PODERE SANT'ALESSANDRO, YOUR HOLIDAY HOUSE IN TUSCANY!!!
Podere Sant’Alessandro is an ancient Tuscan rural home placed in a panoramic position. It has recently been restored by the owners who have not altered the original architecture.
It is structured as a typical late XIX century Tuscan farm.The former domestic and working areas are now comfortable apartments for our guests.We have kept the original ancient stone oven that was used to make bread and cook game and roast meat during festivities.
We offer accomodation in five apartments, each for 2 up to 8 people, for a total 20 beds.
The interiors are carefully decorated and show warm brilliant colours.
You will find yourself right at the heart of Tuscany, only 25 Km away from Siena, 6 km from Asciano and the Crete (clay) Senesi, less than an hour away by car from Montalcino, Arezzo, Florence and 2 hours away from the capital, Rome.
Podere Sant’Alessandro is located in San Gimignanello (Siena), one of the ancient fiefs of the Counts of Scialenga, dating back to 1022. It is placed on a hill, 370 meters above sea level.
You will enjoy a panoramic view on woods of holm oaks, oaks and mapletrees, olive-groves and wineyards in the estate of San Gimignanello,and the clayey hills of the Crete Senesi.
In a stone's throw spring the Bagni di Rapolano, known since the middle ages: our guests have a chance to spend some time and relax in the near-by hydros and spas.
Our swimming pool, surrounded by the garden and in a panoramic position, is equipped with comfortable sun beds, small tables and parasols. You can enjoy a night swimming below the stars thanks to our illumination system.
Podere Sant’Alessandro includes a 2 hectar wineyard and 100 olives, a garden for spices and vegetables, cultivated by an expert farmer.
A barbecue by the gazebos is at your disposal.
You are so welcome to visit our small wine cellar. Here you will find an ancient winepress, still in use when we make wine during the vintage. An ideal place to exchange useful suggestions and impressions about your trip, having a glass of good wine and tasting the local food.
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Services in Casa Vacanze Podere Sant'Alessandro
Wellness: Thermal baths nearby
Internal Services: Acces Internet, Air conditioning, Final cleaning, Heating, TV in room, TV sat
Courses: Courses Cuisine
External services: Barbecue, Car park, Park
Podere Sant'Alessandro offers several services that will let you spend a peaceful and relaxing holiday!
First of all the fresh water swimming pool, equipped with sun beds, parasols and small tables is at your disposal to let you enjoy the spectacular view from its panoramic position! The illumination system will allow you to swim even after the sunset!
The Garden that surrounds Podere Sant'Alessandro offers gazebos, a barbecue, rocking chairs, armchairs and tables on the meadow, in a panoramic position.
Our bycicles are at your disposal for a ride in the countryside or through the landscapes of the Crete Senesi.
In spring and summer we usually invite our guests to dinner once a week to let them try the traditional Tuscan or Sicilian Food, to get to know and taste the Local Wines, to enjoy the international athmosphere and the company of all our guests!
You will taste the products and fruits of our land, skillfully cultivated by the farmer, such as vegetables and fruit, wine and extra-virgin olive oil, jam and preserves!
Besides the garden and the swimming pool, a small wine cellar for tasting wine and food are at your disposal.
We have a deal with the local Centro Benessere Antica Querciolaia (www.termeaq.it) so that our guests can have tickets at a Special Price to the Hot Springs and 30% Discounts on beauty and wellness treatments all year.
Podere Sant'Alessandro is also a strategic spot to start several Wine and Food Tours. We will also be pleased to suggest you the most beautiful ones and the best restaurants in the area.
We can also organise, on your request: • Personal wine- and - food itineraries • Guided tours • Cooking courses • Wine and oil tasting courses
Here are some services that we can provide on request: • Taxi booking to and from airports and train stations • Car rental booking (with driver also) • Restaurants, Spas, manege and other activities booking • Laundry
Where we arePodere Sant'Alessandro is located in San Gimignanello in the municipality of Rapolano Terme in the Province of Siena, only 25 km away from Siena, 6 km from Asciano and the Crete Senesi, less than an hour's drive from Montalcino, Arezzo, Firenze and two hours away from the capital, Roma.
