Agriturismo Podere l’Aione

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Agriturismo Podere l’Aione – honestly, finding it tucked away in the hills outside Scansano felt like stumbling onto something locals had been keeping secret. The gravel road winds through olive groves and vineyards, and when you finally arrive, there’s this immediate sense of… well, peace, I guess. It’s the kind of place where you actually hear silence, if that makes sense – just the occasional rustle of leaves and maybe some distant church bells from the village below.

The property itself is beautifully restored Tuscan farmhouse architecture, but what really got me was how they’ve managed to keep it feeling authentic rather than overly polished. The owners – and I mean this in the best way – clearly live here and love what they do. Check-in was refreshingly relaxed, more like being welcomed into someone’s home than a formal hotel process. The rooms have that perfect balance of rustic charm and modern comfort – exposed beams, local ceramics, but thankfully excellent Wi-Fi and air conditioning (trust me, you’ll want both during summer). I stayed in one of the ground-floor rooms that opens directly onto the garden, and honestly, I spent most evenings just sitting on the little terrace with a glass of their house wine, watching the sunset paint the Maremma countryside in these incredible golden hues.

What sets this place apart – and I mean really sets it apart – is the food situation. They serve dinner on request using ingredients from their own garden and local producers, and it’s the kind of meal that makes you understand why people get emotional about Italian cuisine. The breakfast spread features their own olive oil, honey from beehives on the property, and fresh bread that arrives warm each morning. Location-wise, you’re about a 15-minute drive from Scansano town center (there’s a great little enoteca on Via Garibaldi if you want to stock up on local Morellino wine), and maybe 30 minutes to some lesser-known beaches along the coast that are absolutely worth the trip. The thermal springs at Saturnia are close enough for a day trip too, though honestly, I found it hard to leave the property – there’s something addictive about the rhythm of this place. Fair warning though: you’ll need a car, and the final stretch of road can be a bit challenging at night, but the payoff is worth it. This is where you come when you want to experience real Tuscany, not the tour-bus version.

Rooms

• Triple Room with View with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Family Suite with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
• Suite with Terrace with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
• Double Room with Patio with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Marilena from France (10/10)

  Everything was excellent, location, accommodation, facilities for children too, good food at the restaurant

• Gabriela from Romania (9/10)

  Amazing views of Tuscany with the sea. Beautiful place. Really good food & nice, big rooms.

• Einat from Israel (9/10)

  Great location, beautiful surroundings, hosts are super nice and friendly, pool is perfect

• Kseniya from Czech Republic (10/10)

  Se had an absolutely wonderful stay here, the views are breathtaking, especially during sunset, great restaurant with delicious food and local products/wine, extremely friendly staff and the owner of the place . There was reay nothing missing. We appreciated a lot the place is dog friendly and there is plenty of places to take him out.

• Alex from United States (10/10)

  The restaurant and view was great!!

• Yana from Russia (10/10)

  Great place to stay

• Rene from United States (10/10)

  Travelled with a family of 5. Such a peaceful location, extremely friendly people and great food.

• Sean from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Beautifully converted traditional Tuscan buildings but finished in a very tax full contemporary way. Rooms were spacious, light, modern and up-to-date with beautiful views. Bathroom facilities were excellent (large rain shower), as was the very large comfortable bed. The grounds were stunning – with an elevated position giving 360 degrees vista of the beautiful countryside. The pool was well located with plenty of beds in well landscaped grounds. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice of local foods and a lovely setting overlooking the grounds. Evening meal was equally as good – with an excellent choice of Tuscan dishes. The various terraces gave stunning views of the countryside – including the beautifully tended garden. Very friendly and helpful staff.

• Kaminsky from Israel (10/10)

  Everything was perfect!!!! We had a great time!
  The wine tasting, the breakfast and the dinner was amazing! The location is super!
  Waiting to come back soon:)

• Lisik26 from Israel (10/10)

  BREAKFAST WAS GOOD.EVRYTHING IS FRESH AND DELICIOUS.

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