Agriturismo La Dolce Vista

After a particularly stressful and difficult journey getting to Italy, we felt especially welcome and at home thanks to our host and his family. The evenings were peaceful, spent in the infinity pool looking over Tuscany’s rolling hills and the Castle of the Earls Guidi, beautifully lit at night. During the day, we wandered around Poppi, enjoying good food, espresso, and drinks in its quaint little bars. It was an incredible stay, and I can’t say enough good things about the place or the hosts. I’d gladly return and highly recommend it.

We stayed at the farm and spent our days hiking in the Casentino forests, riding e-bikes, tasting wine, and enjoying the excellent food nearby. The old farmhouse has been modernized into lovely apartments with all the necessities, set in a huge, well-kept garden with olive and fruit trees. Alessio and his mom made us feel so welcome with their warmth, attention, help, and little treats. The clean infinity pool was great for swimming and looks out toward the castle. There’s also a hot tub/jacuzzi, ping-pong table, children’s playground, and a garden barbecue area. A supermarket is just a 5-minute walk away. A perfect spot for honeymooners.

Alessio and his lovely family are what made our stay so special. We hit delays from late flights, missed trains, and lost luggage, so arrived much later than planned. He said not to worry and had dinner ready, with sausages and cold drinks waiting when we got there. Another day he brought fresh vegetables from his garden, and later homemade cookies and vin santo (dessert wine). It’s clear the family takes pride in the villa and wants guests to feel at home. We love Poppi and the region, and would book La Dolce Vista again without hesitation. We were a family of 9, with four apartments that gave each couple or family its own space. Three had two bedrooms, one on the ground floor and two up a short staircase; the fourth had one bedroom, on the other side and up quite a few stairs. Each had a kitchenette, mostly useful for keeping cold water, while we cooked, ate, and spent time in the large shared kitchen and dining area. The apartments were nicely furnished and equipped, had AC, and there were plenty of bathrooms, showers, and room for our things. The covered outdoor dining table was perfect for many evenings, and the infinity pool, with a view of the Castle in upper Poppi and the rolling hills, was magnificent. We loved floating or lounging on the many poolside chairs, and really miss that pool at the next villa we’re staying at. There were some bugs at night and quite a few sweet bees around the pool because they like water. They mostly left us alone, but anyone with an allergy should be cautious. We’ve stayed at other villas in the area with just as many bees, so this isn’t unique to this property. It’s an ideal base for seeing Tuscany, with easy access to shops, restaurants, a large grocery store, and a mall. You’ll probably want a car for restaurants and day trips to other towns and cities, since it’s not very walkable. The owners arranged a 9 person van for us, which made coming and going easy, though some roads and drives were harder in a big van. The August heat made the apartments’ AC essential.

We adored this lovely home and the wonderful people who looked after us.