La Fornace - A spectacular villa in Tuscany

Entire home in Montalcino, Italy

  1. 14 guests
  2. 6 bedrooms
  3. 9 beds
  4. 6.5 baths
Hosted by Jo
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Amenities for having fun

Make the most of the ping-pong table and board games.

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the keypad.
Set on a Tuscan hillside with sweeping views of its private gardens, olive groves and the rolling countryside beyond, La Fornace is a beautiful oasis of elegance and tranquility - with a vibrant atmosphere unlike any other when filled with family & friends.

The house has a stunning fusion of modern and Tuscan decor, atmospheric dining areas and many terraces. It is within walking distance of Montisi - with Montalcino, Florence and Siena nearby.

The space
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La Fornace captivates you from the moment you arrive.

In summer, the gardens are cool and green, irrigated by its own well water, the lavender field scents the air and the cyprus trees set themselves strikingly against the olive groves and rolling Tuscan hills.

Inside, the wide open rooms are beautifully cool with arched doors opening to the garden and the views beyond. The large country kitchen leads out onto a series of terraces, for entertaining, relaxing and sitting watching the spectacular sunsets. Crossing the drive, with its beautiful terracotta pots, a lavender lined path leads you to the lower terrace and below that is the pool with a traditional red brick surround; a wonderfully relaxing spot to read on the sun loungers.
As well as the beautiful pool, there are a variety of sporting activities on the property such as table tennis, a boule court, bicycles and an outdoor rowing machine.

Spring and Autumn are the preferred times of year for those wanting to spend more time sightseeing, winetasting, cycling and exploring the area. La Fornace is perfectly positioned with famous cities such as Florence, Assisi and Siena to the North and East, world renowned vineyards of Montalcino and Montepulciano to the South, and the spectacular Argentario coastline to the West. As the heat of the summer cools down, the whole house is always warm and welcoming as it has central heating throughout, with a large open fire place in the sitting room and plenty of wood provided. There are also braziers on the terraces to take the slight chill off the autumnal evenings.

La Fornace has 6 bedrooms in all, one of which is downstairs; the two master bedrooms have beautiful large ensuite bathrooms and are situated at opposite ends of the house so can easily accommodate 2 families. The children's room also has a bath and the others all have ensuite shower rooms.

The kitchen is well stocked with all the essentials which can be used and replaced for your convenience. There is also a fabulous cinema room to enjoy, with a broad selection of movies in Italian/English; a library to relax in, with an extensive collection of books; and outside there is a beautiful Artist studio with a spectacular arched view overlooking the garden and rolling Tuscan hills .

VILLA LAYOUT:

Upstairs
1st Master suite, with large bathroom and dressing room
Children’s room with double bed, 2 single beds and ensuite bathroom
Guest bedroom with 2 single beds and ensuite shower room
2nd Master suite with large bathroom
Guest bedroom with double bed and ensuite shower room
Library area with extensive collection of books and space to relax

Downstairs
Guest cloakroom
Guest bedroom with double bed and large ensuite shower room
Large double reception room
Large country kitchen with breakfast eating area
Cinema room with extensive collection of movies available Italian/English
Laundry room

Outside
4 terraces for entertaining and relaxing
Pool with sun loungers
Artist studio
Boule court
Ping pong table
4 x mountain bikes

Guest access
Guests have access to the whole house and grounds. The main drive is gated with electric gates with a numerical key pad. This gate provides access to La Fornace, the two neighbouring houses and olive grove.

Registration Details
IT052037C2AHI4F82V

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

5 nights in Montalcino

Mar 4, 2026 - Mar 9, 2026

Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 65 reviews.

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This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 97% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 3% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Montalcino, Italy
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Neighborhood highlights

Montisi is the quintessential beautiful Italian hilltop village. Only a short walk away it has a well stocked village stores, great bar/cafe for your morning coffee or evening drinks and a few good restaurants.
In the House Book there are details of all the surrounding places to go, things to do, great places to eat and, for the more adventurous, details on daytrips such as boat hire (with skipper if needed) in Porto Santo Stephano from where you can explore the Tuscan coast.

Meet your host

Superhost
65 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Lives in London, United Kingdom

Jo is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Karen

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
14 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Nearby lake, river, other body of water