Agriturismo Fattoria Lavacchio

The owner takes time to chat with guests, and the reception and events staff feel like family. The chef and service team are incredibly kind, too. Add the beautiful scenery, great staff, and marvelous food and wine, and this place is amazing. Must visit!!

The cooking class with Enrico was a real highlight. He was fun, patient, and passionate about cooking, and the food was delicious. We also had a wonderful massage with Eduardo, who came right to our villa. Both were relaxing and professional, and I can’t say enough good things about them. We loved our stay at Fattoria Lavacchio AgriResort. It’s surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, with beautiful views in every direction. Our room was clean, comfortable, and charming, with a feel that suited the Tuscan countryside. The staff welcomed us warmly and were helpful throughout. It’s peaceful and relaxing, while still close enough to visit nearby towns. The food and wine were fresh, local, and delicious. The whole place had us thinking about a return visit before we’d even left. Highly recommend!

We spent six nights here and didn’t want to leave. The reception team, especially Simone, were attentive, and everyone in the restaurant was pleasant. We ate there twice for convenience, though I’d rate the food as moderate. The wine was quite good, and we drank plenty of it. We chose the property to get away from busy Florence, and it delivered: lovely views and real quiet. Service was impeccable, and breakfast may have been the best I’ve had at a hotel. We stayed in an apartment while our friend had a hotel room, so we could compare. Breakfast and daily cleaning are included for hotel guests, but not in the apartment, where the assumption is that you’ll handle those things yourself with the kitchen. We bought breakfast since we weren’t going to cook. The apartment had no air conditioning, which was fine in October, when we used the heat more, though it could matter in summer. The hotel has full HVAC. The apartments are about an eight-minute walk from the main building. There’s no taxi service or scheduled transport. The hotel has an affiliated driver who took us where we needed to go, but it cost €40 cash each way to the closest train station and €100 each way to Florence. It’s a great place if you’re driving, but without a car, budget extra for transport.

The people at Fattoria Lavacchio made our stay wonderful. Everyone we met was kind and ready to help. Before we arrived, they arranged rides to and from Pontassieve train station. It was raining on arrival, so Bennedetta drove us to our building, then looked into whether a train strike might disrupt our trip. Valentina at breakfast and the other staff were just as friendly. We loved how peaceful and scenic the property felt, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. Their organic approach showed in the fresh fruit, vegetables, wine, and olive oil from the land served in the dining room. There’s also a sandwich shop on site with delicious build-your-own sandwiches. The woman working there gave us honest, helpful advice on what to put together. The activities were a highlight. Tatsu’s wine tasting and the cooking class with Enrico and Franchesca were informative and fun, and we learned a lot about the wine and pasta making. We wished we could’ve done the olive oil tasting and truffle hunt, but neither was available during our stay. The pool was closed for the season in late October. Our deluxe suite apartment was in a separate building. It was rustic but clean, with great views. We highly recommend Fattoria Lavacchio for a memorable stay in Tuscany.