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'....A flowered oasis inside the medieval walls....

'....A flowered oasis inside the medieval walls....

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Overview of '....A flowered oasis inside the medieval walls....

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Washer

Check out the area

San Gimignano, Toscana
  • Popular LocationMedieval Criminal and Torture Museum1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPiazza della Cisterna2 min walk
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)55 min drive
  • AirportPisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)93 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2
635 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

'....A flowered oasis inside the medieval walls....

The owners Mario and Donella would like to offer you an unforgettable holiday in San Gimignano.

The accommodation
This unique and luxurious apartment is situated on the ground floor of a medieval building in the historic center and has its origins between 1100 and 1200. In the past it was part of the district of the old Convent of San Domenico, who later became old prison of San Gimignano.

The main feature that makes unique and special this apartment is the presence, in the historic center, of a large private garden, equipped with everything you need to be able to eat and relax, always green and blooming thanks to the care of the owners.

Guest access
The apartment, romantic and beautifully furnished, can host 2 people. We can provide you a cot for a baby. It is particularly suitable for a romantic getaway for couples.

It includes a large living room with full equipped kitchen, lounge area with sofa, bedroom, reading room and a luxury bathroom with large walk-in shower.
""New in 2017"": air conditioning in the bedroom!

To welcome you on arrival Mario and his daughter Cristina will be happy to accompany you to the apartment and give you all the information you need and every suggestion possible to spend an unforgettable holiday in San Gimignano.

Other things to highlight
Located just 100 meters from the main Piazza Duomo and Piazza della Cisterna, allowing guests to enjoy the day among the numerous art galleries, museum visits, walks along the walls and the parlor of the squares that offers delicacies to try.

In the evening the town of San Gimignano, famous all over the world, still gives the evocative atmosphere of the Middle Ages with its lights dimmed and the local features which allow you to taste the typical products.

Staying in the Old Town is the best you could want from a holiday, everything is at your fingertips, quaint stores for shopping, restaurants, taverns, wine bars and bar .. Remember that the center is a pedestrian zone, calm and quiet.

House Rules
Included in the price you will find: heating, AIR CONDITIONING, bed linen, satellite TV and WI-FI.

As a welcome gift we will offer guests a bottle of wine typical of Tuscan.

You can arrive in front of the apartment for loading and unloading luggage.

It will be offered a free parking space just outside the city walls.

Property manager

Owner/Property Manager

Languages

Italian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • First aid kit

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 635 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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'....a Flowered Oasis Inside the Medieval Walls... San Gimignano
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'....a Flowered Oasis Inside the Medieval Walls... San Gimignano

About the neighborhood

San Gimignano

This apartment is located in San Gimignano City Centre, a neighborhood in San Gimignano. Torre Grossa and Torre Rognosa are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sovestro in Poggio Winery and Tenuta Torciano Winery. The SottoVico Garden and Chianti Observatory are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum - 1 min walk
  • Piazza della Cisterna - 2 min walk
  • San Gimignano Communal Palace - 3 min walk
  • Piazza Duomo - 3 min walk
  • Sovestro in Poggio Winery - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Barberino Val d'Elsa Station - 15 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar La Cisterna - 2 min walk
  • RiccaPizza - 3 min walk
  • Bar Pasticceria Boboli - 3 min walk
  • Ristorante Perucà - 4 min walk
  • Riccapizza - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is '....A flowered oasis inside the medieval walls.... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at '....A flowered oasis inside the medieval walls....?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at '....A flowered oasis inside the medieval walls....?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is '....A flowered oasis inside the medieval walls.... located?

Located in San Gimignano City Centre, this apartment building is steps from Galleria Continua, Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum, and Piazza della Cisterna. Museo Civico and Torre Rognosa are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meredith K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly a magical place to stay!
All I can say is WOW! As other reviewers have said, I almost don’t want to write this post, because selfishly I don’t want more people to know about this place, but it deserves a 10 star rating. First, it is probably not for everyone. The location is inside the walls of the city so it takes extra time to check in and get situated. You will be greeted by one of Mario’s extremely kind and welcoming daughters who will escort you by car into the city for a quick unload of your bags and tour of the cottage. You will then drive back out of the walls of the city to your reserved parking place. From here you have maybe a 5-10 minute walk back to the cottage. That needs to be built into you planning for each of you subsequent day trips etc but we loved how it slowed us down and set the pace for our trip. We took time to just get lost in a village that most people visit for maybe half a day. The cottage itself is incredible. Every detail is well done, extremely clean and a seamless mix of modern comfort and ancient charm. We would have stayed all day in our little garden paradise with Mr. T the resident tortoise if there had not been so much to explore. The bed was firm but comfortable and the AC in the bedroom was a very nice treat at the end of a hot day exploring (though not always necessary as the cottage stayed pretty cool throughout the day). Thank you Mario, Cristina and Claudia for a holiday we will never forget. We can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect sanctuary so close to the heart of San Gimignano
Fabulous apartment with a gorgeous tranquil garden. This was the final place we stayed during our visit to Tuscany and we certainly ended our holiday on a high. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Tuscany home
We could not love this house more! The house was just as pictured; unique, adorable, cozy and the perfect Tuscan feel. Cristina was so kind and helpful and the home has everything you need, including a 70 year old turtle to keep you company in the garden area. We would 100% recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
A beautiful apartment in an ideal location with wonderful hosts. Thank you Mario and Cristina.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Turtle Magic
We had the most incredible stay here in San Gimignano. Cristina and Mario were fantastic hosts and the apartment was everything we hoped for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timothy O.

