Agriturismo Canto degli Alberti

Loc. Pocaia, 28, 52035 Monterchi (Arezzo)

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In brief

  • Type: Flat (4),
  • Guests: 15
  • Map: Hills
  • Type of accommodation: Room only, Half board, Bed & Breakfast

The agriturismo

Canto degli Alberti is an old stone built farmhouse, which in the past included the stables, and is part of a small complex comprising a sixteenth century house, and a group of buildings which collectively were a granary, a forge, a mill all involved in farming in the Tiber Valley in the past.

Visitors enjoy a magnificent tumbling panorama of the foothills of "Alpi della Luna" (the mountains of the moon), meadows, hills and woodernels where they can enjoy tranquil walks and in the appropriate times of the year may find mushrooms and truffles.

The agriturismo works in partnership with local bars and restaurants (just 1 km away), with discounts available for guests. Enjoy bed and breakfast or half-board accommodation of the very highest quality, at a truly special price.

The accommodation

Canto degli Alberti offers the following options among four apartments. In the two independent apartments la “Limonaia “ and la “ Stalla” the original structure has been maintained, while offering maximum comfort. These are on the ground and first floors are il “Fienile” and il “Camino”, the other two independent apartments equally original and comfortable.

All four apartments have natural stone walls partially plastered, beams and tiled floors. Each apartments is carefully furnished in an old style and is supplied with sheets and towels. There is crockery and cooking utensils, a cooker (gas) and a TV with a satellite channel. There is full central heating, linen is changed weekly and the apartments are cleaned on a weekly basis.

For any sports loving guests, of Canto degli Alberti quite near they can find tennis, football, horseriding, rollerskating and fishing. Pets are allowed.

Canto degli Alberti is set in an Italian garden, partly terraced and here guests can relax in absolute peace and enjoy the pineclad setting in the nut trees, limes plane trees and ancient oaks. For those for whom quality food is appealing, there is ample opportunity nearby, to enjoy tradition local Tuscan-Umbrian specialities, particularly in Monterchi (a small mediaeval village with several restaurants and where Piero della Francesca left one of his most famous frescoes la Madonna del Parto) and in the surrounding area.

Activities and surrounding

Canto degli Alberti is between Tuscany and Umbria and is in an area of particular artistic, historical and religious interest. Monterchi is only 1 km away, but also easily accessible are Sansepolcro, Citerna Anghiari and Arezzo a perfect centre to study the works of Piero della Francesca, Cortona with its historical connections and the village of Caprese Michelangelo where the great artist was born: la Verna which is very near is special for those interested in St. Francis of Assisi here there is a beautiful monastery set in woodland, dedicated to the Saint and a treasurehouse of work by the brothers della Robbia.

Those guests who are more adventurous, can easily get by main roads, to Florence, Pisa and Siena and can sample the delights of Chianti zone, nearby, in Umbria, in Città Castello in the magnificient Duomo (cathedral) and its museum is well wath a visit.Also in Umbria, it is easy to visit Perugia Assisi, Gubbio and Spoleto whose artistic beauty is well.

Those who have an interest in the natural world, can easy get to the water falls of Marmora and the fountains of Clitumno, centres of particular natural beauty.

Services

Available services

Swimming pool
Pets allowed

Inform the agriturismo of any animals at the time of booking.

Owners will be held responsible for damage to property and persons.

Pets allowed

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Small caged animals

Size/gender of dogs

  • Small (under 10 kg)
  • Medium (10 kg - 25 kg)
  • Large (25 kg - 45 kg)
  • Very large (over 45 kg)
  • Males only
  • Females only

Allowed in

  • Accommodation
  • Public areas
  • Pool (not in the water)

Safety

  • Only well-behaved, supervised animals

Services

  • Near veterinary clinic/vet
Sport and leisure
  • Bike rental
Credit cards welcome
Attractions and activities in the surrounding area
  • Nature Reserves
  • Museums and galleries
  • Artistic and historical sites
Sport and activities in the surrounding area
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Horse riding
  • Tennis

Rooms and prices

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9,7
Excellent
(69 reviews)
Setting and surroundings
9,5
Activities and facilities
9,4
Accommodation
9,5
IU
Inge und Raimund
September 2023
10
Amazing
22.08.23 to 08.09.23 at Canto degli Alberti . The large, spacious complex is in a very well-kept condition. The apartments are very tastefully decorated and very clean, the beds totally comfortable. There is a beautiful large, clean swimming pool with great views. A big thank yo... Read more
Stay: 8/2023
Traveller: Couples
Holiday: Fun
Setting and surroundings
10
Accommodation
10
Activities and facilities
10
MM
Massimo Maestri
January 2022
10
Amazing
We were guests of "Canto degli Alberti" from December 30 to January 2, 2022. The experience was very positive, the kindness of Antonio and his willingness to solve any problem that might occur are part, I think, the characteristic of the farm. Farmhouse very nice and ca... Read more
Stay: 12/2021
Traveller: Couples
Holiday: Artistic-cultural
Setting and surroundings
10
Accommodation
10
Activities and facilities
9,5
Reply from the host
Agriturismo Canto degli Alberti answers
Hello, Mr. Massimo.
Thank you very much, you're welcome anytime. I'll be waiting for you if the mushrooms appear.

Best regards

Antonio
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M
Matteo
December 2021
10
Amazing
We stayed at this farm very nice place the owner very kind and professional I recommend it to everyone
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Stay: 11/2021
Traveller: Couples
Holiday: Great food/wine
Setting and surroundings
9,5
Accommodation
10
Activities and facilities
9,5
Antonio Monaldi
  • On Agriturismo.it since 2008
  • Speak: Italian

Pleased to meet you, I am Antonio Monaldi and I am 30 years old.

I have been doing this job for 9 years

I personally am responsible for i welcome the guests, i am responsible for communication, i take care of the crops.+

It was a desire to to live in nature which led me to run an agriturismo.

According to the guests, the best thing about our agriturismo is its closeness to artistic/cultural points of interest.

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Agriturismo Canto degli Alberti
Loc. Pocaia, 28, 52035
Monterchi (Arezzo) Print directions from host
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+39.0575.70089

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