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Villa with pool, 4 rooms en suite, Wi-Fi, walking distance from San Gimignano
san gimignano, italia

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10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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Five Wisconsin Sisters to Italy - Gift from Mom
AMAZING! GORGEOUS! SPACIOUS! SPOTLESS! CHARMING! VIEWS SECOND-TO-NONE! CONVENIENT! Everything we could have hoped for and more booking a villa sight unseen! Alessandro - the owner - could not possibly have been more accommodating! From beginning to end, he was responsive, kind, bending over backwards to accommodate our needs. The spacious bedrooms with en suite bathrooms were perfect for 5 sisters to have their own space after a day of sightseeing! We flew into Florence, rented a vehicle and drove about 1.5 hours to the villa! Upon arrival to San Gimignano, Alessandro met us in town, gave us a lay for the land, and led us to the villa - an easy 5 min drive from town center & and a 15 min breathtaking scenic walk into town. We made this amazing villa with views one shall NEVER FORGET our home base for the week. From here a 2 hour drive to Cinque Terre for a day, a day spent in Lucca and Pisa, another day to Florence and a train ride to Venice from Florence were our highlights! There is a very convenient Park & Ride outside Florence called Villa Costanza to park as long as you wish. From the Park & Ride there is a tram to the Florence Train Station departing every 15 minutes! SO SWEET! Parking in Florence is almost impossible and VERY expensive! One of our many highlights was having Alessandro's aunt cook a typical Tuscan dinner for us one evening! What a treat and most delicious too! Alessandro and Villa Porticciola will live in our hearts & minds FOREVER!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

john g.

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View from back patio was amazing
We spent a week using this as our base to explore the region. Lots comfortable seating. It was cold the first two days socentral heat, pellet stove and heat pumps worked flawlessly. Allessandro was readily available and easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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Great location, great host
The location and the villa itself made for a wonderful holiday. Alessandro is a fantastic host, very proactive and helpful. We highly recommend the villa. Its worth noting the fine print that not included in the rental price, to be paid on the spot: Final cleaning, Local tax, Heating, Air Conditioning.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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Everything we hoped for!
The house met and exceeded all our expectations. The location is absolutely amazing and the views of San Gimignano and the country side are all postcard worthy. The house itself was as advertised and met all our needs. There was plenty of space for 3 couples to gather and to have separate space when desired. The location was a great "home base" for all our sight seeing during the week. Alessandro was an excellent host. Communication was very helpful and prompt from the time of booking all the way thru the visit. He provided guidance for a chef to come to the house (phenomenal meal) as well as places to book tours, bikes, etc. We would absolutely stay here again. Thank you Allesandro!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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Amazing villa in an ideal location
The house was so perfect for our party! We each had our own room en suite. The location was just close enough to San Gimignano without being in the middle of everything. The views were spectacular and the villa had everything we needed. Of course, we didn't want to leave. Alessandro was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

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Perfect
Could not have been better in every way possible
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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Beautiful views
This was a comfortable property with lovely patios to sit and enjoy the truly breathtaking views. Walkable to the lovely town of San Gimignano and close enough to Florence and many other towns if you’d like to do day trips. Host was easily reachable and accommodating. Great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathlene M.

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Birthday celebration at villa in San Gimignano
We absolutely loved our stay at the villa. It was my 70th birthday and we celebrated with our children and grandchildren. The villa was all that we dreamed it would be. Plenty of room for 7. Gorgeous views. A short walk into town. It was quite hot during our stay and we used the pool daily. The location of the villa was ideal for us to to be able to attend a cooking class, a winery tour in Montepulciano, a truffle hunt, a medieval festival in Volterra and a trip to Pienza. Alessandro is a wonderful host. He helped us with drivers, restaurants, wine and best of all his aunt cooked a lovely Tuscan dinner for us. We will treasure our memories forever and highly recommend this villa. Grazie mille, Alessandro!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

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Wonderful Tuscan holiday
We all had a wonderful relaxing time and couldn’t fault the villa, it was excellent. Great location and views. Would highly recommend. Alessandro a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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Anniversary celebration at Villa in San Gimignano
I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed staying at this beautiful villa for a week. We celebrated our 40th anniversary and we’re joined there by our one year old granddaughter. Alessandro was a great host and checked on us frequently to see if we needed anything. He went out of his way to make our stay comfortable and brought us equipment for the baby and more. Best of all he brought in a chef who prepared an excellent dinner for all of us on the night of our anniversary. The house is incredible snd the view of the medieval city from the villa is stunning. Highly recommend this one!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Wonderful
The view is lovely, Alessandro was very accommodating, the chefs were perfect. Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

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San Gimignano Gem
Our family had a wonderful stay in this charming home. It was the perfect base from which to explore the region, and the proximity to San Gimignano was ideal. It was an easy 15-20 minute walk into this beautiful old walled town. Right outside the main town gates is a Coop supermarket where we were able to purchase all our staples. Alessandro was welcoming and very responsive to our needs. The views of San Gimignano from the house and patio are spectacular and we spent much quality time relaxing and taking in the gorgeous Tuscan setting. Gracie Mille!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian M.

