Agriturismo Il Montoto, apartments with views in Maremma
Agriturismo Il Montoto sits on a hill among olive trees in Ponti di Badia, near Castiglione della Pescaia, in Maremma. It offers spacious apartments, a large garden and an open view over the countryside. I would choose it for quiet and nature, as a couple or with children, if you have a car.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Agriturismo Il Montoto is
Agriturismo Il Montoto is in Ponti di Badia, in the province of Grosseto, in Tuscany, on a hill among the olive trees. Guests describe an open view over fields and countryside, with Castiglione della Pescaia in the background, the Diaccia Botrona nature reserve and a slice of the sea.
The location is peaceful but not isolated: for visitors, the beaches, the village and the other tourist sights are reachable by car, and Castiglione della Pescaia is very close. That is why the car is really necessary. The listing also gives travel distances to Punta Ala Golf Club and the Maremma Regional Park.
What the apartments and outdoor spaces are like
Guests talk about large, well-furnished, clean apartments with everything you need. Some have a full kitchen with fridge, oven and hob, useful for independent stays. The Wi-Fi is free.
At Agriturismo Il Montoto the outdoor spaces matter as much as the rooms. People mention a very large, well-kept garden, a panoramic terrace and a private, covered car park. One guest recalls that there is always a light breeze and the heat is not felt much, a detail that is worth gold in summer.
What guests say
The Google rating is 4.8 from 60 reviews. The comments are almost all very positive and the themes come up often.
- The view. Many guests describe it as breathtaking, stretching across the countryside.
- The silence. A place to read, write, paint or simply stop.
- The apartments. Spacious, well cared for and comfortable, appreciated even by families with young children.
- The hospitality. Several reviews talk about kind, helpful hosts, always ready to give advice.
- The animals. One guest notes that pets are welcome.
What to know before booking
Among many enthusiastic reviews there is one very critical one, and it is fair to report it. It is best read as an isolated case, though not ignored.
| What guests like | Worth keeping in mind |
|---|---|
| Open view and large garden | One Tripadvisor review describes the place as dated and not very clean |
| Spacious, well-equipped apartments | For the same reviewer, the outdoor area had bird droppings and the mosquito nets were dirty |
| Silence and breeze | It is on a hill, so a car is essential |
| Private, covered parking | It is not a place for nightlife or entertainment |
That negative judgement is contradicted by many other voices, but in a farm stay with so much open air it can happen to find insects or birds. If the cleanliness of the outdoor areas is a sensitive point for you, ask the management how things are before you confirm.
Who Agriturismo Il Montoto suits
I would choose it for anyone who wants a slow holiday in Maremma, between nature and the sea, a few minutes by car. It works well for families, as guests with children have felt very at home, and also for anyone travelling with a dog, since pets are welcome.
It is less suited to anyone who wants the centre of a village within walking distance or places open in the evening. Here you choose calm, and dinner is arranged elsewhere or cooked at home. It is a place to recharge your batteries, as several guests say.
Things to do around Ponti di Badia
The natural plan is the sea at Castiglione della Pescaia, the village and the nature reserves of the area, such as the Diaccia Botrona that you can see from the hill. The listing also mentions the Maremma Regional Park for excursions and outdoor activities.
If you are considering other areas of Tuscany, you can compare with Agriturismo Gli Arancini, in Montorio, with Azienda agricola Scerba, in Casalguidi, or with Alla Battuta, in Sansepolcro. But for sea and hills together, Agriturismo Il Montoto has a very clear proposition.
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