Characteristic locations
This category includes locations that have an original local flavour. This category offers traditional properties that offer various types of vacations in rural settings. This identification is useful in helping you decide on a particular kind of vacation.
Working Farms This label is given to working farms where you can enjoy the local agricultural traditions and authentic rural life.If you are looking for a vacation with a farming atmosphere where you can visit the animals and learn about the various harvests, try this type of vacation. You will often find a variety of local produce for sale or available for tasting including wine, cheese and olive oil. Agriturismo Sant'Agata Is situated high up in the mountains behind the hill town of Cortona that offers hospitality and a restaurant service. The young owners have continued the local tradition of keeping cattle, sheep, goats, ckickens and rabbits as well as being foresters and harvesting chestnuts in the Autumn. (There are apartments for 2-4-6 people and a swimming pool )
Agriturismo L'Etrusca Lies in the Appenines where the owners keep sheep and work in the forests. The old stone farmhouse has been completely restored (2 bedrooms for 4 people and there is a swimming pool).
Organic Farms These are all certified organic farms, were you can enjoy the ambiance and healthy living.
Quercia Verde is a restored farmhouse surrounded by olive groves and oak woods.The farm produces excellent organic olive oil and keep a small herd of donkeys (a particular species from Monte Amiata, the highest mountain in Tuscany) that work hard at keeping the olive groves tidy. (2 bedrooms, 4+1 people).
Casa Ripa Is a stone 17th century farmhouse surrounded by olive groves and Mediteranean maquis. Excellent organic olive oil is produced from the hand picked olives. The olive groves are also home for horses and ponies that can also be ridden on request ( 5 bedrooms, sleeps 9+1, private swimming pool).
Agriturismo Le Capanne A typical organic farm that encourages their guest to participate in the grape or olive picking harvests (8 bedrooms, sleeps 16+4’ swimming pool).
Horse back riding stables Perfect for those looking for a vacation with horses, learning to horseback ride or enjoying the local trails. All these farms offer qualified and experienced personel to take you out on the excursions or to conduct riding lessons.
Agriturismo col di Leccio Is recommended to anybody interested in riding. There are qualified people who can either take you out on the trails, give horse back riding lessons or lessons in driving horses in harness. Playhorse Has both ponies and horses ideal for a family holiday on horseback exploring the local trails (apartments for between 2 to 4 people with swimming pool).
Farms surrounded by exceptional natural beauty These locations are ideal for hiking, nature trails and learning about the local fauna and flora.
Casa Valcella Lies in the splendid forests of the Tuscan Appenines. The restored house was originally a military stronghold ( apartments for 2-6 people and a swimming pool ).
Casale Spinabbio Lies on the slopes of Sant Egidio, the imposing mountain that lies behind the hilltown of Cortona surrounded by old chestnut and oak forests (apartments for 2-6 people and a swimming pool).
Villa le Volpaie A beautiful farmhouse surrounded by oak forests just a few kilometres from the Medieval hill town of Cortona.
Quercia Verde Is a restored farmhouse surrounded by olive groves and oak woods.The farm produces excellent organic olive oil and keep a small herd of donkeys (a particular species from Monte Amiata, the highest mountain in Tuscany) that work hard at keeping the olive groves tidy. (2 bedrooms, 4+1 people).
Agriturismo Sant’Agata Is situated high up in the mountains behind the hill town of Cortona that offers hospitality and a restaurant service. The young owners have continued the local tradition of keeping cattle, sheep, goats, ckickens and rabbits as well as being foresters and harvesting chestnuts in the Autumn. (There are apartments for 2-4-6 people and a swimming pool )
Agriturismo La Conca The property has 240 hectares of land up in the heart of the Appenines. The land is to farm wild deer and mountain goats and there are a number of different farmhouses on the property(apartments for 2 to 10 people and a swimming pool ).
Agriturismo Treggiano This farmhouse lies high up in the Appenine mountains at 550 metres ( 2 bedroom, sleeps 4+1, private swimming pool).
Buildings with particular historical significance This label points out certain properties of important historical and architectural interest.
Villa Tommasi Aliotti The 16th century Tommasi Aliotti Villa home of the Tommasi Aliorri family lies at the foot of the Medieval town of Cortona. This building is part of the group of Italian Stately homes that are protected by the Ministry of Culture (8 bedrooms, 14+1, historical garden and grounds, swimming pool).
Villa il Trebbio Is a genuine 17th century Villa that has belonged to the same Aristorcratic family since it was conceived (8 bedrooms, 16+2, swimming pool and grounds).
Casa Storta A beautiful old water mill that has been carefully restored with a splendid view and only 10 minutes drive from the Medieval town of Cortona ( 5 bedrooms, sleeps 9+2).
La Torre degli Elci This old building built in the 13th century was originally a watch tower and later became a monastry. It has been tastefully restored and provides all the moderns comforts (5 bedrooms, sleeps10+2,private swimming pool).
La Castellaccia This Villa has belonged to the Aloigi Luzzi family since 1600 and they have recently decided to open their gates to those passionate about history! (3 bedrooms, sleeps 7+2, private swimming pool).
Gastronomic Farms Cooking courses are sometimes offered as well as a Restaurant service where you can discover all the local culinary traditions.
Agriturismo Sant'Agata Is situated high up in the mountains behind the hill town of Cortona that offers hospitality and a restaurant service. The young owners have continued the local tradition of keeping cattle, sheep, goats, chickens and rabbits as well as being foresters and harvesting chestnuts in the Autumn. (There are apartments for 2-4-6 people and a swimming pool )
Agriturismo Le Capanne A typical organic farm that encourages their guest to participate in the grape or olive picking harvests (8 bedrooms, sleeps 16+4’ swimming pool).
Properties with numerous activities These properties offer hospitality as well as cultural and recreational courses. Each property offers its own unique range of choices.
Agriturismo Le Capanne This farm organizes guided tours, cooking courses, painting courses, Italian lessons as well as offering participation in the grape and olive picking harvest.
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