Niccolai - Palagetto di sotto

San Gimignano (Siena)

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In the vicinity of the medieval centre of San Gimignano, nestled in the rolling hills of the gorgeous Tuscan countryside, the farm holiday 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 6 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, 5 of them in the lovely farmhouse Palagetto di sotto, and one of them in the exclusive independent Suite.

Structure and accommodation

Type: Agriturismo
Setting: Hills
Accommodation: Bedroom Suite
Type of accommodation:
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • Half board
beds: 15
Closed: 2 November - 25 November
Services:
  • Restaurant
  • Typical products on sale
  • Credit cards welcome
  • Swimming pool
  • Pets allowed

Immersed in the peace and the tranquillity of the Tuscan countryside, it is a lovely farmhouse surrounded by a splendid rose-garden, which produces its colourful flowers for great part of the year spreading delicate fragrances all around. In this ancient building Agriturismo Niccolai provides comfortable accommodation in 5 double bedrooms and one suite with modern ensuite bathrooms, and furnished elegantly with antiques. The rooms are named after the traditional Tuscan vines which made Azienda Agricola Palagetto famous all over the world:

Room Vernaccia:  double bedroom on the ground floor which opens directly into the garden. The room is nicely furnished, and has a private shower room, satellite TV, air conditioning, heating, and wooden floors;
Room Malvasia: double bedroom on the first floor with typical wooden-beamed ceiling, a stunning view over the verdant hills, a private shower room, satellite TV, air conditioning, heating, and wooden floors;
Room Canaiolo: double bedroom on the first floor with typical wooden-beamed ceiling, a lovely view over Monteoliveto Abbey, a private shower room, satellite TV, air conditioning, heating, and wooden floors;
Room Sangiovese: double bedroom on the first floor, with wooden-beamed ceiling, a romantic view over the rolling hills, a private shower room, satellite TV, wooden floors, air conditioning, and heating;
Room Trebbiano: double bedroom on the first floor, nicely furnished in typical Tuscan country style, with a lovely view over Montauto valley, a private shower room, satellite TV, heating, and air conditioning;
The Suite”: this suite is located in a unique building with an original hexagonal base. The suite consists of a split level double bedroom (50mq), with a 360° amazing view over the Tuscan hills. Recently restored adding modern touches and furniture to the original architectural features, this suite has a luxury private bathroom with chromatic shower, and it is fitted with all comforts such as air conditioning and satellite TV.

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.

Relax  in the well-kept gardens and/or in the panoramic sun terraces, and for the most energetic ones, long swimming sessions in the swimmingpools.

How to reach us

How to reach us:

Address: Via Monteoliveto, 46 - - San Gimignano 53037 - San Gimignano Siena

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