Agriturismi Italia

Its panoramic position and its peaceful isolation amongst the verdant mountains of Cortona make the farmhouse Coccinella one of the most attractive accommodation facilities in the Cortona area and surroundings. The farm is located 10 miles away from Cortona in a position that allows it to benefit from the warmth of the sun all day long. The farm, surrounded by lawns and forests, is perched at a height of 650 metres a.s.l. and enjoys a stunning view of the valley of the river Minimella and the Tuscan and Umbrian Apennines.

Far from trafficked roads and from the hustle and bustle of the city the farm is an ideal place to spend your holidays in absolute quiet and offers its guests all modern comforts (swimming-pool and other facilities) and the chance to reach all most attractive centres of Tuscany and Umbria by car within minutes. Here in this uncontaminated environment you will be able to behold the beauty of the colours nature lavishes on us, smell its scents and breath in some of this eminently pure air to regenerate your body and soul.

During the day besides going for a swim in the pool, basking in the sun and reading a good book in the shade of a nearby grove, you will be able to take a tour of a our farm consisting of woods, tilled land, lawns, ponds, olive groves, vineyards, vegetable gardens, orchards, a chicken farm and a small flock of sheep.
Depending on the season you may have a chance to taste the natural and typical products of the woods such as strawberries, blackberries, mushrooms, chestnuts and the produce of our garden such as melons, watermelons, cucumbers, etc. The farm is completely family-run and all people here wish to cater for your every need and make your holiday as enjoyable as possible.
In the evening, in case you feel like cooking yourself, we will be glad to offer you for free some of the biological produce of our vegetable garden and, in case you wish to taste the typical Tuscan cooking, the closest restaurant is only ¾ of mile away.

Aibo is situated at approximately 20kms from Bologna and at the centre of the Parco Regionale dell’Abbazia. The visitor is attracted to the area by the wonderful views over endless vineyards, wheatfields and fruit orchards, where agricolture and unspoilt nature are in harmony with the gentle hills. The red coloured buildings stand out from the green of the vines, the main house dating back to the 16th century was originally a fortified tower and was later transformed into a convent as can be seen by the vaulted ceiling and the numerous cubby holes in the thick walls. The land called d’Aibo was already mentioned in ancient scriptures dating back to the year 500 ad. These tell of how the monks living in the monastry at Monteveglio bought several plots of land in the area called Aibo vineyard and therefore prove that winemaking in this area was already a reality such a long time ago. At the end of the 1980’s the farm was bought by a group of young winemakers who with painstaking dedication restored the existing vines, planted new high intensity ones and built a new wine cellar thus enhancing this wonderful area.

The farm has 12 comfortable double rooms all with private bathrooms. Several have a sofa bed for children or extra guests.
All the rooms have been recently refurbished maintaining the original features of the old building and there are some pleasant areas outside where you can relax looking out over the green hillside. The farms restaurant is well known for its genuine good quality food which is served with the farm’s own wine. There is also a recently converted barn available for private ceremonies, weddings, banquets, meetings etc..

Our farm “ Noce”, where you’ll be able to relax in an absolutely wild environment enjoying spectacular views and unforgettable sunsets, is only 35 Km away from Florence and is surrounded by beautiful hills overlooking the valley. The site borders with the Foreste Casentinesi National Park which is easily reached on horseback or on foot (the riding facilities are available a short distance from our farm upon reservation). Londa, a cozy pretty village overlooking the lake can easily be reached from Florence either by railway or bus. Its surroundings, full of natural beauties, are also rich in art and culture and the many ancient churches, castles, museums and monuments are well worth a visit. At a short distance the wineries in Rufina, the oil mills and the crafts shops as well as the Armani, Gucci, Prada and Ferragamo outlets offer a good chance for leisure.

Our products: Extra virgin olive oil, garden vegetables and fruit, such as cherries and peaches (we grow the best white peach in Tuscany) are all genuine and you can go and pick your own. All products are grown using integrated and biological methods against pests.

Apartments features: We have three apartments available obtained through the restoration of an old stone hayloft built on the site of an ancient medieval tower. Each apartment has its own entrance as well as private space around the building. They are equipped with dishwasher and independent heating system. We provide kitchen and bed linen and towels.

