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Nido del Merlo In San Gimignano, Tuscany

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
San Gimignano, SI
  • Tenuta Torciano Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Gimignano Communal Palace
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Piazza della Cisterna
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Siena (SAY-Ampugnano)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nido del Merlo In San Gimignano, Tuscany

Property for exclusive use
Large countryside villa, built in the seventies, 500 sq. m. with 4 double bedrooms, 2 triple bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms capable of holding up to 14 persons with a garden, private swimming pool and wide open areas perfect for spending your time outdoors. 5 bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning. The house is ideal for small groups of friends.

Outdoors and Swimming Pool
The villa is completely enclosed, with a large, well-kept lawn with tall plants measuring over 400 sq. m. on three sides of the house, perfect for staying outdoors and having barbecues. In a sunny, panoramic position, just lower than the house, is a rectangular swimming pool, 4 metres by 9 with a depth of 1.5 metres, externally paved on the shorter side and complete with sunbeds, outdoor shower and some shaded areas for relaxing or admiring some beautiful sunsets. Parking is inside the property.Interior
The villa has been refurbished recently, with particular attention to detail and a classic style of furniture which creates a relaxing atmosphere. The house is on two floors. The main entrance is accessible from one of the outdoor paths and on the ground floor you will find the large, fully-equipped kitchen with dining table, satellite TV and fireplace, a living room with sofas and satellite TV, 1 double bedroom with a four-poster bed and large panoramic windows, one bathroom with shower and washing machine. A staircase leads to the first floor, where there are 2 large double bedrooms with view and access to the panoramic terrace, 1 double bedroom with extra single bed and access to the outdoor terrace, 1 bedroom with a double four-poster bed and additional single bed with access to the outdoor terrace, 2 bathrooms, one with two sinks and bathtub, the other with shower, 1 double bedroom with bathroom with shower and access to the outdoor terrace.

Location
The villa is part of a large farm, surrounded by vineyards which produce great wine, in a raised position with a breathtaking view of the medieval towers of San Gimignano.

Facilities
Nido del Merlo has Wifi, central heating, air conditioning in 5 bedrooms, high chair, mosquito screens in the upper floor bedrooms, 3 bikes, parking.

Services
The price includes: bathroom, bedroom and kitchen linen as well as swimming towels (changed weekly), water, gas and electricity (but not the air conditioning and the heating), internet, baby bed and high chair. Upon request and to be paid for at the property are hired help, cookery courses, dinners, excursions and product tastings.

Important Information
Swimming pool open from 1st April to 30th September (9am-8pm). The owner lives on the ground floor, but with independent access from the garden.Activities and Distances
The villa is in a great position for discovering the beauties that Val d’Elsa and Tuscany have to offer, with many typical towns like San Gimignano, a medieval town famous for its towers, Certaldo, hometown of Boccaccio and the Etruscan town Volterra. Larger cities like Siena and Florence are both nearby.
Certaldo 7 km (all kinds of shops), San Gimignano 10 km, Poggibonsi 11 km, Volterra 38 km, Siena 46 km, Florence 52 km.

Groceries: Ulignano, 3 km
Restaurant: tenuta Torciano, 2.2 km
Golf: Golf Club Castelfalfi, 35 km
Airport: Florence Peretola, 53 km
Railway: Certaldo, 7 km
Shopping centre: Coop Valdelsa (Poggibonsi), 12 km

Air-conditioning, due only if used, per day 25.00 Euro
Heating (from November to April) due only if used, per day 25.00 Euro
Final cleaning per booking. In cash 500.00 Euro
Refundable deposit (to be handed over on arrival) per booking. In cash 600.00 Euro
Tourist tax per person/day 1.50 Euro

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VacaVilla
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Pool
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: EUR 500 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Heating fee: EUR 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number IT052028B5Q6DYPRL5

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
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Gimignano

Located in San Gimignano, this villa is in a rural area. Museum of Sacred Art and Ornithological Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Palazzo Pretorio and Casa del Boccaccio. Ra-Ma snc and The SottoVico Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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San Gimignano, SI

What's nearby

  • Tenuta Torciano Winery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • San Gimignano Communal Palace - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Piazza Duomo - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Medieval Criminal and Torture Museum - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Piazza della Cisterna - 15 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Barberino Val d'Elsa Station - 8 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tenuta Torciano - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Il Castello - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circolo Arci Asd Tennis Certaldo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Cucina di Giuseppina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Antica Fonte - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nido del Merlo In San Gimignano, Tuscany pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nido del Merlo In San Gimignano, Tuscany?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nido del Merlo In San Gimignano, Tuscany?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nido del Merlo In San Gimignano, Tuscany located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Tenuta Torciano Winery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Palazzo Pretorio and Church of Saint Jacob and Saint Philip. Casa del Boccaccio and Museum of Sacred Art are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

What an amazing place and Patrizia and her Mum were amazing- Always there and always available to he
What an amazing place and Patrizia and her Mum were amazing- Always there and always available to help. The dinners they cooked were so delicious and so much food. They were always giving us treats and food!

