In the rural hills of Basilicata, Italy, Taverna Centomani farm stay has a range of comfortable B&B rooms on a working sheep and cattle farm near the city of Potenza. THE ACCOMMODATION: All their rooms come with private bathrooms, WiFi, and TV. The hospitable owners serve a very good Italian style, sweet and savoury buffet […]
Wydon Farm has 4-star B&B accommodation on a 366-acre working cattle farm on the Bellister National Trust Estate, close to Haltwhistle, Corbridge, Haydon Bridge, and the infamous Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, U.K. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have three traditional-style rooms, all of which are very comfortable and spacious and come with private bathrooms, TV, and WiFi. […]
Agriturismo Bannata is a lovely, rustic masseria farmhouse hotel in a great location in central Sicily It’s near both the spectacular city of Enna and the historic, artistic town of Piazza Armerina with its UNESCO World Heritage Site Villa Romana del Casale. The Accommodation: They have a choice of six B&B rooms for up to […]
Just a short drive from the city of Alghero and the Costa Smeralda, Agri Resort San Giuliano has cottage and villa accommodation on its 60-acre working farm. They produce, amongst other things, classic San Giuliano extra virgin olive oil and keep animals including donkeys, hens, pigs, and horses. Though very near the city, the location […]
Rock Farm Slane, Co. Meath, Ireland, has a lot going on. It’s an eco-friendly farmstay & activity centre with luxury glamping tents, yurts, and huts in the Slane Castle estate which stretches for 1.5km along the River Boyne. The long track down to the farm takes in views of Slane Village and the Hill of […]
In the Chianti hills between Florence and Siena, Salvadonica is a luxury agriturismo that occupies the sort of setting that has drawn tourists to Tuscany for generations.
With roots dating back to the 14th century and a carefully restored farmhouse at its heart, Salvadonica has evolved into one of the most polished rural hotels in the region.
Exposed beams, frescoed walls and traditional materials provide a sense of place, while the interiors are thoughtfully updated with a more refined, boutique hotel feel than many farm stays.
Food and wine play a central role here, naturally enough. The estate produces its own Chianti Classico and extra virgin olive oil, and daily tasting sessions offer an introduction to both, alongside local food pairings.
The on-site restaurant makes good use of their own and other local food products, and their cooking classes are a great experience.
The grounds are extensive, with vineyards, olive groves, woodland and gardens surrounding a swimming pool with superb views.
Facilities extend well beyond those of a typical agriturismo, with a tennis court, fitness centre, bicycle tours and even hot-air balloon excursions available.
Bólstaðarhlíð Farm Cottage is a cosy, self-catering cottage on a family farm way up in the wilds of beautiful northern Iceland. The cottage is modern and clean and can sleep up to four people. Though very near to the main farmhouse it offers a splendid sense of quiet solitude and is especially inspiring on winter nights […]
Bólstaðarhlíð Farm has very nice self-catering rooms in the middle of a lovely green valley in the north of Iceland. The farmhouse is in a traditional style but thoroughly modern and comfortable, with three en-suite double bedrooms, access to a sociable shared lounge, and a large, well-equipped, kitchen, too. The area and the farm itself are […]
Ásólfsskáli Farm Cottage is in a beautifully secluded spot along the coastal ring road about two hours south of Reykjavík, Iceland, with easy access to the Westmann Islands ferry. The accommodation is in the form of a two-bedroom cottage on a working dairy farm, with views over the volcanic mountain of Eyjafjöll. The Accommodation: The […]
Near Greve in Chianti, on the road between Florence and the the Chianti hills, lies Corte Di Valle Wine and Resort, a working agriturismo among more than 20 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and woodland. It is a classic Tuscan agriturismo, producing Chianti Classico DOCG and IGT wines, alongside extra virgin olive oil and even saffron.
Accommodation is basic in style but spacious and comfortable, with double and twin rooms, as well as family rooms formed from larger doubles with additional single beds.
There is also a more private apartment with its own entrance, living area, kitchen and two separate bedrooms, plus a terrace looking onto the gardens.
Breakfast is a substantial buffet of homemade cakes, local cheeses, cold meats, cereals and preserves, while their small restaurant offers lunches & snacks, with multi-course dinners available on request.
Guests can join cellar and farm tours, tasting sessions of the estate wines, and arrange cycling routes, cooking classes, horse riding and other itineraries with thre staff.
Florence is around 18 kilometres away along the Via Chiantigiana, with the tourist centre of Greve in Chianti, 5 kilometres away.