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Farm Holidays in Tuscany
Spending your vacation in the countryside in a Tuscan farmhouse or country home may include dining with the host family and other guests, assisting in the grape or olive harvest or merely enjoying the quiet intimacy of a stay in the countryside independently from the farm.
Many farmhouse hosts also help organize activities for their guests, from horseback riding to mountain biking and from providing information on local hiking trails to offering Tuscany cooking classes and wine tastings. Many farmhouses have recently added swimming pools to their properties to offer their guests the opportunity to cool down during the warm Tuscan summers.
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In your searches across the Web you've probably come across the term "agriturismo" and have probably wondered what the term actually means.
Agriturismo, or "agricultural tourism / agritourism", gives ones the chance to experience true rural Tuscan life. It means that actual working farms have opened their homes to offer rustic to elegant accommodation. Generally based on or around a farmhouse villa, winery or castle, these are often family-run operations which offer accommodation that ranges from bed and breakfasts to large apartments and separate buildings that include living areas, kitchens and private bathrooms.
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I Nidi di Belforte
A group of 9 independent apartments (one of them equipped for disabled persons) with an outdoor swimming pool, located only 40 Km (25 miles) northeast of Florence, on a working farm producing extra virgin olive oil, saffron and chestnut flour.Visit I Nidi di Belforte's Official Website
Residence Le Coloniche
Residence Le Coloniche offers villa apartments for your holiday in Tuscany. Located near Florence, the villa offers swimming pool, mountain bikes and walking paths for your relaxing vacation in Tuscany.Read our article on Residence Le Coloniche Visit Residence Le Coloniche's Official Website
Cabbiavoli
An ancient castle in Chianti: its surrounding farmhouses and barns have been completely restored and converted into 9 comfortable farmhouse apartments, rich in traditional Tuscan charm but also in modern comforts.Read our article on Cabbiavoli Visit Cabbiavoli's Official Website
Il Cellese
A beautiful Tuscan farmhouse in the heart of Chianti in Castellina offering guests lodging in modern-style furnished apartments. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool in the spring and summer and a restaurant on the property is open evenings.Visit Il Cellese's Official Website
Frascole
Enjoy your holiday in a beautiful farmhouse in the heart of the Vico estate which produces Chianti Rufina DOCG wine, vinsanto and olive oil. Visit the vineyards, cellar and enjoy the countryside in the Florentine hills near Mugello.Visit Frascole's Official Website
Agriturismo La Topaia
La Topaia offers 2 comfortable apartments and 3 rooms in the main villa for your Tuscan holiday in Mugello. The countryside location is perfect for enjoying a relaxing vacation but it close enough to make it easy to visit Florence and the rest of Tuscany.Visit Agriturismo La Topaia's Official Website
Chianti Suites
Two beautiful stone farmhouses in the heart of Chianti near Greve in Chianti offer guests a swimming pool and beautiful garden. The apartments sleep from 4 to 8 people; two of the apartments can be joined to host a group of 14 people.Visit Chianti Suites's Official Website
Fattoria di Casole
Offers apartments in a restored villa farmhouse in Vicchio in Mugello, just 40 minutes north of Florence. The apartments are surrounded by a park with swimming pool, providing a peaceful environment for your holiday. The whole villa can also be rented.Visit Fattoria di Casole's Official Website
Borgo Isora
The farmhouse has been divided into several apartments and is located near Florence in the hills that lead up towards the Apennines and Abetone, a popular ski resort during the winter. Also near the Montecatini Terme spas and Pistoia.Visit Borgo Isora's Official Website
Casolare di Libbiano
Offers a bed and breakfast accommodation setting for your farm holidays in Tuscany, with a swimming pool for guests, tennis courts and horseback riding stable nearby. The Tuscany guest house is close to San Gimignano and Volterra.Read our article on Casolare di Libbiano Visit Casolare di Libbiano's Official Website
Romitorio di Serelle
A charming farmhouse with apartments for rent, between Castellina in Chianti and Poggibonsi. It has been completely restored, preserving the original characteristics of the farm house by using traditional materials used in Chianti's rural architecture.Visit Romitorio di Serelle's Official Website

