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Reviews of Il Vicario - Podere di Monti

Il Vicario - Podere di Monti
Localita Sant Andrea 1, San Gimignano, SI

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dorrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Took a wonderful cooking class and met new friends. I absolutely loved the extra virgin olive oil that they produce and sell! Wonderful people!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hosts in a beautiful setting. Thank you for a memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adarsh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is amazing with nice view of Tuscany landscape.. the staff is wonderful and they provide good breakfast. They welcomed us with wine.. overall a fantastic place to enjoy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from fulvio on 17 Sept 2022
thank you for the beautifull words

10/10 Excellent

Beate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and very helpful staff. Beautiful property and facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from fulvio on 12 Jun 2022
thank you for the beautifull words

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
House hotel
We Made Reservation for dinner and it was delicious, the owner cook and served to us. Wines are great! Room was a little bit small for 2 adults and 1 kid, no TV and you have to take a few stairs to get to your room. Rooms are clean and service perfect. During winter you cannot be outside, the best option is to drive to the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from fulvio on 11 Feb 2022
thank you so much for the beautifull words. I suggest to try our agriturismo also june or september that its are the best moment to visit tuscany to enjoy with the pool anmd the outside. Warm regards Fulvio

8/10 Good

Anthony D

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very helpful, kind and thoughtful We dined one night there and it was very good and not expensive. It was a little remote and took some driving to get too sites and other places to eat
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from fulvio on 21 Sept 2021
thanks for your beautifull words. It was nice to meet you Ciao Fulvio&Katia

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fulvio was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable and helpful in directing us to parking and restaurants. He prepared and served gourmet meals. His knowledge of cooking and food preparation was outstanding. I recommend that anyone who stays here reserve at least one night for dinner. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from fulvio on 13 Sept 2021
Thank you Clyde for your beautifull words. It was a pleasure for us meet all of you and share our time with you. Ciao and enjoy in the rest of your holidays Fulvio&Katia

10/10 Excellent

warren

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One night of joy
We are on a roadtrip through Tuscany and sadly could only stay one night. Our room was super comfy with a lovely Tuscan villa feel. A beautiful view out towards San Gimignano. We didn't have breakfast but had a delicious coffee made for us which was had in our room. The added bonus of being able to buy some delicious Olive Oil that was locally produced on their farm. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from fulvio on 28 Sept 2020
thank you so much for your beautifull words

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Authentic
Our 4 night stay at Il Vicario turned out to be the highlight of our recent 10 day trip to Italy. After manic Rome the clichéd Fiat 500 drive from Florence to Il Vicario hinted at the magic we were about to experience. Each twist of the Tuscan road presented a postcard worthy view of the countryside that took our breath away. The reward at the end of this journey was the gem, Il Vicario, nestled in the shadow of San Gimignano between working vineyards and olive groves. The old vicary has been beautifully transformed by Fulvio and his niece Katia into a neat and charming bed and breakfast that retains its Tuscan character and style. Fulvio’s extensive knowledge of the region made for the perfect day trips. The cooking class with Katia instilled in us the knowledge and appreciation of Italian cooking and is a must. Amazing and genuine hosts coupled with homely accommodation in a beautiful setting makes Il Vicario a must for those that want an authentic Tuscan holiday coupled with great food and wine. Grazie mille per tutto, Fulvio and Katia. We hope to visit again one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay in the Tuscan hills.
A lovely place in the Tuscan hills away from the crowds of San Gimignano It has lots of character, beautiful outdoor seating, and welcoming hosts. We didn't sign up for the cooking class but those who did loved it and said it was the best meal they had in Tuscany!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from fulvio on 8 Oct 2019
thank you so much for the lovely words

10/10 Excellent

casats, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the owner cooked and spent lots of time with the guests. A very homelike setting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from fulvio on 8 Oct 2019
thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from fulvio on 19 Aug 2019
thank you so much

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from fulvio by Il Vicario on 24 Jul 2019
thank you also if don'ty know who you are

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best authentic, Italian experience!!!
If you’re looking for an authentic Italian experience...LOOK NO FURTHER!! Nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany, this b&b truly has everything we could have dreamt for. The owners were outstanding and treated us like we were family. The b&b itself felt so authentic and cozy and it was nice to get out of the busy cities for a few days. The food was impeccable (best we’ve had while on our two week trip), the views were breathtaking, and the cooking class they offer was such a wonderful experience. I can’t say enough great things about this spot. We definitely left a piece of our hearts there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from fulvio by Il Vicario on 12 Jul 2019
Hi Megan Thanks for the beautifull words. It was a pleasure for us met you and open the door of our house. Ciao Fulvio

