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Santo Pietro - Il Portico

in San Gimignano , Tuscany

Large pool
Magnificent views
Close to San Gimignano

This converted farmstead has a lovely countryside setting and is close to the Medieval town of San Gimignano.

Situated high on a hilltop between Certaldo and San Gimignano, this restored farmstead is home to 2 apartments and a romantic cottage. It’s surrounded by a patchwork of rolling hills, striped with vineyards and olive groves. There are fantastic views in all directions, particularly from the large swimming pool.

The stone-built property has been lovingly converted into comfortable accommodation without losing any of its historical charm. Interiors have a homely feel, with beamed ceilings, decorative fireplaces and traditional Italian furnishings.

There’s a beautiful chapel on the site, which dates back to the early 1100s. It’s now an apartment for the owners, who stay here from time to time. Adjoining the chapel are Il Portico and Bellavista apartments. Il Portico is on the ground floor and has 2 bedrooms and a lounge area in the covered loggia. On the upper floor is 3-bedroomed Bellavista. Both apartments have comfy living areas, spacious kitchen-diners and outdoor tables for dining al fresco. La Capannina is a detached, single-storey cottage which sleeps 2. Along with a double bedroom, living room and kitchen-diner, it has a romantic private terrace.

Florence and Siena are just over an hour away by car, while the medieval town of San Gimignano is a 10-minute drive away.

Photos of Santo Pietro - Il Portico

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Villa features

Swimming pool

Shared pool: 12x6m, 1.1-1.7m deep - open early May to October

Free child places

See A-Z Guide for further details

Car Hire

included if you book this accommodation as part of one of our holiday packages

Important Information

A security deposit of 200 euros will be payable in cash to the owner on arrival. Please note that arrivals need to be on a Saturday from 13.00-17.00 as the owners do not live on site. Please contact your Holiday Advisor in advance to make arrangements for key collection outside these times.

Extra Charges

Some facilities may incur extra local charges, please see the A-Z Guide.

Only from Thomson

In the UK, in summer 2012, this holiday is only available from the Thomson Group.

24/7 Service in Resort

This is our 24-hour phone service. You can use it to book days out, find out the local bus times and let us know about any problems that crop up. Prefer to speak to someone face to face? You can call us to arrange a personal visit too.

Property Type

Restored farmstead with pool

Sleeps up to

5 (Bellavista)

No. of floors

1 or 2 - Capannina building 1 floor, the other building has 2 floors, Portico ground floor, Bellavista on 1st floor

No. of lifts

None

No. of rooms

3 apartments (plus adjoining accommodation used by owners)

Villa facilities

One-bedroom cottage - La Capannina sleeps 2 and is situated on the ground floor with a double bedroom, bathroom with three-quarter bath and shower fitting, living room, kitchen/dining room, heating at a charge and a private terrace.
Two-bedroom apartment - Il Portico sleeps 2 or 3 and is also situated on the ground floor with a double and French double bedroom, shower room, living room in enclosed loggia, kitchen/dining room, heating at a charge and outdoor dining area.
Three-bedroom apartment - Bellavista sleeps 3 to 5 and is situated on the first floor with a double bedroom with en suite shower room, twin/double and single bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, Living room, Kitchen/dining room with fireplace, Table and chairs for al fresco dining at ground floor level by the apartment, and heating at a charge.

Each apartment has a kitchenette with hob, oven, fridge-freezer and dishwasher, and a TV. There are also communal barbecues and laundry facilities with washing machine, iron and board available.

Location

Approx. driving times: 10 to 15 mins to restaurants in San Gimignano; 1 hr - 1 hr 30 mins to Pisa

Your guide to San Gimignano, Tuscany

"Known as the city of beautiful towers, San Gimignano is one of Italy’s most awe-inspiring hill towns. Its tangle of Medieval alleyways and winding backstreets are a joy to explore and the views from the steadfast 13th-century sentry towers are nothing short of breathtaking."

Almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, San Gimignano is one of Tuscany’s best-preserved Medieval towns. Surrounded by flame-shaped cypress trees and poppy-filled meadows, San Gimignano exudes an almost fairytale-like character, compounded not least by the thirteen 13th-century lookout towers that punctuate its skyline. Built to serve as both fortresses and symbols of aristocratic wealth, these tall, windowless towers have come to symbolise the town – so much so, in fact, that it has been affectionately dubbed the city of beautiful towers. Climb to the top of the soaring Torre Grossa and gaze out across the idyllic Tuscan hills and stroll through the quaint cobblestone streets to the 12th-century Collegiata. Its plain and rather unassuming façade belies its magnificent interior. One of the most frescoed churches in all Italy, the colonnaded central aisle is decorated in striking blue and white stripes, its indigo-hued vaulted ceilings are awash with gold stars. Vivid fresco cycles depicting Biblical tales adorn the walls – of particular note are the 26 split level episodes from the Old Testament which include the creation of Adam and Eve and Noah’s Ark.