From Anne-Sophie Redisch of Sophie’s World

Casolare di Remignoli

Located in the hills about 5 kilometres from mysterious and beautiful San Gimignano, Casolare di Remignoli is an ideal base for exploring Tuscany. All the sights of Florence, Siena, Vinci, Monteriggioni and Volterra are less than 1 hour away.

Italian country roads, especially the small, unpaved ones, aren’t always clearly marked. As a result, I got lost a few times and had some difficulty finding it in the dark. But even though we arrived after midnight (much later than planned), we were greeted warmly. My two daughters and I enjoyed every moment of our 5-day-stay.

A large renovated ancient farmhouse, its rooms are spacious with beautiful terracotta floors, wooden ceiling beams and wrought iron beds. Outside, surrounded by olive trees and grapevines, is a nice swimming pool overlooking Chianti and the towers of San Gimignano. It’s the perfect place to watch the sun set after a busy day of sightseeing. Especially with a glass of Vernaccia, the local white wine. My girls (a seven-year-old and a teen) were perfectly happy to play with the cat, in the pool or at the ping-pong table. Casolare di Remignoli had everything we needed.

View towards San Gimignano

With prices from EUR 80 for a double room (we paid nothing for the extra bed), the Casolare di Remignoli is affordable and family-friendly. In summer, continental breakfast is served outside on a lovely covered patio: cappuccino and delicious Tuscan bread with a fabulous view.

Here, as in most of Tuscany, you’ll need a bicycle or a car to make the most of your stay. The B&B has free parking (often next to a Lamborghini tractor).

Address:
Casolare di Remignoli
Remignoli 26
53037 San Gimignano
Siena (SI) Toscana

Tel. + 39 348 6615984
Fax + 39 057 7094618
info@remignoli.com

Photo courtesy of Alexandra Redisch

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