Medieval Monastery of Arezzo Authentic Italy - For Wine Lovers - Green Vacations

Character: Elegantly furnished but still very historical fortified stone monastery on a hilltop with views of the most stunning valley in Tuscany. Advantages: Authentic history; secluded and peaceful, yet easy to do day trips. Location: 4km from Arezzo, 19km from the Autostrada exit. Good for visiting all of eastern Tuscany as well as the northern half of Umbria. Click here to see a map. Size: 19 rooms including singles, doubles and triples. There are two connecting double rooms and three rooms are big enough for two adults and two children each. Features: Air conditioning; complimentary wireless access in lobby and rooms; swimming pool; restaurant. Price includes continental breakfast. Minimum stay: One night. Disadvantages: No elevator (there are 18 steps up to the first floor). Car needed: Yes.

There are certain days when the whole region of Tuscany is cloaked in a vast white mantle of fog, as if some imposing cloud had decided that it, too, wanted to settle down for a vacation in this beautiful land. On those days you will throw open your windows to see…nothing! and it will seem as if the whole world must be shrouded in the mists. But if you were to be staying in one magical spot south of Florence, about twenty minutes from the autostrada, you would find a narrow road winding its way skyward through a silent chestnut forest, and soon you would emerge into the most heavenly sunshine. This spot is only 4 km from Arezzo, a hilltown and an art city of unparalleled beauty. Lining the picturesque road are ageold villages, modest stone houses, manicured vineyards, silvery olive groves and rolling hills. Perhaps because of its beautiful panoramas and peaceful tranquility, combined with its relative proximity to Florence, this area was especially popular with the monastic orders of the Middle Ages, who needed inspiring retreats where their brothers and sisters could withdraw from worldly things, but who also had to make sure the abbot or mother superior could participate in ecclesiastic politics in the capital. At the very heart of this ancient territory, high on a hill with perhaps the best views of all, sits an ancient castle fortress that was once a monastery and is now a delightful country inn. Except for the beautiful swimming pool, this property has remained virtually unchanged for four centuries. Never in your wildest dreams would you imagine the nearest highway exit is only minutes away from this timeless paradise.

Inside the ancient stone building, the 19 comfortable rooms are all different from each other, while maintaining the original atmosphere thanks to their wood-beamed ceilings, antique furniture and hand-hewn stone walls. Each room has a private bathroom with stall shower and hair dryer, as well as satellite TV, air conditioning, direct-dial telephone with free wireless Internet connection, mini bar and safe. There are two connecting classic double rooms on the ground floor. All the other rooms are on the first and second floors, each of which is 18 steps up. Superior double rooms can have one or two extra beds for children. Each floor has two brand new junior suites featuring a large sitting area with a couch. Downstairs is the cosy restaurant, where classic Tuscan specialties and wines are served by the ancient fireplace. In summertime, the restaurant moves out to the courtyard, where the ancient loggia offers amazing views of the surrounding valley.

For this property:
A child 0-3 years old stays free in its parents’ double room. A baby crib is available free of charge.
The restaurant is open every day. Half Board (dinner) is available for 35 Euro/day/person plus beverages.

There is no elevator in the building, so please let us know if you have trouble climbing stairs.

Sorry, no pets allowed.

Click here for information about private transfers to the property.

Click here to make advance reservations for the Piero della Francesca frescoes.

Please note that you need a car to stay here.

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