8/10 Good

GillStephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were welcomed warmly and immediately felt relaxed. Fulvio and Katia were excellent hosts. It is in a good location for touring and has far reaching, spectacular views of the beautiful countryside from the windows of our spacious and clean, rustic accommodation. There was no air conditioning which we already knew but a fan was placed in the bedroom. They gave us helpful information about how to navigate the roads and places to visit. I also completed a cooking course which I found very enjoyable and informative. The pool area was a little untidy. I would also recommend plenty of bug spray. I always get bitten by water. I would not hesitate to recommend this venue to friends and family and May well go back there again one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from fulvio by Il Vicario on 10 Jul 2019
thank you so much for the beautifull words. It was a pleasure spent some days with you. Fulvio

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fulvio is an excellent host, his hotel is in a beautiful location, very close to San Gimignano. Centrally located between many amazing sights, Fulvio was a charming host who provided outstanding food and wine. Rooms were comfortable and quiet. Will definitely return again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from fulvio by Il Vicario on 23 May 2019
thank you for the beautifull words.

10/10 Excellent

Keith&jayne, Lincolnshire, U.K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prefect location in the Tuscan Countryside
Made very welcome by the owner and his niece, Fulvio and Katia, very helpful, and met all our needs. Food excellent, cooking class highly recommended. Their knowledge of the Tuscan ares is exceptional and their are very willing to share this. We loved are stay with them and are already planning our next stay at II Vicario.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from fulvio by Il Vicario on 16 Oct 2018
Thaqnk you a lot for the beautifull words,. When the guests are like you it is pleasure for us. Ciao Fulvio

10/10 Excellent

Avon

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Great place to stay !!
Wonderful place, beautiful setting !! great food too. Katia and Fulvia were wonderful hosts and their cooking class is delicious!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from fulvio by Il Vicario on 16 Oct 2018
Thank you Avon for the beautifull words. I hope to meet you again Ciaooo Fulvio

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Beautiful villa with top notch service
Il Vicario is a beautiful 17th century villa surrounded by vineyards and a lovely pool. The room was nice and even though it had antiques as furniture, it felt very updated. We woke up to the sound of roosters cockle-doodle-doing. Instead of bothering me, it made me laugh and realize how far out in the country we were. It was very peaceful. The owner Martin was so helpful and offered to help us get a taxi, directions to our next town, printed maps for us, provided a wonderful breakfast and then agreed to mail us some clothing we accidentally left in our room. So service was top notch!! Would definitely stay again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from fulvio by Il Vicario on 4 Sept 2018
Thanks Susan for the beautifull words

2/10 Terrible

Maggie

Disappointing
We didn't take up our reservation as Il Vicario was unkempt, unwelcoming. It didn't look anything like its photos. Courtyard, kitchen and elsewhere messy and shoddy. Pool area unloved and alive with ants. Someone appeared briefly then didn't return despite us calling for them. Also the house is attached to a builders yard with lorries backing into it. The person we saw briefly didn't seem at all interested in whether we stayed or went. Not a suitable place for a family. We were two grandparents,two parents, and three children. Maybe suitable for backpackers, hikers or young people. We felt there may have been some disruption in the personal or business life of the partners by the state of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from fulvio by Il Vicario on 3 Sept 2018
Dear Maggie, I'm very sorry as you didn't stay with us, but I'm more disappointed to read something isn't true.The photos are of our place, as the web site where you booked, verified also, so I think you did a mystake and book us instead the place you were looking.Our place is an old rectory house in a small hamlet with a church datin 1200 and few other houses and I never wrote it's an indipendent villa.You arrived at 10:30 while it's time for breakfast (we are so unwelcoming that we also give late breakfast to our guests).There were people having breakfast so this is the situation you found at your arrive. If you had respected the check in time you would have found everything in order.I welcomed you and explained that the rooms would have been ready at 14:00 (check in time) and you told me that you will be back later..... but you never went out!!! You stopped in the parking. If you called me and i didn't answer, i ask sorry but i really didn't hear you, anyway if it was so importan what you had to tell me, you should insist a little bit more.You asked me to use toilet and as the room weren't ready I let you used a private toilet (i don't think it means to be unwelcoming).As I finished with the other guests and their breakfast I run to prepare you rooms to give you as soon as possible. I also gave you towels for the pool ( remember the unwelcoming) for your kids.As the room were ready, an old man asked to "inspect" them and said they weren't ok as you are a family and you should stay all together.I showed your reservation and noticed that nobody asked to have rooms closer one with the other.You didn't realize before that the garden and common area were for all the guests (as it's in the typical tuscany style) and not only for you.You didn't book the all property only for you. You should book a private villa only for you.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hill country estate
Would stay again for sure! Also enjoyed meeting their other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Selin, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel rooms and the view was amazing. Hotel staff was also very friendly. The breakfast is also an added positive on the overall experience. Our only complaint was the fact that there was no internet available during our 3 day stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Response from fulvio by Il Vicario on 17 Apr 2018
We are happy that you have appreciated our job. Thank you so much Fulvio

