Agriturismo Villa Di Campolungo

This is an incredibly beautiful, tranquil and exceptionally appointed place to stay. Exceeded my expectations and just the relax I needed. Don’t hesitate to book. I will definitely go again as loved my 2 nights there. Just wish I’d stayed longer! Sylvia was wonderful, fabulous cook with breakfast all freshly made. It was superb. Sylvia so knowledgeable about the area and olives!

Even better if the breakfast had been included, rather than the additional payment of 12 euros per day. Utterly delicious offering and improved only if I had the option of a little pot of coffee so that I didn’t have to bother Sylvia for a refill. The road up can be a little challenging on a little car so just check you go the best route.

Design of the room in line with Tuscany countryside tradition and style. Lovely views.

Hot water at our arrival finished at our first shower. We would have appreciated in room coffee/tea facilities and sleepers considering that the floors were quite cold.

Beautiful! Perfect! Superb!

I will say up front that when booking this stay, I should have realized how important having a car would be to enjoying this wonderful property. Although it is not far from Florence, it is also not within a comfortable walk to the nearest bus stop. And taxis, as we found out, are not keen to drive up the unpaved road which serves as a long driveway to this picturesque estate. Now, with that advisory out of the way . . . By the time we finally got a taxi in busy Florence, we arrived at the Agriturismo in the late afternoon - early evening, and our hostess Silvia, surprised we got there without our own car, asked if we had eaten yet. When she heard we hadn’t had time, she offered to make us each a plate, which is exceptional since they are accustomed to provide breakfast, but do not have dinner menu. So we were treated to a delicious light supper on the patio with a beautiful sunset view of the Tuscan countryside. Our room was so spacious and comfortable, we thought we were in a place out of our range. The next day, after a tasty breakfast of local cheeses, home-made breads, cakes, and jams, Silvia gave us a ride to the bus stop so we could visit and explore the nearby town of Fiesole. After exploring the village for a while, we decided we were so close to Florence, we had to take a taxi back and visit there one more time. Later that evening, we caught a cab back to the villa. On our final final morning there, we met Silvia’s husband Eric, who told us more about the property. Not only is Agriturismo Villa Di Campolungo a wonderful rural Tuscan bed and breakfast, but a successful working Olive Farm. In fact, they were preparing for the annual harvest in just a couple days. Eric told us about the uniquely high anti-oxidant content in their olive oil owing to the short time duration between harvest and processing.

SINCE I HAVE EXCEEDED THE ALLOWED CHARACTER LIMIT IN THE SPACE FOR DESIGNATED FOR WRITING ABOUT "WHAT DID YOU LIKE?" - I AM USING THIS SPACE TO FINISH WRITING MY POSITVE COMMENTS: Eric and Silvia are exceptionally helpful hosts who are dedicated to the quality of the experiences of their guests. On our departure, we purchased several of the products of the farm, including olive oil, and soaps. As a final huge favor, Eric gave us a ride to the train station in Caldine. He made sure we had the right tickets, and literally walked us to the platform. We can’t thank Eric and Silvia enough. And we highly recommend renting a car, and spending a few days at Agriturismo Villa Di Campolungo.

This property is superb. Everything about it is on point. Silvia’s attention to detail is evident at every turn. My room was extremely clean & the bed so comfortable. I have been travelling for almost 9 weeks & the peace & serenity was welcome. The breakfast was delicious with an wide selection of local & homemade produce, served with care & obvious pride in what the local area produces. Bellissimo! I was also lucky enough to observe the beginning of olive harvest which produces the most delicious olive oil I have EVER tasted. I loved my 3 night stay, in that time I was able to explore the local area & was close enough to drive into Florence. I would most certainly return & encourage others to immerse themselves in a peaceful Tuscan experience. Absolutely 5 star.

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It’s a great location -close to Florence and Fiesole. It’s beautifully renovated and tastefully decorated. Elegant and perfect views. Good parking. Breakfast each morning was homemade and locally sourced. We wish we could have stayed a week

It was stunning

It was exactly what we were looking for. The property was beautiful, clean and close to everything. It is only 15 minutes by car to Florence. It’s about 20 to get to the heart of the downtown. I would definitely rent a car if you are staying here. We rented our car next to the train station and it was easy to roll our luggage from the terminal and we were on our way in 30 minutes. The rooms are decorated beautifully keeping the history while providing luxurious comforts. Our bed was comfortable and big. The bathroom is large and had plenty of room for us. It was perfect. Upon arrival we were greeted with a history lesson of the property and the town of Fiesole. We were given a tour of the property and the significance of the road it is on. The owners are extremely welcoming and helped us with where to park when visiting the sites of Florence as well as the surrounding areas. They provide a delicious breakfast every morning with only food from the Agriturismo and the surrounding areas. They make their own olive oil and it was the best we tasted in Europe. My wife and I took a cooking class and it was the highlight of our trip. Silvia is amazing and made the class unforgettable. We made potato raviolis, fettuccine with zucchini. We highly recommend staying here.

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Villa de Campolungo is an experience you should not miss. The house has been beautifully restored, the rooms are huge, the view is stunning and the owner couldn’t be more welcoming. Everything served for breakfast is local or homemade. Enjoy a cappuccino, it’s excellent, sitting on the shady patio overlooking the Tuscany hills. The Villa is a short drive into Florence/Firenze and follow Silvia’s advice to explore Fiesole. We found a great restaurant in Fiesole on top of a hill with beautiful views of the city. You can even see the Duomo under the stars.