Farm-house Il Castagnolino (San Gimignano)

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.

Services Farm-house

restaurant Farm-house Il Castagnolino

We serve dinners with typical Tuscan genuine products coming directly from our own organic farm or from other farms working in the area. -
The restaurant is run by the owner who offers typical Tuscan dishes with a menu that includes appetizer, first course – usually homemade fresh pasta - main course, dessert. We often cook using the brick oven or the barbecue. -
In summer, dinner is served outdoors under a loggia with panoramic views over the Val d'Elsa and the Chianti and in autumn and winter in a small pleasant dining area with also a beautiful view. -
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Our farm doesn't produce wine but offer a short wine list carefully selected from local producers. By reservation, for groups of at least 4 people, we can also serve lunch. -
The restaurant is open, by reservation, to outside guests also. -
The price of dinner is 25 € for adults and 15 € for children (excluding wine).

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