Pape Touna is an 11th century Cistercian monastery, respectfully restored into six luxury apartments in a traditional Tuscan style.
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 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
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)
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.