Casa Ombuto - Cooking Schools in Tuscany
Larniano 21, 52010, Poppi Italy
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Tuscookany at Casa Ombuto is a luxurious villa set in the hills of Tuscany offering exclusive hands-on Italian and Mediterranean cooking vacations. We offer all-inclusive luxurious one-week Italian cooking classes given in English. Have fun and learn to cook at our Tuscookany Casa Ombuto cooking school in Tuscany. Guests stay in Casa Ombuto and have the cooking classes at Casa Ombuto in a professional kitchen designed for this purpose. It is an all-inclusive cooking vacation including a culinary excursion with visits to a cheese farm, wine tasting and olive oil farm, four cooking lessons and superb meals accompanied by the finest Italian wines.
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Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
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Larniano 21, 52010, Poppi Italy
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I can highly recommend this place! I had a fabulous week with fabulous people. The course is interesting and fun and the food divine! We had a lot of laughs and the location is stunning. Paola the Chef is a character and worth getting to know! She's an amazing cook and a great teacher. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming. So go for it!
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Tus Cookany, Owner at Casa Ombuto - Cooking Schools in Tuscany
Responded 12 Sept 2022
Thank you for writing this great review and we are pleased to read you had such a great time and I am sure you have made Paola and the rest of the Tuscookany team proud.
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What a culinary adventure we had at Casa Ombuto. We can honestly say that ALL our expectations were exceeded and some!!!. This cooking course was my 50th birthday gift from my Fiance' Andy but we had to rebook it twice since March 2020 due to Covid. So when we finally arrived in beautiful Tuscany and the town of Poppi, we couldn't wait to get to Casa Ombuto. This has also been on my bucketlist since 2009, so it was a dream come true for me when we did finally drive into Casa Ombuto. Allyson, you are amazing and loads of fun as well. You made us feel part of the family from the moment we arrived and put a glass of wine in our hands. Chef Alice...what can we say that wasn't already said? You are an absolute delight!!! You truly do put your whole heart and soul into the cooking…
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Tus Cookany, Owner at Casa Ombuto - Cooking Schools in Tuscany
Responded 12 Sept 2022
Thank you so much for this great review, and it was indeed a pleasure to meet you both too. Look forward to seeing you again!
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Wow! This holiday exceeded all expectations. Even the weather was kind to us. We went to Casa Ombuto in May, having had to postpone 5 times (gotta love Covid) but it was certainly worth waiting for. And thank you for letting us postpone. Upon arrival we were amazed by the venue, beautiful, discreet, quiet and just gorgeous. The lovely Allyson greeted us, offered us a glass of wine and then gave us a tour. What’s not to love? All the bedrooms were ideal, there were amenities we didn’t even think to use, and everything else we needed or could imagine. As the week unfolded we had lots to do and time todo nothing but chill and sit by the pool (thank you weather gods!). Barbara, the tiny but mighty masseuse, was available and brilliant, a couple of times a week. Cook Paola…
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Tus Cookany, Owner at Casa Ombuto - Cooking Schools in Tuscany
Responded 03 Jun 2022
Thank you kindly Karen for this lovely review and taking the time to be so elaborate. It was a pleasure meeting you and we thoroughly enjoyed our week together. Happy cooking!
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Mum and I came to Ombuto as part of her 80th birthday celebrations and have chalked it up as one of our best holidays! To start with, Paola, or chef and teacher for the week, is everything you could want as a teacher- she’s warm. Friendly, personable and fun but not-oh-boy, there’s no slacking off as far as cooking goes! She has so many tips about ingredients, how to source fresh and local She’s an absolute gem and the Casa Ombuto experience is richer for her experience in the cooking. And as if this wasn’t enough, Alec and Lena who oversee the villas are an absolutely delightful couple who keep everything running smoothly with wonderful humour and conviviality of a couple who love other people enjoying the places they manage. The rest of the team who seamlessly work to ensure…
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Response from Tus Cookany, Owner at Casa Ombuto - Cooking Schools in Tuscany
Responded 25 Apr 2022
Oh what a wonderful review you have given us at the start of our new season! Thank you so much for taking the trouble to write this and we are so happy to read you had such a good time. We would welcome you back in a heartbeat too!
