Welcome to this weeks Villa Spotlight, in which we'll be covering a smaller villa in San Gimignano named Capannina.
Nestled on a hill, in the many hills around the small town of San Gimignano with gorgeous views all around of the many olive groves and vineyards that produce the wonderful Vernaccia di San Gimignano. In the distance you can even see the towers that the little medieval town is so well known for.
Nestled on a hill, in the many hills around the small town of San Gimignano with gorgeous views all around of the many olive groves and vineyards that produce the wonderful Vernaccia di San Gimignano. In the distance you can even see the towers that the little medieval town is so well known for.
"This villa is very small, but beautifully formed! It has all the essential things you need, including kitchen area with fridge, microwave and oven. The location is fantastic, with the views over the Tuscan countryside from the pool and the main bedroom being second to none! A car is definitely needed for the visits to the hilltop villages, and the closest restaurant Antico Desco is highly recommended. I would highly recommend this villa, but if you're wanting it to be completely without anyone close by you might be disappointed as it's on the same site as the vineyard house but that caused absolutely no problems whatsoever as the owners were on hand to help with anything we needed. Don't be put off by the cars in the driveway as you approach, they're vineyard workers who aren't around during the day at all, but neither will you be with so much to explore! Take your own beach towels though as the ones provided aren't really suitable for outdoors. The pool is very cold, but with the beautiful views surrounding it, who cares! Highly, highly recommended."
-Karen from West Yorkshire
Capannina actually was a small barn that has been restored and renovated into a the charming villa it is today. It sleeps a maximum of four people, with one double bedroom, one room with twin beds and one bathroom.
The villa has a swimming pool available for the use of the guests. The living room has a cozy little kitchen corner, so you can keep an eye on the little ones while you are preparing a meal with produce purchased at the local markets.
The front of the house has a covered private veranda to sit and perhaps sip on some of the locally produced Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Outside of the villa is a beautiful garden that of course has garden furniture so you can enjoy the lovely weather that is common to the area.
The villa has a swimming pool available for the use of the guests. The living room has a cozy little kitchen corner, so you can keep an eye on the little ones while you are preparing a meal with produce purchased at the local markets.
The front of the house has a covered private veranda to sit and perhaps sip on some of the locally produced Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Outside of the villa is a beautiful garden that of course has garden furniture so you can enjoy the lovely weather that is common to the area.
"The property is a very pretty converted barn. Small but beautifully furnished. The pool is beautiful and has views of the Tuscan Hills with vinyards and olive groves in every direction and a view of the towers of San Giminiago in the distance. There is a covered dining area, barbecue and pizza oven. The area is quiet and peaceful. The nearest towns are 5 mins by car and have restautants, cafes, sights and supermarkets. San Giminiago is beautiful and Sienna and Florence are within easy reach. Wished we'd gone for 2 weeks , not one." -Angela from North Sommerset
For those days you want to get out and see all the sights to see in Tuscany, the villa is very well situated for your day trips. San Gimignano is 8km away, Poggibonsi is 15km, Siena is only 25km and Florence is a mere 50km away from the villa, providing you with a lovely buffer from the huge tourist areas. The small town of Certaldo is only 4km away and has a myriad of shops for your convenience.
"Superb little rustic villa on hill top. Panoramic wonderful views of surrounding hills and San Gimi, from bedrooms and from pool. Excellent location, few Km from San Gimi and easy to get to other nearby towns. Very friendly and helpful owners. There if you needed them but left you alone if you didn't. We had a wonderful time and would consider booking the villa again."
-Nish from Hampshire
If you are currently planning your trip to Tuscany and looking for a small, affordable villa for your family then Capannina may be exactly what you are looking for! Be sure to visit the property page for more information, the photo gallery, or check the availability. If you would like to find out more information about San Gimignano, please visit our recent article on the City of Towers.
