Farm holiday in the Val d'Orcia

where to Stay in the Val d'Orcia

Division of agricultural land in the Val d'Orcia in the past into separate farming units has favoured the diffusion of a large number of rural dwellings in the territory. Today, many of these buildings have been converted into fascinating and good value holiday homes and farmhouses of distinction and quality.
Below are some of our favourite choices ...

Agriturismo Passalacqua

A typical Val d'Orcia farmhouse with historical connections to the Via Francigena

In the heart of the Val d'Orcia, 'Passalacqua' was built in the medieval period on the old path of the Via Francigena adjacent to the eleventh stop - Abricula - noted in 990 AD by Sigeric, the archbishop of Canterbury, in the diary he kept on his way to Rome to visit Pope John XV.
On a hill near a stream, surrounded by meadows, wheat fields, poppies and flowering broom, this farmhouse offers complete tranquillity as well as a view over the valley. Bagno Vignoni, Chianciano, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pienza, Radicofani and San Quirico d'Orcia are within easy reach. The farmhouse can accommodate 16 people in 2 apartments and a number of individual bedrooms.
The apartments cost €30 per head with the possibility of slight variations in price according to the way in people are accommodated. This tariff includes an abundant and traditional breakfast with seasonal products from the kitchen garden.

Location details and Contact numbers:
53023 Castiglione d'Orcia (Si) - Tuscany - Loc. Gallina, S.S. Cassia Km 172,800
tel +39 0577 880129 - 339 8620877 - 335 5470868
info@agriturismopassalacqua.it | www.agriturismopassalacqua.it/

Agriturismo Casa Picchiata

Awarded Oscar of Agriturismo Agri@tour 2010

This building, at one time owned by the family of the Piccolomini counts, has recently been completely restored whilst at the same time maintaining all of its original character. Particular care has been taken in creating the apartments which offer every kind of comfort (independent central heating, air conditioning, open fire, hydro-massage and antique furniture).
An exclusive health spa has been created in the old restored 'fienile' (hay barn), offering massages, clay mud baths, watsu and tisanes. Breakfast and dinner can be ordered. Animals are welcome!

Location details and Contact numbers:
53026 Pienza (Si) - Tuscany - Loc. Spedaletto, S.P. no 18 Km 6+600
tel. e fax: 0578 748485 - 338 1522747 | www.casapicchiata.it/