1 - Gli Archi: a 60 sq. m ground floor apartment with two rooms: bright double room, bathroom with shower, living room with kitchenette and double sofa-bed.

2 - :Le Mangiatoie: a 63 sq. m ground floor apartment with double room, bathroom with shower and equipment for handicapped. The living room has an old fashion kitchenette and a double sofa bed.

3 - Il Pastore: a picturesque 120 sq. m first floor apartment with three double rooms, 2 bathrooms with shower, a kitchen and large living room with 2 sofa beds and a large dining table (4 meters long!!).

Available for our guests:
- a very nice swimming pool
- in high season a welcoming drink
- riding facilities and horseback riding excursions to the Foreste Casentinesi National Park
- guided visits to the oil mill and the nearest Chianti wineries
- relaxing massages by a physiotherapist (by appointment)
- special rates for Golf Club users

Travelling south from Ostuni, the famous town whose white houses overlook the Adriatic coast, the long, straight road leads to the small town of Ceglie Massapica 4kms and a beautiful panorama unfolds over the plains of the area of Alto Salento. This farm is set in the midst of very old olive groves bordering on a typical mediterranean wood of holm-oak and cork trees, where visitors can relax or follow the signposted exercise circuit and even pick mushrooms at certain times of year. Isabella and her husband, the friendly owners, have restored the farm and created a particularly pleasant atmosphere: the charming courtyard with a great olive tree in the centre and the white stone walls evoke a sense of historic importance and traditions. The rooms overlook the courtyard while the three apartments with veranda face a second courtyard with small garden. The tasteful furnishings heighten the beauty of the farm´s building (arches, vaulted ceilings etc..) whose original style has been maintained. In the evening, strolling through the delightfully illuminated courtyard, guests will find it hard to resist the delicious traditional dishes specially prepared by Isabella. Ostuni 7kms, the sea 15kms, Alberobello - approx. 40kms, Bari 90kms, Brindisi 45kms. 3 apts, sleeps 2/4, 6 bedrooms, sleeps 2/4 English and French spoken Open all year The rate is Euro 566 per week per apartment.

VITA 9
Room 9 (sleeps 2) gr floor: 12 sq.m - 1 double bed, 1 bathroom w/shower.

VITA 1
Apt 6 (sleeps 2+2) gr floor: 20 sq.m - Studio - living room with 2 bunk beds + kitchenette, 1 double bed, 1 bathroom w/shower

VITA 4
Room 1 (sleeps 2+1) gr floor: 15 sq.m - 1 double bed + 1 single bed, 1 bathroom w/shower

VITA 2
Apts 7 (sleeps 2+1) gr floor: 20 sq.m - Studio - living room with single chair bed + kitchenette, 1 double bed, 1 bathroom w/shower

VITA 3
Apts 8 (sleeps 2+1) gr floor: 20 sq.m - Studio - living room with single chair bed + kitchenette, 1 double bed, 1 bathroom w/shower

VITA 5
Room 5 (sleeps 2+1) gr floor: 15 sq.m - 1 double bed + 1 single bed, 1 bathroom w/shower

VITA 6
Room 2 (sleeps 2+2) gr floor: 15 sq.m - 1 double bed + 2 single beds, 1 bathroom w/shower

VITA 7
Room 3 (sleeps 2+2) gr floor: 15 sq.m - 1 double bed + 2 single beds, 1 common bathroom w/shower

VITA 8
Room 4 (sleeps 2+2) gr floor: 15 sq.m - 1 double bed + 2 single beds, 1 common bathroom w/shower

The apartments are located in two stone farmhouses. Near the edge of the woods there is the largest of the houses: on the ground floor there is the common dining area and the shop; upstairs there are five apartments. On the lower portion of the knoll, there is the other house that has three apartments. Each unit has an independent entry, original niches and other particulars, bathroom with shower, special furnishings and a characteristic fireplace in the sitting room. In addition, modern amenities include air-conditioning, heating, satellite tv, telephone and an outlet for Internet connection. Close by there are the historic and artistic cities of Arezzo, Francesco Petrarca and many others.

IN EACH BATHROOM: hair drying, shower cabin.

IN EACH KITCHEN/KITCHNETTE: 2/4 electric griddle (for your safety), dishwashing, fridge, microwave, toast, water boiler, moka (italian coffee machine), a set with: plates, cups (for tea, milk and coffee), glasses (for water and wine), cutlery set, pots, frying pans...

