Agriturismos in Italy | Farmhouse Holidays

With its stunning landscapes, from the rolling hills of Tuscany, to the jagged Dolomites and Apennines and the miles and miles of dramatic coastline, Italy has long been a favourite holiday destination. As well as its beautiful scenery and balmy weather, it is also known for its delicious and varied cuisine, popular the world over. It should come as no surprise then to discover that Italy is leading the way for farm tourism: agriturismo schemes are found along the length of the 'boot' and its islands, giving tourists the chance to relax and unwind in traditional, rural surroundings and sample some of the country's finest gastronomic delights, grown and prepared fresh on the premises. For more information on Agriturismo, check out the European Centre for Ecological and Agricultural Tourism or the Italy-specific agriturist site, and have a look at our journey planner for information on how to travel by train from London to Italy.

Here's a pick of some of the best agriturismo schemes the country has to offer: