Old Haunt ...The name recalls an old custom according to which in the last century, farming families around Asciano gathered at the end of the day in this beautiful farmhouse on top of the Hill to talk, sing, relax a little after days of intense work …And while women looked after the children, the men were talking and playing cards ... so were "to sleep ": this saying is even today used to describe those warm summer evenings where families gather for frescheggiare in the Hague, while watching the stars and discuss long day just passed …Once in Tuscany, families were numerous and were called "patriarchal " because the householder, the so-called "capoccio ", with their children and their families was in the farm and all together they cultivated the land and herded animals.
So the passion for the land of the breadwinner Renato, was born this farm, a reality of modest dimensions but cured and followed with care by family Lanini, who performed a painstaking restoration of the farmhouse "L 'antico Ritrovo ".
The methods by which the lands are cultivated and bred animals are environmentally friendly and rhythms that spontaneously, nature marks.
L Old Ritovo is a farm located in the province of Siena in Tuscany: the most beautiful region of Italy. Thanks to its strategic location, is ideal for visiting Florence, San Gimignano, Volterra, Cortona, Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Chianti or the idyllic and popular areas of our region.
Our family has carefully restored this farmhouse (4 apartments – 14 beds) to accommodate all those who want to visit the Tuscany.
In our agriturismo, you can relax by the pool, visit the farm animals or take the opportunity to make a turn around, taking advantage also of proximity with important assemblies.Old Haunt ...The name recalls an old custom according to which in the last century, farming families around Asciano gathered at the end of the day in this beautiful farmhouse on top of the Hill to talk, sing, relax a little after days of intense work …And while women looked after the children, the men were talking and playing cards ... so were "to sleep ": this saying is even today used to describe those warm summer evenings where families gather for frescheggiare in the Hague, while watching the stars and discuss long day just passed …Once in Tuscany, families were numerous and were called "patriarchal " because the householder, the so-called "capoccio ", with their children and their families was in the farm and all together they cultivated the land and herded animals.
So the passion for the land of the breadwinner Renato, was born this farm, a reality of modest dimensions but cured and followed with care by family Lanini, who performed a painstaking restoration of the farmhouse "L 'antico Ritrovo ".
The methods by which the lands are cultivated and bred animals are environmentally friendly and rhythms that spontaneously, nature marks.
L Old Ritovo is a farm located in the province of Siena in Tuscany: the most beautiful region of Italy. Thanks to its strategic location, is ideal for visiting Florence, San Gimignano, Volterra, Cortona, Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Chianti or the idyllic and popular areas of our region.
Our family has carefully restored this farmhouse (4 apartments – 14 beds) to accommodate all those who want to visit the Tuscany.
In our agriturismo, you can relax by the pool, visit the farm animals or take the opportunity to make a turn around, taking advantage also of proximity with important assemblies. [...]
The farmhouse's structure, arranged in 4 appartments, offers the swimmigpool (12m) with deckchairs and beach umbrellas for spending relaxing days. Also available to clients, the farmhouese offers a laundry room with washing machine, iron, ironing board and a drying rack. Each apartment has a barbecue available. Apartments “Air-Aria”, “Fire-Fuoco” and “Water-Acqua” have a fireplace. The housefarm has a wifi internet conection totaly free.
The apartments are 4 (Air-Aria, Fire-Fuoco, Earth-Terra and Water-Acqua): the first two have big dimensions (up to 6 people - 120sqm approx) with thermo chimney. They are on the first floor and thay have its own private entrance, a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious and bright lounge, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. “Earth” is a small apartment of about 50sqm on the ground floor, with the best comforts, with a fully equipped kitchen, a double bedroom, a bathroom and 2 sofa beds, it is ideal for 3/4 persons. “Water” is a ground floor apartment in front of the swimmingpool, with a double bedroom, fully equipped kitchen with a sofa bed and a bathroom. This flat is ideal for 3 persons. Each apartments has a satellite TV, a dishwasher and a barbecue. For all customers are available: a laundry room with washing machine, a sink, a drying rack and an iron.
Asciano is the heart of the Senesi Crete. You could visit the Sant'Agata basilica with the "Madonna with Child" of Signorelli and the "Pietà of Sodoma". In the main street of the village you will find the gothic church of San Bernardino and the Sant'Agostino church. "Piazza del Grano" is a beautiful place with a marble fountains (XV century) by Paolo Ghini and also there is the Palazzo del Podestà. In Palazzo Corboli you may see the collection of sacred art with works of XIII-XVIII centuries and many Etruscan ruins. In the Museum Amos Cassioli there are works by an artist born in Asciano in 1800. Not far from Asciano there is the enchanting Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. Siena is one of the most important region of Tuscany for its beautiful countryside and fascinating culture's. You should don't miss: San Gimignano (known for the city towers), Monte Oliveto Maggiore, the Abbey of San Galgano and the Abbey of Saint Antimo.