FIRST IMPRESSION:
While there are many choice for accommodation around San Gimignano, there are few that tick all of the right boxes. The setting is wonderful, just far enough out of SG to be quiet and yet close enough to easily slip into the village.
ROOMS: The rooms have been well finished and offer comfortable beds (not an easy find in Italy!) Our room was not in the main house and was perfect. Large with plenty of space and a lovely view over the hills to the back of the property. The bathroom was modern and clean - with a great shower.
FOOD:
Alessandro, your host, offers set menu dinners - most of the ingredients are grown in his own garden. A true delight and good quality and value for money. The gardens are relaxing and peaceful - and the views and smells are delightful! Whilst the breakfast is simple - you don't need more and those that have complained you do are perhaps not seasoned European travelers and are looking for a big hot American style breakfast??
CHILL OUT:
We bought some prosciutto, cheeses and wine in SG and sat under the huge trees above the pool and took in the surrounding view. A great thing to do at the end of the day.
OVERALL:
The position is great - as regular travelers to Italy finding somewhere that feels like home is always a joy. We love this area and Alessandro and his family have done a wonderful job in restoring and caring for this lovely farm house. We will be back there in a heartbeat!
NOTE:
Credit card is accepted for payment of the rooms, but not for food and beverage! For us this was no big deal - as it is this way in many Agritourismos in Italy. But some poeple may not be prepared for this. The property is on the main road that runs from Volterra to SG - so in peak season it is busy.