Offering a terrace restaurant with panoramic views of San Gimignano and the Chianti Hills, Il Castagnolino features its own cooking school. Set in a tranquil location, it has a pool and country-style rooms with antique ceilings. Freshly baked cakes and biscuits are served each morning, as well as homemade jams, yoghurt and savoury options. The restaurant serves a 4 course Tuscan meal every evening, including home grown ingredients. With free Wi-Fi, rooms at the peaceful Agriturismo Il Castagnolino are decorated with traditional furnishings. Each comes with a private bathroom and terracotta floors. Some offer air conditioning. The pool is set among olive trees in the garden, and comes equipped with deck chairs and sun loungers. Guests can buy herbs, olive oil and saffron from the on-site organic farm shop. The property is 3 km from San Gimignano, while the Etruscan town of Volterra is 30 km away.