10/10 Excellent

Cole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An outstanding place to stay!
Our stay at Patrizia’s vacation home was amazing. We were in town for our friends’ wedding and the location was perfect. Patrizia, her son Camillo, and Nana, Maria, were outstanding hosts. We arrived to several complimentary bottles of vino from their winery as well as homemade pizza, banana bread and more. This was just the icing on the cake! The home was clean, spacious and had all the ‘extras’ that we needed for a relaxing stay (bicycles, pool, etc). The only important thing to note for anyone looking to stay here: if you don’t have a car, make sure to arrange taxis before your arrival as we spent quite a bit of time searching for drivers to pick us up and take us where we needed to go (i.e. wedding). Oh, Patrizia also offered to cook our group of 12 a meal on our last night (extra charge). If she offers, take her up on this. It was the highlight of our trip… aside from the wedding of course :).
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful Tuscan Experience
Such a special property in a very special place. Looking out at San Gimignano and the Tuscan country side is breathtaking. Terrific accomodations central to everything. Patricia and Nonna make your stay and dinners a truly special experience. We have memories that will last our lifetime!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Renate U.

Wir haben einen sehr schönen Urlaub in diesem Haus verbracht! Patrizia hat uns mit ihren Köstlichk
Wir haben einen sehr schönen Urlaub in diesem Haus verbracht! Patrizia hat uns mit ihren Köstlichkeiten aus ihrem Garten und aus ihrer Küche verwöhnt! Auch ohne Klimaanlage hatten wir Mitte August angenehme Nächte!

10/10 Excellent

assunta b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ospitalità sorprendente
Siamo un gruppo di amici, 6 coppie e Patrizia ci ha accolti come se fossimo di famiglia. È stato un piacere passare il capodanno nella sua casa. già prima di arrivare che ci siamo sentiti telefonicamente abbiamo sentito la sua gentilezza e il suo calore . La casa è enorme, le stanze molto grandi e luminose, non manca nulla. Ogni giorno ci ha fatto trovare qualche prodotto: vino olio, dolci, fantastica. Se dovessi tornare in Toscana non avrei problemi a tornare da lei. Grazie è stato un piacere per tutti noi.
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10/10 Excellent

Roger E.

We just completed an amazing Christmas vacation at Nido del Merlo! This was a truly a special vacati
We just completed an amazing Christmas vacation at Nido del Merlo! This was a truly a special vacation made even more special by our amazing host Patricio. She warmly greeted us on arrival, and really made us feel welcome and comfortable. The villa was perfectly appointed with sweets, cakes, and fruit etc which really made the perfect home for our Christmas celebration with two families. The bedrooms were roomy, and the grounds, & views from the villa were simply amazing. The location was very central to the Tuscany region, and allowed us to make many day trips throughout the region. This is a special place, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

zvi g., Boca Raton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and great hospitality from the owners
Location is great with grapes and olive trees view as well as San Gimignano, pool was great the owners treated us very nice and gave us wine, fruited and baked goods. Gave us quick tour of their vegetable and fruit garden and we could see the chickens. Excellent for relaxation and recharging.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

zvi g., Boca Raton

It may be an issue to get there via google maps, but read the suggested direction as detailed in the
It may be an issue to get there via google maps, but read the suggested direction as detailed in the communication once google maps got you to the closest point. The location of the house is great, you're basically viewing this valley with grapes and olive trees and San Gimignano, which is just letting you relax. The house does not offer AC but it's possible to manage as the weather in the area should not be as hot, and there's breeze when all windows are opened. It has beautiful pool to cool in, seating areas to drink wine/coffee, the owner are very helpful and will verify every once in a while that you have all that you need. They did treat us with bottle of wine and olive oil that they produce from their own grapes and olives as well as fruits and baked goods that they baked at home. overall we felt very welcomed and relaxed. been there for 7 days, and I wish we could have stayed additional 7 days :-) highly recommended, come with English/Italian translator to use when needed as in Italy not many people speak English and with the house owners it's needed. The Food, Wine and Gellato are the best it was a treat to visit Italy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara F., West Linn, Oregon USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location in Tuscany
The property location is ideal. Ten minutes from San Gimignano, with full view of the city. Views from every bedroom! Couldn't have asked for better hosts. They checked in with us every day and surprised us with baked goodies and homemade meals. You are truly staying in the Italian countryside complete with chickens and rooster. The indoor communal area is limited to kitchen, so know that you will be gathering outdoors. Be sure to book a bike tour, it was one of the highlights of our week and make reservations for wine tasting!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

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