10/10 Excellent

Anneliese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed at il Vicario for two nights. The owners were very welcoming and friendly. We had an apartment with a separate kitchenette, living and dining area. The view of the Tuscan region is marvelous. Breakfast was served every morning, with a traditional Italian fare of salami, cheese, melons etc. Very quiet, recommend it for couples, families as well as friends traveling together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karyl andolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic taste of Tuscany
The accommodations were very nice. The room was spacious, clean, and quaint. It was quiet and had an excellent air-conditioning and heating system. The location was perfect being 15 min San Gimignano. Fulvio and Katia were outstanding hosts. They offered wine upon arrival, itineraries for local visits, and suggestions for restaurants. Fulvio had a great sense of humor. Katia's cooking class was fun and delicious. The truffle hunt they helped arrange was amazing. The entire experience really gave you a feeling for the region of Tuscany. We highly recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Allie, Long Beach, CA

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What a wonderful stay at Il Vicario!
We absolutely loved it here. My guy and I were celebrating our anniversary as well as my birthday and we chose Il Vicario as a home base. From the moment we stepped foot on the property, we knew we were in for a treat. We preferred a sunny room versus a private room and Katia was so gracious and immediately made the switch. She then proceeded us to pour us a welcomed glass of wine and some wonderful bruschetta...we met Fulvio the next morning and he was our "go to" guide for the rest of the week. He seemed to pick up quickly what we would like and all his choices were spot on. The room itself was clean and spacious and you could really feel the history of this 14th century home...We also enjoyed a home cooked meal one night with Fulvio cooking as well as a highly spirited cooking class with friends are last night...let's just say that Katia had the patience of a saint...I would highly recommend this lovely place!

10/10 Excellent

m&p, Sussex, U.K

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Couldn't ask for nicer welcome, great location.
Flavio the proprietor and Katia were very warm and friendly with exceptional knowledge of the Tuscany region. Nothing was too much trouble and they made us feel very welcome. Many thanks to you Flavio and Katia.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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We booked two nights and two cooking classes.
The B&B was just great the two cooking classes with Katia were fun and the experience was above expectation.

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
San Gimignano
Franca, mother of Katia and sister of Falvio is a delightful lady who communicates well even though she speaks no English. She really made are arrival memorable. Fulvio and Katia are so accommodating and hard working. I enjoyed the cooking class with Katia which was scheduled last minute and Fulvio made sure that all are needs were met each day. He gave us suggestions for sightseeing and made us feel like family.

8/10 Good

edward, Milton Keynes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were travelling around Tuscany and booked this hotel in advance. Had we known jow nice it would be before our itinerary was agreed, we would have stayed longer.

10/10 Excellent

Webber Gal, Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Tuscany!
The B&B is very charming, wonderfully decorated and Katia is so welcoming. We took a cooking class from Fulvio that was so much fun! We learned a lot and were surprised that we could master some Tuscan recipes. Fulvio made us laugh and feel like family as we were cooking in his kitchen. I highly recommend both the cooking class and the B&B. You won't be disappointed.
Under Fulvio's watchful eye!
We hated to leave.

10/10 Excellent

Nick, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful agriturismo B&B in the heart of Toscana!
My wife and I had a marvelous time at Il Vicario! Fulvio and Katia are great hosts. We loved our room that had a poster bed and we had the best sleep of our trip because it was so dark and quiet at night. The cooking class we received from them was interesting, fun, interactive and delicious =) Il Vicario is located in the heart of Tuscany, amongst the rolling hills of olive plantations and wine vineyards. The views are absolutely stunning.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Time & Hospitality!
Our stay at Il Vicario was wonderful! Fulvio was an amazing host, and was available to help with any and all requests, recommendations, and information at all times. The rooms were rustic and perfect for our needs. The location was a quick ride from the Sam Gimignano City Center and a great central location for additional travels throughout Tuscany. We took a cooking class with Katia one night as well which we would highly recommend - her instruction was great and the food was amazing! Overall, a great find for our trip.

