This was one of two agritourismo stops we made during a late Sept. trip. The accommodations were very different, so in some respects they cannot be compared. We stayed here because we had been told by friends that we must visit Aquilea, but we didn't want to stay in Udine or Grado. If you are unfamiliar with this area of Italy, you should know that it takes longer than you would expect to travel a few kilometers, so plan your itinerary accordingly.
As for directions, for the last bit, use the directions on their web site (http://www.casadelgrivo.com/en/set.htm), not Google maps! Do yourself a favor and plan to arrive the first day during daylight.
The house is rustic but has a special charm. It's full of antiques and farm/building tools and has oodles of travel/reference books that Toni will use to help you plan your day. If you can, stay during the slow season (not July/Aug), so you can take advantage of that advice. There are places to sit outside, which is pleasant if the weather is (as it was for us).
The home-cooked dinners (if you choose half-board) are based on fresh, local ingredients and typical regional cuisine. We got especially lucky in that Toni and Paola were able to grant a special request for a particular item, but I think it was partly because we stayed at the end of Sept., when they were less busy. (Thank you again!)
Our only negative concerns the bed we were in (third floor). Though bedding and everything was clean, the mattress was quite old, seriously saggy, and you could feel the springs with your fingertips. We both have backs that get achy on such mattresses after a couple of nights, so that was a concern for us and is why we could not give five stars. Other beds may be fine--we just don't know.
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