Located 3 km outside the medieval hill town of San Gimignano, the family-run bed and breakfast La Fornace Di Racciano is an ancient rural property with terracotta floors and wood-beamed ceilings. It boasts a garden with pool plus sun loungers, and WiFi is free. Rooms and apartments have a rustic design as well as modern amenities such as air conditioning and satellite TV. The apartments include a kitchenette and a balcony or area of the garden. A continental breakfast is served each morning in the former hay loft. You enjoy a discount at a pizzeria restaurant 200 metres away. Free Wi-Fi internet is available throughout La Fornace. Outdoors, there are 2 gazebos. The swimming pool is open from May until October. Free parking is provided and the towers of San Gimignano are 5 minutes' drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
1 single bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Les
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    parking spaces + easy to get to. Spacious - good breakfast. Very nice bathrooms. Standard bedroom.
  • Ivan
    Brazil Brazil
    Beautiful and affordable! I would stay again FOR SURE! great hospitality by Mariana, thank you!
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful property with great views. Lovely pool which was quiet and relaxing. The breakfasts were amazing.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 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

Facilities of La Fornace Di Racciano
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Garden
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Private pool
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
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
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Packed lunches
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Emergency cord in bathroom
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • All ages welcome
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool with view
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Italian

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    La Fornace Di Racciano takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 19:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    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.

    Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    4 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    Extra bed upon request
    € 25 per child, per night
    5+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 25 per person, 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.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa CartaSi Cash ATM card La Fornace Di Racciano accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

    A surcharge applies for arrivals after check-in hours:

    - 5 EUR from 19:00 until 20:00;

    - 10 EUR from 20:00 until 21:00;

    - 15 EUR from 21:00 until 22:00;

    - 20 EUR from 22:00 until 23:00;

    -25 EUR from 23:00 until 0:00;

    - 30 EUR from 0:00 until 1:00 of the following day;

    - 35 EUR from 1:00 until 2:00 of the following day;

    - 40 EUR from 2:00 until 3:00 of the following day;

    - 45 EUR from 3:00 until 4:00 of the following day;

    - 50 EUR from 4:00 until 5:00 of the following day;

    - 55 EUR from 5:00 until 6:00 of the following day.

    All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform La Fornace Di Racciano in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about La Fornace Di Racciano

    • La Fornace Di Racciano offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Table tennis
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Cooking class
      • Horse riding
      • Bike tours
      • Swimming Pool
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Walking tours
      • Happy hour

    • Room options at La Fornace Di Racciano include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Apartment
      • Quadruple

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

    • Check-in at La Fornace Di Racciano is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

    • La Fornace Di Racciano is 1.1 miles from the centre of San Gimignano. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.