Palazzo Pio III - Bed & Breakfast in Tuscany
Via dei Goti, 15, 53047 Sarteano, Siena
Tuscany,
Italia
Once the home of Cardinal Pio III (Pope for only 26 days), this beautiful building has been restored with care and you'll find something nourishing to look at in every room. You enter through Chiara's new kitchen where she gives private cookery lessons and prepares delicious breakfasts of home-baked tarts and breads, homemade jam, local pecorino cheeses and cured hams. You'll also find an honesty bar, a fridge for your own bits and bobs and a comfortable seating area with books on art, philosophy and history in several languages.
Three bedrooms (one suite at the very top) are light and large with smooth linens, deep mattresses and travertine marble floors; bathrooms are spa-like with jacuzzi tubs and roomy, walk-in showers. You'll feel pampered and Chiara can organise tours of hidden small towns, wine and olive oil tasting, sacred art – just ask. She'll cook dinner for you too with a bit of notice.
Step out to explore the town.
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.
Local points of interest from Guido & Chiara Pietrella:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Guido & Chiara Pietrella:
- You are in the center of an ancient and enchanting village that is still "real", where you find many tourists, but also young and elderly inhabitants who maintain their lives and habits. Discover the real life of Tuscany!
- Medieval games, concerts and musical events, parties and shows are organised especially in summer. Throughout the year you can visit the Castle, the ancient theatre, the museum and one of the best preserved Etruscan tombs in the world.
- You are in a strategic point! From Sarteano you can go to stunning Valdorcia, with Pienza, Montepulciano, Bagno Vignoni, Radicofani or San Casciano, or visit Umbria starting from Trasimeno Lake and Cortona up to Perugia, Assisi and Gubbio.
- You are also in full thermal land. A few steps from here you can enjoy Terme of Chianciano, Montepulciano, San Casciano Bagni, Bagni San Filippo and Bagno Vignoni. What are you waiting for to dive into relaxation?
- And if you are interested in cities, Siena, Florence and Rome are about an hour away. In Siena’s Cathedral you will find more information about the Pope who was born in this house, including the first forms of printed books commissioned by himself.
- And if you are a lover of sport and nature you are still in the right place! You can delve into the surrounding hills, up to the lakes of Valdichiana or the enchanting expanses of Valdorcia through numerous trekking, horseback or cycle touring routes.
Details
- 3 Suites
Dinner, B&B €50-€60 per person. Extra bed/sofabed available €30 per person per night.
Via dei Goti, 15, 53047 Sarteano, Siena