Podere La Marronaia Agriturismo, Loc. Strada, Podere La Marronaia 14, 53037 San Gimignano, Siena, Toscana, Italy
Podere La Marronaia Agriturismo
Loc. Strada, Podere La Marronaia 14, 53037 San Gimignano, Siena, Toscana, Italy
Loc. Strada, Podere La Marronaia 14, 53037 San Gimignano, Siena, Toscana, Italy
Phone: +39 0577 907265, +39 347.3586897, +39 0577 907265 Innkeeper: Silvia Morrochi Website: http://www.marronaia.com Check-in from: 17:00, check-out by: 10:00Podere La Marronaia Agriturismo offers bed and breakfast accommodation immersed in olive groves and vineyards on the rolling hills of San Gimignano. The area is simply magical and guests will enjoy a wonderful holiday and enjoyable stay. La Maronnaia B&B provides well-appointed apartments with warm and cosy ambiance coupled with old times flair and modern amenities. Completely furnished, they consist of a fully equipped kitchen, living room, bedroom and private bathroom. La Marronaia B&B offers extensive garden grounds, barbecue area, swimming pool, solarium, free car parking and amazing views of San Gimignano.
General amenities
barbecue/BBQ summer garden summer terrace/patio pets are not admitted pets living on premises entirely non-smoking smoking is allowed only outside off-street parking working farm quiet surroundings entirely privateRoom amenities
Wi-Fi internet heating fireplace ironing facilities seating area dining area private balcony/terrace tea and coffee making facilities refrigerator cooker in room washing machine kitchenette en-suite bathroom hairdryer toiletriesNearby amenities/activities
horse riding walking trekking golfing biking hiking photography picnic areas historic sites cultural events museums/galleries wine tasting fine dining shopping tennis courtPayment types
Cash Wire Transfer Master Card VISALocation map
An interview with the innkeeper(s) of Podere La Marronaia Agriturismo (13th of August 2009)
What is(are) your name(s)?
Silvia Morrocchi
For how long have you been running a B&B?
Since 2003
Please share something about the history of your present bed and breakfast.
Podere La Marronaia is a small family-run agricultural farm set in the wonderful scenery of San Gimignano landscape. In 2000 due to a strong desire of changing and looking for a bigger house for our family, we ran into this enchanting Podere consisting of an old house and lands cultivated with olives and grapes. We all immediately fell in love with this place and each one of us has been directly involved in the renovation of the house and the begging of our new business. In this "each" is included also Dino, our oldest dog (Pastore Bergamasco, an Italian breed), that arrived in our family the day later we signed the purchase of La Marronaia. He strictly followed Luigi everyday here in the new property and supervised all the works. Our family moved here on December 14, 2002 after a renovation work of about 1 year and a half. Being here we improved our little zoo and now we have 2 other dogs, LillaCamomilla and Togo; about 10 cats; two horses, Gioioso and Gastone; a Miccio Amiatino, a special breed of donkey found on Monte Amiata, called Fringuello; a small Tibetian goat called Mina, five cashmere goats, two parrots and two little Indian pigs… Today our farm is involved in different activities, partly born for passion part due to the case: organic wine and extra virgin olive oil production, flat renting and the cashmere goats breeding.
What are the unique characteristics of your B&B?
From our garden a 360°view goes from the Central Apenines to San Gimignano towers and the Chainti hill.
Even if only 2 kms far from the town centre, Podere la Marronaia, is a place where you'll find absolute silence and calmness. You'll enjoy the view of our vineyards and olive yards, the swimming pool, the friendship of our animals and the contact with nature. The part of the house that mostly attracted us was surely the central one, the old watching tower. After few researches made in the historical archives of the town, we realized that our tower was part of a larger group built for the defence of the town in 1200 d.c. At that time the property was named "Magronaja". Later it lost the defense priority and became an agricultural land, owned by rich families such as Chiarenti e Ficarelli. Here they mostly grown wheat and onions and was considered as a good dowry for the young women. In XIX century "La Marronaia" was part of the properties of San Gerolamo Monastery and later in XXI century of private owners. The building is named among the "most important historical building of the town" and to restore it has been as an everyday discovery of our past. The particular structure of our house, allowed us to dedicate the lower part of the building to our agritourism activity with flats to rent.
Based on your guests' opinions, what feature of your B&B has made their stay special?
The family running allows us to have a direct and daily contact with our guests that most of the time become our friends. The location is perfect even if you want to enjoy the peace of our landscape or if you want to be more in the town (in few minutes you'll reach the centre even walking). Podere la Marronaia is a small farmhouse so never too crowded.
Please describe in short your bed and breakfast and its general services and amenities.
The flats are composed of a large kitchen-living room, 1 or 2 double bedrooms, 1 or 2 private bathrooms with shower. Both flats are at the ground floor of our farmhouse and have 2 entrances facing the garden and the courtyard. The flat are fully equipped with: oven, dishwasher machine, 4 fires, fridge+ freezer, crockery, tv sat, iron, hairdryer, little house appliances, free internet wireless connection. Pets are not allowed. Possibility to attend to Tuscan cooking classes, free wine tastings, trekking and Nordic walking excursions. Large garden with chairs, tables, sun beds, barbecue area and swimming pool.
How many rooms are offered at your B&B and what is its maximum capacity?
We have 3 flats: Yellow flat, Blue flat and Green flats. The flats can from from 2 up to 4 guests.
Please describe the in-room facilities for each type of room in your B&B.
The flats are fully equipped with: oven, dishwasher machine, 4 fires, fridge+ freezer, crockery, tv sat, iron, hairdryer, little house appliances, free internet wireless connection .
Which room is your personal favorite?
No preferred rooms, each one has its history for us.
What do the room rates include?
The rate includes linen, towels, energy, water, use of the pool (summer) and all farmhouse equipments, taxes included . Independent heating on consumption. Final cleanings not included.
Do you offer any special packages?
Yes, sometimes. Check on our website www.marronaia.com
What may guests expect from a typical breakfast at your property?
No breakfast offered.
Do you serve other meals?
No.
Are there cooking facilities, which guests may use?
Yes, the kitchens are all fully equipped.
Do you accept pets?
No.
What is your smoking policy?
We ask our guests not to smoke in the flats.
Is there a parking facility on premises or nearby?
Free private parking in front of our garden/property.
Is your B&B suitable for disabled guests?
Not all the rooms due to the old/historical walls and stairs, which it was not possible to remove.
What safety precautions are provided at your B&B?
Private security service during the night,
What is your check-in/check-out policy?
Check in from 17:00 to 20:00, check out with in 10:00. Different arrival/departure times can be agreed on request
How can guests check availability and make a reservation?
Writing an email at info@marronaia.com or filling the info form on www.marronaia.com.
What is you cancellation policy?
See on www.marronaia.com
What types of payment do you accept?
Bank transfer, credit card or cash.
Please tell us what things guests might enjoy visiting, seeing, doing, etc. in your area.
All our guest are invited for a free organic wine &extra virgin olive oil at our wine shop in town called "Ai Quattrorsi", they'll also receive a discount card for purchases in the shop
Where is your B&B located and how it may be reached?
Podere la Marronaia is located in San Gimignano, localita Strada Podere la Marronaia 14. It is in the northern part of our area in direction Certaldo
What would you say to people who have never stayed in a bed and breakfast?
Visit our on line guest book on http://www.marronaia.com/home_en.asp
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