A Tuscany guesthouse - the Hotel San Sano

Hotel San Sano, Gaiole in Chianti

This comfortable rustic family-run guesthouse lies in the heart of Tuscany surrounded by ancient vineyards and rolling wooded countryside. This hotel, in a typical Chianti town, was originally a medieval fortress dating from the 13th century. The Hotel San Sano, Gaiole in Chianti has been recently restored and converted into a most comfortable place to stay. Italy's most famous wine has been cultivated here for centuries. Nearby are wonderful cultural centres and great historic cities such as Florence, Siena and Arezzo, making this Chianti accommodation an ideal base for a relaxing holiday touring the region.

There are 15 quaint and characterful rooms here, all with en-suite bathroom facilities, direct-dial telephone, refrigerated minibar and air-conditioning. A full English breakfast is included in your room rate and small, well-behaved pets are welcome to join their owners here.

This Chianti hotel has a wonderful pool which is surrounded by shady olive trees. There is also a welcoming restaurant serving typical home-cooked Tuscan fare, a pleasant bar with an extensive drinks list and a cosy lounge where guests are welcome to relax and read or simply take in the atmosphere. Mountain bikes are at your disposal, so you can take off and explore the countryside around, while friendly, helpful hotel staff are happy to book museum tickets, arrange guided tours, pony trekking, wine tastings and cookery courses on your behalf.

There are two private car parks at this hotel in Chianti. Guests are welcome to use them and a selection of foreign-language newspapers is available on the front desk.

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Double room from €125