Cascina De’ Fagiolari

Hotel Description

You know what really caught me off guard about Cascina De’ Fagiolari? The moment you pull up to this place on Via Bracciatica, it doesn’t feel like a hotel at all – it’s more like you’re arriving at your Italian aunt’s beautifully restored farmhouse. I mean, Lastra a Signa isn’t exactly on every tourist’s radar (it’s about 20 minutes west of Florence), but honestly, that’s part of what makes this spot so special. The building itself has this gorgeous rustic charm that you can’t fake – thick stone walls, weathered wooden shutters, and these little courtyards where you’ll actually hear birds chirping instead of traffic noise.

The rooms have that perfect balance of old-world character and modern comfort that’s surprisingly hard to find. My room had original terracotta floors that were cool under bare feet even in summer, and the bathroom – well, let’s just say they clearly invested in the renovations without losing the soul of the place. What I really appreciated was the attention to sound – the walls are thick enough that you’re not hearing every conversation in the hallway, which is honestly refreshing after staying in some of those paper-thin modern hotels. The breakfast spread is proper Italian – fresh pastries from a local bakery, really good coffee (not that weak hotel stuff), and they actually know how to do eggs properly if you ask.

Here’s the thing about the location that most people don’t realize until they get there – you’re positioned perfectly to explore the Chianti region without dealing with Florence’s crowds and prices. The little town center is maybe a 10-minute walk, and there’s this family-run osteria called Il Convivio that locals actually eat at (always a good sign). Parking is free and easy, which anyone who’s tried to navigate Florence with a rental car will tell you is basically priceless. The staff runs the place like they actually care about whether you have a good time – not in that over-the-top way, but more like they’re genuinely proud of what they’ve created here. I stayed during late September when the weather was still warm but the summer crowds had thinned out, and honestly, it felt like having a slice of Tuscany mostly to ourselves. The 8.3 rating makes sense – it’s not trying to be some luxury resort, but it does what it does really well, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

Rooms

• Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Superior Double Room with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults
• Triple Room with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults
• Deluxe Double Room with Bath with 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Mona from Denmark (9/10)

  Location was perfect. You could feel a Tuscany atmosphere and the staff was amazing , helpful  and  friendly.
   The restaurant  was real good . And we will for sure come back again. 😊

• Beric from South Africa (8/10)

  The hospitality and homeliness of the staff and relaxed atmosphere for a long stay.

• Michele from South Africa (9/10)

  We had a lovely afternoon and evening here. Staff were friendly and helpful. Especially loved the beautiful setting. It was a perfect spot to relax after running around in Venice. Seeing the kitties made my day !

• Yvonne from Australia (8/10)

  Beautiful location, clean room and lots of storage. Relaxing by the pool and pasta at the restaurant were highlights!

• Ylva from Sweden (7/10)

  Nice location with the view over wine yards and olive trees. The staff was friendly and helped out with questions.

• Avinash from Finland (9/10)

  Awesome staff. Very courteous and helpful. They go out of their way at times. Issue addressal, if any, is exemplary. We had one such issue which was very nicely handled.
  
  Very big room. The entire property seems old, but they have done well to keep the rustic charm where needed and updated the other bits.
  
  Great in-house Tuscan restaurant.
  
  The swimming pool in the property is a great way to relax. Very silent that adds to the relaxation.
  
  One of the rare restaurants that seems to make in-house all their breakfast items. Eg- Scrambled eggs are made home style with real eggs unlike the shortcut 99% of restaurants take. So is the case with their Focacia and breads too. Fruits are not from a Can. Loved this attention to detail.
  
  Free parking in the entire property.

• Foley from Thailand (9/10)

  Setting is amazing..just beautiful countryside.

• Milos from Serbia (8/10)

  Good breakfast.
  Good room.
  Great view from the room balcony.
  Good parking.
  I would return once again and stay longer.

• Lukáš from Czech Republic (7/10)

  This place was really beautiful and it's a great place for rest! We enjoyed the pool and nature around us. 🙂 We spent here one night and the room was clean and comfortable.

• Zoya from Bulgaria (7/10)

  It was quite and clean. Not far from Florence.

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