The Aziendaagrituristica
Il Melograno is set in the territory of San
Gimignano, seven km. faraway from the town, on
the ancient itinerary of the Via Francigena, 160 metres on the
sea level. The house was built on the XIXth
century and in 1998 it was carefully restored to keep its original
architecture.
Countryside
On a hill, it offers
a delightful view on the vald'Elsa and Certaldo, a town
3 km.
faraway. The landscape all around is the green Tuscan countryside with
its gentle hills covered with vines and olive trees which invite visitors
to enjoy trips in the surrounding area and taste the typical Tuscan
dishes accompanied with Chianti and Vernaccia,
the white wine from San Gimignano.
The Farm
The family-run farm
covers 11.47 hectars cultivated with wine,
olive yard, wood, vegetable garden and ochard.
Poultry and rabbits are grown too. Guests can visit the farm and buy
natural products such as wine, oil, saffron, honey, jam, vegetables,
fruits, eggs, and other typical products such as hand-made pasta.
Accommodation
Accommodation with 4
rooms (7 beds), use of kitchen. The house can be divided into two flats
with two double bedrooms and kitchens. Each room has got its
private bathroom with shower, T.V., linen and independant
heating. Guests can use a common laundry.
Category: 2
Garden
Equipped
garden, free use of bicycles and mountain bikes.
How to reach Il Melograno
From Florence you
take the freeway to Siena and you get off at Poggibonsi.Then
you follow the signs to San Gimignano. When in
San Gimignano, you go to the north end of the
town and you turn right in direction to Ulignano,
then you follow the signs to San Benedetto. See map
Another possibility
is to go to Certaldo from Poggibonsi, then from Certaldo you
take in direction to San Gimignano and after
500 mt, you turn left to San Benedetto. The farm is in Pretoria, no. 52/53. See map
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