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The Lafferty's retreat
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4100 sq m
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San Gimignano, Toscana
- Piazza Duomo8 min walk
- San Gimignano Communal Palace8 min walk
- Piazza della Cisterna9 min walk
- Siena (SAY-Ampugnano)66 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Double Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
The Lafferty's retreat
San Matteo Lafferty' retreat is located a few steps from one of the two main entrances to the city of San Gimignano.
Owned by a well-known family in the area, the house is a mix of color and modernity with an international feel and lots of character. Originally part of the private home of a famous Scottish opera singer and her husband, it was later sold to their children, now well-known gin producers in Scotland.
The house is developed on one floor. From the entrance you find on the left a first bathroom, fully equipped with a shower, and the large hallway makes a collector for the whole house. On the right you walk into the modern, fully equipped kitchen, with dining table. The next room is the living room, with a large sofa, satellite TV, and lots and lots of gin bottles! Of course, they are empty and are there to keep guests intrigued as they can buy the famous gin directly from the owner to enjoy a cocktail on the terrace, at sunset.
The door right in front of the entrance, is the studio, an ideal location for smart work or homework for the little ones. For the very little ones, on the other hand, some games and storybooks in English and Italian are waiting for them.
Finally on the left is access to the two rooms. The first is a room with two single beds, very comfortable for two kids or two adults used to sleeping separately. The room has two large windows, a closet and dresser. The second room, is a double bedroom, with an en-suite bathroom with shower.
Complete the property, a large terrace with table, chairs and umbrella. Perfect for enjoying a good gin aperitif or an al fresco meal.
The house is equipped with a central air-conditioning system. The temperature is set in advance to ensure a pleasant stay (within the limits of the regional law for which the temperature cannot be set below 21 degrees), but it cannot be changed independently by the guests.
If temperature changes are required, the staff will be happy to make the change as quickly as possible.
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Owned by a well-known family in the area, the house is a mix of color and modernity with an international feel and lots of character. Originally part of the private home of a famous Scottish opera singer and her husband, it was later sold to their children, now well-known gin producers in Scotland.
The house is developed on one floor. From the entrance you find on the left a first bathroom, fully equipped with a shower, and the large hallway makes a collector for the whole house. On the right you walk into the modern, fully equipped kitchen, with dining table. The next room is the living room, with a large sofa, satellite TV, and lots and lots of gin bottles! Of course, they are empty and are there to keep guests intrigued as they can buy the famous gin directly from the owner to enjoy a cocktail on the terrace, at sunset.
The door right in front of the entrance, is the studio, an ideal location for smart work or homework for the little ones. For the very little ones, on the other hand, some games and storybooks in English and Italian are waiting for them.
Finally on the left is access to the two rooms. The first is a room with two single beds, very comfortable for two kids or two adults used to sleeping separately. The room has two large windows, a closet and dresser. The second room, is a double bedroom, with an en-suite bathroom with shower.
Complete the property, a large terrace with table, chairs and umbrella. Perfect for enjoying a good gin aperitif or an al fresco meal.
The house is equipped with a central air-conditioning system. The temperature is set in advance to ensure a pleasant stay (within the limits of the regional law for which the temperature cannot be set below 21 degrees), but it cannot be changed independently by the guests.
If temperature changes are required, the staff will be happy to make the change as quickly as possible.
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Languages
English, Italian
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
San Gimignano
San Gimignano is home to this apartment. Ornithological Museum and Museum San Gimignano 1300 are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Sant'Agostino Church and Rocca of Montestaffoli. Chianti Observatory and Il Fiaschetto are also worth visiting.

San Gimignano, Toscana
What's nearby
- Piazza Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- San Gimignano Communal Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Piazza della Cisterna - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Sovestro in Poggio Winery - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bar La Cisterna - 8 min walk
- La Bottega - San Gimignano - 4 min walk
- Ristorante Perucà - 5 min walk
- Ristorante La Mangiatoia - 4 min walk
- Locanda La Mandragola - 5 min walk
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