Our decision to base ourselves at Casanova de Pescille agristisomo, 2 kms from San Gimignano, for our 2 week Tuscan Experience was wonderful. The farmhouse B&B was extremely comfortable and the family owners authentic in their approach to every aspect of our stay. The accommodation true to a farmhouse experience with the modern extras you come to expect. The included breakfast provided a well balanced breakfast to keep you going through the day. The meals in the restaurant lived up to the hype of past guests posts on TripAdvisor. We spent the afternoons under the hot Tuscan sun by or in the pool at Casanova. A pool is essential to cool off as it does get very hot in June, July and August. A car is a must to visit the many medieval villages in the region. The highlights for us where of course San gimignano with it imposing towers and stunning tuscany vista and landscapes- simply breathtaking. We visited Volterra,Montepulciano,Arezzo, Pienza,Cortona,Monteriggioni, Viareggio on the coast We also ventured further in our car as we had the time to Lucca. Florence is worth a couple of days exploring but Siena and Pisa under whelming. The car was an important element to go to the great restaurants around San Gimignano. Without doubt our choice of accommodation and Tuscan location really made our holiday - one that will stay with us always.