If you don't want to stay in a city or town, but want to be close to them, this is the place to stay in San Gimignano. Fantastic rooms overlooking the pool or the vineyards towards the town, great breakfasts with wide variety especially of pastries from the owner's bakery. The hosts were helpful and spoke good English. The pool... More

We loved Podere Sant'Elena!! It was quiet... it was peaceful... and had a great view to San Gimigniano!!! The rooms were very clean and nicely decorated. Our room had a great view but I'm not sure that all rooms were all equal in matters of the view... The pool was marvellous and a great break from all day excursions around... More

Within a few minutes drive-time of San Gimignano's several public parking areas, is Podere Sant'Elena - surrounded by vines and unspoiled countryside. These converted farm buildings atop a hill with the unique San Gimignano gracing the horizon, capture the very essence of Tuscany. To add to the visitor's pleasure is a magnificent pool. Parking is a two minute walk away... More

My wife and I stayed here for 4 nights at the start of June. Podere Sant'Elena is so quiet, scenic and peaceful. We enjoyed relaxing by the pool in the afternoons after our days of touring Tuscany. It was the perfect home base and distance from San Gimignano and the view of town was gorgeous, be it day or night.... More

Me and my wife spent there three magical nights. We enjoyed the stunning view and the quiet atmosphrere. The room was clean and warm. Breakfast was the best we had during our stay in Italy with fresh pastries and sandwitches each day from the owner's bakery, fresh fruits and great Capucino made by request. The stuff and the owner were... More

When we arrived we did not like the room as there was only a very small window at roof level and the room was had a strong smell of damp. The room was also in the back corner of the hotel and got no sunlight. The girl who dealt with us (Erica) was lovely and remained so throughout our 5... More

Podere Sant'Elena is perched on the edge of a hill looking over a valley of grapevines and olive trees, with unrivalled views across to San Gimignano. It is a peaceful, charming and homely place to stay. The owners and staff were extremely helpful and friendly and recommended lots of things for us to do and places to eat, one of... More

This is a an astonishing property in so many ways. Beautiful views, grounds, accommodation and pool. The only criticism is that we did not receive a change of towels during our four day stay. Considering the heat (32-36ª) and the amount of showers we had, this would have been most appropriate. Apart from that, our hosts (especially Barbara, the owner)... More

My mother and I went on holiday to Tuscany this June. We both absolutely loved Podere Sant'Elena. Unpretentious, welcoming, it made an idea base from which to explore Tuscany, reaching Siena, Florence, Chianti and Voltera within an hour. Breakfasts in the morning were simple, yet delicious. The whole family seems to help out with the running of the Podere, which... More