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Al Gelso Bianco

Barberino Tavarnelle, Siena
Bed & Breakfast
+39 (0) 339 300 2969
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From
€200 - €600
per night

Come for a holiday with extras: children’s playground, babysitting, pool, truffle hunting, vineyard, olive grove tours and more

11 rooms

Rooms sleep 2 – 4

Children welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

Families will enjoy staying here in a clutch of neat self-catering apartments on a family vineyard. The seven apartments, fanning out across the main house, barns and stables, come with stone or parquet floors, beamed ceilings and a cheery feel. A homegrown and locally produced buffet breakfast is served every morning, the rest of the time you look after yourselves or meals can be arranged in high season and there are plenty of restaurants nearby.

Children will be happy hurling themselves into the shared pool, collecting eggs from the hens or getting stuck into books, toys and games in the communal sitting room. Adults can seek out a quiet spot in the colourful garden overlooking the valley, tour the vineyard, help with the harvest or sign everyone up for a family pasta making course.

There’s so much to keep everyone occupied but the farm is halfway between Florence and Siena for enticing days out.

We think you'll love

Having so much to do on-site, really geared towards families so everyone can enjoy themselves
Being on a rural, working farm but also being close to restaurants and interesting places to visit
Each apartment has a wood-burner for low-season visits with wood supplied for a small fee

You should know

There are three farm cats slinking about
The owners are here during high season, the rest of the time you're looked after by a housekeeping couple

Essentials

Swimming pool
EV charger
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from €200

3 Apartments for 2: From €200
4 Apartments for 4: From €400

Information

Booking information

Check in: 3pm
Check out: 10am
Closed: Rarely.
Property: This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property

Reviews

This is a place where quality, a family atmosphere and very comfortable accommodation and surroundings are all present. Real care has been taken to make guests quality accommodation, feel comfortable, and offer exceptional extras which are not often found in properties offering self-catering holidays are available. You can feel the attention the family has given to detail and service.

Maria Emilia, Sawday's Inspector Sep 2023

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Location

The neighbourhood

You're in the heart of the Chianti region and this family-owned 120 acres produces wine and extra virgin olive oil, both available to buy. Poggibonsi (5 km) and Certaldo (15 km) are the closest towns for dining and shopping. Visit the charming UNESCO village of San Gimignano (20km) for more restaurants. Florence (35km) and Siena (40km) are both close enough for day trips.

Local points of interest from Irene Sanesi

Gelso Bianco is located in a strategic position between the beautiful cities of Florence and Siena. From the gate of the estate you can see the famous medieval village of San Gimignano. Also very easy to reach other Tuscan villages
The medieval town of Barberino Val d'Elsa is 5 minutes away by car and has restaurants with beautiful views of the Tuscan countryside!
Badia a Passignano is located 20 minutes by car from Gelso Bianco. Today it is a monastery with a splendid cellar. Certainly one of the most beautiful panoramic points in the area.
The splendid Romanesque church of Sant'Appiano is only a few minutes away by car or can be reached with a walk of about 20 minutes. A true jewel of the Tuscan countryside.
Wines and a delicious extra virgin olive oil are produced at the Mulberry White! During your stay you can have tastings of our products (now also honey!) and visit other beautiful wineries in the area.

Introducing

Irene Sanesi

The Sanesi family bought the estate in 1977 and have slowly done up the outbuildings to let out to guests. Irene runs the holiday apartments and her brother concentrates on the wine and olive oil production. You're very well looked after, there's always someone on hand, and you'll find a helpful booklet with information and lots of advice about the local area in your apartment.

Al Gelso Bianco

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Your dates are available!

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Irene Sanesi

Al Gelso Bianco

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Check availability

Your dates are available!

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Irene Sanesi

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