Farm-house Il Castagnolino

Description Il Castagnolino

The Farmhouse "Il Castagnolino" is located at only 2 Km from San Gimignano, on the ancient way called "Via Francigena". The rural building, lovingly restored, surrounded by olive trees, offers a unique view over the Towers of San Gimignano and the Valdelsa valley. Our farm was built using environment-friendly techniques and materials: heating and hot water are provided by renewable energy, walls are painted with natural earth colors. In our farmhouse we produce extra-virgin olive oil and organic saffron from San Gimignano – Protected Destination of Origin, we grow aromatic plants and the Certaldo Onion. For our guests, a swimming pool among the olive trees, where to spend some relaxing hours enjoying the tuscan landscape. we can arrange 6 rooms in rustic Tuscan style, one wheelchair accessible, with wooden beams roof and tiled floors, with private bathroom with shower and independent entrance. Our guests can enjoy delicious sweet or savoury breakfasts in our dining room, with fresh home baked cakes and cookies, cereals, fresh fruits, yogurt, milk, tea, juices, coffee or cappuccino. We organize excursions on mountain-bike with English speaking guide to discover all natural and artistic beauties of this area. We propose a short walk along our botanic route to see wild, aromatic and healing herbs. We offer to our guests the possibility to enjoy holistic treatments to find well-being or simply to be cuddle for a bit.