendly, hospitable owners. Elliana, the hostess of the house, herself cooks incredibly delicious dinners.
There is a garden with a children’s playground for kids. The owners of the guest house raise animals and produce jam. The staff is very friendly, and the food is excellent (all the ingredients are from the backyard and the forest). The rooms are beautiful. It is highly recommended.
One should overcome a short off-road adventure ride to get to the house. Just enter Castello di Valenzano into your navigation. When you get there, pass the castle and follow the dirt road to the right, just behind the castle. Then, follow the road to the mountain for about 3 km, and you find yourself in a fairy tale.
I advise you to walk around the area after dinner, enjoying the sound of fireflies – the view is magical!
Podere Il Pino
- 140 EUR per night per two people; 150 EUR for four people; 200 EUR for six adults.
- Nearby cities: San Gimignano, Volterra
Farmhouse Podere Il Pino is a family business run by very friendly and pleasant people.
The house is located in the vineyards, and olive groves on the Chianti Valley hills, just a few kilometers from the most beautiful and important cities of Tuscany – fabulous San Gimignano is just 20 minutes away by car.
Here is an ideal place to relax with family and friends, which allows you to restore your body and soul. Surrounded by fragrant pine trees, there is an 18-meter swimming pool with a hydromassage section and a furnished sun terrace.
The apartments have a private patio overlooking the large garden. Inside, everything is thought out to the smallest detail: there is a kitchen with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator, and there is even a corkscrew. A shared laundry room is at your disposal. Free barbecue facilities are available in the garden. I advise you to buy homemade wine from the owner for 4 EUR per bottle.
Tenuta Casteani Wine Resort
- 100 EUR per night for two people
- Nearby towns: Grossetto, Siena
Tenuta Casteani Wine Resort is in a private area of vineyards and forests with a stunning hilltop location with beautiful views of the Tuscan countryside. It is optimal to stay here for one or three nights.
The swimming pool is open in summer, and walking around the surroundings. You can see deer, hares, and owls. Ricardo, the owner, will be happy to organize a tour around the winery or a Tuscan wine tasting. The house has a restaurant open all the week except for Sunday.
Agriturismo Barbi
- 92 EUR per night for two people
- Nearby towns: Pienza, Montepulciano and Val d’Orcia area
Agriturismo Barbi is ideally located in the heart of the Orcia Valley, overlooking Pienza and the hills, a landscape most tourists associate with Tuscany.
Vilmo, the owner of the house, was born and raised on a farm where today he produces Extra Virgin olive oil, traditional Pici pasta, and grows barley and lentils – all of which one can buy.
Vilmo is happy to share his knowledge of organic farming and the history of the region.
The apartments are well equipped with everything you need for a long and comfortable stay – dishes, washing utensils, clothes dryer, hairdryer and other important little things.
I advise you to stay here for at least a week. Then, in the evenings, you will enjoy the best sunset in the world. The only negative thing here is that you will leave this amazing place.
Agriturismo Zampugna
- 160 EUR per night for up to four people
- Nearby towns: Montepulciano, Pienza
Agriturismo Zampugna has a fantastic location in the Val d’Orcia valley as well.
Ricardo, the farm owner, makes a small compliment upon arrival – he presents a bottle of delicious wine from his vineyard. There you feel that the house is beloved by the owner. There is a seasonal outdoor pool on the farm’s territory, with a breathtaking view of the Tuscan hills.
Agriturismo Zampugna is an ideal option to stay in Tuscany for at least 3 days: the place of stunning views and silence. Besides, it is very cozy and secluded, there are no shops or restaurants nearby, but that is a plus. One can see no one besides you in this beautiful place.
Ricardo is always happy to advise on local dining and shopping. BBQ facilities are available in the garden of the house.
Podere Casanuova
- 120 EUR per night for two people; 205 EUR for four people
- Nearby city: San Gimignano
Being built in the 17th century, Podere Casanuova is a farmhouse surrounded by flower gardens, just 5 kilometers from San Gimignano.
The only noise you will hear in your home will come from nature. The owner’s name is Lucia, and she always tries to give advice and make clients’ wishes come true.
The pool is usually open from May until the end of September.
Podere Castellare
- 110 EUR per night for two, 250 EUR for 5 people, and breakfast is for an additional 8 EUR per person.
