88%Fattoria del Bassetto

an excellent location, full of history. We enjoyed the 1 hour scenic walk to the historic town of Certaldo up on the hill. great views of tuscan hills, vineyards, farms.... we enjoyed cooking in the old fashioned kitchen. the rooms are very quirky, with old paintings, pictures. we... more an excellent location, full of history. We enjoyed the 1 hour scenic walk to the historic town of Certaldo up on the hill. great views of tuscan hills, vineyards, farms.... we enjoyed cooking in the old fashioned kitchen. the rooms are very quirky, with old paintings, pictures. we recommend taking the cooking courses if available - a fun day out.close

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by katrinamcooper4817 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

2

Awesome place to relax, meet peole, chill out and have some decent conversation. Full of Character!

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by WildeIdeas – posted on Oct 4, 2008

11

great place to stay and meet friendly staff and travellers. cool pets there too. good location to visit florence, siena and pisa as day trips and enjoy the tuscan countryside when you want to unwind. it was the perfect place.

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by prophetmahomed171 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

3

I really enjoyed my stay at Fattoria del Bassetto, it was a beautiful place under the Tusan Sun. The manager was lovely and extreamly helpful.

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by catherin7646 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

2

A beautiful hostel with laid back but helpful staff.

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by ginawright333063 – posted on Sep 6, 2008

2

cool

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by incucar2000 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

1

Awesome location and buildings. The bathroom facilities are really up to a revision.

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by dirklermytte8121 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

1

In short, this is not a hotel for everyone.If you expect a place with typical 'hotel like' facilities, you will be disappointed.Rooms don't have locks, you have to do your own dishes after breakfast. No power points in the rooms. Gets very hot in the summer. The swimming pool is nice. Board games... more In short, this is not a hotel for everyone.If you expect a place with typical 'hotel like' facilities, you will be disappointed.Rooms don't have locks, you have to do your own dishes after breakfast. No power points in the rooms. Gets very hot in the summer. The swimming pool is nice. Board games and a TV room with many good DVDs and books to read. Internet is cheap.Staff is friendly. Overall, too expensive for what the hotel offers.close

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by riju – posted on Aug 10, 2008

3

The people we met whilst staying at the dormitory part of this hostel were fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed the cooking class organised through the reception, but the Bassetto is quite a way (30 minute walk) from the town and the supermarket (and there was no footpath for part of the way)... more The people we met whilst staying at the dormitory part of this hostel were fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed the cooking class organised through the reception, but the Bassetto is quite a way (30 minute walk) from the town and the supermarket (and there was no footpath for part of the way) There were no locks on any doors so security was a bit of a worry. They did have a great selection of DVDs and sky tv though. It would have been a better stay if the staff had been more welcoming.close

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by ameyelee4341 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

3

Stunning location! views are breathtaking even from the bedroom window. Property is equally beautiful. We immedatly re-arranged our trip to stay for another night. The only downside was the mosquettos, we got eaten alive in our room and had to buy bug spray.

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by skatetopunk347 – posted on Jul 14, 2008

6

Beautiful building with loads of character. I would definately go back!

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by mcdaidcathy4718 – posted on Jun 4, 2008

1

Very nice place. Gorgeous building, gorgeous views, and a lovely little town nearby. Make sure you have your walking shoes though because it's a 20 minute walk into town. Not many bathrooms, but very clean. Good place to chat with people and watch movies. Be careful of the pick up/drop... more Very nice place. Gorgeous building, gorgeous views, and a lovely little town nearby. Make sure you have your walking shoes though because it's a 20 minute walk into town. Not many bathrooms, but very clean. Good place to chat with people and watch movies. Be careful of the pick up/drop off service though. The staff seems to get easily irate if you don't arrive exactly when you said you would.close

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by CarenA – posted on Apr 8, 2008

11

This place may be an hour out of Florence but don't let that put you off. Its a beautiful break from the city... Tuscan countryside, wineries and all that. and I thought Florence was pretty average actually. Brilliant

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by smunj – posted on May 1, 2007

8

This was an amazingly relaxing place. I rode the bikes and sat around in the sun for half my time here. the cooking class was great and the staff made it all the better with their friendly attitudes and knowledge of the area.

