Agriturismo · Pienza · Tuscany
Organic family farm near Pienza with eight apartments, a vegetable garden, a vineyard and a weekly pici night.
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Cretaiole is the Moricciani family's farm on a hilltop near Pienza, in the heart of the Val d'Orcia. According to its website, the farmhouse dates from the 14th century; today it holds eight apartments, from studios to a three-bedroom flat, most with their own kitchen.
The farm is run organically, with a vegetable garden, a small vineyard and an olive grove. Once a week the family invites guests to a communal pici evening at a long table. There is also a pici class followed by dinner, a tasting of Orcia DOC wines with a sommelier and olive oil tastings. According to the website, a farm tour with samples of oil, wine, pecorino and Vin Santo is reserved for house guests.
The house suits travellers who stay a week in one place, explore the villages of the valley by car and like having company in the evening. According to the website, a programme of shared activities is part of every booking, and further experiences can be added. If you are looking for complete seclusion, bear that in mind when choosing.
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Illustrative image: the pictures show typical scenes, not Agriturismo Cretaiole itself.
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Images: AI-generated illustrative images by the editorial team. They show typical scenes, not specific houses or people. Details verified on 9 October 2026.
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