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The House of Alice, charm and relaxation

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Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Montalcino (SI), Toscana
  • Abbazia di Sant'Antimo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Fortress of Montalcino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Tenuta Greppo Franco Biondi Santi
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Siena (SAY-Ampugnano)
    ‪67 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
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The House of Alice, charm and relaxation

Once in Montalcino, turn around a roundabout depicting the God of Bacchus and head for Castelnuovo dell'Abate.
We arrive at Borghetto, a small medieval hamlet that has its features intact: tiny cobbled streets like once, the bishop's palace, the Romanesque church, the small square.
A thousand meters from the village, in the valley of the river Star of the imposing Abbey of Sant'Antimo, one of the masterpieces of Romanesque excellence in Tuscany.
We are in the central area to visit the Natural Park of Valdorcia with its spas, breathtaking landscapes and good Tuscan cuisine!
To satisfy your requests, the Borghetto guesthouse offers you the "ALICE HOUSE" just restored with eco-friendly materials and heated with clean energy.
Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one bedroom, two bathrooms, one bedroom, two bathrooms, one bedroom, two bathrooms Bath towels and bedding provided.
The house is covered with free. Air conditioning on request.

Property manager

Stefania Ciacci
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 deadlock
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT052037B4A54OGHRH

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castelnuovo dell'Abate

Located in Montalcino, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Capanna of Cencioni and Tenuta Greppo Franco Biondi Santi are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Garden of Daniel Spoerri and Mount Amiata Fauna Park. Horti Leonini and Parco Piscine Capenti Outdoor Pool are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Montalcino (SI), Toscana

What's nearby

  • Abbazia di Sant'Antimo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Museum of Brunello - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Fortress of Montalcino - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Tenuta Greppo Franco Biondi Santi - 20 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Castello Banfi - 28 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Buonconvento Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Potazzine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Osteria di Porta al cassero - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Sosta - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Enoteca di Piazza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Re di Macchia - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The House of Alice, charm and relaxation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The House of Alice, charm and relaxation?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The House of Alice, charm and relaxation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The House of Alice, charm and relaxation located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Abbazia di Sant'Antimo and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Museum of Brunello. Fortress of Montalcino and Civic and Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art of Montalcino are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We really enjoyed our time in this lovely home. Beautiful views from the bedroom window, spacious and cosy. Unfortunately when we arrived the smoke from previous use of the wood fire was very strong almost to the point where we didn’t want to breathe, but soon got used to it. I guess that’s an expectation when the place offers a fire however don’t know why anyone would want to be using it in 35 degree heat Italian summer haha! The kitchen didn’t offer any salt, pepper or water which we found odd for a home stay. Otherwise the area was beautiful and the locals lovely and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Living the good life in Tuscany.

Very authentic dwelling. Just what we wanted to experience. It looked just like what life in this area must have looked 200 years ago.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We loved this place, not only is it beautiful but it also has everything you need for a couple nights stay. It's perfect for a couple or for four people, and there is free parking around the corner. The town is very tiny and peaceful, but close to bigger ones such as Montalcino, reachable by car in about 15 minutes. The only thing we found was not working was one of the two bathroom sinks, which was clogged when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Italy Get Away

We had a marvelous stay at this property. Highly recommended for quaint, location, views, originality. We were able to visit many places during our stay. Francesco was amazing to great us when we arrived a few minutes later than expected! He made sure to give us many options to do during our stay. We enjoyed the Brunello wines in this area as well as a short ride to the coast and Siena which we took the Chianti Road…spectacular! Would definitely recommend and return.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First Trip to Italy

Quaint apartment, with enough amenities for a great six day stay! The parking is a little tough, but the location and views are fabulous. The pellet stove needs to have directions for the renter when it is cooler weather. I would definitely say again. Francesco was great and helped me with a lot of questions!:)
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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Run don’t walk

Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House of Alice

Beautiful accommodations, very remote and tranquil, loved the area and had a great time at the local restaurants.💕 Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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Trip to Montalcino

Great place to stay away from the crowds of Montalcino. Wonderful rental in quaint small village!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exploring Tuscany

House of Alice is a lovely apartment with spectacular views from the bedroom window. We thoroughly enjoyed the charming village and the friendly people who live there. Our driving time was 1-2 hours to visit the areas we wanted to explore.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot near Montalcino!

