05/01/2026: A charming place, a working farm raising Chianina cattle that offers high-quality hospitality.
I have to split my review into two parts: the room and the dinner. The room was offered at a low price, €95 for a quadruple (2 adults and 2 children), which is a bit too expensive for the quality of the place. It allows you to overlook some of the negatives, such as poor soundproofing and the extra beds (it's a double room with two extra beds), which are too thin. But I have two small children, so it's fine. Of course, an adult would struggle. Again, the room's value for money was excellent. A picturesque view of the valley and the 500 hectares of free-range cow pastures, which unfortunately we didn't get to see due to the rainy days. A small suggestion: a few more pillows would be appreciated.
We then stayed for dinner, along with another family of friends who were staying with us. The old stable that houses the kitchens and living room is truly stunning, well-kept, and with that fireplace that makes everything even better. The downside is the prices, which are high for a farm stay. We noticed this right away, but we accepted the offer. We pay little for accommodation and a little more for food, and that's understandable. We ate well, the quality of the food was evident, with excellent cured meats and cheeses, and the first courses (the kids loved them). The prices, however, are truly borderline: €20-25 for a first course, although high-quality, aren't for everyone. Again, you can accept that if you balance it with the low price of the rooms. However, I have a hard time imagining locals coming just for dinner.
The downside of the meal: the meat. Mind you, it wasn't bad, not at all. A little too beefy, and I understand the reasoning behind free-range farming. But paying €32 for a porcini mushroom fillet on a farm in a farm setting is a pretty sweet deal. Instead, it was the end of the fillet with a lot of chewing. The rib-eye steak was too fresh; it needed at least 20 days of aging for the €85 per kilo it was quoted. But I can't complain because the lady was kind enough to bring us the cut before cooking it.
We ordered four first courses for the kids, five appetizers (excellent), an 800-gram rib-eye steak on the bone and a fillet with porcini mushrooms to share among the four adults, a liter and a half of wine, four desserts, and two liqueurs. We spent €370, almost €50 per person, including children. Which makes me say that dinner was expensive and didn't leave me happy, despite the splendid setting and the kindness of our server. Also considering the lower cost of raw materials, I would have expected different prices.
However, if I look at the overall experience, by raising the room price and lowering the dinner price, I find a balance, but I would expect breakfast to be included, which I really don't understand why not. You can also offer it for a fee, as many establishments now do in Italy. I understand the costs, but having to leave the room and the establishment without the option of breakfast is a significant inconvenience. We didn't even have an agreement with any reputable establishments; we found ourselves crowded into the nearest bar... a truly painful and unfortunate situation.
Do I recommend going? Yes, but keeping the aforementioned balance in mind. Is it marketing? A strategy I didn't like.
03/01/2026: We stayed at the property by chance and were very pleased.
A beautiful farmhouse in an enchanting location with a stunning panoramic terrace.
The owners were warmly welcomed and the atmosphere was delightful.
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