Offering a terrace restaurant with panoramic views of San Gimignano and the Chianti Hills, Il Castagnolino features its own cooking school. Set in a tranquil location, it has a pool and country-style rooms with antique ceilings. Freshly baked cakes and biscuits are served each morning, as well as homemade jams, yoghurt and savoury options. The restaurant serves a 4 course Tuscan meal every evening, including home grown ingredients. With free Wi-Fi, rooms at the peaceful Agriturismo Il Castagnolino are decorated with traditional furnishings. Each comes with a private bathroom and terracotta floors. Some offer air conditioning. The pool is set among olive trees in the garden, and comes equipped with deck chairs and sun loungers. Guests can buy herbs, olive oil and saffron from the on-site organic farm shop. The property is 3 km from San Gimignano, while the Etruscan town of Volterra is 30 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.1
Low score for San Gimignano
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See what guests loved the most:

  • J
    Poland Poland
    When you are watching a movie about Toscana and you think, wow, that is beautiful. Agroturismo il Castagnolino is probably where it was filmed because is beautiful. Very good breakfast, great cake
  • Lucy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Cosy rooms, delicious breakfast with homemade yoghurt and jams , beautiful Tuscan sheep dog and friendly cats! Highlight was the delicious dinner with local wine, grazie Carmela ☺️
  • Diana
    Australia Australia
    I was made to feel very welcome, and the host and staff were extremely generous, warm and caring. The views from my room and the restaurant were stunning. My stay was peaceful and the breakfast buffet was excellent especially Carmella’s fresh...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Agriturismo Il Castagnolino
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Fence around pool
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Solarium
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Italian

    House rules

    Agriturismo Il Castagnolino takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 19:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Extra bed upon request
    € 30 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    € 10 per child, per night
    2 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 30 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa CartaSi Cash Agriturismo Il Castagnolino accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    The outdoor pool is open from May to September.

    The cooking school is open from April to October.

    FAQs about Agriturismo Il Castagnolino

    • Check-in at Agriturismo Il Castagnolino is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Agriturismo Il Castagnolino has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Agriturismo Il Castagnolino offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Solarium
      • Bicycle rental
      • Swimming Pool
      • Cooking class

    • The prices at Agriturismo Il Castagnolino may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Agriturismo Il Castagnolino is 2.2 miles from the centre of San Gimignano. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Agriturismo Il Castagnolino include:

      • Single
      • Double