We loved our stay in this beautiful apartment. The town was so quiet and peaceful. Definitely a spot we’d like to visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful apartment, ideally situated allowing you to explore the various sites in the Tuscany region. Breathtaking vistas as you drive between towns and attractions. The apartment is attractively designed and furnished. If I had one suggestion, it would be to better equip the kitchen so it is a little easier to prepare your own meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrizel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on Earth!

The house of Alice was stunningly located close to Montalcino! The sunrise from one of the bedrooms will wake you up in the morning (in the most beautiful way). This is your Tuscan dream made into reality: location, views & the charming town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely apartment

The apartment was in a quaint older area in the middle of the beautiful rolling hills of Tuscany. It is off the beaten path with just a few restaurants, but we loved being in a quiet area. The views were amazing! We had a bit of a time locating the apartment, but the staff was available and super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment in Montalcino

We had a wonderful stay in a peaceful apartment. It was very clean, and the views are gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Mountain Village

Lovely views and friendly neighbours..and of course wine🙂
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantal L.

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Great Spot!

Loved our stay at House of Alice. It’s very centrally located in Tuscany. Francesco was wonderful and took care of reservations and recommendations for us. The village itself is very small. The house was clean and well appointed. Small recommendations are; it could have used more efficient seating in the living room, a few more kitchen items, larger coffee maker etc. Also the bathrooms could use hooks and a shelf. Overall a wonderful and charming place! I would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay Away from the Crowds!

This place was so pretty and away from the touristy areas. We were able to see San Giamigano (sp?). Siena, Montepulciano, Montalcino was very close by. This place is in the middle of the prettiest part of Tuscany!! The place was very nice but could use some racks or hooks for your towels and a place to put your shampoo etc. by the shower. 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and quaint

Wonderful hamlet that is located outside Montalcino. Car is needed but parking near property and property was spacious for family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Idyllic hill village setting.

Lovely village house conversion, but not enough comfortable chairs for evenings. Also a pity that the open log fire was not operational.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gianluca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castelnuovo dell'Abate

Posto incantevole, tranquillo e rasserenante. Collegato a delle cittadine incantevoli. Perfetto per un viaggio rigenerante. Consigliato per amanti del vino. La casa molto accogliente, e silenziosissima. Il paese altresì carino, alle porte di questo una "vineria aperta" con cibo e soprattutto vini unici.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Apartment

It was our first visit to Tuscany. The apartment has been professionally renovated. The hosts are very prompt to answer questions and made check-in very easy. It is a bit of an uphill hike from the parking space to the apartment. We suggest pulling up as close to the apartment as possible to unload, then, go park the car.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Tuscany apartment!

This apartment is a gem. Lovely, cozy, and well-appointed. Beautiful view of the Tuscan countryside from one of the bedrooms! Check-in was seamless and the owner was very responsive. Be aware that Castelnuovo dell’Abate is a small village with one small grocery store and restaurant; for more options you will need to drive to Montalcino (9 km away). This apartment was an excellent home base for exploring the area. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rose V.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

SCAM - DO NOT BOOK

THIS A SCAM! Do not book! We booked a 1-night stay for February 26, 2024. The booking was paid in full on February 9th, at the owner's request. Final payment was not due until 2/19. On the date of arrival, the owner would not answer our calls or VRBO's repeated calls to get a code to get into the rental. We were stuck with nowhere to go but drive to back to Rome. Thank God for Doubletree Suites who took us in and upgraded our room because they felt so bad for us. Shame on this owner!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnifique

Absolument magnifique. La Casa di Alice est aménagée avec soins et la décoration est superbe. Le petit village est aussi fabuleux...et très calme. J'ai adoré mon séjour. Je recommande fortement.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tuscany Dream

House of Alice was amazing. The beautiful village of Castelnuovo Del’Abate was like a fairy tale. Perfectly situated for day trips all over Tuscany. The house itself was beautiful, and met every expectation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

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