Agriturismo Le Selvole

Agriturismo Le Selvole is located on the Marzoli Family's farm in the southwestern part of Tuscany, near the medieval towns of Micciano and Libbiano, surrounded by hills, vineyards and olive trees. The farmhouse is 20 km from the Etruscan city of Volterra, in the Province of Pisa. Authentic farmhouse situated in a naturalistic and landscape context of high value, in a hilly agro-pastoral area typical of the Tuscan countryside. It enjoys a panoramic position, in absolute tranquility, between cultivated fields and large woods, ideal for wonderful walks and excursions. Good location for visiting the main Tuscan cities of art and also for the proximity to the sea and beaches. Ideal place to experience a vacation in a real farmhouse.

The spacious apartments are a guarantee of relaxation and comfort just like home: fully equipped kitchens, comfortable rooms, private outdoor spaces, with the convenience of free wireless. Antique furniture, poor art objects, stencils on the walls, and entirely handmade decorations make for a particularly warm and familiar atmosphere.

The house is a typical farmhouse, recently renovated respecting the original style of Tuscan country houses, consisting of 4 large apartments with independent entrance and heating. Two are located on the ground floor (Olivo and Girasole) and two on the second floor (Spiga and Uva).

The apartments all have 2 bedrooms, a bathroom with shower and bidet, and a large fully equipped kitchen. Each apartment has its own name (Girasole, Olivo, Uva, Spiga) and its own characteristics. One apartment on the ground floor (Girasole) is equipped to accommodate people with mobility difficulties, and the aera outside the house is accessible.

The house is surrounded by a beautiful vineyard and fruit trees and a well-kept garden in which there is a swimming pool (7 x 12 m).

Pleasant swimming pool nestled in the greenery of the large garden, surrounded by the vineyard and trees.

Availability also of a common area at the "little house in the garden" equipped with a large porch where you can rest, play, cook together or barbecue, in a pleasant and quiet atmosphere.

The "house in the garden" is the place to receive guests and reference for information about the area, local events and itineraries. Inside there is also a laundry and ironing area, a bathroom with shower and satellite TV.

Children's games and a barbecue are also located in the garden.

There is a large covered parking lot.

THE "VILLA" IN EXCLUSIVE USE

Enjoy exclusive use of the VILLA, with its spacious indoor and outdoor areas, for a vacation with friends and family!

It is possible to rent the entire facility exclusively, for groups of up to 20 people. In addition to the comfort of the apartments, there is the exclusive use of the "SMALL HOUSE IN THE GARDEN" detached from the main house including the apartments but only 5 meters away. It is immersed in the garden surrounded by trees, immediately near the swimming pool. It consists of 30 sq. m. of outdoor porch equipped with furniture for relaxation/play area and 30 sq. m. of indoor space including: fully equipped kitchen with dishes, dishwasher, sink, refrigerator; large table; reading area with library and fireplace; satellite TV; ante-bathroom with washing machine; bathroom and shower.

A pleasant and exclusive environment to enjoy a vacation in complete privacy. This solution allows you to benefit from discounts and promotions!

The agritourism is located in a farm setting of about 70 hectares. On the farm they grow mainly cereals (wheat, barley, oats) and produce, using traditional methods, a good wine, the fruit of the beautiful vineyard just adjacent to the agriturismo. The Marzoli Family lives in the house that is 100 meters away from the Agriturismo.

The family management by the Marzoli Family., which is dedicated with special care and attention to its guests, allows a direct and continuous contact with the guests.

Possibility to have tastings of typical Tuscan dishes prepared with the genuine products of the farm, especially vegetables and greens from the garden, and using entirely Tuscan products at km 0, evoking the tradition of ancient homemade recipes.

Production of wine and oil, using methods of traditional peasant wisdom. Possibility to visit the farm activities and the farm animals: chickens, rabbits, baby goats and pigs.

At Agriturismo Le Selvole pets are allowed. It is possible to take routes inside the farm on foot or by mountain bike.

OUTDOORS

THE OPEN-AIR SPACE

A large, well-maintained open-air space offers hospitality with tents for up to 6 people. Maximum comfort with outdoor tables and sink; shower, toilet and sink in indoor space. Electricity available.

