Now is the quiet season for
Tuscan agriturismi, those rural vacation rentals that provide such excellent and economical holiday accommodation in Tuscany, especially in the
Chianti Classico wine zone. Since agriturismi are,
by definition, also working farms, right now most of them are attending to their
olive oil production. I took the opportunity to visit
Poggio all'Olmo, a classic Tuscan farm house vacation location in Chianti, owned and managed by my friend Francesca Vanni. It's been a year or two since I paid her a visit and it was great to be reminded of what a beautiful property she has in the Chianti hills above Greve in Chianti.
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| Poggio all'Olmo Tuscan farmhouse vacation rental in Chianti |
Francesca offers two vacation apartments for 2 to 4 persons, as well as a double room. Since my last visit, the bathrooms have all been modernised to a very high standard. The rooms are furnished in Tuscan country style and the flowering shrubs on the terraces are more mature than during my previous visit. The swimming pool has fabulous views out over the vineyards and olive groves that surround the agriturismo on all sides. The olive harvest was completed last week so I picked up several bottles of
olio nuovo!
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Poggio all'Olmo swimming pool
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The location of Agriturismo Poggio all'Olmo is very convenient for those who would like to explore Chianti and central Tuscany together with Florence and Sienna. This is because Greve is located halfway between Florence and Sienna, on
the scenic Chiantigiana road and it's an hour by car or bus to Florence. It's about the same to Sienna but for that you need a car, otherwise it's a long haul by bus to Florence and then from there to Sienna by train or bus.
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| Breakfast at Agriturismo Poggio all'Olmo |
For those who want it, Francesca will prepare a spread of fresh fruit, juice, rolls tea and coffee for your breakfast - that's a worthwhile extra at 10 euros per person.
More about Poggio all'Olmo vacation accommodations in Chianti, Tuscany.
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Author: Anna Maria Baldini
