Affittacamere Maria Gabriella, B&B and Holiday Home in Val d'Orcia

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9230 sq m

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Dryer
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Explore the area

Monticchiello, Tuscany

Dome of Montepulciano
‪12 min drive‬
Pienza Cathedral
‪12 min drive‬
Historic Centre of Pienza
‪12 min drive‬
Siena (SAY-Ampugnano)
‪89 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Agata Room

1 King Bed

Gamanzino Dependance

1 King Bed

Luchia Dependances

1 Single Futon

Odobella Room

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Agata Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Gamanzino Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Luchia Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Odobella Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Ashort way from Porta St. Agata, the main gate to the medieval village of Monticchiello, Guido is glad to welcome you in her three Rooms and two Dependance recently refurbished, that belong to an old farmhouse, dating back to the late ’500, overlooking Valdorcia and placed at the foot of the village, with a view of the ancient towers and of the ramparts.

The BB is very attentive to details and offers all the amenities (wifi, fridge, kitchen, etc. ..) in total relaxation. We will prepare for you delicious and genuine breakfasts.

The house offers a large well-tended garden where the guests can relax and enjoy the wonderful view. A private car park is also available.

From Monticchiello you can easily reach Valdorcia and progress up to Mount Amiata and the Rocca Aldobrandesca in Castiglion d’Orcia. Besides relaxing, in the tranquility of small restaurants of the village you can find the best typical products of the valley (olive-oil, cheeses and wines). In summer you can see the plays of “Teatro Povero”, which are world-famous for being written and performed by Monticchiello habitants.

Pienza, the Renaissance town that pope Pious II wanted to rebuild, is also very close. The thermal baths of Bagno Vignoni are another fascinating visit. The nearby town of Montalcino is paticularly well-known for its wine, the “Brunello”. San Quirico is worth a visit for its Collegiata Church. The woods of Amiata. Montepulciano, “pearl” of Cinquecento is famous for its “Nobile” wine and recently has been chosen as a natural “film set” for the second chapter of Twilight Saga, New Moon. Chiusi, with its National Etruscan Museum offers a different point of view.

Property manager

Guido Bonifazi

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Breakfast included

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include 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

Property Registration Number IT052021C2H2MXNRBN

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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 USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pienza

Located in Pienza, this villa is in the city centre and near theme parks. Enoteca Di Ghino and Triacca Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Historic Centre of Pienza and Val di Chiana. RI Crea RE and La Foce are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours.

Monticchiello, Tuscany

What's nearby

Dome of Montepulciano - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
Piazza Grande - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
Pienza Cathedral - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
Historic Centre of Pienza - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
Terme di Montepulciano Spa - 13 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

Sinalunga Rigomagno Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Trattoria La Chiocciola - ‬12 min drive
‪Bar Il Casello di Bassi Paolo - ‬12 min drive
‪Bbq Pienza Chianina Station - ‬12 min drive
‪Idyllium - ‬12 min drive
‪Al Fierale ToscanaGrill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Affittacamere Maria Gabriella, B&B and Holiday Home in Val d'Orcia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Affittacamere Maria Gabriella, B&B and Holiday Home in Val d'Orcia?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Affittacamere Maria Gabriella, B&B and Holiday Home in Val d'Orcia?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Affittacamere Maria Gabriella, B&B and Holiday Home in Val d'Orcia located?

Located in the heart of Pienza, this villa is steps from Art Studio di Adelina Quadri and within 3 mi (5 km) of Val di Chiana and Triacca Winery. Palazzo Borgia and Palazzo Vescovile are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

31 Oct 2024

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

What a Wonderful Place!

Guido and family were the perfect hosts! This property is not only well kept, it's in a beautiful place in the Italian countryside. Highly recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank l.

11 June 2023

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

Wonderful

CLEAN, WELL MANAGED AND DELIGHTFUL

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Aug 2023

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

Perfect!

