GoJoel
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Post by GoJoel on Jun 5, 2005 12:31:48 GMT -5
I'm trying to find a farmhouse to stay in while in Tuscany, but the only places I can find are for large groups and the rates are by the week only. I only want to stay for a day or two and I'll be by myself. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to find a good place?
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Post by Kim on Jun 5, 2005 14:03:25 GMT -5
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Post by Eagle on Jun 5, 2005 14:22:58 GMT -5
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Post by WillTravel on Jun 5, 2005 15:00:11 GMT -5
This site lists a lot of places, and has lots of useful advice for agriturismo holidays: www.slowtrav.comThe Rick Steves board mentions some agriturismos also. |
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skye
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Post by skye on Jun 6, 2005 10:02:02 GMT -5
Kim, I take it you haven't stayed at the one you suggested? Has anyone here? I checked out their website, and it says they have cooking classes. I was wondering if anyone had taken any?
I am interested in doing a few cooking classes in Tuscany and France (not picky on the area) so if anyone has any info!
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GoJoel
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Post by GoJoel on Jun 9, 2005 22:29:57 GMT -5
Thank you all for the input. I actually booked a room at the Certaldo place and it looks awesome! It has everything I was looking for (plus the added bonus of cooking classes and their own wine cellar).
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Post by Kim on Jun 10, 2005 8:15:39 GMT -5
That's great - we'd love to hear about it when you get back! It looks awesome so make sure you give us a play by play report!
Kim
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GoJoel
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Post by GoJoel on Aug 6, 2005 22:46:47 GMT -5
Just an update for everyone about the place in Certaldo. I stayed there for 2 days and wish I could have been there for another week! It was absolutely incredible and a perfect place to relax but also take day trips around Tuscany. It's called Fattoria Bassetto and I would recommend it to anyone interested.
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Post by WillTravel on Aug 6, 2005 23:56:52 GMT -5
GoJoel, did you have a car when you stayed here? Would it be possible without?
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Post by jennifer on Aug 11, 2005 21:47:27 GMT -5
I'm curious about the cooking classes, what's the scoop? Any price details?
Thanks!
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Post by LHR02 on Aug 12, 2005 10:24:39 GMT -5
Come on!!! We are all wanting MORE INFO PLEASE!
;D ;D
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Post by jennifer on Aug 12, 2005 18:51:16 GMT -5
hahaah
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skye
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Post by skye on Aug 13, 2005 2:35:53 GMT -5
I emailed them about the cooking classes, this was their response:
"We run cooking classes on demand, a minimum of 5 people. It is held up at a local vine yard, it goes for 3-4 hours cost is 25 euro you get to eat what you cook, antipasta, main and desert also wine and water included"
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Post by Kim on Aug 13, 2005 9:44:39 GMT -5
I think 25 Euros is very reasonable for a cooking class that lasts 3 - 4 hours. I'd definately pay that to have the experience of learning to cook something in a local vineyard in Italy. That's an experience of a lifetime. You have to do it, Skye! Oh and we want pictures of it too..  Kim |
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Post by LHR02 on Aug 13, 2005 10:46:53 GMT -5
Kim...would you please contact gojoel and MAKE him come back here and give us more details!!! ;D
Hell, I'd easily pay 50 for a 3-4 hour cooking class with eats afterwards. 25 is quite cheap I think!
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