Holiday Apartment in Siena, Tuscany:

Admiring the magnificent views from the Val d'Orcia to Siena

Apart from the wonders of the historical centre of Montepulciano the tourist would do well to visit the spa centre at S. Albino.

Notes: Furnished with solid walnut and pine antiques. Aubusson carpet, finely crafted features in Siennese travertine marble and enriched with stone niches, which together with the concealed lighting enhance the ambiance of the environment.

About Monticchiello: The name of Monticchiello first appears in an official document in 973; Marquis Lamberto Aldobrandeschi gave it to the Arniatina Abbey in guarantee of a large loan. In following years Monticchiello became the property of the Roman church, in particular of the Teutonic Order of Knights, a company used to armed combat thus being well suited to the occupation of a border territory; they were in power until 1230. Later the Val d'Orcia was to be involved in various disputes leading to a war between the Siennese and the Florentines. The cause of the war was the claim to ownership of the "Cassero" (fortified castle keep) of Montepulciano made by both Siena and Florence. Monticchiello itself sided with Siena, which in turn took an active part in castle life and local government.

Montepulciano - largest comune with six other villages: Montepulciano - this is the largest Comune in the Sienese Valdichiana and contains six other villages: Abbadia di Montepulciano, Acquaviva, Gracciano, Montepulciano Stazione, S.Albino and Valiano. The poet Agnolo Ambrogini (known as "il Poliziano" from the Latin "mons Politianus") was born here. The town is said to have been founded by the Etruscan king Porsenna and exhibits impressive architecture, mainly but not only Renaissance. Michelozzo, Baldassarre Peruzzi and Vignola all worked here, as did Antonio da Sangallo il Vecchio who designed the temple of San Biagio. Apart from the wonders of the historical centre of Montepulciano the tourist would do well to visit the spa centre at S.Albino.

Visit Cortona...: Cortona is one of the twelve cities of the Etruscan League-substantial fragments of its primitive cyclopean defences can still be seen, incorporated in the medieval walls. Apart from a few fine Renaissance palaces, the prevailing character of Cortona's architecture is medieval, conferring on the steep narrow streets a strong sense of atmosphere. The city is commandingly situated (altitude 600 metres) and there are magnificent panoramas to every point of the compass, embracing the whole of the Val di Chia.

The rental rates for this property are quoted in EUR per property per week.

It is possible to book so short periods (few days). Prices inclusive of: gas, electricity, water, linen, crockery, cutlery utensils and final cleaning. Short stay of less than 1 week available.
Heating not included supplementary charge of 2.50 € per cubic meter.

Low season: from October to April; Mid season: May, June, September; High season: July, August. Particular periods: Easter, New Year’s Eve etc...