"Peace, pleasure, and rest. Relaxation where the heart of Tuscany beats."—That’s what “Fornace Del Conte”—the former “Count’s Brickworks”—offers you. We’ve restored it while preserving and rejuvenating its centuries-old architecture and have lovingly furnished it for our guests.

The “Fornace” apartment is the largest of a total of five apartments, with direct access to and from the estate’s garden. It’s not just families with children who love this apartment: spanning approximately 85 square meters across two levels, it features a spacious living area with an open fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, and a dining table that comfortably seats six people. A private sleeping area with a king-size bed (160x200), a large closet, and a view of the garden and vineyard is located on the loft level at the eastern end of the apartment. A second sleeping area with a queen-size bed (140x200) is located on the gallery level at the western end of the apartment, with a direct view into the living area. If an additional sleeping space is needed, the sofa in the living room can be converted into a third bed with a mattress. The bathroom and toilet are on the first floor.

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Our saltwater pool (10x5m) offers relaxation with a large wooden deck and a view over our vineyard to Montepulciano and Monte Generoso. The historic buildings are surrounded by additional terraces. Shade is available at any time of day in the courtyard and on a veranda in the annex. A little further away is a cozy pergola—perfect for moments of quiet or a meal together under the shade of grapevines.

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We serve a varied and generous breakfast in our historic dining room. You can round out the evening with a glass of our organically grown wine.

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Information about the area

“Fornace Del Conte” is located right in the heart of Tuscany: Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Siena, Arezzo, Assisi, Cortona, Perugia, Orvieto, and numerous other picturesque towns are in the immediate vicinity. Many of our guests bring their own bicycles or rent e-bikes to experience the magic of the countryside off the beaten path even more intensely. Getting here is easy and convenient, whether by plane (Pisa, Florence, Perugia, Rome), by car (A1 Florence–Rome, Valdichiana/Bettole exit), or by train (the Terontola/Cortona train station is 20 minutes away). In the village (about 1 km away), there’s a very well-stocked supermarket with vegetables, fruit, cheese, meat, Tuscan prosciutto, salami, and other cured meats. In addition, on weekdays, a fruit and vegetable vendor, a butcher, and a fishmonger take turns setting up shop in the village’s town square.