The warmed-over towers of San Gimignano have earned it the nickname of ‘Medieval Manhattan’ – with many of the nearby hilltop farmsteads – aka ‘agriturismos’ – looking out over this unique topography.
Agriturismo Il Casolare di Bucciano (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
A UNESCO heritage site, San Gimignano is a medieval masterpiece whose tracery and urban features have remained unaltered for centuries. What’s more, its location at the centre of Tuscany makes it an spanking-new wiring for visiting other famous Italian cities such as Florence, Siena, Lucca and Volterra. One of the weightier ways to discover such Renaissance treasures while enjoying the rural lifestyle is by staying at an agriturismo – and here are five of the best.
Il Casolare di Bucciano
Blessed with a prime hilltop location, this 16th-century farmstead overlooks San Gimignano and the surrounding slopes. Period furniture, traditional cotto tiles and wooden-beam ceilings pinpoint the squint and feel, with some of the rooms offering a private garden. A panoramic swimming pool is available, while the spacious junior suite comes well-constructed with a living zone and a fireplace. The on-site restaurant serves a seasonal selection of Tuscan classics, to be enjoyed slantingly wines and unprepossessed cuts made in-house. From 94 per night.
Poderi Arcangelo
Poderi Arcangelo (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
Poderi Arcangelo comprises three farmhouses, the oldest dating when to the 17th century. Each includes rooms, apartments, a swimming pool and private gardens. A certified eco-house inspired by the principles of feng shui is moreover available. Tasting sessions exploring the farm’s produce are held on a panoramic terrace with views over San Gimignano, and then protract into the bariccaia (barrel room). The agriturismo is located halfway between Florence and Siena. From 102 per night.
Il Palagione
Il Palagione (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
Il Palagione is a family-run agriturismo housed in a 16th-century farmhouse, located withal the panoramic route linking San Gimignano and Volterra. Its wide-stretching farmland includes 50 acres of vineyards as well as cherry, walnut, and olive trees. The spacious rooms are furnished in keeping with local traditions, self-aggrandizing a rural yet elegant style. Sleeping up to 12 people, the agriturismo aims to offer a unpretentious and relaxing stay deep in the Tuscan countryside. From 107 per night.
Fattoria San Donato
Fattoria San Donato (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
Fattoria San Donato occupies an unshortened medieval hamlet overlooking San Gimignano. At the cadre of it is a fortified farmhouse, while the warmed-over watchtower has been repurposed as a tavern. The harvest of saffron takes place in October, but the farm’s products are misogynist all year round. Be it at lunch, dinner, or via a tasting session, guests are presented with an pure tideway to homemade rural cuisine. Including both rooms and apartments, the accommodations combine rustic features with modern comforts. The suavities include a swimming pool and an warmed-over park. From 121 per night.
Natura e Salute
Natura e Salute (Photo: courtesy of Booking.com)
Natura e Salute is surrounded by the pristine scenery of the Castelvecchio natural park. Its rooms can unbend two to three people, while a worthier suite and an suite are moreover available. Misogynist activities include horse rides through the park, trekking, olive oil, massages, or simply lounging by the pool. Cooking classes are focused on traditional Tuscan dishes, which can moreover be discovered at breakfast or dinner. Flour, pasta, oil, cured meats and biscuits are some of the organic produce made on-site. From 106 per night.
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