Siena House
As a description, of course, Siena House is perfectly accurate. With just two double rooms and two two-bedroom suites, it’s certainly on the scale of a guest house rather than a hotel. Stylistically, it’s certainly distinctive, marrying contemporary Italian design with an impressive collection of modern art. And its location, near Montepulciano in the province of Siena, is a foodie’s paradise and an oenophile’s dream.
What’s on offer here is a more casual, more personal form of hospitality. The place is small enough that the staff are perfectly capable of keeping track of your comings and goings, and as the neighboring estates and the surrounding towns contain a number of very fine restaurants, it’s not out of the question that the house might be vacant for dinner.
Then again it might not. There’s a fully modern garden kitchen for guests’ use, as well as space for guests to chill their own wine. In the morning, a proper English breakfast is served, using eggs from the house’s pastured chickens as well as home-cured smoked bacon. It’s a fine home base for exploring the countryside, but it’s also a fine place for staying in.
Please note: Siena House requires a two-night minimum stay and is open seasonally from April 1 through December 12.
How to get there:
Siena House is located 32 miles (about a 45-minute drive) from Siena proper, and 64 miles (about a 75-minute drive) from Florence. There is a small local train station 3 miles from the hotel, in Torrita di Siena. The train trip from Siena proper takes about an hour. There is no direct train service from Florence.
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Guest Score & Reviews
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Everything!!! I cannot pick one thing. The facilities were clean and had everything we needed but the hosts were even better. Those breakfasts with everything made from scratch were the best. I miss them already!!!
The homeowners were spectacular. We were the last guests of the season and they welcomed us with open arms and our daughter had a blast with their son. The rooms were gorgeous, the view amazing and the breakfast was the best we had in Italy. I highly recommend staying here. The owners are a lovely family.
Staying at Siena House was a true highlight of our trip to Italy. Amanda, Malvin and their children were incredible hosts who made us feel like family while visiting Tuscany. Malvin's breakfasts made from scratch each morning using fruits and eggs from the property were truly exquisite and should be worthy of a Michelin star! We look forward to staying at Siena House again on future visits to the Tuscany region!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Siena House. The house, the rooms, the art work, could not be more beautiful or well -appointed. But mostly I want shout out for our amazing hosts, Melvin and Amanda. They were extraordinary - they made us feel totally at home. From Melvin’s homemade bread and pastries for breakfast to Amanda freshly bone broth for my friend who was feeling under the weather, to our own private wine tasting - these two went above and beyond. I will be back!!!!
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