The col do lavaccio Agroturismo is in a spectacular location in the garfanano hills near Barga an easy train ride to the beautiful town of Lucca. Jamie and Ailsa make one feel totally at home with local knowledge and Ailsa’s fabulous cooking using home produced veg and fruits, also local dairy, meat and fish. There is a lovely swimming pool area surrounded by rockeries, views and hills for hiking in all directions. Recommend highly for those who would like to organise small yoga or Pilates retreats and visitors to the region who enjoy hiking as relaxing. Italian, English and some french spoken. Rooms are homely with smart almost en-suite bathrooms.

We had an incredibly idyllic stay for 4 nights. Our hosts husband and wife Jamie and Ailsa could not have been more accommodating. We stayed in a farmhouse on the estate with 6 friends and had a fabulous time. The scenery is breathtaking, goats, the cutest dog and cats, a real home away from home. One day Jamie and Ailsa came and cooked wood-fired pizzas for us all it was absolutely delicious washed down with the local prosecco. Another evening they took us in a minibus to a local restaurant where we enjoyed the most fabulous meal. The surrounding land was perfect for long country walks and the peace and quiet were exactly what we all needed. We all had just the best time there and I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes the agriturismo experience. Thank you Jamie and Ailsa for a delightful holiday.

Wow - this place is ab-so-lutely stunning. From sunrise to sunset, I just couldn't get enough from looking at the views from the garden and the guesthouse (La Fattoria). The guesthouse is really cosy and very well equiped. There's multiple spots around it where you can sit and enjoy the awesome views. There's a couple really beautiful hikes starting practically right next to the garden. The hosts are great as well - both Jamie and Ailsa are lovely: kind, professional and always open for a good conversation. They know the area inside out and can take you on countless hikes in the surroundings. Ailsa's cooking is out of this world! I'll definetely come back when I'm in the area!

Imaginative delicious meals featuring fresh garden and orchard pickings, coupled with well appointed comfortable accommodations surrounded by the vineyard and wildflowers combine for an absolute magical holiday setting. Jaimie and Ailsa are excellent personable hosts and happy to share local knowledge, including top notch trekking guides who tailored diverse walks in the Garfagnana for our group. Col di Lavacchio - 5 stars - most definitely.