Montepulciano vacation apartment - Tuscany self catering holiday apartment

13th century lovely studio apartment nicely restored in the town centre, 2 min by walk to the main street from which you can easily walk up to the Cathedral in Piazza Grande or you can dip down across the several narrows streets enjoying the beautiful palaces, churches and typical shops. This apartment was born like a painting studio for my father who had loved Montepulciano, for all his life, more than everything else for the breathtaking views of the countryside, the quietness and obviously the good vine. Cunningly reorganized by my mom, the apartment retains the original features such as wooden beamed ceiling and open fireplace. If you are looking for peacefulness, relax and something pure, you should come and try this lovely accommodation! The best is for people who love the artworks and who like to find out and enjoy every secret corner of this beautiful town as well as taste the special feeling of the ancient world.

Floor Area:55 sq meters

Pearl of 14th century, Montepulciano, lies to the southeast of Siena, on the top of one of the hills that separates the Valdichiana from the Val d’Orcia that was recently recognized by UNESCO as part of the World Heritage for the breathtaking landscapes celebrated by Renaissances’ painters. Originally Etruscan, Montepulciano preserve an 8th century fortress and medieval churches and palazzos. Chiefly known for its wine, Montepulciano offers excellent restaurants, café’s, wine-bars and shops. In July and August the town becomes a stage of live festivals with the International Arts Workshop, the local 'Bruscello' and the 'Bravio delle Botti' with a spectacular barrel race. It's an ideal base for discovering the wonderful Tuscany with Pienza, Montalcino, Chiusi, Bagno Vignoni (hot springs water) all between 14/35km of scenic drives. Siena 65 km and Perugia 67 Km. Easily reachable from the major airports of Florence and Rome, is one of the most unspoiled countryside in Italy, enjoy it!

Rental notes: The rent includes linen, towles and utilities (water, electricity and gas). During the wintertime (October-April) there is an additional cost for the indipendent heating that is calculated on the effective usage of it. I can assure that is cheap: the apartment is easy to heat: the temperature is easy to maintain with a manual heating control and the fireplace. there is a charge of 15 Euro for cleaning the apartment after checkout. On request, we can provide extra services: customized cleaning service, a free baby cot with linen. During the summertime the apartment is rented on a weekly basis (Saturday to Saturday) but we have flexibility with length and change-over day, please ask.

Well equipped, the apartment is full of character and personal touch. The apartment is a studio-apartment of 55 sqm with sleep maximum space for three person. The tiled kitchen has a two ring stove and is furnished of all the modern amenities, including dishwasher and microwave. In the living room there is the dining area with a seating for 4 people, fireplace, sofa-bed, TV, audio tape, cd and radio player. It's provided with a queen-bed and a very confortable sofa-bed, this one located in the living area. For babies and toddler we can provide a cot (plus linen) at no additional cost. One lovely bathrom with shower and hairdryer is on hand. The apartment retains the original features such as wooden beamed ceiling and a working open fireplace (some wood is usually provided, especially in winter time). If you want we can provide a basket of wood at a 10 Euro cost. The heating is indipendent and provided of an heating control. Montepulciano is at 605 meters (2000 feet) above sea level. The weather is cooler than in the countryside. Consequently, the apartments is not provided of air conditioning althought has a fan. Thanks to its old thick walls, the house remains cool also during the hot summer weather. The apartment is finally provided of iron and ironing board. A just opened laundromat service is possible at two minutes walking from the apartment, in Palazzo Benincasa.

Outside Area:Located , in a 13th Century well preserved building in the center of the town (Via di Collazzi n.11), the apartment is only few minutes walking to the main street from which you can easily walk up to the Cathedral in Piazza Grande or you can dip down across the several narrows streets enjoying the beautiful palaces, churches and typical shops...