Agriturismo la Leggenda

We spent the weekend there with a group of rowdy cyclists, a lady, and her dog. The very kind lady and her charming staff made us feel at ease and took care of all our needs. Saturday night brought a pizza tour and karaoke, and on Sunday we had a very enjoyable lunch. The food was good in both quality and quantity, especially for the incredibly reasonable price.

The setting is lovely, quiet, and tucked into a chestnut grove, but the room was extremely hot, with no air conditioning or refrigerator. The door wouldn’t lock and the window screen was broken. There was no TV signal and no Wi-Fi. At night it was almost impossible to find our way there: the route wasn’t lit, the signage was lacking, and even GPS was difficult to use because there was no cell coverage. The pool was full of insects, including biting horseflies, and there were lots of spiders in the room. Meals weren’t offered, so we had to drive to the nearest town. Only breakfast was included, so “bed & breakfast” would have been a better description than agriturismo.

The homemade desserts at breakfast were delicious, and there was a good variety. Dogs aren’t allowed in the breakfast room for guests staying at the property, even though the place accepts dogs for €5 per dog. There are no outdoor waste bins, bowls, or other dog supplies. The pizzeria is open to non-residents too, welcomes dogs, and serves good pizza at fair prices with good service. There are cats and a beautiful peacock on site. The pool is available. Rooms have a small TV, but no minibar or hairdryer. Wi-Fi and phone service are very limited, with almost no connection in the rooms. The rooms are comfortable, with comfortable beds, though not especially large. Ground floor rooms stay very cool in summer and have a small pleasant outdoor space with a table and chairs. The view is beautiful. It’s a very pretty, well-kept property about 10 km from Santa Fiora along a country road. There are signs, but they aren’t always easy to see. The welcome depends on who you happen to meet. With a few things in mind, it’s a good place to stay and relax in nature.

Getting to this farmhouse means driving along a winding road. The pool was dirty and full of bugs because its motor was broken. Wi-Fi doesn’t reach the rooms downstairs. Breakfast uses supermarket products, and there was no cappuccino, just caffe latte. The room mosquito nets were broken, and the shower stall was plastic.