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My first visit to Italy, and wow, far too much to see and do. Casa Ombuto is really outstanding. Cooking classes with Paola were wonderful for both experienced cooks and beginners, Paola is a force of nature and a really amazing teacher. The staff of Ombuto really goes above and beyond to make sure your experience is five-star. The lodgings were rustic yet still a destination experience, I mean...wood-fired hot tub, pool with an unbeatable view, sauna, steam, massage...amazing food and wine, mind-blowing scenery and on and on. Really wonderful, from beginning to end. An unbeatable experience, even during a difficult time.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Tus Cookany, Owner at Casa Ombuto - Cooking Schools in Tuscany
Responded 16 Nov 2021
Thank you so much for this great review. We are pleased to read that you had such an amazing time and it looks like you tried all the facilities at Casa Ombuto too other than cooking. We look forward to welcoming you back to Tuscany some time in the future!
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Casa Ombutu is a dream! So much more than a cooking school! I went here with a friend and we left with new friendships that we will have for years to come. Paola was the most amazing, patient chef you could ask for. She's funny, engaging and incredibly knowledgeable regarding food and cooking! I was amazed at the beauty of the property, the kindness of every single person who works there and the wealth of knowledge I left with to bring home to my family. It's a busy week, but full of so much information and fun experiences. For sure do the hiking and cooking week so you can see some of the countryside. Highly recommend this to all - regardless of their cooking experience. Thank you Lars, Pippa, Paola and Lena and all for a wonderful time!
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Tus Cookany, Owner at Casa Ombuto - Cooking Schools in Tuscany
Responded 28 Oct 2021
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are so pleased to read that we gave you a slice of heaven and that you particularly enjoyed our new addition of hiking! Thank you for coming and happy cooking!
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For the third time I went back to Tuscookany. In 2019 I stayed at Torre del Tartufo, this year I went two times to Casa Ombuto and enjoyed the very good cooking lessons of Italian chef Paola Baccetti. I had an amazing time. Everything was well organized. The food and wines were fantastic. If you love cooking, I really recommend this cooking school. It is one of the best in Europe.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Tus Cookany, Owner at Casa Ombuto - Cooking Schools in Tuscany
Responded 28 Oct 2021
Dear Kristel, Thank you for coming back for THIRD time and therefore we are particularly happy to read that you are still so satisfied with Tuscookany. Thank you for your time to write this recommendation and see you back next time.
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Our cooking holiday with Tuscookany in Casa Ombuto was just amazing. We had such a great time, beyond our expectations. The group was wonderful, chef Paola is the most fun, sweet and inspirational chef you could ever want, teaching us so much. And the villa is incredibly beautiful, in a serene environment. And then the food… it couldn’t have been more yummy. Paola’s staff were very hospitable and took care of everything. Only thing we had to do was cook, the food was served to us and we feasted like kings. Thank god this piece of heaven was open again after corona restrictions were lifted earlier in the summer. We miss Paola, Casa Ombuto, their amazing staff and our wonderful group so much. Hoping to visit again soon!
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Tus Cookany, Eigenaar at Casa Ombuto - Cooking Schools in Tuscany
Responded 11 Oct 2021
Dear Maarten, Oh gosh, you cannot imagine how happy we too were that you came and visited us after Corona and we are thrilled to read that we exceeded your expectations. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this great review and happy cooking!
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What a fabulous time. Secluded in the forest high above the medieval Tuscan town of Poppi, Casa Ombuto is truly a unique experience. Excellent accommodations. Fabulous hospitality anchored by executive chef Paola Baccetti and hostess Claudia Poibomani.. Unique teaching experience about food and its preparation, wine pairing and the love that Italians put into every meal. Mamma Mia...we loved it!!! Bill and Louise Neville Canada
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Response from Tus C, Owner at Casa Ombuto - Cooking Schools in Tuscany
Responded 04 Nov 2019
Dear Bill and Louise, Mamma Mia, thank you for this great review! Happy cooking and come back soon!
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I just returned from a week at Casa Ombuto with Tuscookany, and can't say enough about how happy I am to have gone. I returned home and last week scoured my kitchen from head to toe with the newfound respect and love I have for cooking. The villa is beautiful in so many ways, as only Italy can be, and the people here have a love for and commitment to what they do that creates a really unique vacation. Claudia was helpful in every way imaginable, and Paola, our amazing, passionate and generous chef, is a life-force. Loved my time there, loved the people I cooked and lived with, and love how I feel about cooking since coming home. Hope to visit again soon! Perfetto!
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Response from Tus C, Owner at Casa Ombuto - Cooking Schools in Tuscany
Responded 04 Nov 2019
Thank you so much for this outstanding review and for taking the time to write this. We are so pleased to read you had such a good time and that this was a life changing vacation. We too hope that you visit again soon. Happy cooking!
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