Horseback Riding Holidays in Tuscany: Riding in the beauty of the Florentine hills, Acone, Italy

Agriturismo Il Giardino in Acone - Pontassieve / Tuscany
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We offer the chance to horseback riding and experience the nature of the Tuscan countryside through rolling hills,olive groves and unspoiled landscape


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The area around the Farm holiday is typically Chianti : with rolling hills, long rows of the vines full of grapes and green woods and roads lined with Cyprus trees, the perfect backdrop for your apartment situated in a beautiful antique farm complex lovingly renovated by the family who own the farm in traditional style.

The agriturismo is situated close to the small village of Acone which has facilities including shop, bar, restaurant and Church services.
Acone is 6 km from the town of Rufina where you will find a good selection of Bars, shops and supermarkets, Banks and post office.
Whilst in Rufina take the opportunity to visit the “Museum of vines and wine”.
Rufina also has a train station with direct trains to the Centre of Florence.
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Additional information about the area

Excursions: The agriturismo is the perfect base to visit Tuscany, distances below:
Arezzo 65 km
San Gimignano 75 km
Siena 95 km
Lucca 100 km
Pisa 100 km
Viareggio e costa 125 km
Cinque Terre 165 km
Assisi 190 km
Roma 260 km

Close by you may like to visit the following attractions:
Cantine per degustazione dei vini
Abazia e Foresta di Vallombrosa
Monastero benedettino di Rosano
La città di Fiesole
Parco il Gigante per attività bimbi a Pratolino o Parco avventura a Fiesole
Lago di Bilancino
Autodromo del Mugello
Casa di Giotto
Monastero di Camaldoli
Santuario della Verna
Santuario di Montesenario

If shopping is you passion then the following outlets are just a short drive away:
The Mall
Fashion Groove
Dolce & Gabbana
Fashion Valley
Barberino Designer Outlet
Traveling by car:
From Rome or Milan
From the A1 exit in “Firenze Sud“. Follow the signs for Pontassieve/Bagno a Ripoli and take the SP34 “Via di Rosano”.Continue on SP34 now also SS67 and continue passing Stentatoio and Masseto.
Enter in the village of Rufina and after passing the Agip petrol station, continue for another 200 meters until the sign with direction Montebonello and take direction Acone.
A car is necessary
Traveling by plane:
It is possible to land in pisa airport but the nearest airport is the Airport "Peretola" in Firenze/Florenz
Pickup service is possible
Traveling by train:
From any station you’ll leave, we recommend you to arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella and from there take the train (not direct) for Borgo San Lorenzo.
The stop where you have to get off is Rufina.
From Rufina you need to take a bus with destination Acone or request a transfer.
We are able to make the transfer from the farm to the station and vice versa.
Pickup service is possible

nearby /
on the property

Restaurants, Biking, Mountain biking, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Birding

Not more
than a 15 min.
walk away

Lake/river for swimming, Fishing, Tennis court

Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away

Cinema, Shopping, Fitness Center

Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away

National Historic Sites, Theater, Galleries / Museum, Beach, Diving, Golf course, Water skiing, Surfing, Canoeing / Kayaking, White-Water Rafting, Skiing downhill, Skiing cross-country, Inline skating, Mountain climbing
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Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch

Category

Holiday Company, Horse Trekking Station, Farm, Riding Stable
Opening:
from: 29. March
to: 30. October
 
Guest Capacity:
>35
 
Minimum age for guests:
no limitation
 

General description:

We offer the chance to horseback riding and experience the nature of the Tuscan countryside through rolling hills,olive groves and unspoiled landscape

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

  • Riding facility
  • Gastronomy available
  • Paddock - Pasture
  • Tack room

More details of the property

The farm holiday “Il Gardino” can be found in the valley of Chianti Rufina, just 30 km from Florence. We offer our apartments, typical dinners and many different activities to fully enjoy the holiday
What we have to offer
  • Horses for guests available
  • Short Term stays (2-5 days)
  • Weekend stays
  • Weekly
  • Long Term stays
  • Family Trips
  • Group activities
  • Honeymoon Packages
  • accommodation for Non-Riders too
  • Evening program
  • Barbecues

Additional Animals on the property

Agriturismo Il Giardino is a certified educational farm with horses, ponies and donkeys in the pastures, chickens, ducks, pigeons, guinea fowl, rabbits and pigs, goats and sheep.

Other offers and explanations

We have a rounded pool, a panoramic terrace, a wi-fi area, the visit of the farm including the Olive pressing plant and the animals, we can organize transfer and visits to local Chianti Rufina cellars
Horses available in our riding program
Number of Horses:
in all 5 Horses are available.
Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders
Riding (trained for / saddle):
English / Classic, Western, For guided Trail Rides
Riding program
  • with horses for rent
  • Guided Trail Rides
  • by the hour rides
  • Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
  • Short Week 3-5 days
  • Trailrides on request
  • Horse Trekking with different Stations
  • Horse Trekking with solid Station
Minimum age for Trail Rides:
age 14 & up
Riding experience:
No restriction
Demand on rider:
little demands
Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 90 kg - 200 lbs

Guest lodgings

Cozy holiday apartments from 2 up to 12 people! Few minutes far from the stables

9 Holiday flats / apartments :
All the apartments have been renovated and furnished in traditional style in keeping with antique Tuscan country houses with wooden beams and stone features and arched ceilings. They all have Bed linen and Towels, Kitchen area with gas hob, Fully equipped with kitchen implements, cutlery etc., Microwave oven, Fridge, Private external area with table, umbrella and chairs. From 350 €/week
Amenities - special features:
Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning
Catering
Kind of Catering:
  • Self-Catering
  • Breakfast on request possible by arrangement
  • Half-board on request possible by arrangement
  • Full-board on request possible by arrangement
  • Vegetarian Meals possible by arrangement
  • Wholesome food
  • Organic Farm
More information of the Catering:
Buffet in the tavern every morning from 8:30 to 10:30. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays theme nights in the taverna, The restaurant is also open Sat. and Sunday for lunch.
General information of the accommodation
Special features:
Dogs permitted, Pool available, Washing machine, Internet access, Safe
More information of the accommodation:
Our friendly staff speak Italian, English and French.

Contact
 
Company:
Agriturismo Il Giardino
 
First name:
Gabrio
 
Last name:
Pavi
 
Country:
Italy
 
Phone:
+ 39 (0)366 3888368

You can contact us with the following languages:
English, French, Italian

Please write a mail, it is the easiest way to communicate.
We try to do our best and reply in the shortest time

E-Mail address: Inquiry


Company: Agriturismo Il Giardino
Zip/Postal Code: 50065
Street: Via dell'Argomenna 36
Country: Italy -- Tuscany -- Acone - Pontassieve
Phone: + 39 (0)366 3888368