Fattoria San Donato

Old and beautiful but nice modern bathroom. Pool amazing.

Nothing.

The place is located in a wonderful small hamlet just outside of San Gimignano. As a historical building it was exactly what we wanted for our stay in Tuscany. Location is beautiful with wonderful historical building covered in jasmine that makes the entire place smell wonderful. They have a great courtyard where you can enjoy a glass of wine from thier winery or enjoy the many places were you have views of rolling hills displaying beautiful vineyards. We rented a two bedroom apartment and a one bedroom apt for our family and they were both very charming with wood beam ceilings and stone walls. Beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was good with lots of options to choose from. We also took in a pasta making class which we all enjoyed doing with a group of other guests. It was also lovely to have the pool which also has an amazing view. Right across the street from the Fattoria is a wonderful restaurant called Cantinetta dei Logi where we had the best meal of our entire trip. It is a gem for such a small hamlet and a must visit.

While we loved our stay it would have been great to be able to have dinners at the Frattoria. It is about a 20 min drive to San Gimignano on very winding roads so not ideal for the driver who might want to enjoy some wine with dinner. The website says dinners are available but when we asked we were told that none were available. There is only one restaurant in the hamlet which is fantastic but if you stay for more than a couple of days you will need to drive to San Gimignano for more dining options.

The location was perfect to feel you were in the Tuscan hills surrounded by Vinyards. It was picture postcard perfect with a wholesome family atmosphere. I wish I stayed longer and will be back!

We didn't dislike anything

I was really looking forward to staying at Fattoria San Donato, but unfortunately it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. The room itself wasn’t very comfortable and felt somewhat unclean, with a noticeable sewage smell coming from the bathroom. The overall space felt quite outdated and in need of some maintenance. On a positive note, the food experiences such as the tastings and lunch were delicious and enjoyable, but I didn’t feel they were worth the high price charged. Similarly, the breakfast was underwhelming and overpriced for what was offered.