Historic 5BR, 6BA Villa in Apecchio, Stunning Views, Sleeps 14

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14450 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Pian di Molino, Apecchio, PU

Urbino Duomo39 min drive
Lago di Mercatale - Sassocorvaro43 min drive
Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli77 min drive
Rimini (RMI-Federico Fellini Intl.)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Luxury 12th Century Monastery,Stunning Location,Walk to Restaurant

Sant'Ansovino is a 12th century Benedictine monastery nestling in the breathtaking and tranquil hills of central Italy at the crossroads of Tuscany, Umbria and Le Marche. It has been lovingly restored into an elegant and comfortable holiday home using all original materials. Modern conveniences such as en-suite marble bathrooms, Wi-Fi broadband internet links, a large American-sized fridge, professional range cooker, and several sitting rooms ensure that everyone in your party has space to relax. Outside, our upper terrace has a large loggia with seating for 20. There is a large swimming pool for those hot days, and 12 acres of stunning hillside grounds to meander through if you feel like a walk. The tranquil setting makes it the ideal destination for family holidays, tracking and exploring. There is an excellent restaurant within walking distance, together with a wine bar and a bar/shop (open 7 days a week). San Ansovino lies about 4KM East of the beautiful medieval village of Apecchio which offers a wide range of services including a bank (with ATM), several supermarkets, bars, numerous excellent restaurants, a post office, chemist etc. The world famous UNESCO City of Urbino is just 40 minutes away, as are other beautiful hill towns such as Gubbio, Sansepolcro.

Property manager

Louise Gross

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pet-friendly

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The house and pool are used at Guest's own risk. Any events require prior written authorisation from the owner.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

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

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number 012345A7B98765

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Apecchio

Located in Apecchio, this villa is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Furlo Pass and Lago di Mercatale - Sassocorvaro, while Aboca Museum and House of Piero della Francesca are cultural highlights. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.

Pian di Molino, Apecchio, PU

What's nearby

Furlo Pass - 31 min drive
Palazzo Ducale - 37 min drive
Urbino Duomo - 39 min drive
Lago di Mercatale - Sassocorvaro - 43 min drive
Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli - 77 min drive

Restaurants

Crazy Bar - 7 min drive
Caffè Centrale - 26 min drive
Bar Antica Osteria - 10 min drive
Ristorante Martinelli - 12 min drive
Saint mary wine and coffe enoteca - 26 min drive

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Simon M., Attleborough, UK

10 Sept 2022

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

Amazing stay

We had a wonderful time. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed and more. The pool was excellent and the kids (and adults) loved it. The house was clean and well equipped and we enjoyed using the pizza oven and BBQ during our stay. The location was ideal with supermarkets and restaurants nearby but it was remote enough to relax, get away from it all and enjoy the scenery. The hosts Louise and Marc were wonderful and really helped us both before and during our trip. I would highly recommend staying here :)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

28 Aug 2017

A breathtakingly beautiful place. Even better than the photos and description.

Ansovino is a very special place. Stunning, sophisticated, well appointed and very peaceful. It's obviously a place much loved by the owners Louise and Marc, as is testament by the beautiful antique furniture and top end equipment. Also Anna is on hand to give local advice and sort out any problems quickly and efficiently. It was very hot during our stay but there was also a wonderfully cooling breeze which made for a perfect mix. Great local restaurants and beautiful cities to visit a shortish drive away. The house also has the cleanest windows I have ever seen!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

13 Aug 2017

A great rural family retreat for s sense of real Italy

We had a fantastic stay the house is really well equipped and beautifully renovated .We were three family's , the pool was an obvious hit but we had great fun cooking pizzas in the outside pizza oven and the covered sitting area works brilliantly with the location of the pool , house and lounges . The restaurant at the bottom of the hill to which you can walk to was perfect ,everything you want for an authentic Italian experience . The antipasta were delicious as was all the other rustic fare provided . The two villages nearby were great for a drink or pizza . There are plenty of walking trails and mountain bike routes and you can hire bikes in Appechio which has a useful tourist information centre which can sort out canyoning , climbing etc if you are feeling more adventurous . To us it felt like bygone holidays in France from years ago , rural and unspoilt but with a thriving local population .

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

PAUL W.

4 Oct 2016

The holiday that exceeded all expectations!

We booked this house for a 3 family joint holiday. As ever, booking on-line was concerning me until I had decided upon the Monastery and made contact with the owners. Louise was so helpful, friendly and reassuring from the get-go. She made the whole process of booking and paying for the holiday stress free and painless. Upon arrival, the Monastery blew us away! What a fabulous and amazing house. The children were so excited, especially with the gorgeous pool and garden area. The house was spotless and what really impressed was the attention to detail. The arrival pack was generous and comprehensive. The highlights included; cooking outside using the Pizza Oven (we even managed to cook a full Sunday roast in there!), late night swims in the beautifully flood-lit pool, breakfast at the local cafe in Appechio, trips to Rome/Sienna/Florence, the peacefulness of the sublime valley the Monastery nestled in, the restaurant at the bottom of the hill - a short pop-in on the way back from a visit to a local town turned in to a 3 hour boozy lunch! There are too many highlights to list here. Suffice to say, the 2 weeks passed too quickly and we returned home. I'm not exaggerating when I say that we all miss the Monastery and the gorgeous surrounding area. We have also fallen in love with Italy. We will return. In conclusion, the holiday far exceeded our expectations and I thoroughly recommend this house for your holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

5 Sept 2022

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

Wunderschöne Location!

Wir waren mit 14 Leuten für zehn Tage in der Monastero San Ansovino und waren begeistert von dem Anwesen! Ein sehr besonderes, geschichtsträchtiges Gebäude und ein wunderschöner Außenbereich! Von Haus aus kann man sehr schön wandern und es sind abwechslungsreiche (Halb-) Tagesausflüge in Städtchen und Nationalparks der Umgebung möglich. Die Kommunikation mit den Vermietern war super, sie waren zu jeder Tageszeit erreichbar und haben uns in jeder Frage schnell geholfen. Jeden Morgen vor dem Aufstehen wurden Pool und Garten von Alfio gereinigt und gepflegt, ein toller Service! Am Abreisetag hatten wir einen Platten - trotz Sprachbarriere hat Alfio uns ohne Zögern geholfen, für uns mit der lokalen Werkstatt telefoniert, den Reifen dorthin gefahren und repariert wieder zurückgebracht, vielen lieben Dank dafür nochmal! Insgesamt hatten wir eine tolle Zeit und wir kommen sehr, sehr gerne wieder!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Louise Gross

Marc is a Californian who grew up North of San Francisco and Louise is English. Meeting in London they discovered a shared fondness for great food which eventually led them to Italy. They have two children, Aurelia and William who have spent many wonderful holidays at San Ansovino and the whole family love this beautiful spot.

Why they chose this property

We discovered this wonderful place on a trip to Italy with our then 2 year old daughter and fell in love with it instantly. The bell tower, the way it sits in the hills, and the way the light falls in the afternoon all tugged at our hearts. It was only later during the 4 year renovation that we became priviliged to make many local friends. We hope you love this special place as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

An ancient monastery nestling in the hills, will fresh truffles and porcinis to eat - what could be better... and all washed down with a glass of kir di San Ansovino.

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