Stay in Tuscany
The Serenella is a bright and charming 2-bedroom farmhouse apartment on a lovely farm, well-located for exploring the hill towns of Tuscany. With terra cotta floors, exposed brick and wood-beamed ceilings, it offers typical Tuscan charm. The cozy main room centers around an open hearth (non-working fireplace) and combines living and dining areas with kitchen facilities. The 2 double bedrooms (one with an Italian queen bed and one with 2 separable twin beds) share a bath. Each is attractive and bright with lovely views. The Serenella is adjacent to the Donella apartment.
This vacation rental sits on a beautiful farm and vineyard near Torrenieri, just beyond Buonconvento, an easy drive to Siena and the Chianti Valley beyond. High atop a hill with breathtaking views of the rolling Tuscan hills, the farm features a gorgeous swimming pool. Your hosts do not live on the farm, but are on site almost daily to oversee things. The family is very friendly, although they speak no English. Their wine, olive oil and honey are available for guests to purchase. Other vacation rental apartments on this site include Cipresso, Geranio, Donella, Orfeo and Diana.
WiFi speed as of 6/14/20: 28 Mbps Down/3 Mbps Up
What's included
- 7+ days in a farmhouse apartment, often on a working vineyard with stunning countryside views.
- Suggestions for booking your international flight from the U.S. to Florence, or we can purchase tickets on your behalf (See UnTours' air policies)
- Airport meeting upon your arrival (set arrival time only) and assistance with your rental car pick-up and transfer to your apartment. (Or detailed instructions that allow you to reach your apartment independently with ease.)
- Car rental (economy, manual transmission) with unlimited mileage and basic insurance for the duration of your UnTour. (Additional fee applies for drop-off in a different location.)
- A welcome session with our acclaimed local staff person, who is full of excellent recommendations for your sight seeing, practical advice on driving and parking, and a listing of local events happening during your stay.
- Exclusive local information on our UnTours travel app for your mobile phone to have all of our recommendations at your fingertips before and throughout your trip - researched and written by UnTours staff on the ground in Italy and full of the best restaurants, sightseeing options, and other suggestions.
- Included activity: The Mozart winery experience.
- A stash of groceries upon your arrival, so you don’t need to shop right away.
- Pre-trip planning advice from our staff, available by phone or email right up until you leave.
- Ongoing support with our local representative. Help available when you need it.
Montalcino, Italy - Tuscany, Home of Serenella
Montalcino is a beautiful hill town, sporadically populated in Etruscan times and permanently settled around 1000 AD. The town was important in medieval times and its thirteenth-century walls are still largely intact. Today Montalcino is known for the Brunello wine made in its surrounding farmlands. Its center is pedestrian-friendly and walkable. Its narrow streets are lined with shops, good restaurants, lively cafés and wine bars. It hosts an open-air market on Fridays and offers a museum of sacred art. Visitors to the town’s fourteenth-century fortress can climb its tower for a spectacular view of the countryside or sample local wines in its basement cantina. The town offers banks, ATMs, coffee bars, a grocery store and a good bakery.
Staying in the countryside outside Montalcino puts you in the heart of the Tuscan wine belt, in the shadow of countless wineries and an easy drive to Chianti country. Traditional farm life continues in Montalcino and the many beautiful hill towns that surround it. Here, artisans sell pottery, small restaurants create traditional Tuscan meals, and old parish churches hide stunning frescoes.
Montalcino is about 40 minutes south of Siena and an 90 minutes south of Florence. Other day trips from UnTours’ Tuscany vacation rental apartments include the historic hill towns of San Gimignano, Pienza, Montepulciano, and San Galgano; the Etruscan sites of Volterra, Chiusi, and Cortona; the natural beauty of Mt. Amiata and the coast; and the monasteries of Monte Oliveto and Sant’Antimo.
Location
Landlord
The owners of the farm do not live on site, but some of the host family members are there daily to oversee things. They don’t speak English but are friendly and outgoing despite the language gap. Our Tuscany UnTour staff person is always available by cell phone if guests have problems or concerns.
Property details
Here's some important details about this property.
Occupancy
This property sleeps 1-4 people
Sleeping
2 bedrooms, 1 with an Italian queen bed, 1 with 2 separable twin beds
Bathrooms
1 with shower stall
Kitchen
Kitchenette: toaster oven, but no full oven
Laundry
Washing machine on site, fee for use. Iron available. Also the apartment has a vacuum.
Level
Second floor with stairs
Accessibility
Second floor with stairs
Transportation
5-minute drive to Torrenieri, 10 minutes to Buonconvento and the main road, 20 minutes to Montalcino, 25 minutes to Siena and 90 minutes to Florence
Minuses
No oven
Pluses
AC unit! Lovely swimming pool and outdoor seating area, gorgeous views from grounds, common room for all guests to use, guests can purchase wine, olive oil and honey on site, warm hosts, WiFi internet on the property--reception is spotty in the apartment (no computer)
Special Features
AC unit! Window screens in bedrooms and bath, WiFi internet on the property--reception is spotty in the apartment (no computer).
Reviews
Here's what our guests have to say
Elizabeth Arnold
Everything about this apartment was exceptional. The host family was so warm and welcoming. The accommodations were special and it was obvious that the owners cared about their property and making the vacation a special time. Exceptionally clean, beautifully decorated, fantastic views. A bit of heaven on earth!
Marilyn O'Connell
The apartment charming, views exquisite, hosts very pleasant and helpful, other guests very pleasant, tour guide helpful and informative.
Susan Molloy
Serenella was spacious, comfortable, and clean. My inital reaction was that we were too far from the city, but I quickly changed my mind and really appreciated the quiet and beautiful setting. The family, even though they spoke little English and we spoke little Italian, were warm and helpful. I felt very welcomed.
Karen & Bill Confoy
What's not to like? The apartment was terrific, family so lovely and the area beautiful.
Mary Bet Evans
Our host family was precious and made us feel so welcome.
Deb Hervol
Loved the family, loved the accommodation, would definitely return to this farm again.
Ellen Fusco
La Serenella was beautiful; the scenery from the windows delightful. The grounds were great for relaxing, reading, and watching the sunset.
Disclaimer
Our staff have inspected this property and the above description and photographs reflect what they saw at that time. It is possible that the owner has made changes to the property without our knowledge. While we do our best to keep up with any changes or improvements made to our properties, we cannot guarantee that everything in the above description will be accurate.
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- Rooms are ventilated thoroughly.
- All high-touch surfaces are cleaned and sanitized with disinfectant.
- Soft, porous surfaces like sofas and rugs are cleaned before each arrival.
- Linens are washed at the highest heat setting recommended by the manufacturer.
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