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Le Rughe a traditional 400 year old townhouse

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Montepulciano, Tuscany
  • Terme di Montepulciano Spa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Piazza Grande
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dome of Montepulciano
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Le Rughe a traditional 400 year old townhouse

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

Property manager

Nico

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Swahili

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Montepulciano

Located in Montepulciano, this holiday home is in a rural area. Civic Museum and Chianciano Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include La Foce and RI Crea RE. Horti Leonini and Bosco della Ragnaia are also worth visiting.
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Montepulciano, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Terme di Montepulciano Spa - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Piazza Grande - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Dome of Montepulciano - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Palazzo Ricci - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Palazzo Avignonesi - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Torrita di Siena Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Poliziano - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante La Bottega Matta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Enoteca La Dolce Vita SRL - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sax Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪E Lucevan le Stelle - ‬6 min drive

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About the host

Hosted by Nico

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Nico grew up in different countries, predominantly in Kenya and Tanzania where his father Jimmy was a hotelier and grandfather Angelo a coffee producer. This provided Nico at a young age with personal experience in the hospitality sector and learnt to speak 6 languages. In 1989 Nico left Africa to follow in his father’s footsteps and further his studies in England, after which he worked for renown establishments such as The Savoy Hotel, The Ritz Hotel, Mandarin Oriental and The Capital Hotels.
Nico has always embraced sport which has been part of his life since childhood. He co-founded Purosangue Athletics Club promoting clean sportsmanship on an international level. The club coaches and manages elite athletes that compete internationally and have won some of the most prestigious races in the world.
In 1997 he was awarded the Acorn Award as young entrepreneur in Great Britain in the restaurants and hospitality industry after which he moved back to his “Italian Roots” to start his own business and new journey with his wife Elena.

Elena, born in Rome, she spent the 1st part of her life living amongst the grapevines in Tuscany. Her father Ettore, a renowned wine producer; founder and former producer of Avignonesi winery taught her the ropes in viticulture.
A change in her career took her to the University of Perugia to study veterinary medicine however her passion for wine brought her back into viticulture and in 1994 she went to London to study at “The Wines and Spirit Education Trust". In London Elena became the wine buyer for The Ritz Hotel and furthered her career in wine marketing with Enotria Wine Cellars.
Both Nico & Elena’s common passion for wine, food, enjoyment and travel placed them on an inseparable path. They live together with their 2 children - Sofia, Filippo and French Bulldog "Yoda" at Sant’ Antonio. Elena’s colourful touch in interior decorating and green thumb for gardening has turned Sant’ Antonio into a Tuscan pearl for guests to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

Very comfortable, spacious with wonderful views.
Fully furnished and newly decorated.
Within very easy walking distance of numerous local restaurants, coffee shops, enotecas, wine cellars, supermarkets, bars and shops.
Ideally located to visit many local towns and villages as well as experience wine tours, hiking expeditions and historic tours.
Nico, Elena and the staff of Sant' Antonio are available to assist in making your stay with us memorable and relaxing.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Swahili