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Podere Sant'Elena

Name: Podere Sant'Elena
Address: Loc.Racciano 42A, San Gimignano, IT
Price range: $$
Rating: 9.6

Loc.Racciano 42A

9.6/10220 reviews

|Updated: Jun 26, 2026

About Podere Sant'Elena

Slotted into the Racciano hillside outside San Gimignano's medieval walls, Podere Sant'Elena offers farmhouse accommodation with direct views toward the town's famous towers rising above the Elsa valley.

The property sits amid Tuscan olive groves and vineyards, placing guests well clear of the day-tripper crowds that fill San Gimignano's centro storico by midmorning. The walk to the historic gates takes roughly twenty minutes on foot along unpaved farm tracks.

With a 9.6 rating across 220 reviews, the agriturismo draws repeat visitors for its quiet setting and hands-on hosts rather than hotel-style facilities. San Gimignano's Thursday market and the Vernaccia wine cellars along Via degli Innocenti are both reachable without a car.

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Airport shuttleNon-smoking roomsBarFamily roomsTerraceGardenHeatingDaily housekeepingLaundrySmoke-free propertySocket near the bedToilet paperTowelsBidetPrivate bathroomToiletFree toiletriesHairdryerShowerFlat-screen TVSatellite channelsTVCoffee house on siteFruitWine/ChampagneSnack barInternetOutdoor furnitureDeskWardrobe or closetInvoice providedSuit pressIroning serviceDry cleaningFax/PhotocopyingFire extinguishersSafeFirst aid kits availableProcess in place to check health of guestsHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasShared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removedStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesScreens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areasPhysical distancing rules followedCashless payment availableGuests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stayGuest accommodation disinfected between staysLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirusAll plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitizedPhysical distancing in dining areasBicycle rentalCooking classCyclingSun deckLinensContactless check-in/outSingle-room AC for guest accommodationHappy hourBeach umbrellasBeach chairs/LoungersWalking toursRadioElectric kettleTowels/Sheets (extra fee)Key accessLive sports events (broadcast)Pet bowlsHand sanitizerTemporary art galleriesTour or class about local cultureMovie nightsBike toursMosquito netHikingTennis courtOutdoor dining areaPool 1 – outdoorBowlingHorseback ridingAir conditioning