Poderi Arcangelo

Beautiful - But need a car Our stay at Poderi Arcangelo in the rolling hills of San Gimignano was nothing short of magical. Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, the views were the kind that stop you in your tracks – especially at sunset when the Tuscan hills glow gold. The food was exceptional every day, with authentic local flavours that made each meal a highlight. The staff were warm, welcoming and always tried their best to help, adding to the charm of the place. The location is perfect for exploring nearby treasures such as San Gimignano itself, Certaldo, and Volterra. One thing to note – a hire car is essential. Public transport is virtually non-existent here; we couldn’t get a bus at all and taxis, while available, were scarce and very expensive – we spent €400 on just three journeys. This isn’t the hotel’s fault, though it would have been helpful to know in advance. Also, while the property is beautiful, there’s no real indoor bar area for relaxing before or after dinner. There is an outdoor bar, but it only opens on weekends and closes at 18:00, so an early evening drink isn’t always possible. Despite this, we had seven days of bliss and would return in a heartbeat – next time with a hire car, ready to explore every corner of this stunning part of Tuscany.

Exceptional views from this property. The room was for 4. It had a rustic farm house vibe. Unfortunately there was mold in the bathroom and a nest of spiders in the beams above the bed (which my husband was happy to sleep under - so we ignored). There is no noise insulation between floors and you can hear other guests above you, but everyone was respectful and noise minimal. The spare blankets in the cupboard needed a wash and were unusable. Otherwise room was clean and comfortable. The infinity pool was great and generally quiet creating a relaxing atmosphere. You need a car if you stay in one of the annexes otherwise you would have to walk up a hill. We had access to a balcony and a common area. The kitchen was accessible but you are not allowed to use unless you book an apartment.) Breakfast was very good and the terrace is amazing. We only had interaction with two staff members. One was lovely, friendly and helpful. The other was the complete opposite, which ruined some of the shine. Overall lovely place to stay, fantastic grounds and we will definitely try and visit again!

Very good, amazing views. Quite simple rooms but the pools and view are worth it. Dinner and breakfast was ok, not great.

A beautiful, quiet property surrounded by nature. The pool is clean and relaxing, and everything is well-maintained. Perfect for a peaceful and scenic getaway in Tuscany.

Absolutely perfect - accommodation, countryside location, typical Tuscan dinners, wonderful relaxing pool and nicely sized with a lovely family run feeling, whilst easily accessible to nearby hill top villages. We couldn’t have asked for more.

We had an absolutely incredible time staying at the beautiful Poderi Arcangelo family run farm and vineyard. The views were breathtaking and the family could not have been more kind and welcoming which made our stay feel like a home away from home. We stayed in the main house and enjoyed a home made dinner with them which was a delicious 4 course meal paired with the amazing wine they make on site from their vineyard. The infinity pool overlooked beautiful Tuscan vineyards which you could see for miles. It was truly a place we’ll never forget and would certainly return to in the future :). Grazie to the wonderful people at Poderi Arcangelo, you’ve created a true paradise!