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Book Immediately
Wow ! This is the perfect location to enjoy San Gimignano and the surrounding Tuscan countryside. The house is exactly as described, very spacious and well appointed with modern upgrades such as W/D, AC, two refrigerators, pool etc. The views from the patio and rooms are spectacular from early morning to evening. The walk up to SG is only about 800 meters - a bit steep at times but good exercise and worth the views. A car is recommended and we used it in the evenings to drive up to SG for dinner - parking is easy in the large lot. Also the CooP is excellent and there are many wonderful restaurants all around SG. Allessandro is an excellent host and very attentive and accomodating to guest needs. We needed new wine glasses which he bought immediately and even brought a small wading pool for the baby that was with us. Dont forget to put out some milk for the cat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby K.

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Amazing property & fabulous host
Gorgeous & charming property located a short walkable distance from San Gimignano. Perfect for a family or group of friends. We enjoyed the local charm, day trips to Florence & Siena, as well as winery tours & a cooking class. The host helped us with wonderful restaurants & drivers. Highly recommend this property and this host
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis D.

Dream stay
Property was exactly as promised. Host was gracious and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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Great Villa
Going to Tuscany and staying in a Villa for a couple of weeks has been a dream…and now a dream come true. If we could have rated the Stay more than 5 stars we would have. The owner and his family were so helpful and friendly. The location was great with its being close (but not to close proximity to San Gimignano). A nice walk got you to the walled City within 15 minutes where you could visit the bakery, restaurants, stores…and the best gelato in Italy. If you can.. book it!!!
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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Fantastic stay at Villa Porticciolo!
Our whole family enjoyed Villa La Porticiolla and its stunning views of San Gimignano and the Tuscan countryside. It was a great base to visit the surrounding area. The weather was on the cool side but we were still able to use the pool area which was great for the kids and nice for lounging in the spring sun. We enjoyed a nice fire in the huge fireplace one evening and a bbq on the Weber (charcoal) for lunch. There are plenty of different sitting areas, in and out of the sun or breeze for lunch/dinner or just drinks. We enjoyed the 4 different upstairs bedrooms with en suite bathrooms allowing privacy and space for everyone. The house is an old watchtower complete with thick walls and full of history. Alessandro is a kind, attentive, extremely knowleageable and responsive host. We definitely recommend Villa La Porticiolla and would come back again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nell K., Tulsa, OK

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The lovely Villa
Seven friends had a most delightful stay in this spacious villa. We enjoyed the beautiful views, the spacious rooms and Alessandro was the perfect host. Thank you for such a charming place to make our travel more comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Regina,SK

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Loved everything. So wonderful.
Allessandro is amazing and so very nice. He was easy to communicate with (WhatsApp was best) and so friendly and accommodating. His recommendations for meals and other things were excellent. The place is absolutely magical. He and his home are exactly what we dreamed of. Love him and this villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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Perfect getaway
The property and pool are stunning, as are the views of San Gimignano. Alessandro is a fabulous and friendly host and there is the option of a meal from a visiting chef (Irmania) who is superb. Overall an excellent experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty B.

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Fantastic property in a spectacular location
We stayed at the property for a week with our teenage children and their grandparents and couldn’t have wished for a better place to stay. Alessandro couldn’t have been more helpful both before and after our arrival sending clear instructions and being available for any questions. The photos don’t do justice to the amazing views of San Gimignano and surrounding countryside that you get from every window and terrace. The property is well equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. We used the bbq and ate on the terrace with views of San Gimignano most evenings. The walk to San Gimignano takes about 15 minutes and is uphill on the way there but we all managed it, even in the very hot sun. Plenty of great restaurants and bars to choose from when you get there and don’t miss the ice creams. Would also highly recommend a visit to the neighbouring vineyard Guadastelle for a wine tour, tasting and lunch. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry G., Alexandria, USA