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by fluffy1 – posted on Apr 26, 2007

29

Amazing! This is a gem of a hostel or guesthouse as we called it. A twenty minute walk from the train station in Certaldo (which is an hour from Florence) is worth it. In a 13th century monastary in Tuscany. A terrific place to lay in a hammock in the shade or go for a stroll down a quiet... more Amazing! This is a gem of a hostel or guesthouse as we called it. A twenty minute walk from the train station in Certaldo (which is an hour from Florence) is worth it. In a 13th century monastary in Tuscany. A terrific place to lay in a hammock in the shade or go for a stroll down a quiet lane. Or perhaps take a cooking class or a day trip to San Gimignano, Siena, or Florence. If you are looking for a place to relax for a few days this is it. Clean, great kitchen, relaxed, lots of DVDs or SKY TV to choose from!close

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by ebkimball – posted on Apr 24, 2007

10

We stayed here for 3 nights and can't recommend it more! Such a perfect place.

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by richc970 – posted on Apr 22, 2007

2

Beautiful setting, but the rooms were quite damp. Staff seemed disinterested and mumbled a lot. The hammocks were very nice. The breakfast was mediocre. Mmm toast. Biggest complaint was the damp rooms... made me sick.

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by Mecco – posted on Apr 20, 2007

1

Great place to stay and very friendly staff. I would highly recommend as an escape from crowded cities such as Rome and Florence. The cooking class was well worth it also.

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by scottrainsford8021 – posted on Apr 16, 2007

2

Beautiful place, keep the good work up!

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by worldsapart428014 – posted on Apr 10, 2007

8

we had a wonderful time. also we did a barbacue which was the best!!! :) Thank you very much for our relax and peaceful stay. i really recommend this place. it was fantastic to disconnect for one day from the city. Please stay in Fattoria Basseto, it will be unforgetable.

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by silviadul – posted on Apr 10, 2007

4

If you want to get away from the big cities and really enjoy Tuscany, there is no better way. Intimate and freidnly guesthouse, one of the greatest places i have ever stayed!

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by TeRay8996 – posted on Nov 26, 2006

5

Such a gorgeous place, we just loved it here. Met lots of great people and enjoyed warm days in the sun followed by warm evenings by the fire. Really cool place, beautiful location, though a little tricky with the odd pick-up times that don't match with the train schedule. Anyway, you should...

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by Gusand – posted on Nov 19, 2006

10

By far the best hostel I stayed at!! The staff is super friendly and helpful and the location is remote enough to have some peace and quiet, but not too far from the train station for some awesome day trips!! My friend and I had an amazing time and everything was super cozy. Enjoy!!

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by kilota – posted on Nov 6, 2006

3

fab!

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by Jaydreambe – posted on Oct 27, 2006

23

this is really the most awesome place. It's great for the detox and set in the most beautiful place, out in the Tuscan countryside you can do all the wholesome things like hiking and bike rides, but easy enough to get into Pisa, Sienna and Florence. Nice to get away from the City for a bit and we... more this is really the most awesome place. It's great for the detox and set in the most beautiful place, out in the Tuscan countryside you can do all the wholesome things like hiking and bike rides, but easy enough to get into Pisa, Sienna and Florence. Nice to get away from the City for a bit and we even prolonged our stay there. really just fantastic - and we recommend it.close

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by kateas – posted on Oct 25, 2006

7

This truely was an amazing place! Big communal kitchen and fire place as well as a tv room with many great selections of DVDs to choose from. I met some wonderful people on my stay. The area is very relaxing and it definately is a great place to chill out for a few days and take in the scenery.... more This truely was an amazing place! Big communal kitchen and fire place as well as a tv room with many great selections of DVDs to choose from. I met some wonderful people on my stay. The area is very relaxing and it definately is a great place to chill out for a few days and take in the scenery. Would recommand this to anyone visiting Tuscany. Definately coming back to this place again when im in Italy. Thanks for the wonderful time.close

