FORTEZZA DE' CORTESI - Bed And Breakfast in Florence Italy

B&B in an exclusive tuscan historic villa in San Gimignano

B&B in an exclusive tuscan historic villa in San Gimignano country side, with pool, air conditioning, panoramic view of the famous towers Fortezza de' Cortesi is a luxury, historic countryside villa available on a per room bed-and-breakfast basis(but the whole villa is also rentable weekly), ideal setting for a relaxing exclusive charming holiday In Tuscany.The house is 5 km away the centre of S.Gimignano(included in the UNESCO heritage). Situated in a tiny hamlet on a hilltop is sorrounded by the spectacular famous tuscan scenery of wineyards, cypresses, oaks, olives. Likely of etruscan origin, certainly dates back to the Xth century.Just restored with attention to preserve its autenticity, the villa, of more than 500 mq,can host up 12 people in 5 delicious double rooms and 1 gorgeous suite (a limited number of guests so everyone is assured of special attention to its needs). All the rooms have a wonderful view on famous towers, are carefully furnished with antiques and luxury fabrics and all provided with air conditioning/heating, safes, windows screens and private bathroom with a wall-attached hairdryer.In the house also a sitting room with tv sat, a study with internet connection and a large living/dining room with a medieval fireplace where you can spend relaxing evenings and where in the morning you will be able to taste the rich traditional breakfast with a choice of hand made cakes and very special cheeses and salamis.Kettle, tea and coffee in every room.Newspapers, magazines and guide at guests' disposal.Disables access. Parking. Nice terraced garden with gazebo furnished with table and chairs. Private pool equipped with patio furniture and a quiet pergola, a perfect haven for rest and contemplate the panorama disturbed only by the chirping of cicadas and crickets.The 12 hectars property produce saffron, oil, aromatic herbs. Ideal for birdwatching and trekking, in the vicinity also available tennis, golf, fishing, horseback riding and exensive walking trails.From Fortezza de' Cortesi you may easily reach Florence, Siena, Certaldo, Monteriggioni, Volterra, Pisa, Lucca, Montalcino, Pienza and the sea-side. In S.Gimignano you may find shops, banks, post office, restaurants, supermarket, chemist's, museums and churchs.

Fortezza De' Cortesi is at www.fortezzacortesi.com

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