This was my first visit to Tuscany and it was everything I imagined – and more! Casale del Cotone was the icing on the cake! It was absolutely prefect. Alessandro Martelli was the consummate host. Very friendly, helpful and charming. Our room was clean, comfortable and quite beautiful. My travel companions and I hated to leave and hope to return some day.

Il Casole del Cotone is the perfect place to experience Tuscany. Just outside the walls of San Gimignano, it is on a lovely hill surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. The view is breathtaking all around. The peaceful setting is enhanced by the charming and helpful innkeeper, Alessandro Martelli. This was my second stay here, and it just confirmed my warm feelings from the first. The room was spacious and comfortable with a large, lovely bathroom. While it was too cold for us to swim on this visit, the garden is lovely and the little chapel just sets it off. I would highly recommend this B&B as a place to settle in and make side trips all over Tuscany. It's placement is perfect.

We stayed two nights in early May. We loved the location - close to San Gimignano - the lovely old buildings ( we stayed Casale side), the beauitful views, the vineyards and olive trees and the peace and quiet. Too cold for the pool, but it would be lovely in summer. Lovely garden to walk around. A great base for exploring Tuscany. Alessandro, the owner, is extremely friendly, very helpful and quite charming. The rooms are in the Tuscan style and very comfortable, with good sized bathrooms. Breakfast is served (by Alessandro) on the terrace outside the rooms when the weather is warm. Not the customary breakfast buffet but juice, cereal, croissants and excellent coffee. The highlight of our stay was a 4 course meal, cooked and served by Alessandro and his wife. Easily the best meal we had in our five weeks touring Italy (and we're fussy!) Dinner and wine ( from the property's vineyards I believe) for 35 Euro pp. Not sure how often this happens as there is no restaurant as such. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return if we visit Italy again.

22nd May 2008
Adrian Daley
This is our fouth visit to Il Casale and Alessandro and his wife made us as welcome as ever. He has been hard at work during the winter to prepare 6 additional rooms, beautifully decorated and equipped. This is a great small hotel, quiet, close to the hustle of San Gimignano and a great base to explore Tuscany. Highly recommended.