Apartments in San Gimignano, Tuscany - vacation rentals near Siena, Italy

These apartments in San Gimignano, Tuscany, offer vacation rentals near Siena, Italy. Set on the side of a hill, directly on the original old dirt road leading to the town, from where you can see the famous towers.

The little cluster of buildings is perfectly situated in the midst of splendid Tuscan countryside, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards for the production of fine oil of the highest quality and fragrance; and of Vernaccia white wine.

San Gimignano is just 3km away – the stunning medieval city now protected by Unesco for its art, history and culture. The other major Tuscan historical tourist cities are all nearby: Florence 40km, Siena 30km, Arezzo 90km, Volterra 30km, Pisa and Pistoia 90km, Lucca 100km , the Chianti region 30km and the Tyrrhenian sea 90km away.

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The region has a great culinary tradition; everywhere you go you can enjoy the wonderful dishes of Tuscan cuisine, accompanied by fine wines. Sport and nature enthusiasts may take excursions on foot, on horseback or on mountain bike and wander through woods and vineyards, ruins of old churches, castles and lovely old farm buildings. The golf club (18 holes) is 12km away , tennis courts and horse riding 4km away. Airports are Florence Peretola 50km, Pisa Galileo Galilei 80km.

Il Borghetto has been restored respecting the different architectural and historical periods in which it was built, recovering and enhancing elements some of which date back to the Middle Ages. The accommodation is divided into apartments of different sizes and types to meet the varying needs of the guests.

All apartments are equipped with the following comforts: heating/air conditioning, kitchen with microwave/grill and freezer, dishwasher (in the larger apartments), cable TV, telephone. Some have a fireplace and all are furnished to recreate that typical Tuscan atmosphere. There is a fully equipped laundry. Upon request, though not included in the price, are child’s cradles, baby sitting, mountain bike, domestic help.

The villa is surrounded by a large park with old cypress trees. The guests can stroll through vast green areas abounding with plants, colourful flowers and delicious fragrances. To help you relax in the peaceful Tuscan countryside, there is a pergola with wrought-iron tables and chairs and a large swimming-pool (16 x 8 metres).