Hotel theme
- Romance/Honeymoon
- Gourmet
- Family
- Adventure
- Castle
- Mountains
- Countryside
- Nature/Wildlife
- Eco-Friendly
Fattoria San Donato
Loc. San Donato 6 - San Gimignano (Italy)
Fusing traditional features with a host of modern comforts, this property offers the best of both worlds.Soak up the sophistication and cosiness of the interior spaces; relax in the library and the airy lobby or sample the array of traditional cuisine in the elegant restaurant.
The farm also produces Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Chianti Colli Senesi wines and a very good extra-virgin olive oil, using organic farming methods. You can visit the vineyards and the cellars, and enjoy free samples of oil and wine.
Plunge into the cool of the pool, embark on a stroll round the stunning countryside and marvel at the pretty vistas from this unique vantage point.
Use it as an ideal starting point for exploring the Tuscan towns in the vicinity. Appreciate the proximity to the excellent transport network and venture to Pisa, Siena and Florence among others.
Whether you are travelling for pleasure or business, embrace the picturesque setting and the many facilities available in this rustic property.
Availability
Making your reservation
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Accommodation Policies
Check in |
16:00 |
Check out |
11:00 |
Cancellation / Prepayment |
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above. |
Terms and conditions |
Your reservation is absolutely secure. All personal data is encrypted and will be processed in a secure way. We take the privacy of your personal data very serious. Your personal information will only be used to process your booking. We will not charge you any reservation fees for making this booking, nor charge your credit card. You will simply pay for your stay at the hotel. Cancellation is free of charge; provided you adhere to the notification period stated in the hotel cancellation policy. |
Accommodation Facilities
General |
Parking, , Gay friendly, , Free parking, Pets allowed |
Activities |
Cycling |
Services |
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi internet access included |
Food & Drink |
Restaurant (buffet), Packed lunches, Restaurant |
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Shuttle service (surcharge), Airport shuttle (surcharge), Airport shuttle, Bicycle rental |
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Tour desk |
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Garden, Library |
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Children's playground |
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Souvenirs/gift shop |
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Heating, All public and private spaces non-smoking, Family rooms, Rooms/facilities for disabled guests |
Hotel information
Fattoria San Donato is a farmhouse and a tiny medieval village set amidst the classic green hills of San Gimignano. Its position also offers a marvellous charming view on this unique town and its surrounding countryside.
The Fenzi family, owners of the farm since 1932, are always available to offer you assistance when needed, but they will be very respectful of you privacy and peace.
Here, you can decide to enjoy full-time relaxation: wandering around the green park, lying by the swimming pool and its charming panoramic view or exploring the surrounding area (walking, riding and cycling).
Access and some facilities for disabled people.
Room information
The recently restored flats boast a traditional rustic charm with wooden-beamed roofs, red brick floors and wooden doors and windows. All are furnished according to the traditional Tuscan country 'arte povera' style and are all fully equipped with a host of amenities.
Each flat has its own private entrance, heating, fireplace with wood and an equipped kitchenette. The rooms are comfortably spacious and it is possible to add a spare bed.
Rooms are self-catered, so are not cleaned everyday. Daily cleaning can be provided for an extra fee. Final cleaning is included.
Food & beverage
Breakfast is served from 8:00 to 11.30 and is served in the small tavern or in the open air courtyard. The buffet includes traditional products like cereals, butter and croissants, and also jam, honey, homemade cakes, biscuits, seasonal fresh fruit and a wide range of seasoned meat and cheese.
A light lunch is available during the day between 12:00 and 18:00. It consists of a vast range of local products, including seasoned meat, cheese, fresh vegetables or vegetables pickled in oil or vinegar and is finished with the hotel’s vinsanto wine with cantuccini (almond biscuits).
It is advisable that you reserve for dinner. Dinner is served from 20:30 and is served in the tavern or, if the weather is nice, in our outdoor gazebo. The ingredients come from the hotel’s and neighboring farms and are made with family recipes. The food is healthy and enriched by the extra-virgin olive oil and wine (Chianti docg Vernaccia Vinsanto and grappa).
Area information
San Gimignano- 4km-take a trip to this pretty hilltop town and marvel at the country views.
Siena-35km-explore this interesting city.
Florence- 55 km-venture to this stunning city and tour the cultural attractions.
Pisa- 60km-tour round the host of attractions in this city.
Travel information
By car:
From Rome:
- Take the A1.
- Exit at Val Di Chiana.
- Join the S.S. 71.
- When approaching Siena, follow the signs for Tangenziale and Firenze.
- Heading towards Florence, exit at Poggibonsi Nord and follow the signs for San Gimignano.
- Once you have reached the white panel reading Citta' Di San Gimignana (town of San Gimignano), at the roundabout, follow the signs for Volterra.
- After approximately 4.5 km, take the turning on the left to San Donato, the farm is right there.
From Bologna / Florence:
- Take the A1.
- Exit at Firenze Certosa.
- Take the freeway Siena-Firenze.
- Exit at Poggibonsi Nord and follow the signs for San Gimignano.
- Once you have reached the white panel reading Citta' Di San Gimignana (town of San Gimignano), at the roundabout, follow the signs for Volterra.
- After approximately 4.5 km, take the turning on the left to San Donato, the farm is right there.
From Pisa airport:
- Pass the sign for Navacchio and follow the Florence-Pisa-Livorno (FI.PI.LI) motorway.
- Pass the sign for Pontedera/Ponsacco and go on until you reach the exit for Pontedera Ovest-Ponsacco
- Pass the sign for Firenze/Livorno/Pisa and turn left.
- Keep driving along the Sp23 to Ponsacco.
- Go on along Ss439, after approximately 7km, turn left.
- Go on along Sp26, turn right and go on for approximately 70m before turning right onto the Sp26 for approximately 1.3km.
- Go on along Sp11 for approximately 15km and keep going via Castelfalfi.
- After approximately 250m, turn right and keep going along Sp26 for 1km via San Vivaldo to Montaione.
- Go on along Sp65 for 5km.
- Turn right and go along Sp4 for 726m.
- Go along Sp62 for approximately 2.3km.
- Turn left and go along Sp63 for approximately 650m.
- Turn left and go along Sp69 for approximately 6km.
- Turn left and head towards San Gimignano.
- Once you have reached town, at the roundabout, follow the signs for San Donato / Volterra.
- After approximately 4.5km, take the turning on the left to San Donato, the farm is right there.