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The Best
Fantastic, superb, unique and many more adjectives there is not sufficient room for. I started the vacation planning in 2019 with the host Alessandro - then COVID hit and we went into perpetual delay - but he worked with me to keep us on the books. He is a the ideal host who made our two weeks everything we dreamed of. The villa was terrific with history going back 800 years. The location was fantastic allowing us to balance day trips with days at the villa enjoying the pool. We have stayed in Italy three other times and by far this was our best experience and all 8 of us are indebted to Alessandro for his efforts. Until next time Alessandro, thank you very much.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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Post Covid family reunion
First chance for us to travel from US to meet up with our UK family & friends in Italy. We stayed for 2 weeks to have family & friends cycle through every few days. Spent most of the time either sitting in the various patios or at the pool, and eating all meals outside - very relaxing and the views of the towers in town and across the valley are as good as all the other reviews say. Could not have asked for anything more re the house, and found the kitchen to be well provided for in terms of cooking everyday meals. Alessandro was very responsive both during the booking and during our stay. San Gimignano was delightful for both strolling around in and having dinner. Make sure to take the gelato making class.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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Amazing views
The property was amazing and the views were spectacular. Was so nice you could walk into town. Alessandro was very helpful and responsive. The private chef experience was amazing, we did it twice! Definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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A wonderful place to be
We loved our time at this property. It is walking distance to town (about 20 mins) and the views are fantastic. The setup is perfect for two families travelling together as each of the 4 bedrooms has a full ensuite. Allesandro was helpful and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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San Gimignano
Great views of city and vineyards. Owner was very pleasant and informative. It would be very hard to beat the views.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

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Fabulous Stay!
We had a wonderful time at the property. Alessandro was most helpful answering questions prior to our arrival and he arranged for a local cook to prepare a traditional Tuscan dinner for us one night! The location was fantastic! Every morning we sat out on the Terrace looking up at San Gimignano and marveling at the beautiful sight. Bedrooms and bathrooms were awesome! Kitchen was just right and we enjoyed sitting around the dining table and reviewing our day! It could not have been more perfect! We will cherish the wonderful memories forever! We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

david j.

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San Gimignano
Amazing views of San Gimignano and the surrounding hills. Really cool old farm house that had everything we needed for our stay and Alessandro was an excellent host. We had a car so the location was perfect for day trips to towns throughout Tuscany. We were on the go the whole time we stayed there so we didn't get to just sit around an enjoy the property. It would have been a great place to just hang out and enjoy the scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

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Definitely book this!!
Our entire experience was fabulous! The house is wonderful with plenty of space, the location is walking distance into San Gimignano and the views from every window and the patio are breathtaking. All four bedrooms are large with ensuite bathrooms. We found San Gimignano to be the perfect base for exploring Chianti, Siena and Montalcino areas. Alessandro was great to work with, friendly, helpful and always available. He arranged a cook to come one night and it was one of the highlights for us. The worst part was having to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn W.

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Que Bella…a slice of heaven on earth
The view of San Gimignano and setting amongst cyprus, olive trees and vineyards is unbelievably beautiful, and the sound of church bells ringing is very zen. The Villa is roomy and very functional, and accommodated 5 travelers very well. Plenty of space to be together or apart as desired. Proximity to San Gimignano was great..a short uphill walk along the famous Via Francigena pilgrims route that stretches from England through France, Tuscany, Rome and on to Jerusalem. Also an easy reach for side trips we took to Volterra, Siena, Cinque Terre, Montalcino, Montepulciano, etc. Our host, Alessandro, was very responsive and accommodating before and throughout our stay, and even arranged a wonderful traditional Tuscan dinner cooked for us in the Villa. Be sure to try La Vecchia Mura in town for dinner..lovely terrace off the city wall from which we watched the colors of the landscape as the sun set and saw a beautiful full moonrise. We would stay here again “in a heartbeat.”
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

eddie d., Penticton bc

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House near San gimigano
Vantastic place to stay close to town of San gimigano. Beautifully views and a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

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Wonderful stay
We enjoyed our family vacation at Alessandro’s beautiful house. Amazing view and short walk to the city. Our host was helpful and friendly and made the entire experience easy and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andres F.

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Awesome villa in great location
Really enjoyed our stay at this villa with our family and 2 friends. Villa is immaculately clean and spacious and a 10 minute walk from San Gimignano and the local supermarket albeit up hill. Surrounded by countryside with an amazing view of the town meant we had a super relaxing and fun time. The owner Alessandro was really helpful and accommodating so our stay was faultless and could not recommend higher.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amabel L.

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True Tuscan style
Amazing location and outstanding views. Alessandro, the owner, was incredibly accommodating, professional and helpful. Thank you for letting us enjoy a true taste of Tuscan hospitality!

8/10 Good

Cindy S.

