Il Conventino

Anghiari, Arezzo
Self-catering
+41 798 489 561
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Per night
€490 - €840
Per week
€3430 - €5880
Bedroom

6 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 12

Children welcome
Pets welcome

A very special restored Augustinian monastery, sitting in the Monti Rognosi Nature Reserve and radiating a timeless charm

Per night
€490 - €840
Per week
€3430 - €5880

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€490 - €840 per night

€3430 - €5880 per week

The Experience

This is a brilliant restoration – ancient soul teams with contemporary sophistication without a hint of a mistake or a whiff of pretension. Find reclaimed stone floors, chestnut beams and metalwork crafted by local artisans, along with wall paintings, plasterwork and a soaring internal chapel, famed for its exquisite acoustics – now a vibrant venue for concerts and ceremonies.

There are two sitting rooms, with comfy sofas and chairs, smart TVs and a Sonos sound system – the chapel also has a grand piano, turntable and speakers, so music lovers will be very happy. Bedrooms (one on the ground floor) have wonderful views, soft lighting, paintings, books and beautiful fabrics. Four have en suite bathrooms and the others share.

The kitchen is very big and very well equipped. Eat indoors or out in the lovely garden, serenaded by birds and cicadas. Views from the pool are dreamy, days will slip by in a delicious haze, it’s grand to be here.

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We think you'll love

  • Having an early morning swim in the heated saltwater infinity pool, or heading down to the river for a cold plunge
  • Celebrating with lights and music in the chapel – it's a wonderful spot for a very special birthday event
  • So many glorious walks from the door, straight into the park with its hills and mountains
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You should know

  • The last five minutes of the drive up is a steep gravel road – take it slowly, the views are magnificent
  • Phone signal can be quite weak

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from €490
Weekly price
from €3430
1 House for 12
From €4906 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm
Check out
11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights.
Closed
January - February.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Dogs

Dogs welcome, £100 per dog per stay, max. 3. Dog bed available on request. Enclosed garden.

Reviews

Comfort meets history in this elegant 11th-century villa, where spacious living areas blend antique fireplaces and murals with modern art, creating an intimate yet majestic ambiance. Set amid beautiful nature, offering peace and silence. The location provides easy access to explore the surroundings, making it a perfect retreat that harmoniously combines timeless charm with modern comforts.
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Location

The neighbourhood

You may feel remote, with no other houses and surrounded by greenery, but Anghiari is just a ten-minute drive for shops, restaurants, a good deli, bank and post office. A marked trail takes you from the door for a major hike of 8.5km following the Torrente Sovara. Sansepolcro and Monterchi are both 20 mins and Arezzo 40 mins for a train station. Florence is one hour, 20 mins.

Local points of interest from Dominic & Yelena

  • Walking the Sovara - The trailhead is 2 minutes down our gravel road. An 8.5km loop follows the Torrente Sovara through the Monti Rognosi reserve, about 2h30, with deer and nightingales for company. No signal out there, so download it first.
  • Anghiari - 5km away, one of Italy's loveliest villages. Park free below the walls and take the lift up through the medieval rampart, stepping straight out into the old town. Leonardo painted the battle fought below it, in a fresco long since lost.
  • Il Cappello di Paglia - Our nearest restaurant, just up the hill at Ponte alla Piera. Marilena pours a long list of local natural wines and sells them to take away. Wednesday to Sunday, lunch and dinner. Book ahead by phone or WhatsApp on +39 333 963 2188.
  • Aliotti vineyard - A young couple took over their family's farm near Caprese Michelangelo and planted its first vines. They'll walk you round and pour what they've made. Pair the tasting with a morning in the village where Michelangelo was born.
  • Piero della Francesca - Two of his masterpieces sit about 20 minutes away. The Madonna del Parto has a museum to herself in Monterchi, and Sansepolcro, where he was born, holds the Resurrection that Aldous Huxley called the greatest picture in the world.
  • Arezzo antique fair - Italy's oldest and largest antiques market fills Arezzo's piazzas on the first Sunday of the month and the Saturday before it. 40 minutes away. Go early, stay for lunch, and expect to come home with something you hadn't planned on.