- Rapolano Terme (6 km) - Asciano (6 km) - Siena (30 km) - Arezzo (38 km) - Roma (180 km) - Firenze (90 km) - Pienza (35 km) - San Gimignano (38 km) - Cortona (32 km)
Activities in the Sorroundings
Amongst the many activities you may choose to do in this area, we suggest a visit in the near-by Terme di Rapolano (hot springs) and the Spas. We have a deal with the local Centro Benessere Antica Querciolaia (www.termeaq.it) so that our guests can have tickets at a Special Price to the Hot Springs and 30% Discounts on beauty and wellness treatments all year.
Podere Sant'Alessandro is also a strategic spot to start several Wine and Food Tours. We will also be pleased to suggest you the most beautiful ones and the best restaurants in the area.
Nature and sports lovers have a chance to engage in many activities in this area:
ASCIANO (6 Km) From here you can admire the Crete senesi along the historic Lauretana route, the Rapolano route and the wonderful white road of Monte Sante Marie. It is also an ideal place to reach the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore (XIV century), the most important monastery in the area of Siena.
RAPOLANO TERME (6 Km) Placed in the spot where the bare but fascinating Crete senesi turn into a green area called Val di Chiana. It is famous for the hot springs that have a temperature of 38 Celsius degrees and form a peculiar white rock that shapes the whole surrounding landscape. The near-by Serre di Rapolano is a lovely medieval village, dating back to the XII century.
SIENA (25 Km) Placed right at the heart of Tuscany, built on the hills, it has kept its peculiar medieval aspect, with narrow streets and palaces rich in history. The Palio, taking place on July 2nd and August 16th is a worldwide famous horse race that take place in the main square: the beautiful Piazza del Campo.
SAN GIMIGNANO (45 Km) It is completely surrounded by walls and it is famous for its wonderful towers. It is a very ancient village, founded by the Etruscans and then inhabited by the Romans; it has been under the domination of Florence in the XV century. It offers delicious specialities and a well-known white wine called Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
AREZZO (35 Km) Placed on the hills and just by the Appennines, it is a welcoming medieval town, surrounded by four wonderful valleys. The ancient traditions are renewed every year during the medieval tournament called Giostra del Saracino in which the historical quarters of the town fight each other.
CORTONA (32 Km) It was one of the12 towns of the Etruscan league, and in the medieval walls you can still see traces of the gigantic ancient ones. Besides some palaces from the Renaissance, it has kept the original medieval looks. As it placed 600 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a spectacular view on the Val di Chiana.
TREQUANDA (12 km) It is a medieval village built around a castle dating back to the XII century. It is placed on a hill, surrounded by woods, wineyards and olive growes. It is famous for its extra-virgin olive oil, wine, honey, cheese, cold meats and salami.
MONTALCINO (30 km) It is placed on a hill, 564 meters above sea level, looking down on the Orcia, Arbia and Ombrone valleys. It shows a breathtaking panorama and many medieval buildings. You can also visit the saveral wine cellars that produce the worldwide famous wine called Brunello di Montalcino. Not far away is the abbey of Sant'Antimo, where you can listen to the Gregorian hymns sang by the monks.
SAN QUIRICO (Bagno Vignoni) (38 Km) Founded by the Etruscans, it was also famous during the Roman era for its hot springs (50 Celsius degrees) that are collected in the centre of the village. There is a castle dominating the village which you can reach walking through a natural path.
PIENZA (35 Km) It is a wonderful little village with a Cathedral that offers many important works of art. You can enjoy a splendid panorama on the "Artistic, cultural and natural Park of Orcia valley".
MONTEPULCIANO (38 Km) It has kept the beautiful looks of the XVI century: splendid palaces and churches built by the most established architects of the Renaissance. It is characterised by a wonderful panorama. Montepulciano is also a very lively town from a cultural point of view, offering famous events such as the "International Art Festival".
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