Fortezza De Cortesi  

In the Tuscan countryside near San Gimignano, about 4 km from the town center. The property sits in Val d'Elsa and is roughly a 15-minute drive from the Ornithological Museum and the Museo di San Gimignano 1300. Florence highlights such as Pitti Palace, Piazzale Michelangelo and Ponte Vecchio are also within easy reach.

A small farm stay with just six air-conditioned rooms. Rooms include refrigerators, electric kettles, in-room safes and bathrooms with bidets and complimentary toiletries. The lobby’s fireplace, a library and a quirky bowling club give the place character. Staff speak English, Italian and French and housekeeping is provided daily.

Outdoor pool for swimmers, an on-site massage room with available treatments, a library and a bowling club. Property also offers a safe-deposit box, free self-parking and complimentary wireless internet. Wake up to classic Tuscan mornings and step out for a dip.

Complimentary wireless internet and luggage storage. Multilingual staff on hand to assist.

On-site restaurant serving satisfying meals. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 9 AM to 10 AM.