The photos don’t do it justice. This is a breathtaking setting, with abandoned castles on nearby peaks and verdant, rural scenery in all directions.
Our two-room “farmhouse” was spotless, completely up to date, fully equipped for cooking, and perfectly decorated as a Tuscan residence. Some staff speak little English, but we were able to make ourselves understood without much difficulty. We took advantage of the area’s many hiking trails; part of the famous “Via Francigena”, an ancient pilgrimage route now popularized for long-distance treks, lies between the property and the nearby town of San Quirico d’Orcia. (The town, by the way, has a quaint old section behind fortress walls that’s worth checking out during your meanderings.)
As you’ll see in other reviews, it’s a few kilometers down a rural dirt road from downtown (and past some other agriturismos; keep bearing left until you start to descend the hill). The full-size apartment refrigerator includes a few “minibar” beverages for sale, but the Co-op supermarket in town is handily located for all your shopping needs. (We brought instant coffee, and used the supplied hot water kettle, to supplement the several kinds of tea provided on site.) Lucia has posted several recommendations for restaurants, and local places to explore, inside each apartment.
Day trips to the many hill towns and other sights in the region are easily accomplished. But take some time to enjoy the vistas, absorb the Tuscan sunlight, and relax on the spacious patio. Our five nights here were easily the highlight of our trip to Italy. Enjoy!