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Il Casale del Cotone

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Host: Alessandro Martelli
Il Casale del Cotone
Localita: Cellole 59
San Gimignano, (SI) 53037
Italy

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Karen's Review Of This Property:
Il Casale del Cotone

Il Casale is a highly efficient and very popular bed and breakfast, thanks to warm and dedicated host, Alessandro, who has combined his extensive hospitality experience with a desire to see his great-grandfather’s lovely country property restored properly. Six double rooms and two small apartments including bedroom, kitchen/eating area, and bathroom are all housed within the extended stone farmhouse. Another section is reserved for Alessandro and the family who looks after the wine estate. Access to the guest entrance is through a well-kept garden around the back with a small chapel and lovely views over the soft hills. Main areas include a sitting room and beamed breakfast room with fireplace. The spotless home is appointed with scattered antiques and the very comfortable guestrooms, each with a different color scheme, have new bathrooms and either countryside views or garden or interior patio entrance. Infinite attention to details in both the aesthetics and service offered is given to guests. The entrepreneurial Alessandro has also restored the stone barn and cantina over in the olive grove, Rocca degli Olivi, creating an apartment, five lovely bedrooms with either mansard or vaulted ceilings and gorgeous views, and a breakfast room. An inviting swimming pool is hidden among the olive trees. Plenty of tourist information is on hand.


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Il Casale del Cotone
Credit Cards Welcome: ALL MAJOR
16 Rooms, Double Occupancy: €100.00 - €130.00*
3 Suites, Double Occupancy: €120.00 - €150.00*
2 Apartments: €100–€150 daily
Dinners: €35
Minimum Stay Required: Apartments: 3 nights

Open: all year

Phone: (0577) 943236   Fax: (0577) 943236

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From San Gimignano follow signs for Certaldo for 3 km. Il Casale is on the left and well marked.
Air Conditioning in Guestrooms Breakfast Included Children Welcome Credit Cards Welcome: Other 4 Dinner Served Upon Request Direct Dial Phone in Guestrooms Dogs by Special Request Gift Shop Internet Access Available for Guests Mini-Refrigerator in all Guestrooms Some Non-Smoking Guestrooms Parking Available (Free or Paid) Restaurant Swimming Pool TVs in Guestrooms Archaeological Site within 3 mi Golf Course within 30 mi Hiking Trails Nearby Horseback Riding within 2 mi Wineries within 2 mi

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Nothing we read on-line or in guide books could have prepared us for how wonderful Il Casale del Cotone is. Starting with our charming host, Alessandro to the comfortable room, to the pool and to theview of San Gimignano, it all was more than we could have hoped. When we pictured Tuscany, we picture a large stone house amoungst olive trees and vineyards. Now we can picture Il Casale del Cotone instead because that is exactly what it looks like. Make sure you read the history of the property that is in the lobby where you sign in, it is full of very interesting facts about the property and the area. Finally, climb the hill in the vineyard behind the house for the most expansive view of San Gimignano and all of its towers. A little tip, once you climb the vineyard hill, you can exit the property from the back and walk the 3 miles into town on a fairly level road. If you are looking for a place in Tuscany that is close enough to walk to town during the day but whose land, setting and ambiance makes you feel as if you are out in the middle of the Tuscan countryside, Il Casale del Cotone is definately the place for you. We will be returning!
-- Jeanine Layland (October 15, 2008)
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What a delightful stay!! Allessandro was gracious and informative granting our every wish. The Casale was clean; the breakfasts were delicious and our wine above the pool overlooking the Tuscany landscape was perfect. We especially appreciated Allessandro’s recommendations for ’local’ dining establishments which enabled us to interact with the locals while enjoying wonderful local food (especially the wild game!). We highly recommend Allessandro’s villa for those traveling in Tuscany and San Gimignano. Kathy & Clem Heick, Trish and Jerry Olson
-- Kathy Heick (January 14, 2009)
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