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Fattoria Voltrona in San Gimignano, Italy

I discovered Fattoria Voltrona while planning my wedding, which was to take place in Siena. A friend had already recommended San Gimignano, and a rural farm experience appealed to the small group of friends and family who would accompany us. Our group was spread out among several of the buildings, so we enjoyed walking each other to and from the dinner house each evening, enjoying the view of San Gimignano in the distance. Even though our honeymoon suite included a set of bunk beds, the farm offered a perfect romantic setting, complete with a full moon rising past our shuttered bedroom window. We've since recommended Fattoria Voltrona to many of our friends, and everyone agrees it is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

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Welcome to Fattoria Voltrona
Tuscany Agriturismo
Fattoria Voltrona Road Map
Guests Are Welcome at Fattoria Voltrona
View of the Fattoria Voltrona Dinner Hou...
Touring the Countryside in Style
Icelandic Horses at Fattoria Voltrona
Images of Fattoria Voltrona
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Tuscany Agriturismo

Fattoria Voltrona Produces Wine and Olive Oil

Fattoria Voltrona is located at the center of a geographic triangle formed by Florence (Firenze), Siena, and Volterra. Located 5 kilometers from the medieval town of San Gimignano, the farm is accessible by a squiggly country road, formerly a cattle track. We were lost for two hours trying to find it the first time. Luckily, being lost in Tuscany is never a bad thing—there is beauty everywhere. It was exciting to finally arrive at the main farmhouse, which we recognized from the Fattoria Voltrona website. Our party was greeted warmly by Malcolm, whose family owns and operates the farm. They also have the pleasure of calling it home. A storm was brewing, so Malcolm led us to the farmhouse balcony and left us with a bottle of his family's wine. All at once it started to pour rain, so we settled in on the covered porch and viewed a spectacular show, culminating in a vibrant pair of rainbows. It was quite a welcome!

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Fattoria Voltrona Road Map

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Guests Are Welcome at Fattoria Voltrona

Featuring Double, Triple, and Single Bedrooms

Fattoria Voltrona is a working farm characterized by a rural simplicity. The rooms are airy and comfortable, with ample space for families and groups of friends. You won't find television or air-conditioning in the rooms, and both would seem out of place in this beautiful Tuscany setting. The farmhouses at Fattoria Voltrona are surrounded by gardens, vineyards, and olive groves, where guests are encouraged to relax and curl up with a good book. A spacious terrace at Fattoria Voltrona offers a fabulous panoramic view of the valley below, and is the ideal place to share a bottle of wine with companions. There is a pond for fishing, and a pool for swimming. Every evening, a Tuscan-style dinner is served in the barn or on the terrace, under the stars. Since visitors at Fattoria Voltrona come and go, a different mix of guests assembles each night to share food, wine, and travel stories.

View of the Fattoria Voltrona Dinner House

Featuring Home Cooked Authentic Tuscan Dishes

Touring the Countryside in Style

Icelandic Horses Lead the Way

Since our stay, Fattoria Voltrona has added a small herd of Icelandic horses to lead excursions through the Tuscan countryside. Small, guided tours explore the farm's vineyards, olive groves, and woodlands. A cypress tree-lined avenue leads riders to a hilltop with exceptional views of San Gimignano and the surrounding farmland. Icelandic horses are highly suited to beginners and children, as well as experienced riders. The Fattoria Voltrona staff are happy to arrange excursions of varying difficulty and length to meet the needs of their guests.

Icelandic Horses at Fattoria Voltrona

A Relaxing Day by the Pond

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San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. It is mainly famous for its medieval architecture, especially its towers, which may be seen from several kilometers outside the town. San Gimignano was founded as a small village in the 3rd century BC by the Etruscans. Historical records begin in the 10th century, when it adopted the name of the bishop Saint Geminianus, who had defended it from Attila's Huns. In the Middle Ages and Renaissance era, it was a stopping point for Catholic pilgrims on their way to Rome and the Vatican, as it sits on the medieval Via Francigena. The city's development also was improved by the trade of agricultural products from the fertile neighbouring hills. The city flourished until 1348, when the plague that affected all of Europe, compelled it to submit to Florence. San Gimignano became a secondary centre until the nineteenth century, when its status as a touristic and artistic resort began to be recognized.

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While in other cities, such as Bologna or Florence, most or all of their towers have been brought down due to wars, catastrophes, or urban renewal, San Gimignano has managed to conserve fourteen towers of varying height which have become its international symbol.

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jenniferteacher Feb 9, 2012 @ 11:58 pm | delete

What a memorable idea for a honeymoon! I'm planning to take a walking tour of Tuscany, and a few nights at a working farm sounds great. Thanks for this lens.

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jenniferteacher Feb 9, 2012 @ 11:58 pm | delete

What a memorable idea for a honeymoon! I'm planning to take a walking tour of Tuscany, and a few nights at a working farm sounds great. Thanks for this lens.

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Upon-Request Feb 1, 2012 @ 6:00 pm | delete

What a cool travel idea! Added to my Tuscan Kitchen lens.

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Jan 27, 2012 @ 7:22 am | delete

Fattoria Voltrona sounds absolutely delightful some of the photos that I have seen of Italy lately make it a place that I would love see

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TheLittleCardShop Feb 22, 2011 @ 11:16 am | delete

Woww Kim this lens is so pretty. Fantastic photography, they make you go there. La Toscana is beautiful, those fields are amazing. I featured this lens in my Jouney to Piedmont lens. :)
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