As we planned our trip to Italy, our first priority was to feel like we were among Italians, not tourists. Podere San Lorenzo was the highlight of the trip. Our room was next to the dining room and as we rested, the aromas from dinner cooking next door awoke us from our naps. The food did not disappoint. Marinella and... More

This place is seriously beautiful. Lonely Planet is right to recommend it so highly. And as we rented a car, it was very convenient to see Volterra. (you can park for free just outside the city walls... look for lot #3) We didn't have the dinner, so I can't comment on that, but breakfast was also the best continental that... More

Its a great location -rustic -quite basic but sensational building and the dinner venue is amazing-12th C chapel.Marinella ,Francesca and Simone were wonderful hosts especially as a family member needed to visit the emergency section of the hospital -offers for translations and to pop in to help were made .The cooking school is well worth it . Dinner is a... More

We stayed at San Lorenzo for four days. Maranella was great with directions to anywhere from the facility (nice location for visiting this part of Tuscany) and the cooking school with Marianna and Francesca was much fun, even for an old AF pilot ! The grounds are beautiful with a great pool and facilities. The room are very nice and... More

We stayed at Podere San Lorenzo for 3 nights during our honeymoon, and we loved it! Look out for the sign at the roadside about 1.5km before Volterra and turn into an unlit path. I would highly recommend renting a car to come here as I can imagine how difficult it would be otherwise, furthermore it gives you the freedom... More

We stayed for 4 nights in the PK room, which was downstairs under the kitchen (so was a bit noisy in the morning). Beautiful grounds and fantastic swimming pool complete with salamanders and frogs! Marinella and staff were friendly and very helpful (especially when we ran into some banking issues!). Dinner was good, but better meals can be had in... More

we stayed at the podere for few days in July, we had the opportunity to refresh in the natural swimming pool and to enjoy the horse riding at the very near riding school breakfast in the old church was excellent and we really suggest to spend few days at podere san lorenzo More

My wife spent 6 nights in Tuscany, and 2 here but wish we had stayed for all 6. The setting was perfect. Volterra was one of our favorite hill-towns, and being a working farm, there is plenty of room to relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside and have a dip in the pool at Podere San Lorenzo. Some other reviewers... More

We stayed four nights in Apt 6, which is detached from the farmhouse, and next to the entrance road, but is very pleasant. Large windows open to the view of hills and to the sunrise every morning, which was always stunning while we were there. The location of San Lorenzo is perfect, close to Volterra and surrounded by farms and... More