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Reviews of Podere Sant'Elena

Loc.Racciano 42A, 53037 San Gimignano, Italy

#2 of 42 hotels in San Gimignano

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 98 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    We absolutely loved our stay! The room is beautiful with plenty of space and great Tuscan touches, air conditioning was
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect!

    Beautiful property which we couldn’t fault!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fantastic location and view, great snacks and drinks available, lovely breakfast and the staff were perfect too. 30 minute walk into town was handy too, if not easy to get a taxi. Good restaurant in walking distance. Overall fantastic!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    A feast for every senses … we felt in love 💜💛🧡🩵💚
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nope!

    Many many things: very warm & friendly welcoming and advisory Extraordinary ❤️ 5*+ breakfast with lots of traditional and delicious warm & cold food…oh so yummy Stunning view of landscape/San Gimignano Lovely garden, nice terrace and super refreshing 🏊‍♀️

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is amazing. I mean, the view of San Gimignano is something else. You can see it while eating your breakfast, you can see it from the swimming pool, and you’ll never get tired of it. What’s more, even though it doesn’t seem like it, it only takes about 30 minutes on foot to get to San Gimignano, so it is possibly faster than finding a parking spot! :)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stay in a beautiful house in an area of outstanding natural beauty serviced by a wonderful team
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Panoramic View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have preferred a buffet breakfast to choose items ourselves; having to ask staff to put items on a plate was a bit awkward. Some simple fruits, yoghurt, pastries, hams, cheeses and coffee machine for us to help ourselves would mean less hassle for us and Barbara and her team. The walk to San Gimignano was a little too far in the heat of the day (35-40 mins) and parts of the track were a little difficult underfoot in the evening/night

    The owner and staff were lovely, Barbara, Silvia, Steve and our housekeeper were kind, considerate and v helpful. The views spectacular and the swimming pool clean and well positioned. Good restaurant only 5 mins walk away and property only 5 mins drive to many wineries and restaurants. Nice drive and entrance through automatic opening iron gates Room was air conditioned and quiet. 5 mins drive from San Gimignano and the Coop for good supplies Nice supply of beers and wines from reception

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    A piece of Tuscan paradise!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing..

    Such a special place, clean, comfortable, inviting… and EXCELLENT staff.. especially Sylvia! Great location overlooking San Gimignano .. and such a nice outlook for a delicious breakfast. The pool and pool area is also excellent and refreshing after a day sightseeing.. the whole property is so well looked after.. we would definitely recommend this accomodation!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    Stunning house in idyllic location in well kept gardens and a refreshing pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Peaceful, beautiful views and welcoming hosts

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    10
    Amazing view on San Gimignano and incredible staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location next to San gimignano. Great base to explore more in Tuscany. And the view and hosts of the hotel - absolutely great!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    10
    Amazing view and relaxing escape
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Panoramic View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing views, wonderful staff, a perfect relaxing place to stay. Near cute cities but away from all the tourists at your own little oasis.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    10
    Beautiful and relaxing stay in the Tuscan hills
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Panoramic View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property with stunning, scenic views. Just a short 25-minute walk into San Gimignano, yet far enough to feel truly immersed in the peaceful countryside. The staff were especially fantastic – a big shoutout to Silvia for her warm hospitality.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    10
    Perfect place for visting San Giminiano and still relaxing with a great view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice team. The host Barbara is really great with good restaurant tips. Perfect place to relax and enjoy. Breakfast was a lovely experience with local and homemade products + great view. Room was very cozy and clean. Clear recommendation for easy and casual vacation.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    9.0
    Wonderfully cared for propety with comfortable accommodation and fantastic breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is great, easy to get to Sam Gimignano and other places, far away from all the noises, in a lovely countryside ! Bed is comfortable, pillows were great! Breakfast amazing ! Hospitality is wonderful, staff is attentive and just lovely ! Barbara and her dog, Simba, are so real and welcoming!!! Pool is well cared for and the whole propety is just immaculate. Also there is a small pond with frogs that were croaking all the time, it added to the ambiance ! Views of San Gimignano below are wonderful. Very safe propety with gates and security.

