Il Cantuccio del Sole 

In General 

In the heart of Val d'Elsa, close to Certaldo, the famous birthplace of the poet Boccaccio, and San Gimignano characterized by the ancient medieval towers, is “il Cantuccio del Sole”. Surrounded by green vineyards and olive groves, in a beautiful, typical Tuscan landscape, which can be reached only by a small road with little movement, where the Cavallini family is ready to offer its guests a pleasant stay, where you can relax, discover ancient Tuscan tastes, have a small impression of country life, see the flock of sheep grazing in the neighbourhood, and enjoy the melodious chirping of birds.

You can choose to stay either in a beautiful room decorated in rustic Tuscan style, with a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape or in a cosy and comfortable apartment where you will enjoy a holiday full of symbiosis with nature. From this little corner of paradise, you can choose to relax in the garden adjacent to the main building, where you will have an individual private space where you can dine or enjoy a good book, or you could visit the nearby main art cities such as Florence , Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Pisa, Volterra, Lucca.

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Distances from major cities famous for their history and art::

Certaldo Alto 5 km, home of the famous writer Boccaccio ( "Decamarone"), Praetorian Palace, the walls. End of July the medieval market "Mercantia”.

Florence 45 km, historical center, museums, the Uffizi, the Duomo, the Boboli gardens, Ponte Vecchio, various cathedrals, villa Demidolf

Siena 35 km, inside the old town walls, Piazza del Campo, the Duomo, the museums, the Palio (July 2 and August 16)

San Gimignano 10 km, Piazza della Cisterna, medieval towers, torture museum, an ancient fortress with Belvedere, antique shops and typical products

Pisa 45 km, the classical Leaning Tower, Duomo, Piazza Dei Miracoli, the historical center

Nearest railway station: 2 km Castelfiorentino

Nearest Airports: Pisa 45 km

Florence 45 km