Agriturismo Vista Sole

Hotel Description

You know what really gets me about Agriturismo Vista Sole? It’s tucked away in this tiny hamlet called Mercatale that most people drive right past on their way to bigger Tuscan towns, but honestly – that’s exactly what makes it special. The address says Cs val di pierle 76, which sounds pretty formal, but when you actually get there it’s just this converted farmhouse sitting on a hillside with views that’ll make you forget about checking your phone for hours.

I mean, the whole agriturismo concept is having a moment right now, but this place has been doing it right long before it was trendy. The family who runs it actually farms the land around the property, so you’re not just staying at some countryside hotel – you’re literally watching the sun rise over working olive groves and vineyards. The morning sounds are incredible; roosters (obviously), but also church bells from the valley below and that particular quiet you only get when you’re properly away from traffic. Check-in is refreshingly low-key too – none of that sterile hotel lobby nonsense. They’ll probably offer you a glass of their own wine while explaining how everything works, which sets the tone perfectly.

The rooms themselves strike that tricky balance between rustic charm and actual comfort. Stone walls and wooden beams, sure, but the beds are genuinely good and the bathrooms work properly (trust me, this isn’t always a given with farmhouse conversions). What really sold me though was dinner – they source most ingredients from their own land or neighboring farms, and the pasta is made fresh daily. It’s not trying to be some fancy restaurant; it’s just really good food served family-style in a room that probably housed farm equipment fifty years ago. The wine list is short but everything’s local, and the guy serving will tell you exactly which hill each bottle came from if you ask.

Parking’s easy – just a gravel area next to the main building – and you’ll need a car anyway since Mercatale isn’t exactly bustling with public transport. But that isolation is the whole point. You’re about twenty minutes from Cortona if you want to do the tourist thing, but close enough to actual working farms that you feel like you’re seeing how people really live here. The 9.4 rating makes sense when you experience it; it’s not luxury in the marble-lobby sense, but it’s exactly what you hope for when you book a place like this. Late spring through early fall is peak season obviously, but I’d actually recommend shoulder seasons when the light is softer and you’ve got the countryside more to yourself.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $117. Villa with 3 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Relaxing stay in a luxurious villa with glorious views – Mike from United Kingdom – 23 June 2025 (10/10)

  The property was in a lovely location and beautifully appointed and well kept. The pool was really clean with plenty of lounge chairs and a welcome cool off in the hot weather
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Little piece of heaven in Italy, we loved it here! – Kenneth from United Kingdom – 3 August 2024 (10/10)

  The location is perfect for a quiet getaway in Tuscany. The villa is spotlessly clean and the views are beautiful. The pool is lovely and warm and the kids don’t want to get out. This villa is so tranquil it is the perfect place to hideaway from the hustle and bustle of life. My youngest will miss the owners cat too ☺️. This villa is one of the best we have ever stayed in.

• Exceptional – Warren from United Kingdom – 26 July 2024 (10/10)

  The view, the pool and the terrace were all fabulous. The owners were lovely and always helpful.

• Location location location – Craig from United Kingdom – 7 June 2024 (9/10)

  Setting was just outstanding, would never tire of a view that we had. Swimming pool to ourselves, local restaurants with excellent food, pretty perfect to be honest
  
  What could be improved: Would have to leave this section blank, nothing is coming to mind.

• Nice house in the countryside – Alessandro from United Kingdom – 5 September 2023 (9/10)

  Location, pool, spacious room and communal spaces
  
  What could be improved: Hot water was inconsistent but not a big problem in the summer.
  Check the early check out when you book

• Enjoyed our stay thank you x – Kelly from United Kingdom – 25 August 2023 (8/10)

  The pool area was lovely and the villa was very clean and well equipped. Host was friendly
  
  What could be improved: Into that we didn’t like it but the style was very traditional . Maybe a little more modernising would be nice . But very clean and spacious . Location was a very pretty area but not many bars and restaurants around

• Exceptional – Massimo from Italy – 1 January 2024 (10/10)

  Il nostro soggiorno è stato a dir poco eccezionale, avere a disposizione un intera casa di queste dimensioni immersa nelle colline umbre è stato bellissimo.
  La casa è dotata di tutto ciò che può servire ad una persona e la proprietaria si è dimostrata disponibile in tutto, dagli asciugamani al pellet della stufa.
  
  Ritorneremo sicuramente! Continuate così!
  
  What could be improved: Forse il fornello a induzione è poco pratico per chi non lo conosce

• Soggiorno quasi perfetto – Laura from Italy – 28 August 2023 (9/10)

  La casa offre degli spazi molto ampi e ben distribuiti . Cucina attrezzata in modo completo . Check in e check out veloce e cortese . Piscina spettacolare e anche il patio esterno dove poter consumare i pasti .
  
  What could be improved: La qualità del sonno è stata insoddisfacente perché c’era un solo condizionatore per tre camere posizionato nel corridoio ( e l’aria fresca ovviamente non riusciva a servirle tutte ) basterebbe un ventilatore a pale sopra i letti e la struttura sarebbe davvero perfetta

• Exceptional – Ingrid from Netherlands – 16 August 2023 (10/10)

  Wat hebben we een erg fijn verblijf gehad. Het huis is ruim, van alle gemakken voorzien en lekker koel. Prachtige tuin met veel mooie bloemen, fijne veranda waar je de hele dag lekker koel kunt zitten en een heerlijk groot zwembad. Leuk voor de kids om 's avonds te zwemmen met de gekleurde verlichting aan. De eigenaresse is erg gastvrij en vriendelijk. Tussendoor zijn we zelfs verwend met een heerlijke Nutella cake.
  Voor ons een dikke 10!

• Fantastische droomlocatie – Annika from Netherlands – 24 June 2023 (10/10)

  De heerlijke geur in de tuin. Overal waar je stond kon je genieten van een andere bloemengeur en prachtig uitzicht.
  En natuurlijk het heerlijke zwembad met parasols.
  
  What could be improved: Dat we maar een paar dagen geboekt hadden.

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