Castellare di Tonda - Italy

Medieval Tuscany B&B

5 star rating   27 September 2025

Emma who has been on 3 In The Saddle rides. Relaxed riding in glorious surroundings | As expected from the pre-booking information, the riding was generally steady due to the terrain, but we did get the opportunity for numerous short canters. I loved the varied and beautiful surroundings and Ailsa was a brilliant guide in all respects. The horses were very well schooled and obviously really well looked after. The skills of Western riding were taken seriously and my level of competence here really improved over the week. We did experience some rain which meant we couldn’t ride out some of the time, but we took lessons in the school and were offered alternative activities. We were glad we had rented a car as we could easily visit a range of wonderful places as well as riding. The countryside is just stunning.

[Abbie from ITS replies: Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your trip to Tuscany].


The Riding

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The Accommodation

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The accommodation was functional but very pleasant and we appreciated the swimming pool. The outdoor restaurant is a delightful place to spend time in and we enjoyed trying the local wines.


Before Your Holiday

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