IL LENTISCO

Farmhouse in Tuscany not far from Bolgheri Built on a large area of 4000 square maters of lush garden, Il Lentisco is a cosy agriturismo in the heart of the Costa degli Etruschi. The green, the warmth and the genuineness are the salient features of the agriturismo thought up to satisfy all the needs of our guests during their stay in Tuscany. The apartments are large and well furnished with an eye to the comfort and the pragmatism. Outside there is a lot of space to enjoy the sun, to relax and to let play the children. Finally, the farmhouse features a lovely swimming pool with its refreshing water that can be enjoyed at any time and it is endowed with a covered parking. At Il Lentisco you can regain your strength in the fulcrum of the Tuscany full of tourist resources and millenary culture. A holiday in sign of the nature and amusement for all the family. Holidays accomodation in agriturismo in Tuscany The farmhouse features 5 charming apartments built on the ground floor.  Every apartment boasts a large living room, kitchen, bathroom with the cabin shower and both barbecue and veranda areas. The living room is equipped with a confortable double sofa bed, fold-out table with chairs and satellite TV. The access to the kitchen is through a sliding door. The area is fully furnished with a gas hob, oven, refrigerator-freezer, toaster , kettle, cupboard, dining table and the chairs. There are fitted wardrobes and TV sockets in every double bedroom of the property. In addition, there is a washing machine, iron and an ironing board in all four apartments. Outside there are the barbecue and veranda areas equipped with both table and chairs, which are perfect for an enjoyable barbecue session under the warm Tuscan sun or staying cool under the shade of the trees. Finally, the farmhouse features a lovely swimming pool with its refreshing water that can be enjoyed at any time. Holidays with children in agriturismo in Tuscany We all need our spaces for relaxing and feeling good when we are on holiday.  To suit this need we thought up an Agriturismo able not only to guest children but also to offer services for their entertainment so leaving the parents to dedicate themselves to other things. We displaced in all the external environments many plays for children. Children had a large garden to let off steam and the knowledge that they could be left alone to run around freely. The holiday with children in agriturismo can become a time of discovery and learning related to the amusement. For this purpose the farm raises many small animals such as chickens, rabbits, ducks, gooses that children will love to watch closely and nourish under our sourveillance. The homegrown vegetables are at guests disposal that will learning to the children the name of vegetables and let they know how an onion, a tomato or a lettuce come up and grow up. Finally, the great fun is guaranteed at the amusement park “Il Cavallino Matto” of Marina di Castagneto Carducci. Services The farm permits to buy their seasonal products at a shop nearby the agriturismo fitted out for guests. The farm fitted out a shop nearby the agriturismo to permit the guests to buy the seasonal products and to get some tourist informations, useful numbers, leaflets, walkind and cycling routes, agreements with restaurants and bathing establishments. It’s so possible to reserve a table at a restaurant or a day at a thermal spa directly at our agriturismo. Also, it’s possible to rent new mountain bikes and city bikes for riding around the Tuscan countryside and old towns. On application, qualified babysitters can be arranged for he daytime as well as the evening. Farmhouse not far from the sea in Tuscany Just moving 5 km from the agriturismo to reach all you need: from the big supermarket to the food shop, from the beach market to the 24h chemist. A lot of famous sightseeing sites are easily accessible from the property. One must definitely visit the Chapel of San Guido followed by the medieval village of Bolgheri situated on the beautiful hill within the district of Castagneto Carducci. You will be driving along the famous cypresses avenue that was a source of inspiration for the famous poet Giosuè Carducci. The poem “Davanti a San Guido” was a result of his visit there. Easy to reach is the Coast of the Etruschi, where the Tyrrhenian Sea laps its wonderful shores and the pinewood extends for miles along its beaches. All the coast offers long wide beaches both public and bathing establishment all of this certified by the “Blue Flag” since many years. Not far there are the famous white beaches that remember the tropical islands and finally the bay and the square of Castiglioncello attract many big names in show business and cinema. Crossed Castiglioncello we find Quercianella and the “Castel of Sonnino”. There are many boat clubs to take sailing, windsurfing, surfing, kitesurfing, diving lessons and the possibility to get international certificates such as the PADI. For those who want to stay on land, there are many activities to do: trekking, cycling, horse itinerary etc... For the naturalist, not far from the property, one may find an incredible 350 hectares wildlife oasis with the endangered species currently being under protection of WWF (The World Wildlife Fund). Is possible to visit it from November to April. The gourmets can appreciate as the high quality and gastronomical restaurants and trattorias of Bolgheri where the land food is very special as the restaurants of Marina di Bibbona to enjoy freshly caught fish. Many are the gastronomic and eno-gastronomic itineraries in the Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci areas, with wine tasting and wine cellar guided tours. The ageing in barriques is a fundamental procedure for the production of these high quality wines. The most important grape varieties are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Merlot, Vermentino, Trebbiano Toscano, Sauvignon Blanc, Malvasia regulated in the Bolgheri DOC disciplinary. Here we quote some prestigious wines known all over the world: The “Sassicaia” of the “Tenuta San Guido”, the “Ornellaia” and the “Masseto” of the “Tenuta Ornellaia”. Many the events organized in the old towns. In the Bolgheri village and nearby the church of San Guido every years are organized two events: the first one is “Bolgheri Melody” a whole month of music, theatre and dance. The other one is “Bolgheri Jazz” an event that join live jazz music with local wines tasting. This event is a good deal for who love to taste the local products in a magic musical atmosphere. From the Piombino and Livorno ports you can take the ferry to visit the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago such as Elba, Giglio, Capraia, Pianosa, Giannutri, Gorgona and Sant’Elena. The Montecristo island is not accessible. Also, make sure you pay a visit to such old towns as Castagneto Carducci, Sassetta, Volterra, or even Siena itself. You will also find it is not distance at all the famous cities of Pisa and Florence, which are only 44 and 78 miles away. The close archaeological site of Baratti-Populonia is one of the most interesting of Italy.