About this property
Pape Touna is an 11th century Cistercian monastery, respectfully restored into six luxury apartments in a traditional Tuscan style. The rustic finish incorporates exposed brick work and wooden beams to create a sense of history which is inescapably affective as you embrace the landscape of the Val di Merse from the same hilltop as the monks did 1000 years ago.
Within this charming restoration each apartment offers a cosy living room complete with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchenette and a bathroom with shower facilities. All rooms intentionally have no TV or air conditioning to maintain the traditional theme, but the thick walls maintain a pleasantly cool temperature all year round. Outside there is a beautiful stone courtyard with BBQ facilities, and a large private swimming pool offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
Whether guests are lazing by the pool, tucked away in the cosy apartments or exploring the rich cultural history of Tuscany these apartments will be at the centre of an unforgettable holiday experience.
The location of this property makes it ideal for cultural excursions, sitting about an hours drive from the medieval city of Siena, home to one of the biggest piazzas in Italy and host of the famous biannual Il Palio horse race. Equally accessible is the regional capital Florence, the architecturally and historically significant commune of Monteriggioni, and the fascinating ancient walled town of San Gimignano.
The journey to any one of these destinations is eased by the breath taking scenery that is a constant throughout Tuscany. Closer still are the golden beaches of Tuscany's Parco Naturale della Maremma; a protected rural landscape along an unspoilt section of Italian coastline.
Pape Touna is also perfectly located for wedding parties thanks to the immediate proximity of the San Galgano Abbey, an enchanting gothic ruin and a perfect venue for the ceremony.
Accommodation
The granary, the bakery room, the stables and all the buildings of our farmhouse in Tuscany have been fully restored so that you can experience authentic Tuscan tradition
Lavanda Apartment
- The Lavanda is the perfect apartment for a romantic retreat featuring a living area (with single sofa bed), kitchen with wood burning fireplace, a brick archway and wooden beams, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms with showers
- An array of Garden furniture and a selection of bath towels are included
- Fully equipped kitchen with utensils and crockery,
a kettle, microwave, and a Moka fridge-freezer
- Hair dryer
Rosmarino Apartment
- The Rosmarino apartment is built within the old stables on the ground floor and holds a unique charm
- Features a living room (with double sofa bed), kitchen and wood burning fireplace
- Overlooks the hamlet square
- Holds a cosy double bedroom bedroom and a bathroom with shower
- Outdoor area for exclusive use with table and chairs and parasol on the hamlet square
- Bath towels and hairdryer included
- Fully equipped kitchen with utensils and crockery, a kettle, microwave, and Moka fridge-freezer
Salvia Apartment
- The Salvia apartment has one single bedroom and one double bedroom and is ideal for families with a child or a group of friends. Salvia apartment offers warmth, elegance and every convenience for a relaxing holiday
- Also located in the old stables, it features beautiful views of the hamlet square
- Outdoor area for exclusive use with table and chairs and parasol on the hamlet square
- Tiled floors, rustic furniture and a wood burning fireplace
- Bath towels and hairdryer included
- Kitchen Fully equipped kitchen with utensils and crockery, a kettle, microwave Moka
fridge-freezer
The Timo Apartment
- The Timo apartment has two double bedrooms and is ideal for those traveling with family or a group of friends. The living area also features a single sofa bed
- Set on two levels, spacious and equipped, keeps the Tuscany of the past alive thanks to the fireplace, the exposed beams and the brick arch
- From its outdoor space with table and chairs, you can enjoy every day with friends or with your children the beauty of the hamlet
- Outdoor area for exclusive use with table and chairs and parasol on the hamlet square
- Bath towels and hairdryer included
- Fully equipped kitchen with utensils and crockery, a kettle, microwave and a
Moka fridge-freezer
The Impetella Apartment
- The brightness, the soft colors and the rustic charm create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the Impetella apartment
- Located on the first floor of the old church of the convent this apartment has one double bedroom and one triple bedroom and overlooks the pool
- Outdoor area for exclusive use with table and chairs and parasol on the hamlet square
- Wood burning fireplace
- Bath towels and hairdryer included
- Fully equipped kitchen with utensils and crockery, a kettle, microwave, Moka fridge-freezer
The Girasole Apartment
- The Girasole apartment sits on a private terrace with views over the surrounding countryside makes the Girasole a unique apartment
- Located on the ground floor, housed in what was once the church of the Cistercian convent this apartment has two double bedrooms
- Outdoor area for exclusive use with table and chairs and umbrella overlooking the village square
-Wood burning fireplace
-Bath towels and hairdryer included
- Fully equipped kitchen with utensils and crockery, a kettle, microwave and
Moka fridge-freezer
Facilities
- Barbecue
- High chair, cot and stair gate
- Private infinity pool (8m x 16m)