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Lucilla - San Gimignano
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San Gimignano is justly famous
as being one of the most, perhaps even the most, picturesque
hilltown in all Tuscany. It is particularly renowned for its
collection of medieval towers surrounding the central piazza.
San Gimignano is a big destination for travelers: it gets
three stars in the Green Michelin. It is busy in the daytime.
Despite this, it retains all its authenticity and charm; tranquility
reigns away from the main square. All the year long, San Gimignano
boasts fascinating musical and artistic activities.
San Gimignano is located in
a particularly beautiful stretch of the Tuscan countryside.
Everything is close by: Siena, Florence, Volterra, Lucca,
the Chianti Classico, the coast. Can you stay in San Gimignano
without a car? Yes, definitely, especially if your purpose
is to immerse yourself in the life of a real Tuscan hilltown.
But the train doesn’t come here: Your excursions must
be made by bus, and the bus system is pretty good. But if
you want to do intensive excursions, on an almost-daily basis,
you’ll do better with a car which you park in a public
lot.
We’ve found a beautiful
pair of small flats, each for two people. Both are charmingly,
even elegantly furnished by an owner who has real taste. These
are more than just “rental units”: they have the
feel of a truly sophisticated hotel suite. Each flat has an
independent heating system, satellite TV, and washing machine,
but no dishwasher or telephone; rent a cell phone if you need
one, plus there are public internet points in the immediate
neighborhood for email access. Garage available at about $50
per week; otherwise park just outside the walls in public
lots or along the road, about a 10-minute walk from the center.
Lucilla
Accommodates 2
Located just on the edge of
the village, this flat consists of a narrow living/dining
room, twin bedroom, kitchenette, bath (shower only), lovely
view onto a garden and the countryside beyond.
Casa Maria Sole
Accommodates 2
Located right in the heart
of the town, yet silent, Casa Maria Sole has a comfortable,
nicely sized living/dining room, matrimonial bedroom, full
kitchen, bath (shower only). Step outside and you find yourself
in the midst of absolutely everything.
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2005 Rates:
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720 euros / week
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Extras:
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None
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Arrival:
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Saturday but inquire
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Minimum
stay:
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1 week, with extra days pro-rated
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