The pale-yellow three-storey main house was restored using natural materials and finishes, such as lime, wood, stone and beeswax. The family lives on the ground floor, while four large guestrooms, all decorated by Karin, occupy the upper floors. In the guesthouse, breakfast is served with organic products sourced or farmed locally - the five-hectare farm counts olive oil, fresh vegetables and fruits among its produce. Decor is a blend of handmade wooden pieces, local antiques and collectables and reinvented pieces – Karin gives items a new lease of life, creating cushions out of old Dutch mailbags and turning scraps linen into bedspreads or lampshades.
Words by March Heldens from "Under tuscan skies" in the home magazine "inside out. Inspiring homes with heart". sept/oct 2008.
Surrounded by its large gardens and orchards, Fattoria San Martino is located 800 metres from Montepulciano. It offers panoramic views over the town and has free parking and free Wi-Fi.
The rooms at the San Martino Farm Stay are decorated in a traditional style and have panoramic views of Montepulciano. They include private bathroom with bathrobe and toiletries.
Set in the Tuscan countryside, the property has a natural swimming pool and produces organic fruits and vegetables. You can taste them during the breakfast, or at the restaurant which specialises in vegetarian dishes.
The San Martino Fattoria is 6 km from the Montepulciano Thermal Baths and Lake Trasimeno is a 30-minute drive away.
