it just like if you take part in the daily life of a famous Chianti wine producer. In this scenario you just relax and enjoy and he exports the good DOCG Chianti wine to many North-European countries. Fattoria di Gratena invites you to spend the long, sunny hours in the lush countryside outside the cultural city of Arezzo, and let your thoughts flow while relaxing in the pool.
At and around the fattoria, is where wine and oil production characterize the landscape around you. The owners also live and work at the premises. An opportunity to ask for a wine and olive oil tasting. You could easily get lost in the large sixteen-hectare area where vines and nearly 2,000 olive trees calls for a stay with a focus on well-being and rest. Lower your shoulders in the garden on the farm, in the lovely pool of 5x10 meters (depth 140 cm) which seems to float above the treetops. Views you can easily enjoy the whole day... Or hop on a bike, inhale the fresh scent of the Tuscan rolling hills and start exploring the area. Next door is the small town of Pieve a Maiano, located 4 km away. If you are in search of shops and restaurants, you would enjoy the drive to Arezzo (about 15 km), whose architectural and cultural beauty is worth a visit by itself. Though there is a wide range of shops and restaurant.
Fattoria di Gratena gives you the opportunity to soak up the Tuscan fresh air complementing with wonderful cultural discoveries. Perhaps you dreamed about Tuscany with its paintings, sculptures, cathedrals and cultural cities, and all this is here, in the middle of where you stay. At the same time you will find yourself amidst the beautiful green countryside and far from mass tourism in major cities. Here you get the authentic Tuscan country life. However, we highly recommend a trip to Arezzo. Here you can experience many interesting sites, from Piero della Francesca's masterpieces from the Renaissance to the majestic medieval churches. Arezzo offers culture and history that fascinates many of us. If you are more into shopping than culture, Arezzo also has much to offer. And do not forget to book a good table in a restaurant and savor the delicious regional specialties.
At the Fattoria di Gratena you get to enjoy a true Tuscan character, the cottages are furnished in a rustic style with solid furniture. Modern amenities are only a few, and they differ from one house to another. One can state that living at Fattoria di Gratena you are direct contact with nature. The place invites you a holiday where you enjoy the simple life. The apartment Covo is the only one that has air conditioning and the apartment Gratena is the only one that has an oven. However, note that all houses have a private furnished terrace, and you have access to a laundry room with washing machine. Additionally, you can connect to wi-fi. The resort also rents out bikes. You can gather with your family for a nice dinner around the barbecue.
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