Francesca's agriturismo was perfection. The views are better than the photos and the pool is fantastic. It is so peaceful and relaxing.
We stayed in the double-room which was rustic and full of character but beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean.
We bought fresh pastries and warm bread from the van that visits around 9am Monday-Saturday.
It is a short drive into Barga, but we chose to walk there. Plenty of good places to eat and drink, and a supermarket.
Francesca is everything you could wish for from a host. Excellent communication (and great English), unbelievably friendly and welcoming, and very generous with her time (and honey sampling). Nothing was too much trouble. I would have loved to have chatted to her more about her cooking, beekeeping and her life in Barga. Sadly I didn't have time to do one of her cookery classes but I've no doubt they would be incredible.
I will be recommending Francesca's place to everyone I know and probably strangers too!
