Relax Palazzo Monaci

The hosts respond quickly and effectively to all questions. Manuela greeted us with wine and the makings for dinner—very helpful because we arrived after dinner time without having eaten. The apartment was clean and comfortable, with everything we needed. It’s appropriately Tuscan rustic. The grounds are amazing, with beautiful views of Asciano and the Tuscan countryside. A number of beautiful small hilltop towns are in close driving range. There are a number of amazingly good restaurants, trattorie, osterie, and locande nearby. Except for Siena and Montepulciano, the towns were not overflowing with touring crowds. We stayed two amazing weeks, exploring Tuscany in a way we had not before. The pool is inviting, but we only went once. We were there in September,, so the weather was moderate. We recommend Victor and Manuela’s place highly.

This place is absolutely gorgeous with the most magnificent views of Tuscany. Manuela and Vincenzo were wonderful hosts and greeted us in person upon our arrival. They responded quickly to all my questions and even helped provide suggestions when I asked for some. It was so quiet and serene in this location and our kids loved swimming in the pool. I was often torn between wanting to explore the surrounding area (which is what I had planned for our first trip to Tuscany) and just relaxing at the property. I would definitely stay here again and schedule more time to just sit by the olive trees or pool and enjoy a glass of wine. Oh, and it was a lovely touch to have a bottle of wine sitting on the kitchen table for us when we arrived.

Lovely apartment in former monastery set in Tuscan hills. Breathtaking scenery on the drive to the apartment and all around. Beautiful gated grounds with large swimming pool. Situated close to Siena. Perfect for our party of 2 mature couples.