tuscany farmhouses - Farmhouse in Garfagnana, Italy

GARFAGNANA: IT’S RAINING GREENERY!
As one of Italy’s wettest regions, Garfagnana is home to some of the most extensive forest coverage to be found in the country, including large areas of mainly chestnut, oak, and pine forests. Modern Garfagnana is part of the province of Lucca in northwest Tuscany, but before Italy was unified, the historical region belonged to the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, and was ruled by the Este family. Its most famous ruler, of course, was Ludovico Ariosto – yes, the same poet who wrote Orlando Furioso – in the 16th century.

Today, Garfagnana is gaining in popularity as a tourist destination, thanks to its spectacular natural beauty. It snuggles between the marble Apuan Alps and Tuscan-Emilian Appennines, and is intersected by the river Serchio. Dotted with small towns and villages where ancient traditions still survive, Garfagnana is historical Italy at its best. And there is also the delicious local cuisine, because the natives of the region are consummate foodies! In fact, if you get into a discussion with a local about the food of the region, you are likely to spend a few hours talking to him.

Among the most famous local ingredients that go into the most famous Garfagnana recipes are chestnuts and farro, often used in soups, and porcini mushrooms, which everyone in Garfagnana eats. And if you’ve seen the big vineyards in other parts of Tuscany, you will get to see the smaller ones in Garfagnana, because plenty of people have their own vineyards here, and make their own wine and olive oil.

In fact, one of the delights of Garfagnana accommodation is that you can participate in the growing international trend of agritourism by staying at a farmhouse where you can join in such activities as grape pressing and making olive oil. For hikers, Garfagnana has an extensive network of hiking trails, which offer spectacular views and an opportunity to explore quaint and traditional Tuscan villages.

The best time to visit Garfagnana is from June-October, when you can experience a whole range of events and festivals that highlight local traditions and customs. Every village and town in the region celebrates its own sagra (feast), where there is an abundance of local food and wine along with music and dancing.

Eager to plan your trip at once? Visit us for a list of the best places to stay in Garfagnana and reserve your stay online!

TUSCANY FARMHOUSE: STAY IN A RURAL IDYLL

How would you like to spend your holidays in a recently restored traditional farmhouse in Tuscany, with comfortable, fully furnished rooms, modern bathrooms and kitchen? Wouldn’t you like it even better if the farmhouse were to be situated in a panoramic position surrounded by the dazzling Tuscan countryside? Even better, imagine the farmhouse to be situated in a little medieval town in the Tuscan province of Arezzo. In front of the house there is a garden where you can eat and relax in the open air, and actually organise a barbeque!

Imagination? Not really, because we have carefully selected a large number of farmhouses in Tuscany where you can stay during your vacation. The farmhouses of our choice offer you every modern amenity while giving you a taste of rural Tuscan life, and most of them are impeccably restored old buildings that take you back in time to medieval Italy.

Our Tuscany holiday farmhouses are mostly located in charming and historic villages. We offer you the best of agritourism in Tuscany, as well as opportunities to go mountain biking, jogging, and trekking through some truly spectacular landscapes. Besides, you have a wide range of true blue Tuscan delicacies to choose from, and your pick of the best wines that this celebrated wine-producing region can offer.

And for those with a historical bent of mind, we offer Tuscan farmhouse holidays in Il Piastrino, which is situated in Vinci, birthplace of the celebrated Leonardo da Vinci, on one of the hills of the Chianti region in the heart of Tuscany amidst cypresses and olives groves. The old farmhouse, which has been transformed into holiday accommodations, is beautifully furnished and offers all the comforts you could ask for.

These are mere samplers. We have a truly wide rang of farmhouse accommodations waiting for you, and would love you to look over our selection before choosing the one you want to stay in. we provide direct access to the Tuscany holiday farmhouse of your choice, and invite you to visit us without delay. Our farmhouses are located in every region of Tuscany, and wherever you go, you will find farmhouse accommodation near one of Tuscany’s famous cities. So what are you waiting for? Book your Tuscany farmhouse holidays today!

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