Stay at Hotel Sovestro in San Gimignano

Hotel Sovestro offers rooms with Tuscan walnut furnishings, each with a private bathroom with shower and a 32-inch LCD TV with Sky channels. Guests have access to two swimming pools - one larger pool and a quieter pool with jets - surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas. The property includes private balconies or gardens overlooking the surrounding pine trees, vineyards and olive trees.

The on-site Da Pode restaurant, housed in a former farmhouse, serves typical Tuscan cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast features a wide selection including freshly squeezed orange juice, and options are available for guests with celiac disease. Wine tastings of the hotel's own estate-produced wines are offered next to the vineyard.

The hotel is located 1.5 km from the historic towers of San Gimignano, with a free shuttle service running four times a day to and from the town center. A panoramic walking path starting 50 metres from the hotel leads to San Gimignano in about 30 minutes. Nearby attractions include the wine regions of Chianti and many medieval villages in Tuscany.

The hotel provides bicycle rental, bike tours, and walking tours, as well as a tour or class about local culture. A fitness centre with modern equipment is available for guests, and poolside service offers drinks and snacks. Car hire, concierge service, and express check-in/check-out are also provided.

The family-run management offers a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping with exemplary attention to detail. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with raised toilets, grab rails, and an emergency cord in the bathroom. Special diet menus are available, and the property has soundproof rooms and a lift.

Pools: Two swimming pools - one larger pool and a quieter pool with jets

Dining: Da Pode restaurant serving Tuscan cuisine with local ingredients

Location: 1.5 km from San Gimignano with free shuttle service

Wine: Wine tastings from the hotel's own vineyard

Activities: Bicycle rental, walking tours, and fitness centre

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with raised toilets and grab rails