Wonderful olive farm with restaurant and nearby Pienza

For years I have been looking for a nice agriturismo in the area of the nice town of Pienza, but I could never find one that fullfilled my whishes. Until I discovered this renovated olive farm built in the sixteenth century. The origin of the castle dates back to Roman times, circa 600 BC. I was warmly welcomed by the owner of the agriturismo, who offered me a cappuccino with homemade biscuits in the cozy restaurant of the agriturismo. Proudly he showed his farm.

The agriturismo is located in a beautiful setting with breathtaking views of the Val d'Orcia. To get there you have to drive the last kilometers on a dirt road, but once you are there the rewards are great. It is wonderfully quiet and you stay here amidst ancient olive trees. Pienza is located approximately 7 km from the agriturismo and it is a nice town (famous for its pecorino cheese) with shops, bars and restaurants. Montalcino, known for the famous Brunello wine, is just 25 kilometers away from the agriturismo and Siena approx 60 kilometers. The town of San Quirico d'Orcia is worth a visit and is just 15 kilometers from the agriturismo. And last but not least I can recommend the beautiful town of Cortona (about 50 km).

Restaurant and pool

The restaurant is literally the center of the agriturismo located at the courtyard of the farmhouse. In front of the house is a beautiful garden overlooking the surrounding hills. With good weather they serve breakfast and dinner here. At the rear of the house is a small pool located amidst olive trees. The agriturismo also has a small spa.

In the restaurant they organize pizza nights, aperitivo's (drinks with snacks) and menus (reservation required). With fine weather dinner is served at long tables in the garden, otherwise in the cozy restaurant. For the preparation of the dishes they use as much as possible their own products. Which are the vegetables from their own garden, their own olive oil, eggs from their own chickens and they make their own honey and jams. The bread they serve is baked in a large wood-burning oven. The products they can not make themselves they get from farms in the area. So here you can taste the real authentic Tuscan cuisine!

On request a cooking course can be organized in the restaurant of the agriturismo

The rooms

The agriturismo has 10 rooms and a detached cottage. The rooms are built in the former stables of the farm and its authentic decoration has remained. Seven rooms are on the ground floor and three rooms on the first floor. The rooms on the first floor share a large living room with a small kitchenette. These three bedrooms and the living room can also be rented together as a spacious apartment for six people.
The detached cottage is located about 30 meters from the main building and offers privacy with a private terrace and garden. The cottage has a living room with open kitchen on the ground floor and on the first floor it has a bedroom with a double bed, a small bedroom with two single beds (suitable for children up to 12 years) and a bathroom.

In short

A very welcoming agriturismo with stunning views, only 7 kilometers from Pienza. For lovers of nature, tranquility and good food! Ideal for exploring the southern part of Tuscany.