Stay in Tuscany
The Orfeo is a Tuscan-style farmhouse apartment with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and pretty décor. It is full of rustic charm with wood-beamed ceilings and natural, exposed stone. Each of its double bedrooms (one with an Italian queen bed and one with 2 separable twin beds) has its own private bathroom. The main living area combines kitchen and dining facilities with the living room in an open plan. The living area opens onto a private patio that offers a table, chairs, and a sweeping panoramic view.
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, Serenella and Diana.
WiFi speed as of 6/14/20: 28 Mbps Down/3 Mbps Up
What's included
- One or two weeks 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, with unlimited mileage and basic insurance, for the duration of your UnTour. (Other city drop off fee applies.)
- An orientation 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.
- A local cultural activity, like a luncheon and a guided tour of a local abbey.
- 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 Orfeo
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.
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
2, each with shower stall
Kitchen
Kitchenette, microwave, dishwasher, no oven
Laundry
Washing machine on site, fee for use. Iron available. Also the apartment has a vacuum.
Level
Ground floor
Accessibility
Ground floor, level access from back door or steps up to patio in the front
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 in living room! Lovely swimming pool and outdoor seating area, gorgeous views from grounds, 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 in living room! Window screens in bedroom and bath, warm hosts, WiFi internet on the property--reception is spotty in the apartment (no computer).
Reviews
Here's what our guests have to say
Michele Nihen
Orfeo.... Perfect accommodation for two couples. Two bedrooms, two full baths helped with getting out in the mornings!! The view was outstanding.
Rick Jones
We can't imagine anything better than La Canonica. We felt like we were plunked down in the heart of the real Tuscany and were very happy with the experience. We got the sense of being part of a family from our hosts - so warm and friendly. Plus it was so quiet and peaceful there!.
Larry & Mary Miller
This was our second visit to this property and we enjoyed it very much. The setting is superb, well located and we feel that the support is excellent.
Jackie Schipke
Great Tuscan setting. Comfortable beds. Great private patio with views of Tuscan landscape and olive trees.
Kathy Kajinami
From Orfeo, the view to the olive trees, vineyards and far in the distance, Montalcino...was priceless!
Kathryn & John D'Amanda
The location we had was in the heart of the area, with a 360 degree view of heaven! It was great to see the workings of a family vineyard, olive grove and bee/honey farm. A very clean and comfortable apartment, loved the veranda out back, the pool is beautiful and well maintained.
Robert & Clarice Hall
The entire UnTour far exceeded our expectations. The most outstanding feature was the wonderful setting our apartment (Orfeo) and the delightful hospitality of our host family even though they spoke no English and we no Italian. The scenery was breathtaking.
John Davis
Our host family was great. They let us pick some grapes, and their wine is great. We liked them alot.
David & Susan Butt
Incredible views from all windows.
Marjorie Brown
The owners were so special!
C.W. & Margaret Lartigue
The country setting with spectacular views of the hillsides, rows and rows of olive trees, grapevines and the hospitality of the Vanetti family.
Anne, Pat, Jillian & Amelia Costello
Our apartment was lovely, with a spectacular view of Montalcino from several windows. Our patio was so private and the pool was gorgeous!
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.