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Il Paretaio

Strada delle Ginestre, 12, Barberino Val d'Elsa, Italy
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4.5 of 5 stars 121 Reviews
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rosepetition
Brisbane, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

I spent four nights at Il Paretaio this January, mainly to take advantage of the classical dressage training that is available, but also to see something of Tuscany. In every way this place delivers. First, the riding was very good. The instruction is very correct and focuses on fundamentals. I had lessons from three different teachers (each one extremely experienced... More

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Milena P
Milan, Italy
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

I started to spend my holidays at Il Paretaio many years ago, and each time this place has proven to be magic. Good food, lovely people, wonderful horses and excellent riding lessons twice a day. Not to mention the sorrounding scenery. A place to go back year after year. Milena More

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GiorgioRossi
Cortona, Italy
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

ottima accoglienza , simpatia , discrezione e soprattutto serenità . il paretaio si trova in un luogo incantevole e pratico . Ottimo l'insegnamento e la competenza. grazie di cuore . A presto..... More

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Enrico T
Zurich, Switzerland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011

If I say that I have spent 17 New-years Eves in a row and that over the years I have gone back to Il Paretaio almost every Summers, would that be enough of a review already? Having spent so many years over there, I can only recommend this place quite highly to all the ones who want to spend a... More

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sadiemae212
New York city
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2011

I just returned from Il Paretaio where I spent the month of October, riding twice a day, working on my watercolors, (I have five pieces painted at il Paretaio in a gallery in Barberino, il Canto Di Baccio, and am currently showing my Tuscan landscapes in Rome). I also spend time not riding or painting visiting nearby towns such as... More

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dieReiter
Aachen
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2011

Our third stay at Il Paretaion was as excellent as usual. The staff is cute and helpful. The riding lessons are well balanced to enjoy riding and learning a lot. The rooms are lovely and the food is that good you will gain weight. We loved our stay with the lovely people, the lovely horses and surely come back again.... More

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Raffaella57
Milan, Italy
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2011

Gorgeous, terrific, wonderful Il Paretaio! I stayed there in june, perfect atmosphere, Cristina and gianni are fantastic hosts. I miss Il Paretaio and all the crew! Raff. P. More

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Lusitan0s
New York
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2011

Once again, I spent a super 2 1/2 weeks at Il Paretaio during August. All of the other riding guests were very nice and interesting and I formed some new great friendships again. We had quadrille shows each Friday which is always a fun way to end the week of lessons for the guests whom only spend 1 week. Everyone... More

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David L
Umeå, Vasterbottens Lan, Sweden
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2011

My finance and I spent almost a week at this lovley place and had dressage lessons. The horses were very well trained and the instructors were helpful, well educated, spoke good English, and were also very nice. The rooms vere nice and our room had a great view over the tuscan landscape. All meals were very nice, no risk for... More

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jeanettevdb
stockholm
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2011

This was my first stay at Il Paretaio and Italy, and it was fantastic. I felt very welcome in (what it felt like) the "family" of staff and other guests. The room was spacious and the bathroom was gigantic! I wish mine looked like that. We were quite a large group and after getting to know our experiences in dressage... More

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