We stayed here for a week in October, taking day trips to various surrounding places (Siena, Volterra, Cinque Terre, Florence, and San Gimignano of course). It was quite warm the week we were there and we were a little disappointed that the pool had been closed for the season. The bus system was not very reliable and taxi service was almost nonexistent. Some days we spent many hours trying to figure out transportation. Car rental may be the way to go even though we were told we didn’t need to do that. Our hosts were very gracious and kind and went out of their way to help us out. We would definitely recommend this place!

Our family of 8 gathered here to explore Tuscany together. It was wonderful in every respect. We loved being able to walk to San Gimignano after a day of exploring , to shop , have dinner and gelato and share our experiences. The villa was perfect and the owners , Victorio and Marina , were lovely and so welcoming! Perfect location to explre beautiful Tuscany!

We stayed with friends for a week at this place at the end of August and enjoyed it very much. The two apartments were in very good shape and well looked after by the owner. We had a lovely time at the pool, sitting on one of the terrasses with our friends and getting to know San Gimignano - without the rush of the day visitors. Very friendly and helpful owner couple. Thank you!

A typical Tuscan villa / farmhouse surrounded by gardens and olive groves on the edge of San Gimignano. A lovely split level villa, perfect for two families to holiday together. We were 9 people - 4 x adults and 5 x kids under 12 and it was just about the right size with all the amenities we needed. The grounds are lovely and the photos don’t do them justice. The pool is great and where the kids spent most of their time. It’s a 15 min walk uphill to San Gimignano which is the same as some of car parks around the town as it gets very busy with day trippers. We used the villa as a base for a day trip to Sienna which was easy. The owners are nice, friendly and helpful.

We chose a site in Tuscany only to begin to agonize about whether or not it was too "isolated." We began looking all over again, the second time choosing Podere La Tesa. We are so happy that we made that decision! This location and home were everything we could have hoped for - a clean, beautifully maintained and spacious home with lovely intimate and communal spaces, a landscaped setting that was private and afforded beautiful views of surrounding hillsides, a stunning pool that we frequently used between sightseeing trips, and for us, easy access to the city of San Gimignano. It was magical to wake up in the morning in such a setting, and lovely to return to after our day trips. We used both apartments, and found it easy to move between the two. The hosts, who live on the grounds, were the BEST! They were there to help us if we needed anything (rarely) and they afforded us all the privacy we wished. It turned out to be a perfect match! The real test of any vacation place is when everyone in your party says, "I wish I could stay here forever." We loved everything about Podere La Tesa.

Away from the crowds but just steps away from the Medieval town of San Gimignano, with wonderful shops and restaurants. The views from the villa are breathtaking. The villa is made up of two separate apartments each with two bedrooms and bathrooms. We were able to spend relaxing days around the pool and walking up to breakfast or dinner as well as taking wonderful day trips to Siena, Volterra, Cinque Terra and Florence. You don’t want to miss this vacation spot. The owners are close by in their own villa and are happy to help make recommendations. Get away from it all and live like a local here.

My family of 7 had an amazing time!! The best part of the stay was the hosts of the house and the proximity to the city. We walked everywhere. All the recommendation given by the hosts were excellent. The home is comfortable and we felt right at home. Thank you for such a wonderful stay

We rented the Villa for a week and our family could not have been happier! We were a group of 9, including 6 adults, a 6 and 3 year old and a 20 month old infant. With both levels having a kitchen and living area, along with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, there was plenty of room for all of us. Both kitchens were well equipped. We had most of our meals at the Villa given the children’s schedules, and to just relax and enjoy the beautiful setting. The views from the Villa are stunning! And there was always a beautiful cooling breeze sitting on the patio or under the tall oaks. Although we had temperatures in the high 90s during the day, the nights dipped to the 60s, and the Villa, with many ceiling fans, was always a comfortable temperature. We spent many afternoons enjoying the pool. Having our little ones, we were pleased to see the pool is fully fenced and is about 100 yards from the main house, so we felt very secure about the pool. There are also grassy areas where the children played, while the adults enjoyed a glass of wine in one of the several outdoor sitting areas. The location was perfect! You feel as if you are out in the countryside, but you are within walking distance (or five minute car ride) of San Gimignano….a town rich in history with so much to see and do. After two days of walking through the town, we still didn’t see everything. The Villa was our home base; we went to Florence for a day trip, which was an hour car ride away. And we walked to a local winery (Palagetto) for an amazing wine tasting session. And our hosts were the best! They live on the grounds and are experts at providing guests with privacy, while being accessible when needed. It was such a pleasure to talk with them about the Villa, the area, as well as great recommendations for restaurants. We simply loved everything about the Villa and our wonderful hosts!