Farm Holidays in Tuscany
Farmhouses and country houses to spend a vacation in the country
The experience at a Tuscan farm 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 hiking to 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.
Farmhouses in Tuscany
I Nidi di Belforte - Country Apartment near Florence
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.
Cabbiavoli - Chianti Farmhouse
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.
Residence Le Coloniche
Nine Tuscany villa apartments in Montalbano near Montecatini Terme and Lucca also share a swimming pool. The farmhouse villa near Lucca is also a perfect location for a Tuscan wedding reception, providing a unique setting for the special event as well as accommodation for guests.
Chianti Farmhouse Apartments
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.
Tuscany Farmhouse in Chianti
Il Cellese il 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.
Mugello Farmhouse near Florence
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.
Fattoria di Casole in Mugello
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 out as a whole, for groups or families.
Borgo Isora
Offers farmhouse apartments in central Tuscany near Florence as holiday rentals. Apartment guests share a swimming pool and are just 40 minutes from Florence.
Romitorio di Serelle - Chianti Farmhouse
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.
Le Macchie
Located in the Val d'Orcia area, the farmhouse is close to Pienza, Montepulciano and Montalcino.
Farmhouses in Mugello
Farmhouses in Mugello, Tuscany
The official tourism board for the Mugello valley north of Florence offers a complete list of farmhouses in Mugello, as well as other types of accommodation. It is possible to check availability online and make reservations directly from the site.
Some history...
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", 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.