OUTDOOR: each apartment has a own outdoor area (table and chairs) near of the apt entry. Near of common areas there are barbecue points. There is also a laundry point (washer, drier).

The houses at Pozzo are representative of peasant constructions and we have attempted to maintain the original warmth of this rural enclave through the use of original materials and characteristics.

Rates are from Euro 891 to Euro 1596 depending on the season and size of apartment

The Colle is in the Chianti and Doc Orcia regions. It has more than 23 hectares of vineyard, cereals, white truffles, olive groves, and a country inn with 19 apartments, a restaurant, and 3 pools. The hospitality offered to the tourists is of various kinds: from the simplicity of peasant farm houses with their original furnishings to the finery of the bedroom made for the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Pietro Leopoldo and his amorous trysts.

For the lovers of “useful” farm holiday in Tuscany the estate organises cookery and painting and stays a week long with lessons and guided tours dedicated to the countryside.
The winery is very suggestive: it begins with a medieval hermitage, it crosses the underground of the sixteenth century villa and then rises up until the loft where the Vin Santo is made. The vinification area has up to the minute apparatus and a spectacular panorama of the Crete Senesi.

The farmhouse accommodations have been created in the main Villa and in the old farmhouses, their decoration reflects the simplicity and culture of the area with its antique furniture, comfortable rather then luxurious.
Each apartment is made up of one or more bedrooms, sitting room with a cooking area and at least one bathroom with shower. Independent central heating.

The surrounding area is equipped with tables and chairs, swimming pool (10x5) with parasols and loungers. Telephone with a meter, sheltered car park. For everybody’s use in the farm at 200m: tennis, TV room, sale of products (wine, oil, etc.), restaurant, 2 swimming pools, mountain-bikes. Beautiful renovated farmhouse of 259 s.q.m, at 400 m, a.s.l. in the middle of vineyards and olive groves in front of a suggestive panorama of the Sienese hills, at Fattoria del Colle.

1st floor: lodge, sitting/dining room with fireplace, kitchen, 7 bedrooms (to sleep 15 persons), 2 showers, 1 bathroom (bathtub and shower). Rustic Tuscan wood furniture. Cenerentola, “Cinderella” is the name given to an old farmhouse on a hill surrounded by vineyards and overlooking the Crete senesi and the Val d’Orcia.
The stone building has maintained its original character with a small inside courtyard, a staircase which leads to the 1st floor, and a large fireplace where the farmers used to cook; even part of the flooring and the beams in the ceiling are the original old ones. Recently the building has been renovated and transformed into a one family villa where people coming to Tuscany, can spend a few days in the silence of the most famous countryside in the world. The apartment is on the 1st floor and consists of a lounge with cooking area, a sitting room, 5 bedrooms and three bathrooms (three showers and a bath tub). The furniture is mainly antique while the divans, bathrooms, kitchen and central heating are modern.

Outside there are tables and chairs and sun loungers, for eating out and sunbathing. There is also an outdoor Jacuzzi for 6 people with 24 water jets, which permits guests to bathe outdoors all year round in front of an immense panorama of the Siennese hills. A little further down there are two swimming pools (for the use of all of the farms guests), a tennis court and the restaurant.

Steeped in history and ancient gastronomic traditions the Azienda is a must for food lovers and those in search of rural tranquility.

The azienda, located in the midst of a clay area near Siena known as the Crete Senesi, has been owned and managed by the same family for centuries. It is a magnificent antique building weathered by countless seasons, having with stood wars, famines and plagues.

Today it’s owners run a fully organic and free range farm that produces wonderful gourmet cheeses and pork products which guests are encourage to try and take home with them. They can also ship the products home for you, customs officials permitting. In the winter it is possible to do a cheese making course. With advance notice guided tours of the farm and it’s food curing and producing rooms are available.

ACCOMODATION: The structure is a large and sprawling building that has grown up over the centuries. As well as the “Villa Padronale” or nobile residence are 2 apartments, each sleeping 4 people, situated on the 2nd floor of the main farm building.

Each apartment has its own private entrance, directly from the garden. The apartments are furnished with antique furniture and have their own heating system. They are made of an open plan kitchen-dining area, 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. From their windows you can see the beautiful Val d'Asso. A hair dryer is available on request and there is a communal washer and dryer for guests use.

THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: At the bottom of the garden there is a small woodland where it is possible to spend many hours relaxing in the shade of the trees. For the past few years the owners have chosen to cultivate the land organically (certificate AIAB). This means a total respect and conservation of the surrounding environment and the production of food products that taste unlike any thing normally commercially available.

In the garden is a children’s play ground. A BBQ, table and chairs are also available for dining alfresco.

Siennese Cinta' s products: These are made from “cinti” pigs, reared free range inside the farm. Not always available, it is an excellent product, of great value, so much so that it is sold with labels numbered by the Consorzio Tutela Cinta Senese in order to avoid imitations. Its meat, surrounded by a thick layer of fat that melts in the mouth, has a strong taste and a deep colour.

Salami: Pig's product made from pork's meat and fat, chopped, seasoned with garlic, pepper and salt, stuffed into intestine and then left to dry. Typical Tuscan product.

Capocollo or Pilza Senese: A characteristic product of our Tuscan table. It is cured, salted and wrapped in a characteristic yellow paper after being seasoned with pepper and fennel. To be eaten well aged.

Lombo: Piece of pork’s loin, off the bone, and salted like a capocollo. Lean product, excellent if eaten as a carpaccio.

Shoulder: Anterior part of the pig. Prepared in the same way as the ham but with smaller slices. It has a stronger taste than the ham.

Magretta: Piece of bacon with the fat completely removed, spiced with garlic and rosemary. Wrapped tightly in vegetable paper. Excellent product with a strong tasty flavour.

Guanciale o Cheek: This product has recently been rediscovered and used in the recipes of “Haute Cuisine”. With a soft but firm fat, it is used especially to make pasta all’ amatriciana or pasta alla carbonara.

Finocchiona: A characteristic product made from pork meat and fat, seasoned withwild fennel flowers. You can taste it fresh (less cured) or aged. It is best accompanied with a strong bodied wine.

Rigatino o pancetta tesa: The stomach of the pig, with the ribs boned out and seasoned with pepper for about three months. Excellent as an antipasto and adapted for every type of cuisine. Best with a good red wine.

Prosciutto: The thigh of the pig, deboned with great care and cured under salt, flavoured with garlic and pepper. Aged for at least 12 months. This is a typical Tuscan product and has a strong flavour. It goes well with the salt free Tuscan bread and a good red wine.

Salsiccia fresca (fresh sausage): Traditional impasto flavoured with garlic, salt and pepper. Fantastic when roasted or grilled. This is a fresh pork product with out preservatives, addatives or fillers and to be eaten soon after buying.

Salsiccia secca: A product of 1st choice lean pork, treated like a sausage and flavoured with pepper and cayenne. Very strongly flavoured, it is best eaten on it’s own.

PECORINO CHEESE: This cheese comes from the milk of a single, controlled, flock that has been eating the aromatic grass of the Siennese clay soil. Made by hand from unpasteurised milk. Skillfully worked and pressed into shape, each cheese is kept on tables made from fir trees, turned upside down every two days and washed every three.

It is an organic product and is sold in 3 different varieties. Fresh, Semistagionato (seasoned – its crust has been treated with tomato), Dry (treated with olive oil).
Belsedere Gran Riserva: A cheese weighing nearly 7 kilos. It has been left to age for 12 months. Suitable for special occasions.

Ricotta made from 100% raw sheeps milk is a fresh product with a pleasant taste. It can deteriorate easily and it is sold in special heat-sealed packs. It comes in 800g. and 300g. packs.

LOCATION: Azienda is near to Trequanda, Pienza and San Giovanne di Asso as well as with easy reach of most important Tuscan places of interest. The nearest airport is Florence airport (about an hour and a half) Pisa is about two hours and Rome airports about two and a half hours away.

HISTORY: The property has been owned by the same family for centuries. In 1200 Saint Bonizella visited the azienda, the owners were antique lords of his family. Today the villa holds relics of his presence. After his death and the miraculous re finding of his body it was and still is venerated in Trequanda.

OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE NEAR BY: Tennis, golf, horse riding, bike riding, hiking, wine tasting, fabulous dining, thermal spas, Hot air balloon flying, designer out let shopping, Etruscan ruins and Renaissance and medieval art and architecture.