Option to use the tent owned by the facility or to set up your own tent.

On request, it is possible to use independently of the "small house in the garden" with kitchen.

ACTIVE TOURISM

Le Selvole offers the opportunity to practice active tourism experiences to get in touch with the interesting naturalistic and landscape context of the ALTA VAL DI CECINA territory:

• WALKING IN THE PROTECTED AREAS OF THE HIGH CECINA VALLEY

Visits, hikes, events from March to November each year. Meetings with experts, environmental education experiences, art-sensory workshops and much more, discovering wild lands that have been frequented by man for millennia. A program that seeks to create moments to indulge in awe, wonder and at the same time understand the history of man and his millennial relationship with nature.

• ACTIVITIES WITH PONIES, HORSES AND DONKEYS

In collaboration with the CENTRO IPPICO "SANTA BARBARA" in Pomarance, it is possible to make excursions in the paths that cross woods, rivers, fields and old roads.

For adults and children, possibility to do various activities: lessons with ponies and horses, trekking with horses and donkeys and green weeks in the summer time for children.

• BICYCLE AND MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS

Ride the routes of the Alta Val di Cecina bicycle tour or the trails in the paths through forests, rivers, fields and old roads

• DISCOVERING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

A few kilometers away is Larderello (15 km) and natural geothermal events. Opportunity to learn about the extraordinary history between man and geothermal phenomena from the uses of the resource in Etruscan and medieval times to industrial development and today's challenge of alternative energies. Fumaroles and putizze, hot springs amid jets of steam and pools of bubbling water, an evocative and unique natural environment. There are numerous itineraries and projects that can be implemented in the places and along the geothermal paths. The Larderello Geothermal Museum organizes guided tours, stays, educational workshops, environmental education projects and more.

ACTIVITIES ON REQUEST

TASTINGS

Possibility to have tastings of typical Tuscan dishes prepared with the farm's genuine products and using entirely Tuscan products at km 0, evoking the tradition of ancient homemade recipes. Tastings also of wine and oil. Possibility of purchasing some products.

COUNTRY LIFE

Possibility to visit the seasonal activities of the farm (harvesting, grape harvest, cutting and baling hay, etc...) and the farm animals (chickens, rabbits, baby goats and pigs), with the involvement especially of children.

HORSE RIDING

For adults and children, possibility of horseback riding activities at the CENTRO IPPICO "SANTA BARBARA" in Pomarance (7 km), with which we collaborate: lessons with ponies and horses, horseback riding, trekking and green weeks in the summertime for children.

COOKING CLASSES WITH DINNER

For adults and children, possibility of short course in preparation of typical Tuscan dishes, with the support of professional cook.

EXCURSIONS AND GUIDED TOURS IN VALDICECINA

From April to November, possibility to join the program of "Excursions in Valdicecina" promoted by the Environment Service of the Province of Pisa Operational Unit Protected Areas, in collaboration with the Mountain Union Alta val di Cecina and the Center for Environmental Education Alta val di Cecina.

REGENERATING TREATMENTS

Possibility of treatments for the well-being of the person (massages, peeling, etc...), done by professional in aesthetics. Agreement with the San Giuliano and Bagni di Pisa spas for discounts and promotions of activities held at the wonderful spa.

STRATEGIC LOCATION to visit the main Tuscan art cities: Volterra (25 km), San Gimignano (55 km), Pisa (90 km), Lucca (110 km), Siena (70 km) and Florence (90 km).

But also proximity to the Tyrrhenian coast, with easy access to the beaches of Vada (40 km), Cecina (35 km), Bibbona (30 km) and San Vincenzo (60 km).

And yet uniqueness of the area, just a few kilometers from Larderello (15 km) and the natural geothermal manifestations: fumaroles and putizze, hot water springs between jets of steam and pools of bubbling water, an evocative and unique natural environment.

Moreover, direct contact with nature and unspoiled landscapes all to be discovered, given the proximity to the Monterufoli-Caselli nature reserve (10 km) and the other Protected Areas of the Alta Val di Cecina.