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A family-run Sicilian agriturismo & vineyard Baglio Vecchio offers peace, tranquility, and rustic old-world charm in the wilds of Northwest Sicily. The property is an 18th-century baglio, a traditional Sicilian farmhouse, which has been respectfully restored and retains the atmosphere of a bygone era without sacrificing modern comforts. The food here is consistently excellent, you can sample some fine Sicilian traditional dishes with most of the ingredients coming from the farm, all accompanied by the agriturismo’s very own wine. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have ten rooms in total: two quadruples, one triple, six doubles, and one single in the main farmhouse… > See All the Details & Book

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 is blissfully rural and peaceful, and the views over the surrounding countryside, and of Alghero itself, are beautiful. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have a huge range of self-catering accommodation, from studio apartments to four-bedroom villas that can sleep up to nine people comfortably. All of them… > See All the Details & Book

Agriturismo Domus Magna is a beautifully renovated 15th-century farmhouse on a lavender farm very near Udine in the Fruili-Venezia-Giulia region of Italy. THE ACCOMMODATION: It has comfortable B&B rooms with private bathrooms, TVs, and WiFi. Outside there are 12 acres of grounds, including a large garden with barbecue facilities and an outdoor pool. Then, there is the lavender farm, where they produce their own lavender oil and lavender honey. You can expect a great Italian breakfast every morning at Domu Magna with some of the best local produce: ham, cheese, yoghurts, and cereals. After that, if you’re feeling active, the surrounding… > See All the Details & Book

Near the town of Muro Leccese, Puglia, Italy, and about an hour from Brindisi airport, this very popular agriturismo farm stay has a range of B&B and self-catering accommodation in an 18th-century farmhouse surrounded by an olive oil and corn producing farm. All their apartments and studios are spacious, clean, and comfortable with private bathrooms, WiFi, TVs, and kitchenettes. Outside, guests can relax in the well-kept gardens at the swimming pool or in the large outdoor dining area. They have a full restaurant on-site with a choice of traditional local dishes, and the food is truly superb. They also offer… > See All the Details & Book

Agriturismo Antichi Granai is a scenic rural retreat between Palermo and Trapani in the depths of rural western Sicily. The hillside accommodation is that of a stylish, minimalist, and traditional Sicilian farmhouse. The food is excellent, as is the homemade Nero d’Avola wine, and the hosts are enthusiastic, warm, and welcoming. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have a choice of rooms and suites to sleep up to four in the rustic farmhouse, which dates back to the early 1900s. All of them are spacious and clean with private bathrooms, WiFi, air-con, central heating, and lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Outside there… > See All the Details & Book

Agriturismo I Moresani has quality accommodation on its 200-acre family-run organic farm near the lovely Cilento Coast, south of Naples, & Salerno, Campania. The farm is a busy place with cows, pigs, goats, horses, and hens, producing a huge range of organic food products including extra virgin olive oil, salami, sweet and salty sausages, goat’s cheese, pasta, liqueur, wine, tomato puree, honey, biscuits, flour, pulses, and more. It’s an extraordinary selection and all are available to try at the farm restaurant and to buy at the farm shop. THE ACCOMMODATION: The range of accommodation at the agriturismo is equally broad and consists… > See All the Details & Book

Salvadonica is a high class, luxury agriturismo in the heart of Tuscany’s Chianti hills, with surprisingly reasonable rates outside of the peak, summer season. It has a history going back to the 14th century, and a gorgeous hillside setting surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Salvadonica is very much one of rural Tuscany’s best hotels, not just best agriturismi. The Accommodation: They have a broad range of accommodation from standard doubles to family rooms that can sleep up to five and some extra spacious suites. Check out all your room options now on the booking page here.  Even the most basic… > See All the Details & Book

Just a few minutes from San Gimignano, the 17th-century-era Agriturismo Mormoraia is consistently among Tuscany’s most highly rated agriturismi. It is a beautiful property surrounded by organic wine and extra-virgin olive oil-producing farmland. it has gorgeous views of the San Gimignano towers and surrounding countryside, elegant, luxurious accommodation, fabulous food, an outdoor swimming pool, and a spa & wellness centre. Among the animals that call the farm home are horses, ponies, donkeys, goats, sheep, ducks, and hens, and guests can enjoy activities such as horse riding, e-biking, hiking, cooking classes, and wine and olive oil tasting. THE ACCOMMODATION: The Agriturismo… > See All the Details & Book