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by magal3815 – posted on Oct 25, 2006

15

I LOVED this place. Wonderful common area, really warm and welcoming environment, very easy to meet people (and such great people! There are some places which just attract really cool, fun, down-to-earth people and this is one of them), and the best staff ever. Security is not great - no locks on... more I LOVED this place. Wonderful common area, really warm and welcoming environment, very easy to meet people (and such great people! There are some places which just attract really cool, fun, down-to-earth people and this is one of them), and the best staff ever. Security is not great - no locks on doors (at least in dorms) and no lockers, but it's not the sort of place in which you feel people might steal stuff, and I'm quite sure the staff could be trusted to take care of valuables. Highly recommend this place.close

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by Ninaval – posted on Oct 17, 2006

3

Dougald, you are awesome.. Nice to meet you.. Thanks for the wine tour and the many liftsto the station.. Don't forget my wine.. Ciao.. Sam and Taline.

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by vivace4791 – posted on Oct 11, 2006

2

Good staff, great guests and a really special area of Italy. There are plenty of wine makers and small villages to explore f thats your thing, or simply chill at the villa. I think everynoe that stayed here ended up extending their stay. Day trips to Siena and Florence and be done with little...

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by s30511717 – posted on Oct 1, 2006

1

I loved my five day stay at Fattoria del Bassetto - which included staying in both the Villa and the Lodge. I would stay there again and will recommend it to others.

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by gaila – posted on Sep 25, 2006

1

A beautiful place, but definitely longer than 10 minutes walk from the train station - and difficult to find! Lots of mosquitos and the pool is above ground. Other than that, it was fun - cool people and a community kitchen and DVD/VCR/TV room.

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by Cbogli – posted on Sep 18, 2006

9

This hostel is amazing, its got tons of character, staying there felt like i was experiencing the real Italy. The atmosphere is really relaxed and laidback but still very sociable. I met some great people here. Its perfect for visiting Siena and Pisa, to which they do day trips (although Florence... more This hostel is amazing, its got tons of character, staying there felt like i was experiencing the real Italy. The atmosphere is really relaxed and laidback but still very sociable. I met some great people here. Its perfect for visiting Siena and Pisa, to which they do day trips (although Florence is just an hour away), i'd also recommend Certaldo's 'old town'.Theres a few good bars nearby, plenty of dvds if you fancy a night in or a pool if u fancy a dip. I'd highly recommend the cooking class too, its awesome.close

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by yahoo2348 – posted on Sep 14, 2006

6

We@enjoyed very much.

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by takane7600 – posted on Sep 10, 2006

1

great place for relaxing!!!!!

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by jjarv2407 – posted on Sep 2, 2006

2

lovely hostel. thanks!

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by adples – posted on Aug 26, 2006

7

would be really good if there were ppl there. i would eamil and make sure that ppl are staying there. no classes were running since no one was there ps. dont do the bike ride to san gimigano!!!

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by bettyschan – posted on Aug 24, 2006

32

Ill never forget the people that i met and the fun evenings that we all shared.

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by Archange – posted on Aug 23, 2006

1

A fabulous find! Go there now and stay a week to enjoy the benefits of the hammocks! Organised tours and BBQ made socialising very easy. MIxed ages of geusts made it more interesting also.

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by kelli791 – posted on Aug 22, 2006

1

this place rocks. doesnty matter what age u are. whether ur alone or in a group, if u want to chiill u can or there are day trips. the town's not far. and everyone u meet is really friendly.

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by dayna4060 – posted on Aug 5, 2006

3

Absolutely excellent! Wonderful place, recommend this to everyone. My sister and I are blown away are will be raving about it for a long time to come, definitely visit!

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by chrissie1869 – posted on Jul 23, 2006

4