This traditional 400 year old townhouse has been totally restored with great attention to details respecting the original architecture to present itself today as a modern, spacious 3-bedroom holiday house, ideal for families or groups of friends seeking a memorable vacation in the heart of the historic renaissance town of Montepulciano. The holiday house boasts all the modern amenities of a newly refurbished house with high standards of comfort, proximity to local restaurants, bars and shops, a remarkable view over the Valdichiana Valley as well as the privacy and serenity that can only be offered by a private house.
The Le Rughe attached house is built in the inner city walls where all the Noble families lived during the medieval and renaissance era and the accommodation has been reconstructed respecting the original architecture with all wooden beams and bricks re utilized where possible.
For your comfort, all modern amenities has been installed including a large flat screen TV, a computer and high-speed Internet access (WIFI should you wish to bring your own laptop). The townhouse Le Rughe stretches over 3 levels.
The entrance of Le Rughe leads into a spacious open plan fully equipped kitchen with all the original terracotta arches and a wooden antique table that comfortably sits 8 people. The kitchen has a 5 hob gas stove, oven, dish washer and washing machine; ideal for those with a passion for cooking and who wish to make full use of local Tuscan produce and recipes. On the same floor is a toilet with a hand basin.
On the 1st floor, up a flight of terracotta stairs is the living room/lounge with a wonderful view of lake Trasimeno and the Valdichiana Valley.
From the living room a door leads outside to the fortified walls that protected and surround the historic town of Montepulciano with a magnificent view of Tuscany and the country side. On the same floor is a single bedroom, decorated with hand painted original wooden furniture. The bedroom looks down onto Via Ruga di Fuori. Next to it, is a bathroom consisting of a toilet, shower, sink and bidet.
Up a second flight of stairs are 2 bedrooms, each with one double bed sharing a bathroom that consists of a toilet, shower, sink and bidet. One bedroom overlooks Via Le Ruge di Fouri and the second the Valdichiana valley.
On the same floor is a studio with a 20" touch screen computer and WIFI access to keep you in touch with family, friends and if necessary - work!
The studio also sleep one single person on request and has a wonderful view of the Valdichiana valley.
Free as well as paid public parking is situated between 200 and 500 meters from the apartment, however is not owned or managed by us.
Being situated in the historic town Montepulciano, you will enjoy numerous local restaurants, coffee shops, enotecas, wine cellars, bars and shops.
Some of the local towns to visit within a short drive are Montalcino, Monticchiello, Montefollonico, Pienza, Cortona, Cetona, Città della Pieve, Siena, San Quirico, wonderful abbeys including The Abbeys of Monte Oliveto Maggiore & San Antimo, San Casciano dei Bagni and numerous natural hot springs and spas.
NB: Tourist Tax: A €1.00 (one euro) tax per person per day staying in any type of accommodation is not included in the accommodation rate. This tax will be charged separately at the end of your stay.
All the apartments of Sant’ Antonio are self catering and are fully furnished with linen, towels etc and all kitchen utensils.
Linen is changed twice a week or every 3/4 days. For extra linen and towel changes, a supplementary charge will be applied.
Our office is open Monday to Saturday to arrange restaurants bookings, wine tours, recommend places to visit, hike and to make sure your vacation is memorable.
Check-in times and directions:
Guests are kindly asked to please check in at SANT' ANTONIO COUNTRY RESORT in Via della Montagna 8, MONTEPULCIANO between 3pm and 6pm directly at Sant' Antonio Country Resort in the country side where you will be welcomed, registered and we will take you in person to your accommodation in the historic town of Montepulciano a 4 to 5 minute drive away.
Once you arrive at the main gate in Via della Montagna 8, you will see SANT' ANTONIO engraved on a travertine block as well as a small ceramic sign. Please ring the buzzer and we will open for you.
Kindly inform us if you prefer to arrive earlier or will be delayed as the office at Sant'Antonio closes at 6pm.
Our telephone numbers are +39 0578 799365 should you need to contact us.
Grazie –
Nico & Elena