We absolutely loved this Villa and it's location. The owner was so nice, and very accommodating. Breakfast was wonderful each morning, and the owner even helped us to arrange a chef-prepared dinner! The views were spectacular from the back yard, and the rooms were clean and nice. It was located just a few steps away from a beautiful medieval village that you can walk to for dinner. We would for sure recommend this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer and Brett M., United States

5 June 2023

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

Fabulous

We stayed at the house with a friend in separate rooms and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The rooms were wonderful and they have screens (mosquitos are thick in the summer). The property is beautiful and on the corner right before you reach the town. Breakfast in the morning with fresh pastry was fantastic. Perfect. We dined at Dario several nights and they were wonderful there. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

28 June 2024

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

Beautiful House and Wonderful Hists

Guido our host was extremely patient in fielding question after question from our group of five after we were a bit dazed after driving all day through hilly roads in torrential rains. He couldn’t have been nicer. Great location in Montechiello with easy access to Piena. The house is beautifully decorated, maintained and nicely updated with modern bathrooms and cold AC. Breakfast prepared by Guido’s Zia Simonetta was a great mixture of home made baked goods and bacon and eggs. The coffee was great. The views from the property of the surrounding countryside make for a wonderful breakfast experience. We were also able to do much needed laundry. I received nothing but compliments from my fellow travelers for booking this house for our two night stay in Pienza/Montechiello.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

famille H.

28 Apr 2024

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

un paysage divin

Le propriétaire nous a accueillis avec gentillesse et chaleur. Il a été aux petits soins. Le petit dejeuner était au top. Un grand merci. Nous ne sommes restés qu'une nuit mais c'était magique Cette étape dans notre périple restera dans nos memoires.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Preston M.

6 Nov 2022

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

Beyond perfect!

Guido and his aunt are phenomenal hosts. We woke to cappuccino every morning before a huge spread of breakfast including meats, cheeses, yogurt, beautiful pastries and fresh eggs and bacon. The view is so peaceful and a short walk to fantastic restaurants and an adorable town. The location is also so close to Pienza and Montepulciano and other fun walled cities. We only wished we had stayed longer! This is a place I will definitely come back to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

19 Oct 2022

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

Visit to the Tuscany countryside

Exceeded our expectations for a countryside experience in Tuscany. Great location and accommodations. Easy and friendly interface with proprietor.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M., Suwanee, GA

25 Sept 2022

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

Monticchiello Perfection

We stayed with Guido and his aunt Simonella at their lovely B&B style home. The location was perfect to visit other large towns in the Tuscany region. Their home in Monticchiello was the perfect small town that we needed after traveling for the two prior weeks. There were several great restaurants that we could walk to and enjoyed immensely. Guido was always available to answer our questions and help with reservations in town. The rooms were very comfortable and clean. We would recommend staying with Guido!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B., Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

24 Sept 2022

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

Fantastic in every repect

We stayed here as 2 couples using the location as a gateway to Val D’Orchia. Guido and his aunt are wonderful hosts The property is ideally located , clean and comfortable……at the base of an amazingly small hilltop town with wonderful restaurants. Delicious breakfast. Would not change a thing and would recommend and also return!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

2 Sept 2022

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

Outstanding Stay in Tuscany

This lovely B&B was ideally situated just steps from the gate of Monticchiello, and central to many of the sites and towns of Tuscany. Guido and his aunt were lovely, and served a delicious and filling breakfast each morning. Make sure to get good directions from Guido. We relied on Google Maps, which took us the shorter, but far "rougher" back road to the B&B.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia D.

22 June 2022

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

Absolutely Lovely Stay

We had a wonderful stay at this special villa. It was very peaceful and Guido could not have been more helpful. Between booking dinner & wine tasting as well as recommending a trip to Montepulciano to catch the Barbarossa procession he made our trip. The villa has an interesting history and was very comfortable for our family of 6. We spent quite a bit of time enjoying the stunning view from the patio. It was a nice break after our Rome adventures. Monticciello is a short drive to many of the surrounding villages. Also, Auntie prepared a nice breakfast every morning as well. There is also a cottage on the property that can accommodate more guests. We would highly recommend Villa Gabriella Maria and hope to come back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant C.

16 June 2022

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

Perfect!

We are so sad that we only stayed one night here! The house, the hosts and the town were absolutely amazing! We definitely want to return soon.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

12 Oct 2021

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

Peaceful retreat in Tuscany

Neat old property just outside the walls of Monticchiello. Guido and his aunt were amazing hosts. Wish we could've stayed longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

14 Oct 2020

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

Gute Lage zum Erkunden des Val D‘Orcia

Saubere und zentrale Unterkunft im Val D‘Orcia. Kurze Anfahrtwege zu den verschiedenen Sehenswürdigkeiten, zu denen Guido gerne Informationen gibt. Abends nur wenige Minuten zu Fuss zu sehr guten Restaurants.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

8 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Petit havre de paix au coeur de Monticchiello, hotes charmants