Please note: This property does not have air conditioning. Air conditioning is rarely necessary in Tuscany due to the lack of humidity and the temperate climate. Almost all of our properties at InTuscany are in remodeled medieval or renaissance buildings. They generally have very thick walls and high ceilings, most are built on the tops of our gently rolling hills where they catch the breezes that spring up at mid day and in the evenings.

Generally air conditioning is only found by the sea side or in the city centers where noise and/or humidity make it necessary. We do not have air conditioning in our offices or in any of our own homes.

APARTMENT N.1 (the smallest one, 2+2 beds), second floor: 1 double bedroom, sitting-room with 2 beds, living room with cooking-place, bathroom and toilet. Independent heater. No air conditioner.

APARTMENT N.2 (4 beds. The one You stayed in), second floor: 1 double bedroom, bedroom with 2 single beds, living-room with cooking-place, bathroom. Independent heather. No air conditioner.

APARTMENT N.3 (4 beds), first floor: one double bedroom with bathroom, bedroom with 2 beds with bathroom, living room with cooking- place and fire place, independent heather. No air conditioner.

Tregognano is between Casentino and Valtiberina at 550 meters above sea level.
It has been restored following the original architectural plan and respecting the medieval materials.
It is easy to get to; it is in the middle of a vast property of uncontaminated green land in a sunny, panoramic and relaxing spot. It is the ideal base for fascinating naturalistic, cultural and archaeological excursions to Valtiberina, Casentino, Valdichiana, Valdarno, Marche, as well as the nearby centres of Arezzo, Cortona, Sansepolcro, Siena, Firenze and Perugia.

The property has five spacious apartments, as well as the “Little House of Michelangelo”, that is part of the holiday farm.
All the apartments have been elegantly furnished with Tuscan taste. They offer the guests many comforts, comfortable living rooms, romantic gardens and picturesque views.
The swimming pool and the solarium immersed in vegetation, the small lake, the walks in the woods, the fresh spring, are at disposal of the guests for their well-being and serenity. Rates are from Euro 650 to 1150 per week depending on the size of the apartment.

Typically local products.

Services :

- Heating stand alone
- Fireplace
- Alarm System
- Satellite TV
- Stave Beds
- Telephone
- Micro-wave Oven
- Typical Tuscan Furnishing Details
- Private Garden
- Swimming Pool
- Solarium
- Laundry room
- Daily Maid (on request)
- Wood stove
- linen for bed, bath and table

Attractions

- Mountain Bike Excursions
- Trekking
- Ecological Walks
- Table Tennis
- Mushrooms
- Truffles
- Chestnuts
- Natural Spring
- Berries
- Herbarium

Located at 1000 m. above sea level and 200 m. from the skiing facilities and cross-country runs, typical mountain chalet characterized by an interesting collection of carriages and horseback riding equipment. The farm is engaged not only in the breeding of cattle and pen animals but most of all in the breeding of horses used in TV shows and folklore exhibitions. Guests are accommodated in simple but comfortable apartments and can amuse themselves by going on long walks in the surrounding meadows and farm or spend relaxing days touring the lake of Como (25 kms). Como and Lecco (30 kms). The stable also offers facilities for guests´ horses. 4 Apts, sleeps 4/8 French spoken Open all year $1469 per week.

4kms from the town of Siniscola, only 2kms from the sea, this farm is the result of the owner´s family´s desire to promote the hospitality and culinary traditions of this region handed down from generation to generation. Pau, the owners´ mother and cook, uses only natural products, most of which are produced on the farm itself (cheese, pasta, meat, vegetables and wine).
Guest accommodation is located on various levels to give guests a view of the sea, on the crest of a hill surrounded by typical Mediterranean vegetation.
There is a stunning view from the various terraces and especially from the one in front of the dining room. During their stay guests can choose between walks in the Bechida Nature Reserve (near the farm), relaxing hours on the beaches of Capo Comino or Caletta, trekking on the Montalbo massif and chartered boat trips to the islands of Tavolara and Molara.
Nuoro 50kms, Cagliari 250kms. Olbia Airport 45kms, beach 2kms.

7 apts, sleeps 2/4, 1 bedroom, sleeps 4