Podere Il Pino

Hotel Description

You know what? I’ve driven past this little agriturismo probably a dozen times on the way to San Gimignano before I actually stopped to check it out. Podere Il Pino sits on this gorgeous hillside just outside Poggibonsi – and honestly, the location is way better than being stuck in the town center. It’s one of those converted farmhouses that actually feels authentic, not like someone just slapped some terracotta tiles on a modern building and called it Tuscan.

The thing that really gets me about this place is how quiet it is. I mean, you’re literally surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, so the only sounds you’ll hear are cicadas in the evening and maybe a tractor in the distance during harvest season. The rooms have that perfect rustic-chic thing going on – thick stone walls that keep everything cool even in August, and the beds are actually comfortable (you’d be surprised how many agriturismos skimp on mattresses). The family running it clearly knows what they’re doing – they’ve been here for years, and the woman who checked me in remembered my name the whole weekend, which is rare these days.

What I love most is that you’re positioned perfectly for day trips without dealing with tourist crowds at your doorstep. It’s maybe fifteen minutes to get into the historic center of San Gimignano, but you can also hit Volterra or even Siena pretty easily. The parking situation is great too – just pull right up to the building, none of that whole “park outside the walls and walk twenty minutes with your luggage” drama. They do this breakfast thing with local honey and fresh bread that’s honestly better than most hotels charging twice as much. The pool area gets gorgeous afternoon light, and there’s usually a breeze coming up from the valley. Only minor thing – if you’re planning to stay in late September or October, bring layers because these old stone buildings can get chilly once the sun goes down, but that’s kind of part of the charm. For the price point and the 8.7 rating, you’re getting serious value here, especially if you want that authentic Tuscan experience without the tour bus circus.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment (5 Adults) with 1 single bed, 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 5 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 5 adults, 5 children
• Five-Bedroom Villa (12 Adults) with 3 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 12 adults, 11 children
• One-Bedroom Apartment (4 Adults) with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View (5 Adults) with 1 single bed, 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 5 adults, 4 children
• One-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace (4 Adults) with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment (6 Adults) with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 4 adults, 5 children
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace (7 Adults) with 1 single bed, 1 sofa bed and 2 × 1 large double bed for 7 adults, 6 children
• Large One-Bedroom Apartment (4 Adults) with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Two-Bedroom Villa (7 Adults) with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed, 1 bunk bed and 1 sofa bed for 7 adults, 6 children
• One-Bedroom Villa (5 Adults) with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children
• Deluxe One-Bedroom Villa (6 Adults) with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for 6 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Kornel from Austria (9/10)

  The perfect relaxation. Old farmhouse transformed to a pleasant rustical accommodation. Beautiful garden with allocated personal place to each room. 100% mediterrainean feeling. The pool with the view to the countryside and San Gimignano is exceptional. I higly recommend for remote work as well.

• Asaf from Israel (8/10)

  romantic location with gorgeous view.
  the pool is lovely, and the whole place is very quiet.
  decent and simple apartment with full kitchen accessories.
  the nature surrounding the place is amazing, close to San Gimignano and other main touristic point in Tuscany.

• Tommy from Denmark (9/10)

  Fantastic location with a stunning view to the wine yards, olive trees and the hills of Tuscany. Apartments are roomy and well equipped. Pool is huge and with a magnificent view to San Gimignano.
  Very friendly staff.

• Claudia from Hungary (9/10)

  Real Tuscany vibe, nice pool, comfortable apartment

• Margaret from Australia (8/10)

  The pool area. Karen upon check in was very welcoming

• Loucas from Cyprus (9/10)

  Location was perfect near everything

• Kathryn from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Lovely location. Comfy little apartment with good facilities. Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful pool and gardens. Lovely little terrace outside our apartment to eat on. We liked the cats who came to visit our terrace.

• Ashu from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Amazing property location , right in middle of wineyards and nature. Absolutely loved the apartment and other facilities e.g. swimming pool. Very clean and well managed. Will surely be back sometime during the harvesting season!!

• D-mitriy from Austria (9/10)

  It has been mentioned many times that location is great, views are amazing, so I'll focus on the following:
  Road – yes, it is a gravel road, but it is OK for any normal car (driving there with a Ferrari is not recommendable), nothing difficult and by no means "dangerous". The only issue is when you meet another car in the opposite direction, but there are "pockets" to manage it. Just drive slowly.
  Don't be mislead by reviews on the popular maps service which in English translation mention bedbugs – there are NO bed bugs in Podere Il Pino. What you have is sometimes small forest bugs – peaceful and nice creatures, no problem at all.
  In cold months you need to pay for the gas additionally. Although I was a bit disappointed to get to know it only after booking was made, in reality the price was OK (we paid EUR 20 for 2 nights in a big apartment, stayed in February)

• Thomas from United States (9/10)

  It was clean and spacious. Safe.

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