Outstanding and charming apartment with a great SanGimignano location
Loved this place. Clean, charming, with all the amenities well thought out. Great location for exploring San Gimignano, and a great base for exploring the surrounding towns. Location of free car parking was an easy 5-10 minute walk. Communication with Mario and Cristina was easy with very clear directions. They met us outside of the town and we followed them to the apartment to unload our luggage, they showed the apartment and explained how everything worked, and then we followed them to the free car parking - they were extremely gracious and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Peaceful retreat in the middle of San Gimignano
We stayed for 5 days in this wonderful garden apartment and absolutely loved it!!!! It is only a 2 minute walk to the center square but so peaceful that you would think you are in the middle of the country. Everything is provided in this wonderful apartment to make your stay enjoyable. We already miss having our morning coffee sitting in Mario's beautiful garden with the resident Mr. Turtle. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frederick R.

A wonderful place and wonderful experience. The best value in Tuscany
The apartment is within the town and a few minutes from everything—any yet feels miles away. It is large, comfortable, beautifully designed, and has been skillfully renovated, with exceptional attention to detail. and imaginative touches everywhere. A full, functioning kitchen and a large, beautiful, very private garden/sitting area are additional pluses Last but not the least, the owners are a delight. Cristina in particular is a marvel—she does everything, thinks of everything, and responds immediately when sought out. The only downside is that after Christina, every other owner seemed as if going through the motions. Her preparation and service were in a different league I am ambivalent about saying much more out of plain selfishness: I want Cas del Gordano to be available the next time I am in Tuscany. Too many people knowing about it could spoil that! But Cristina and her family deserve the acclaim, and the business. With stops in Florence, Siena, Milan, and the Cinque Terra, our time in San Gimignano was easily the most pleasurable—and Casa del Giardino was hands down the best place we stayed and by far the best value.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M., Canton, Georgia

A Very Special Place
The Garden House in San Gimignano is a truly special place, in a beautiful city, hosted by the loveliest family. If you've never visited the city, you should. It used to be off the beaten path but now the tour buses have put it on the map. Not to worry, though, they don't take over. And La Casa del Giardino is situated away from the main tourist street, yet still close to the shops and restaurants. You won't hear the hustle and bustle of anything until you walk around the corner. But we must say, this property is so comfortable that you may be perfectly content spending all your time in the garden with your own personal turtle (we named him Mike during our stay). We are convinced that we could easily leave everything in the US and move in and not miss walk in closets, big screen televisions, or a big kitchen. The bed is very comfortable, the bathroom is surprisingly large, and having a washing machine is a nice addition (we used it three times). The entire space is just delightful and we already miss it. Mario lovingly takes great care of the garden and it shows. We had coffee every morning and wine every evening on the terrace. The addition of air conditioning certainly made things even more pleasant. We felt so at home that we invited our hosts to dinner, like we would if we lived in the city. To our great surprise we were the first to do so! We encourage you to consider doing the same because Cristina and her husband, Marco, are delightful and we thoroughly enjoyed a great meal, conversation, and wine (thanks to the expert knowledge of Marco!). Some advice on what to do while in the area... visit Pienza and Radda in Chianti for sure. You can rent a car if you don't mind being passed on the road like you're standing still and missing turns because you're overwhelmed by the scenery. But consider a tour so you can enjoy the wine and not worry about driving. You can catch a regularly scheduled bus to Siena and other nearby cities, too. We could write so much more about our experience in San Gimignano and La Casa del Giardino... if you're looking for someplace comfortable with every necessary convenience, quiet yet close to everything, and the added bonus of a pet turtle to chase you around the garden... this is the place for you. And invite your hosts to dinner... you'll thank me later!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W., Toronto

Beautiful Garden Retreat
My wife and I stayed here for ten days and absolutely loved it. The apartment is clean, quiet and comfortable. It has been updated with great attention to detail and with an obvious pride of ownership. It has all the modern conveniences but retains its rustic charm. The private garden is marvellous and a welcome retreat after a long day of site-seeing. Mario and his daughter Christina couldn’t be more helpful. They met us at Mario’s brothers house, where there is free parking, and took our luggage to the apartment. Christina know all the best restaurants and cafes. Our favourites were Le Veechie Mura, Bel Soggiorno and San Martino, 26.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2017