Agriturismo La Piantata, olive trees and the lake in Bolsena
Agriturismo La Piantata is a farm stay in Bolsena, Lazio, among olive trees and gardens, with rooms that have their own entrance and breakfast with homemade cakes. It is quiet yet close to the lake and the centre. I'd suggest it for couples and families who drive, less for anyone after hotel-style services.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Agriturismo La Piantata is in Bolsena
Agriturismo La Piantata is on the Cassia road, on the edge of Bolsena in Lazio, and is easy to reach from the main road. Guests describe it as secluded and surrounded by greenery, yet only a few minutes by car from the centre, with the lake a stone's throw away. On Google it has 4.5 out of 5 from 48 reviews.
One practical warning from a review: the name is the same as another property on Lake Bolsena, in a different town. Check the address carefully before you put it into your sat nav.
You will need a car here. Private parking is free and on site, and it will be handy if you set off from there to explore the surroundings.
How the rooms and the garden are
The rooms at Agriturismo La Piantata are simple, in farmhouse style, but kept very well. Each has a bathroom and, as one guest puts it, its own entrance, and all look out onto a large garden for guests to use. There are games for children.
- Private bathroom in every room.
- Garden kept neatly among the olive trees, with views over the lake landscape according to the property's description.
- Free wifi.
- Private parking on site.
Don't expect hotel-style furniture. Guests talk about functional, clean and welcoming rooms, not about design.
What guests say about the farm stay
The reviews are almost all enthusiastic, and the same things keep coming up. These are the points that convince me most.
- The breakfast. Several reviews mention a generous breakfast with homemade cakes and local products. Some guests found the cakes ready early in the morning.
- The welcome. Several guests describe the owners as warm and helpful, with the feel of a family home.
- Cleanliness. Rooms described as spotless, more than once.
- Peace and quiet. Silence and greenery, a few steps from the lake.
Some guests go for a swim in the lake before breakfast. Others remember a beach with sunbeds and parasols near the old town, and a free beach within walking distance.
What to know before booking
I didn't come across a real negative review, but a few limits still show. The tranquillity comes at a price, because you are outside the centre and it's best to have a car.
| The best side | What to consider |
|---|---|
| Quiet, greenery and the lake nearby | Not in the centre, so you need transport to get around |
| Clean rooms with their own entrance | Simple, farmhouse-style furnishings |
| Breakfast with homemade cakes | Less is documented about the rest of the services |
| Garden with games for children | Check the address, there is a property with the same name elsewhere |
The sample I have is very positive, but it is also small, so read the most recent reviews before you decide.
Who I recommend it for
Agriturismo La Piantata is right for couples and families who want to sleep peacefully near Lake Bolsena and have a car. I can also see it working for a slow weekend, with breakfast taken as if at home. In Bolsena children can play in the garden while you sip your coffee.
I wouldn't choose it if you are looking for a pool, a spa or hotel-style services, since from the information I have, none of these are on offer. If you want an evening life you can walk to, the centre is close, but not within easy walking distance from the front door.
What to see around Bolsena
The location is handy for day trips by car. Nearby are Civita di Bagnoregio, Orvieto Cathedral, Villa Lante and the Parco dei Mostri (Park of Monsters) in Bomarzo. Perugia airport is the closest one the property mentions for guests arriving by air.
If you are still comparing, also look at Affittacamere La Bertina in Montefiascone, Agriturismo Casale Loreto in Corchiano or Agriturismo La Vite E L'ulivo in Baschi, in Umbria.
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