    Barbara keeps the place immaculate ! Everything is just right, all the decorations, the details, the curtains on the windows, the lovely plants in the breakfast area, the pillow, the bedding and the breakfast !:-) Daily cleaning is done right.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing view. Great team.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    10
    Incredible property, incredible staff, incredible stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location, beautiful room, easy drive to town and wineries or other towns for day trips. Incredibly friendly staff. 1000% recommend!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    9.0
    Solid 9 out 10 with stunning views but poor breakfast and no restaurants within the walking distance
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Panoramic View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A few deviations from what the property was described as on the booking site made our expectations not fully met. There was no restaurant within the walking distance (the site mentioned 3 of them - but there was just one, and it was closed on the day we arrived). The property does not have a coffee shop as stated in the description. There is a kitchen and a make shift shop in the reception building which sells packs of biscuits and bottles of while and has a fridge with drinks (reception is open for a few hours in the mornings and afternoons). The biggest disappointment was probably breakfast. It is doled out by the receptionist from the trays separated by the guests with a counter and even to get a top up of water one has to wait until other guests are served in front of the queue. Provided that the lady is very diligent and describes to each guest the content of each tray, it takes a while queuing in a tiny stuffy house (it was only April!) At least water could be put out for an easy reach, I would reckon. The quality of breakfast offering was subpar: despite a variety of pastries, there was not a good selection of savoury staples. The omelet was cold, salami and prosciutto looked like they've been there for some time. Euro 18 per person per day for this sort of selection was quite unreasonable, given that the price of the stay was high enough compared with other places where we stay. We ended up with a comfortable room at the end, but we had to ask for it. The rooms were much smaller than on the picture, windows were quite small and the smell was a bit mouldy. We appreciated being relocated to the room we liked. The bottomline is that we enjoyed our stay but just a few minor adjustments would make it really 10-star (as the hosts requests the guests to rate the property in their communication). I guess this is what lead to a sort of disappointment: the property is solid 9 as per booking com standards, but does not reach its present rating of 9.7.

    The most attractive features of our stay were the view toward San Gimignano towers lit at night and the comfortable courtyard with the swimming pool (no public toilet in the common areas though which is not very comfortable). THe garden furniture and the sun loungers are thoughtfully arranged and create a welcoming atmosphere. The bed was comfortable as well, the duvet and all, we had a good night sleep. A kettle and tea bags left in the room were thoughtful, and the lady on site, Sylvia, brilliantly warm and cheerful. A drive to San Gimignano was about 8 minutes but the property was quiet and secluded among the hills.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2024

    9.0
    Nice place, with typical Tuscany style
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Panoramic View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No the minus, but walk to the city center is little demanding (no nice, no pleasant).

    Beautiful view over the city, good breakfast, separate parking space (partially covered).

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Panoramic View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was very comfortable, the Pool was lovely. The view was spectacular

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    A beautiful place to stay near San Gimignano
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location is spectacular

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    10
    Amazing property, excellent rooms, pool and gardens.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Panoramic View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Amazing property with the most beautiful views of San Gimignano. The staff are wonderful, always smiling and happy to help. The rooms are beautifully decorated, clean and with plenty of character. The swimming pool is large and plenty of seating. The breakfast is very delicious. Perfect for a couple and families.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You need to be aware of the relatively short period of check in hours (extra charge for coming later). we could manage to adapt our program so it was no problem, but be aware.

    The compound is just beautiful, one can see a great passion to make every detail perfect. Breakfast is just excellent, likely one of the best I had so far. The pool area is really nice and made our stay during a very hot period very comfortable. Parking spaces available.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    10
    Perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Panoramic View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional location with a beautiful panoramic view over San Gimignano, yet only a 5 minute drive from the centre of San Gimignano. Staff was over the moon, so welcoming, caring and ready to help any minute. Delicious breakfast (without forgetting the pastries), room was clean and had a beautiful cozy interior. If you’re looking for a place to stay in San Gimignano area, this is the place. We will definitely visit again!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Panoramic View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are not sound proofed, we could clearly hear the other guests in their rooms.

    The location, the view, the room is stunning!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    10
    Beautiful place, that you will never forget!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Panoramic View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place has a fantastic view. Everybody was super friendly. The breakfast is amazing!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2024

    10
    Amazing…location, staff and accommodations. We will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The safe didn’t like me so much. But Barbara talked to it nicely and it opened for us. 😁

    We liked everything about our stay…the view (incredible), the staff (amazing), the breakfast (absolutely divine), the property (little bit of paradise), and of course the accommodations (very lovely).

    Stayed in July 2024

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