Il Conventino - Self-catering house in Tuscany
Strada Provinciale, 45, 52031 Anghiari, Arezzo
Tuscany,
Italia
This is a brilliant restoration – ancient soul teams with contemporary sophistication without a hint of a mistake or a whiff of pretension. Find reclaimed stone floors, chestnut beams and metalwork crafted by local artisans, along with wall paintings, plasterwork and a soaring internal chapel, famed for its exquisite acoustics – now a vibrant venue for concerts and ceremonies.
There are two sitting rooms, with comfy sofas and chairs, smart TVs and a Sonos sound system – the chapel also has a grand piano, turntable and speakers, so music lovers will be very happy. Bedrooms (one on the ground floor) have wonderful views, soft lighting, paintings, books and beautiful fabrics. Four have en suite bathrooms and the others share.
The kitchen is very big and very well equipped. Eat indoors or out in the lovely garden, serenaded by birds and cicadas. Views from the pool are dreamy, days will slip by in a delicious haze, it's grand to be here.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Dominic Espinosa:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Dominic Espinosa:
- Walking the Sovara - The trailhead is 2 minutes down our gravel road. An 8.5km loop follows the Torrente Sovara through the Monti Rognosi reserve, about 2h30, with deer and nightingales for company. No signal out there, so download it first.
- Anghiari - 5km away, one of Italy's loveliest villages. Park free below the walls and take the lift up through the medieval rampart, stepping straight out into the old town. Leonardo painted the battle fought below it, in a fresco long since lost.
- Il Cappello di Paglia - Our nearest restaurant, just up the hill at Ponte alla Piera. Marilena pours a long list of local natural wines and sells them to take away. Wednesday to Sunday, lunch and dinner. Book ahead by phone or WhatsApp on +39 333 963 2188.
- Aliotti vineyard - A young couple took over their family's farm near Caprese Michelangelo and planted its first vines. They'll walk you round and pour what they've made. Pair the tasting with a morning in the village where Michelangelo was born.
- Piero della Francesca - Two of his masterpieces sit about 20 minutes away. The Madonna del Parto has a museum to herself in Monterchi, and Sansepolcro, where he was born, holds the Resurrection that Aldous Huxley called the greatest picture in the world.
- Arezzo antique fair - Italy's oldest and largest antiques market fills Arezzo's piazzas on the first Sunday of the month and the Saturday before it. 40 minutes away. Go early, stay for lunch, and expect to come home with something you hadn't planned on.
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Details
- 1 House for 12
Minimum stay: 3 nights.
January - February.
Dogs welcome, £100 per dog per stay, max. 3. Dog bed available on request. Enclosed garden.
Strada Provinciale, 45, 52031 Anghiari, Arezzo