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Great location for families
We had a group of three families stay at this place and had a wonderful time! Alessandro was super responsive both before and during our stay. The house had room for everyone to be together or retreat to our rooms. Our only issue was the kitchen, which could have been better equipped. It was fine for putting together sandwiches, charcuterie etc but lacked good quality tools for more ambitious meals. The distance to town was perfect for a nice walk without tiring the kids out. All in all a good house made great by the location and host attentiveness.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M., Vermont

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60th Birthday Trip
Everything was just lovely! The place and location were perfect. Alessandro was very attentive and available. All worked out well. I would highly recommend Villa Porticciola to anyone. Thank you Alessandro!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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6 days in San Gimignano
Alessandro was the perfect host, from arranging in villa chef to restaurant recommendations. The Villa was perfect in every way, so much attention to detail. The views were magnificent and we immediately felt right at home. We travelled all round Tuscany and Alessandro’s beautiful villa was the perfect location We will be back for sure
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

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Alessandro's Tuscan Villa
We were greeted on our arrival by Alessandro who made us feel very welcome. He gave us a run down on the local area and a comprehensive tour of the property. A nice villa in a great location with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and the town of San Gimignano. The week started off a little damp and fairly cool so didn't make much use of the pool, water a bit chilly at the end of September! A great location for visiting vineyards and local villages. We tended to eat at lunch time as we had our young granddaughter along with us - plenty of great options. We enjoyed a great meal on Monday evening prepared by Alessandro's aunt who is a great chef. All made and prepared using fresh local produce from the region, as good as any meal we had all week. Would highly recommend staying here, a good location for family groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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Outstanding
We had a wonderful stay! It was definitely a Tuscan feel. Alessandro was very helpful and accommodating. Easy walk into town but beware it’s a dirt road.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E., Waterloo

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Worth the uphill walk for the amazing views!
Amazing home with oodles of history and an outstanding view of San Gimigagno! Lots of room for multiple couples or a big family and so close to town that you can have gelato twice a day. The pool was a blessing since currently there is no air conditioning and it was hot in August during our visit. No complaints - Allessandro was very helpful and the Nonna Chef that he arranged for two of our dinners was very sweet & very talented! Overall an amazing stay! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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Amazing property!
Fantastic from start to finish. Ideal for groups (we were 7) as it gives privacy and plenty of communal areas. The views are breathtaking- even better than the photos. We didn’t have a car and managed fine on public transport including day trip to Florence. Alessandro was so kind and helpful. Overall, a first class holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

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Wonderful holiday
8 of us had a wonderful time. Great location. Highly recommend having a meal cooked in the house. Thank you Alessandro.

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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the views were beautiful!
We loved our stay at Val d'Elsa. The ensuite bedrooms are great for a family. The 2 patios each have wonderful views. Allesandro was very accommodating and pleasant. and the dinner Amalia fixed for us was out of this world!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicola G.

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Amazing views and walk to town
Alessandro is a terrific house, he was always available for help and any questions we had, he was extremely helpful in booking dinners at local restaurants, and an incredibly nice guy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Larry K.

Wonderful San Gimignano
Great Location! only 10 minute walk to town, Beautiful view of San Gimignano. Friendly Host, Kitchen lacking in ammenedies, issue with ants in one bed. If you are staying during cold weather beware of extra heating charge. Our group felt cleaning fee was a little overpriced.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

A wonderful extended family vacation
We stayed at the Villa in November with three couples and two babies. Everything worked out well and it was a wonderful vacation. Alessandro was a wonderful host and was quick to help with anything that came up during our stay
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

molly c.

Mama Mia!
That's what our driver said driving past the olive grove to the entrance when returning us from a day in Florence to Alessandro's villa. Lovely setting with stunning views, each room has its own bath, walk to the town gate. San Gimignano is awash with tourists but this home is an escape from the crowds. Arrange for a Tuscan meal to be served in the dining room. If you need heat, you will pay extra for use of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rita O.

Wonderful place to stay and enjoy San Gimingnano and the surrounding area.
I enjoyed this beautiful setting with three wonderful friends. It worked out perfectly for the four of us as we each had our own bedroom and bathroom. The views were breathtaking! Alessandro, the owner, was the best. He was very accessible to us especially when we had questions. He went out of his way to be helpful. I would go back and stay there in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Great place. Fantastic view of San Gimignano town and surroundings. Outside dining area is ideal.
Exactly what we were after for our group to enjoy a week in this area. We loved the 20 min walk into the city centre. The rooms were lovely. 5 bathrooms is fabulous. Alessandro was a very lovely supportive host who responded terrifically to our every need. We will be back with a group of 8!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Great villa in a superb location
The villa was fabulous in terms of size, amenities, cleanliness and atmosphere. It was perfect for the 9 of us. Alessandro, the owner, was extremely welcoming and helpful and even booked a restaurant for us, organised a chef to come to the villa one evening and helped us book taxis when we were going to the palio in Siena. The location of the villa was simply wonderful. The views were breathtaking and it was only a short walk in to San Gimignano. All in all, we had a brilliant week and would thoroughly recommend staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018