Il Molinello is built on a big travertine base, already used in Etruscan era for the building of tombs. This travertine has been formed near the outlet of a thermal spring, which in ancient times has been canalised into the inside of the house and exploited to set in action a little horizontal wheel Mill (Molino), whose ruins have recently been renovated.

We have reconstructed the history of our farm thanks to the documents of the ancient Spedale Santa Maria della Scala in Siena, owner, among others, of Grancia delle Serre, of which "Il Molinello" was one of the farms. "Il Molinello" is today a farm cultivating fruits and vegetables (AIAB certification), truffles, and products biologic extra virgin olive oil and raises Labrador dogs. 

The apartments
At Molinello you can find four apartments. The biggest one is constituted of three double rooms (with the possibility of a bed for children in addition, with protection bars), of a great living room with sofa bed, kitchen, bathroom with shower and bath. The flat is completely equipped (dishes, pots etc.) and is fitted with bed, bath and table linen, independent heating and television. It is located on the second floor of the main structure and from their windows you may enjoy of a fine view on the village of Serre di Rapolano and of the country surrounding.

What to do 

At the "Molinello" you may find: Swimming pool, Green area with facilities, Barbecue, Renting of mountain bikes, Courses in truffle culture, Weeklong green holidays, Courses in ceramics, Naturalistic excursions with guide, Courses in Italian, Course in cookery and tasting of the author, Historical-artistic visits, 

The Weeklong green holidays

They are organized in the months of April, Mai, September and October. It's a question of weeks addressed to those desiring relax of a farm holiday combined with recreational and/or cultural activities of various sort, proposed in some moments of the day. The accommodation is in flat and no feeding is foreseen. The transfers are organised by the holiday farm.

Tastings of Wines

Once a week Alessandro organizes, for his guests, tastings of senese wines, coupling with typical products and local recipes. The tasted wines and many others can be bought at our wine shop.

Surroundings

The surrounding countries allow "having handy" all the services being necessary for a comfortable stay (supermarket, pharmacy, etc.). Furthermore you can easily reach the main cities of art.

A stay at the holiday farm "Il Molinello" allows going to the thermal bathes of Rapolano, open also after dinner, (only 4 km far away), admiring the clays of Siena going for ride (riding track only 3 Km far away) or relaxing while tennis playing on the near tennis courts of Rapolano.