Agriturismo Niccolai - Torre Palagetto

Housing

At Villa Palagetto, which is part of Agriturismo Niccolai, in the ancient farmhouses which developed around the majestic medieval tower Torre Palagetto and in the tower itself, there are 5 comfortable apartments named after ancient crafts and former uses:

- Apartment Il Fattore: this building used to be the adobe of the manager of the farming activities. This first-floor apartment, which enjoys fine views of the medieval towers of San Gimignano, has been recently restored respecting the original features of the typical Tuscan country style. It consists of a cosy dining room with fireplace, a small kitchen and 2 double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Independent entrance, heating, natural conditioning, satellite TV. Perfect for families and couples of friends.

- Apartment La Cantina: this building was originally used to store Vin Santo, the typical Tuscan dessert wine once considered the most precious wine of the estate and traditionally stored in large and airy rooms. This apartment is on the ground floor, it has its own independent entrance, and ancient wooden-beamed ceiling. It consists of a living room with kitchen area, one double and one single bedroom, both with ensuite bathrooms. The apartment is fitted with modern comforts such as heating, natural conditioning and satellite TV in both bedrooms. It is perfect for families with children.

- Apartment L’Orcio: originally the precious estate extra-virgin olive oil used to be stored here. This ground-floor apartment has its own independent entrance from the private terrace and consists of a living room with a comfortable sofa bed, a kitchen area, and one double bedroom with ensuite bathroom. It has wooden floors, heating, natural conditioning, and satellite TV.

- Appartment Mezza Torre: this first-floor apartment with independent entrance is located in the central part of the ancient watch tower, and enjoys stunning views of the hills around San Gimignano. It consists of a living room with a comfortable sofa bed and a kitchen area, a large double bedroom with a romantic four-poster bed, and an ensuite bathroom. The apartment is complete with heating, natural conditioning, and satellite TV.

- Apartment LaTorre: three-story apartment with independent entrance, and a stunning 360° view of the surrounding hills. The first floor consists of a living room with fireplace, a dining room which opens into a lovely balcony overlooking the medieval towers of San Gimignano, and a small kitchen. On the second floor there is a double bedroom with its own bathroom, and on the attic floor, on top of the tower, there is a romantic double bedroom with a four-poster bed, arched windows, an ensuite bathroom, and satellite TV. Central heating, natural conditioning and satellite TV.

Services

RESTAURANT FACILITIES, Swimming pool, Pets allowed, Local products, Oil and Wine production/tasting, Credit Cards accepted, Playground

Sport: Hunting, Mountain Bike, Fishing, Tennis, Trekking

Internal Services: Acces Internet, Final cleaning, Daily cleaning, Heating, Communal telephone, Communal television, TV in room, TV sat, Wifi

Educational activities: Educational activities, Astronomical studies, Nature studies, Guided tour of the farm, Farming museum

Courses: Courses Cuisine

Ceremonies: Ceremonies, Meeting rooms

External services: Barbecue, Thermal baths nearby, Rental Bikes, Car park, Park

At Agriturismo Niccolai, which is part of Azienda Agricola Palagetto, the attentive owners have married history and tradition with a necessary modernization of the producing facilities. Here you will find:

A delicious breakfast with a savoury/sweet buffet where guests can taste the finest Tuscan pastry and the traditional seasoned meats;

Inviting traditional Tuscan dinners, that in wintertime are served in the cosy atmosphere of Il Vecchio Granaio (the old barn) dining room, at Villa Palagetto; in spring and summertime dinners are served in the barnyard, under the stars;

Guided tours of the modern and efficient wine cellar with its fascinating barrels and barriques stockrooms, two different areas for red wine and for white wine making, a bottling room, and a storage for refinement in bottle. To be mentioned the estate mill where, from late October to December, visitors can attend the oil making process and the magic moment when olives are pressed to obtain an excellent extra-virgin olive oil;

Guided wine tastings in the beautiful and professional tasting room, next to the winery, where visitors can taste several types of local wines (red and white wines, wines to be drunk young or for long ageing) that made Azienda Agricola Palagetto famous all over the world. Not to forget Vin Santo (typical Tuscan dessert wine), grappa, and extra-virgin olive oil;

Relax in the well-kept gardens and/or in the panoramic sun terraces, and for the most energetic ones, long swimming sessions in the swimming pools, that with the changing light reflections takes the colour of the Caribbean Sea;

Unforgettable walks throughout the hills, across the vineyards, the olive groves, and the woodland, to breathe the atmosphere of this natural paradise, walking along the well-marked footpaths of the CAI network.

Surroundings

In the vicinity of the medieval centre of San Gimignano, nestled in the rolling hills of the gorgeous Tuscan countryside, Agriturismo Niccolai is perfectly located for exploring Tuscany’s most prized art towns such as Siena (30Km), Florence (35Km), and Volterra (25Km). This farmhouse is part of Azienda Agricola Palagetto, a local concern which produces exclusive wines and fine extra-virgin olive oil, whilst offering high standard holiday accommodation in 5 comfortable and exclusive apartments at Villa Palagetto, in the medieval Torre Palagetto, and its annexes.

For guests willing to discover Tuscany, the position of Agriturismo Niccolai is the best of two worlds: the most prized medieval art towns – such as Siena, Colle di Val d’Elsa, Monteriggioni – can be visited on a day trip. Florence, with its Renaissance treasures, is also easily accessible, whilst the Tuscany coast can be reached in less than 1 hour by car.