Independent Val d'Elsa hotels

"Our stay at Poderi Arcangelo in the rolling hills of San Gimignano was nothing short of magical. Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, the views were the kind that stop you in your tracks – especially at sunset when the Tuscan hills glow gold. The food was exceptional every day, with authentic local flavours that made each meal a highlight. The staff were warm, welcoming and always tried their best to help, adding to the charm of the place. The location is perfect for exploring nearby treasures such as San Gimignano itself, Certaldo, and Volterra. One thing to note – a hire car is essential. Public transport is virtually non-existent here; we couldn’t get a bus at all and taxis, while available, were scarce and very expensive – we spent €400 on just three journeys. This isn’t the hotel’s fault, though it would have been helpful to know in advance. Also, while the property is beautiful, there’s no real indoor bar area for relaxing before or after dinner. There is an outdoor bar, but it only opens on weekends and closes at 18:00, so an early evening drink isn’t always possible. Despite this, we had seven days of bliss and would return in a heartbeat – next time with a hire car, ready to explore every corner of this stunning part of Tuscany. "

"This property is a sanctuary, take notice it’s not near the airport it’s more on the countryside. Once you arrive it’s worth the travel!"

"We loved the area and everything about this hotel, food to the cleanest pool I’ve been in. All staff were so pleasant. Perhaps the bed needs updating as we had to add blankets under the mattress to stop rolling off either side🙂"

"Wonderful single room with balcony. Great breakfast, polite and friendly staff, and a breakfast room with the most amazing views. Would definitely stay here again. "

"We loved our stay. The hotel had really nice breakfasts included and the pool was fantastic after a hot day walking around the old city. We had a standard room and we were expecting it to be small. It was very small - it was difficult to find space for our cases and the shower was so small that it was hard to use it without banging your elbows. The room did include a nice outdoor balcony which made up for the super small room. The hotel was an easy walk into the old city."

"Really nice, quiet place to stay with an incredible view and convenient to San Gimignano. The staff and service was top notch with very friendly poolside service and at the restaurant. The room accommodations and beds are very comfortable, but the AC had trouble keeping up with the 90 degree days…especially with a mezzanine sleeping space. Regardless, we had a wonderful time. "

"Golden hills bathed in soft sunlight, cypress-lined avenues leading to hidden resort- A serene escape at Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel, Tuscany, where timeless elegance meets Tuscan charm. Service is great and truffle hunting is a definitely recommend experience！"

"5 star 🌟 Hotel. The location, the condition and the amenities are perfect for 2 peple or for the entire family. The location it's just about 30 minutes from Florance, 45 minutes from Pisa or any city in the Tuscany area."

"Very good property"