Agriturismo Marrucola

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Agriturismo Marrucola? It’s that perfect sweet spot where you’re properly in the Tuscan countryside but not so far out that you need a GPS just to find dinner. The place sits on Via Calenzano, which honestly sounds way more official than it actually is – it’s basically a winding country road that makes you feel like you’re driving through a postcard, complete with olive groves that seem to go on forever.

The whole setup here is what I’d call authentically rustic without being rough around the edges. I mean, this isn’t some fancy resort trying to play farmhouse – it’s an actual working agriturismo where you can hear roosters in the morning (which is either charming or mildly annoying depending on how you feel about 6 AM wake-up calls). The rooms have that lived-in comfort that you only get in places that have been family-run for generations, with thick stone walls that keep everything surprisingly cool even in peak summer. The Wi-Fi actually works, which – let’s be honest – isn’t always a given in these rural spots. What really gets me is the attention to small things: fresh herbs growing right outside the kitchen that end up in your breakfast, and the way they’ve managed to modernize the bathrooms without losing that old-world character.

San Miniato itself is about a fifteen-minute drive, and it’s worth making that trip for the weekly market – though honestly, you might not want to leave the property much once you’ve settled in. The family that runs Marrucola clearly knows their stuff when it comes to local wine (they’ll point you toward some smaller vineyards that most tourists never hear about), and their recommendations for hiking trails actually lead somewhere worthwhile instead of just wandering around randomly. The dining situation is interesting – they don’t have a full restaurant, but what they do serve focuses on whatever’s seasonal and local, which means you’re getting actual Tuscan cooking rather than tourist-friendly pasta dishes. Parking is never an issue, which sounds boring but trust me, matters a lot when you’re dealing with narrow country roads and rental cars. The whole place tends to fill up during truffle season (late fall), so if that’s when you’re planning to visit, book way ahead. Overall, it’s got that 8.6 rating for good reason – it delivers exactly what you’d hope for from a Tuscan agriturismo without any of the pretentiousness that can sometimes come with four-star rural properties.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $106. Small Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $117. Double Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $129. Suite – Split Level with 1 single bed, 2 sofa beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Silvana from Malta – 26 June 2025 (10/10)

  The rooms, the pool, the area, everything was great

• Superb – Dimovska from Switzerland – 30 May 2025 (9/10)

  What could be improved: They charged us 2 euros for tap water.

• Loved this location and hope to return! – Jessilane from United States – 2 May 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful location and nice views from windows! Staff were very friendly.

•  – Petros from Greece – 25 April 2025 (8/10)

  The property itself is located in a nice location, few minutes by car from San Miniato and in the middle of several must see locations like Siena, Pisa, Florence and so many medieval villages close by such as San Giminiano, Monterigioni, Certaldo Alto, etc.
  It is surrounded by greenery and vineyards in a quiet area.
  The room was clean and the bed very comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: It would be nice to maintain the surrounded area and provide more savoury option for breakfast!

• Wonderful experience of Tuscan countryside – Heather from Australia – 7 March 2025 (9/10)

  Beautiful views set in Tuscan hills. Very welcoming staff. Delicious produce

• Exceptional – Logiotatos from Australia – 10 October 2024 (10/10)

  The owner of the property, Enzo, is an extremely kind and generous man who went above and beyond for me. The room was beautiful and I wish I spent more time there.

• beautiful spot – Nicola from United Kingdom – 26 September 2024 (8/10)

  comfortable room, clean, pleasant staff, lovely peaceful location, adequate breakfast with some fine cakes.
  
  What could be improved: The stairs up to the mezzanine sleeping area were highly polished and we needed to be very careful,. especially visiting the bathroom in the night.

• A welcoming place in a lovely setting – Caroline from United Kingdom – 26 September 2024 (8/10)

  Friendly welcome and Lucia spoke excellent English which helped with our limited Italian .
  Appreciated the large pool .
  Comfortable bed .
  
  What could be improved: Wifi didn’t extend to our room unfortunately and a kettle and teabags would be welcome but when I asked – staff were able to provide drinks

• Really enjoyed staying here. It’s not fancy but really relaxed, friendly and welcoming and the pool was lovely! – Amy from United Kingdom – 12 September 2024 (8/10)

  The swimming pool was lovely after a long journey in the heat. The restaurant was great and had gluten free pasta- delicious and gluten free breakfast options. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The rooms were simple but comfortable with good air on.
  
  What could be improved: The only thing was the key was a bit tricky to turn in the lock- we could live with that.

• Very nice place full of atmosphere – Lenka from Slovakia – 1 September 2024 (10/10)

  Amazing place, lot of atmosphere and friendly people. Nice thought through details, great pool, opportunity to buy their own wine and olove oil.
  
  What could be improved: Restaurant dinner waiter didn't get us much attention after we ate our dinner. We wanted more drinks and there was still a group eating so he wasn"t either busy nor closing.

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