- The nearest town, shopping mall, and baths: Florence, the Mall Luxury Outlet, and the Bagni di Rapolano Baths.
The Podere Castellare farm is located in the heart of the Casentino Natural Park.
The owner’s name is Adriano, and he’s always happy to help with advice. The house is less than 20 minutes drive from the Baths of Bagni di Rapolano and the Petriolo baths, where I recommend a day trip.
It features a garden, outdoor pool, table tennis, free bikes, and peaceful views of the vineyards. For breakfast, you will find organic food only, while the restaurant serves Tuscan cuisine for lunch and dinner.
Fonte Alla Lepre
- 85 EUR per night for two, 125 EUR for four people.
- Nearest towns: Volterra, Livorno, Cecina
Fonte Alla Lepre is an affordable and cozy house with a swimming pool, a place where you will wake up to the sound of birds. I recommend spending here 2 days minimum.
For an additional 16 EUR per person, you can visit the spa and wellness center with a sauna, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, multi-sensory shower, and relaxation area. If you suddenly get tired of admiring the hills, go to the nearest relatively large town called Cecina (Cecina). A 20-minute drive and you will find there restaurants and the Acqua Village Cecina water park (www.acquavillage.it). Another 10 minutes and you can find yourself on the beach.
The farmhouse’s restaurant specializes in local cuisine.
Badia a Coltibuono
- 150 EUR per night for two, 425 EUR for seven for a 4-bedroom apartment, breakfast 13 EUR per person.
- Nearest town: Siena
The farmhouse of the 11th century Badia a Coltibuono is located in the Chianti area. This former Abbey is located on a hill with a beautiful view of the Arno valley. There is a unique opportunity to spend time in the historical atmosphere of a 1000-year-old monastic abbey and farm. The current owners have been running it for almost 200 years.
It is fascinating to feel how people lived in such places long before us, and even now, but not monks anymore, but aristocrats. The house is located at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level – an area characterized by mild summers, during which the villa feels the natural coolness of the evening.
You can relax in the splendid Italian-style garden, and in summer around the large outdoor swimming pool. In early July, the air was filled with centuries-old linden blossoms. Everywhere around are stunning views, a beautiful park, and the scent of lavender in the air. In the morning, you wake up from birds chirping and the bells ringing.
In the morning, delicious homemade breakfasts await you in the garden. Rooms are furnished with antique furniture. Frescoes have been preserved on the walls of some halls, where you can walk. Besides, there is an opportunity to visit the cellars and taste local wine produced in the abbey.
Keep in mind that the concept of the farmhouse does not allow to have air conditioning in the rooms, but there is a fan. It doesn’t matter in cold weather, and for a short stay, it is pretty comfortable.
Which airport to fly to
To travel around Tuscany, flying to the airports of Pisa, Bologna, Genoa, or Rome is best.
Travel plan and cost
Let’s consider an approximate travel plan, trying to calculate the costs.
Car expenses
For example, we are landing at Pisa airport and renting a car for 10 days at www.rentalcars.com. We choose a good supplier with an average rating of reviews above 8.
Renaut Clio or a similar small car with manual transmission and unlimited mileage will cost 450 EUR.
You can take Volkswagen Golf or a similar medium car with automatic transmission; it will cost you 598 EUR. The choice is yours.
On average, you will drive 100-150 km per day, I don’t recommend doing more. Tuscany itself is stretched from north to south for about 300 km.
Let’s calculate to the maximum and with a margin: 2000 km in 10 days with average fuel consumption of 7 liters per 100 km and a liter price of 1.6 EUR, you will spend 7 × 1.6 × 20 = 224 EUR on fuel. Toll roads are rare on regional highways, but we will add another 50 EUR. In total, a car for 10 days and the fuel will cost about 400 EUR for a company of up to 4 people.
Food expenses
It is pretty challenging to predict food expenses – it depends on personal preferences. You can save money and cook on your own, and then you can meet 200-250 EUR for two per week. If you dine in restaurants, taste Tuscan wines, and indulge in nothing, I would lay down about 1000 EUR for two for a 10-day trip.
Living expenses
Living expenses are also individual. In the review above, I gave good options for 60 EUR per night, but the average cost of a room in farmhouses in Tuscany is 100 EUR.