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Boise, Id

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Beautiful setting
The hospitality of the staff is unparalleled. If you can't relax in this setting and service you can't read anywhere

8/10 Good

Matt, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet Location
It was great experience to stay in this hotel.

8/10 Good

Charlie, Kirriemuir

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Nice location
A pleasant stay in a nice part of Italy although quite difficult to find. Well looked after by the owners.

10/10 Excellent

bridget

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Worth the trouble to find this little gem!!
Initially got lost as it is a little out of the main town but it was well worth it. Drinks on arrival- beautiful traditional rustic small hotel. The owner couldn't have been more accommodating - lovely 3 course meal plus drinks . Swimming pool loungers outstanding scenery and views.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Too short a stay
We received a warm welcome. Very comfortable room beautiful location. Very close to San Gimignano which is a must everytine we come to Tuscany, the kids love the ice cream. We were recommended an excellent restaurant for the evening which we all enjoyed. In the morning there was a breakfast feast awaiting us. Excellent value and I will return soon Thank you ever so much.

8/10 Good

Ellie, London

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Great cooking course
This isn't luxury accommodation but it is adequate. What stands out are the hosts Fluvio and Katia who are both fantastic and they also do a great cooking course which is worth booking too. Also beautiful countryside.

8/10 Good

Snefne, Sydney, Australia

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Great spot in Tuscany
We arrived in pouring rain and Flavio welcomed us in with a glass of local wine. It was very cosy and homely. Flavio cooked up a storm and managed to feed 10 people despite the fact that we arrived not long beforehand! We shared along with the other guests a great (reasonably priced too) 4 course meal with accompanying wines in a very friendly atmosphere, enjoying the new company. Our room was quite spacious and pleasant, the shower a little too small but the same as elsewhere in Italy :) Breakfast was much better than the average Italian one. We really enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui, Gloucestershire UK

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A true Tuscan experience ,
Lovely authentic Tuscan accommodation, the people and place were truly delightful. Wish I had booked a longer stay and will definitely return one day .

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Reading United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Tuscany gem
This B&B with a good sized swimming pool is a gem. We have stayed three years running and have never been disappointed Fulvio and Katia make it special. You get a warm welcome with a drink on arrival and continuous attention as needed throughout your stay. They make you feel like one of the family and you can come and go as you like. Fulvio provides help and advice each morning on where to visit and what to see and the meal in the evening is wonderful and excellent value for money. You get a three course meal, different wine with each course, followed by liquor and coffee for less than the price of a poor one course meal and glass wine in San Gimignano. The atmosphere at the meal is just wonderful. If you like rustic Tuscany, with no distracting TV in the room, then this is the place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn & Ray, Gold Coast, Qld., Australia

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Il Vicario Overnight Stay
Il Vacario is a wonderful place to stay. We booked just one night after we left Siena and had a great night with Flavio and his niece Katia. We opted to dine at Il Vacario instead of driving back in San Gimignano and what a bonus that was, a fantastic meal with accompanying wines sitting out in the courtyard on a beautiful Tuscan night. I would thoroughly recommend a stay here, it's well worth it.

10/10 Excellent

John, Norfolk, England

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Rural Hotel close to San Gimignano
Ideal location only 2 miles from San Gimi, very peaceful, but only a very short drive to the main tourist village of the area. Lovely pool with great views over the countryside. Fulvio and Katya cooked us a fantastic dinner with wine which was one of the highlights of our stay. They also hold cookery classes which I am sure would be very entertaining ! If you want to avoid the hustle and crowds of San Gimignano, but be very close to it, stay here, will will not be sorry.

6/10 Okay

Tony, Ontario

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no thanks

10/10 Excellent

Ardele

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This was one of the highlights
This was one of the highlights of my three weeks in Italy! Beautful country inn with fabulous views. Take advantage of the dinner that the host cooks.

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Los Angeles. CA

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Stay here!!! You will love it!!!
The entire experience was awsome from the time we checked in to our last day. Highly recommend you eat at the hotel. Great home cooked meal from fulvio. Icant say enough about our time at il vicario. Only thing to say would be to stay here you will not be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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This is, in every respect, a dream
This is, in every respect, a dream hotel. Wonderful, warm, welcoming.

10/10 Excellent

michele

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Una vacanza all'insegna dell'ospitalità e della cordialità dell'host, sempre gentilissimo e disponibile, per non parlare delle prelibatezze della sua cucina. Tutto magnificamente stipendio! Ritorneremo e consigliamo.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023