Nous avons apprécié la générosité de nos hotes, l'emplacement judicieux de la propriété et la belle vue. L'annonce en revanche est un peu confusante, car elle indique 230m2 et 12 couchages, ce qui correspond a la capacité totale de la maison, mais pas forcement a ce a quoi vous aurez acces.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

13 Jan 2020

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

Beautiful Tuscany

This farmhouse in the Tuscany is an ideal, secluded and quiet location, with amazing food at the local restaurants. Our host was amazing and extremely helpful in planning our exploration of nearby towns. We would have loved to stay even longer and hope to return some day!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cindy and Stan M., Lubbock TX

28 Oct 2019

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

Above Charming Clean & Beautiful

The hospitality should be the standard for all VRBO’s. The attention to detail and comfort was so appreciated. The restaurants suggested by Guido were excellent and 450 ft away from our front door. The Tuscany location was a favorite ancient hill town. Pienza close by for the sunset is dreamy. Thank you, Guido for the guidance. It was so special for 2 couples that we have encouraged all our family to stay at here. Guido and his aunt’s breakfast is wonderful! ciao!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

David C., Frisco, TX

14 Oct 2019

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

Charming Farmhouse

We had a fantastic stay in this peaceful farmhouse with beautiful views. Location was perfect to explore Monticchiello. Property owner was friendly and responsive.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

12 Oct 2019

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

Magical Monticchiello

Very well maintained property with helpful and attentive host available to provide suggestions for outings and sights to see in nearby towns. Villa is within walking distance of small town of Monticchiello. It's a wonderful place for large family or group of friends to gather. Note that a car is necessary to get to nearby sights.

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

10 Oct 2019

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

Amazing experience!

Guido and his aunt were outstanding hosts! they went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. The place is amazing and the location is unbeatable. Our experience couldn't have been any better!!!!! thank you so much!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken K., Montgomery, New Jersey, USA

16 Sept 2019

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

Highly recommend for anyone, exceeded expectations

What can we say. This is one property that goes beyond what is described. Guido and his Aunt are ideal hosts who would meet any request. Rooms were roomy and comfortable, location is close to restaurants Our visit included wineries, bee festivals and in general what you would expect in Tuscany. The service people were extremely helpful at all times. Would definitely rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Syd B., Canada

24 Aug 2019

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

Enjoyed our stay

Guido and his Aunt were terrific hosts for our stay and the cottage we stayed in was the perfect retreat. Tuscany was beautiful and the breakfast in the morning was the perfect start to our day.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cori A.

9 Aug 2019

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

Picture perfect cottage in great location

We loved our short stay here and wished we could stay longer. The location was perfect because it was such a quick walk into Montiechello but with a backyard and views. It was also very close drive to Pienza. Guido and his Aunt were great hosts and very friendly. We would definitely come back.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

mike f.

23 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESIBLE

We booked this adorable looking place. We arrived after a long car ride with my 3 kids. My daughter is in a wheelchair so when we booked this, in the description it said that it is wheelchair accessible. No where in the description or pictures does it have stairs. Guido greeted us and we were shocked to realize that it is in no way shape or form was this place wheelchair accessible. He said that he is "certified" to help people out of their wheelchairs. When you enter the house there are 5 steps down and 15 stairs up to the bedroom and bathrooms. Even though Guido was very nice and offered to build us a ramp, we had to get 2 rooms in a near by town costing much more money. If you are in a wheelchair do not stay here.

About the host

Hosted by Guido Bonifazi

My mother Maria Gabriella was Tuscan of adoption.
He fell in love with this land forty years ago. It was love at first sight and how can you not fall in love with these wonderful places full of art and surrounded by breathtaking nature (and for the good food).
This beautiful house used as a B&B that I manage with the invaluable help of my aunt Simonetta I was left by my mother that I also inherited good manners care of furnishing and above all welcoming guests to whom she cared a lot.
Our facility has always been open to guests that we take care of the smallest detail.
Do not hesitate to ask us about these places and assistance for food and wine destinations also.

Why they chose this property

It was love at first sight and how not to fall in love with this wonderful land full of art and for surrounded by breathtaking nature not to mention the good food.

What makes this property unique

My house was always open to guests who are treated at the best.
Do not hesitate to ask me about these places and assistance for excursions, for food, for wine and for all the other products of our beautiful Tuscany

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Agata Room

Gamanzino Dependance

Luchia Dependances

Odobella Room

4 bathrooms

Agata Bathroom

Gamanzino Bathroom

Luchia Bathroom

Odobella Bathroom

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