Agriturismo IL PODERUCCIO with breathtaking views of the Val d'Orcia

Our stay in Ripa d'Orcia was very comfortable and relaxing. On arrival, we were welcomed and shown around our property by Lucia, who made us feel very welcome. A number of local and home-grown produce items were left in the apartment for us to enjoy at our leisure. The apartment is well-appointed with a spacious combined kitchen, dining and living room. This is connected to a very comfortable double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The property is located in the stunning scenery of the Val d'Orcia and enjoys splendid panoramic views across the valley and the hilltop towns of Rocca d'Orcia and Castiglione d'Orcia. The communal terrace offers several tables both in the open and under a sun canopy, so you can partake of this vista. The property is about 5 minutes drive along a typical Tuscan white road from the town of San Quirico d'Orcia, with a range of shops, cafes and restaurants. Overall, we would highly recommend this tranquil location.

We absolutely loved our time in Tuscany at Lucia's Farm Stay. The space was super clean, cosy warm and with stunning views of the Tuscan hills. We would highly recommend this accommodation spot to others. Lucia was a wonderful host who provided very clear instructions on how to arrive and she gave us some great tips of places to explore.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It is more rustic than it lets on in the pictures, and down a long gravel road, but the view and hospitality more than make up for it. We never met Lucia, and both her parents spoke no English, so the check in process was a bit confusing. Lucia also wanted us to send a picture of our passports to her over another app, but I think the HomeAway app's poor messaging system is to blame for that. I would recommend staying here, just be sure you know what your getting into. It is a working farm, and some of the emenities are sparce (no microwave, only a small toaster oven, no modern coffee maker), but it also has a real coziness about it. The view over the valley is spectacular, and the quietness and peace is contagious. It's not a hotel, and it doesn't pretend to be one. But I feel it is a great value for your money in Val d'Orcia.

The photos don’t do it justice. This is a breathtaking setting, with abandoned castles on nearby peaks and verdant, rural scenery in all directions. Our two-room “farmhouse” was spotless, completely up to date, fully equipped for cooking, and perfectly decorated as a Tuscan residence. Some staff speak little English, but we were able to make ourselves understood without much difficulty. We took advantage of the area’s many hiking trails; part of the famous “Via Francigena”, an ancient pilgrimage route now popularized for long-distance treks, lies between the property and the nearby town of San Quirico d’Orcia. (The town, by the way, has a quaint old section behind fortress walls that’s worth checking out during your meanderings.) As you’ll see in other reviews, it’s a few kilometers down a rural dirt road from downtown (and past some other agriturismos; keep bearing left until you start to descend the hill). The full-size apartment refrigerator includes a few “minibar” beverages for sale, but the Co-op supermarket in town is handily located for all your shopping needs. (We brought instant coffee, and used the supplied hot water kettle, to supplement the several kinds of tea provided on site.) Lucia has posted several recommendations for restaurants, and local places to explore, inside each apartment. Day trips to the many hill towns and other sights in the region are easily accomplished. But take some time to enjoy the vistas, absorb the Tuscan sunlight, and relax on the spacious patio. Our five nights here were easily the highlight of our trip to Italy. Enjoy!

The farmhouse is like something out of a storybook. The beauty of the Tuscan hills when you step through the doorway in the morning is breathtakingly beautiful. I highly recommend this property to everyone. Lucia, the property owner, and Fabiana, the landlady who lives on property, are both so kind and were helpful throughout our stay. Items to note: -Lucia is very responsive with inquiries and questions. -We arrived after 8pm and Fabiana welcomed us with a smile and hugs! -The farmhouse was well equipped with cookware, dishes, and all the spices you’d need for a lovely meal in. -Lucia’s family makes their own olive oil and wine and they’re kind enough to leave a small batch for you to try. Absolutely delicious! And we even got fresh eggs too! -The bed was very comfortable and the linens were clean. Lucia even made sure we had fresh towels halfway through our stay. -Bathroom was well stocked with toilet paper, soap, hairdryer, and the shower offered plenty of hot water for back to back showers. Overall, this property is everything you could want and more for a stay in Tuscany. I cannot wait to return and experience it all again!

We loved the apartment, although it is a bit of a trek from town on a bumpy gravel road. A washing machine was available for use but you had to dry the clothes on a clothesline. The weather was absolutely perfect for our trip (rained only one evening). It was so nice to sit out on the patio and enjoy the absolutely wonder view across the valley. The olive tree orchards, the vineyards....all were so beautiful. Everything was clean and if you needed anything, they were helpful in getting what you needed. We asked about a restaurant one evening and she called and made us a reservation. We used this apartment as home base to travel around Tuscany to the various villages. It was a great location.

Quiet and peaceful and 5 km down an easy gravel road out of town. Apt. was spacious and comfortable and language was no issue: we are proficient in sign language! We were there early Sept. It could be very hot during the summer.

What a treasure at the end of the white road and what a view. We were greeted with amazing cake and iced tea. That was just the beginning, Lucia brought us fresh eggs and zucchini from her garden. It almost felt like we were part of the family. The apartment decor was lovely and fitting for the setting. The views here are awesome, overlooking the valley and as you will have a car if staying here, it's a short drive to the wine towns of Montalcino and Montepulciano; and, you can find several local spas, visit, if u wish to drive a bit to Civita di Bagneregio. We would love to visit IL Podderuccio again

We thoroughly enjoyed our two-week stay at this property. Lucia and her family were warm and generous and very helpful. The location is lovely, with enchanting views, and is close to many wonderful small towns and cities that we enjoyed exploring. The apartment is comfortable and well-equipped; guests have total control over the heating, which is not always true in Italian rentals, and may be a big help if you are there in the cooler seasons. Guests can do laundry conveniently in the building next to the apartment. The supermarket in nearby San Quirico d'Orcia is very well-supplied, even for people with special diets - it should have everything you need. Potential guests should know that reaching the property does require a few kilometers' drive on a gravel road, as it is a rural location. Also, it would be helpful if someone in your party speaks at least a little Italian, but I am sure that Lucia would be happy to work with a translation app, or enlist the help of the very kind upstairs neighbor who speaks English, if necessary. We recommend this apartment, and we would be happy to stay here again someday. After many trips when we stayed in Italian cities, this was our first rural experience and our first time with a rental car, and Lucia made it a success for us.