We are left with such happy memories from our stay at this rental. Alexandra was a great host. We enjoyed dinners outside with beautiful views. My children LOVED the natural pool, which was a great way to beat the heat. The location was perfect for day trips to neighboring towns, Siena, the coast. The apartment was bigger than I thought from the pictures. Would recommend to other travelers looking for a unique place to stay in rural Tuscany.

This is a really gorgeous place to stay. The views could not be better, the garden is eclectic and the pool is warm and inviting. We were slightly unsure whether to book based on the slightly unusual pool especially as our children would want to be in it a lot. However it turned out to be one if the best parts of the accommodation. If one thing was wanting, it was a fan. However, we were perhaps a little unlucky with the weather as the area was suffering the worst heatwave in 15 years. Normally, I'm sure the stone walls would keep the apartment cool. If you want a really authentic Tuscan experience, this is it. I will be recommending it to friends and family.

Our family thoroughly enjoyed this stay in Tuscany. My husband and I have been to Italy many times, but this is the first time we brought the kids with us. (Ages 3 and 6). This apartment was perfect for our family. It was clean, well located, and very reasonably priced. Also, it felt very Tuscan, which we loved!! The owners were super friendly and helpful. The kids loved having a little space to run around. And best of all, we were located only 5 minutes from some of the best wine bars in the world!! Montalcino is the best!!

We can only reiterate the excellent reviews that have gone before. Fonte Aulente is in a great location, quiet and secluded with amazing views of the Tuscan countryside and close to the beautiful town of Montalcino. The accommodation, including the extensive garden with its large fresh water pool, offered everything our family of four needed. We were close enough to visit Siena, Florence, Pisa and the beach on day trips. Our hostess Alexandra was welcoming and helpful throughout the stay without ever being intrusive, suggesting local drives and sharing her passion for the local wines. We thoroughly enjoyed our two week stay at Fonte Aulente and look forward to returning in the future.

My wife and I could not have been more pleased with our recent stay at Fonte Aulente Montalcino. The property was exactly as described in it its listing and was perfect in every way. Alexandra was a great hostess hostess, taking particularly good care of us as I was stricken with an unfortunate illness. We could not have been in better hands. We continued our trip but will remember our say here as the best of our Italian experience. ten stars if possible...........

Everything about our stay at Fonte Aulente exceeded our expectations. Lovely apartment, very comfortable bedroom, and an amazing property. Relaxing on the patio, sipping a glass of wine, enjoying the incredible views, is not an experience we will soon forget. Alexandra gave us great advice about restaurants, things to do, and is most knowledgeable about wine. When our rental car broke down, her husband Michelangelo treated us like we were family, picking us up, helping us with the logistics of getting the car towed, driving us to town and to the train station. Cottage is in a great location. Easy to find, a short ride into Montalcino, and a great base for exploring a truly beautiful part of Tuscany. One of the highlights of our trip!

Next time we book accommodations other than with a hotel, we will make sure to confirm our arrival time with the owner. We did not hear from Alexandra and assumed that because she also lived on the property that she would be there when we arrived. She was not. My husband then left a voicemail and she arrived in about 15 minutes. But we were not expected as the place had not been cleaned yet. Not a big deal since we just drove to Montalcino and visited the fort. Got great pictures as it was close to sunset. Came back, unpacked and prepared dinner only to find that the plates and pots inside the cabinet were not clean. There were crumbs or oil. Alexandra said that she has cleaners who clean for her. So it's either they didn't do a good job or previous renters were rude and left the dirty dishes in the cabinet. If it was the latter, c'mon people. How rude can you be? Then found out that the towels smelled like they didn't dry properly. Unfortunately at this point, I was now more embarrassed to complain as it was just too many things. On the plus side, the wifi signal is very strong and the bedroom was warm and cozy with the heater.

We had a wonderful week at Fonte Aulente. The house was very comfortable and decorated with care and sophistication. We made good use of the large picnic table with views of the rolling hills below. After a day of hiking the large natural pool was just the thing. Alexandra was a wonderful hostess. She is a sommelier and very knowledgeable about the Montalcino wine producers. She recommended top quality wineries that were not so well known which lead to some very interesting visits and tastings. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

Nestled in the seemingly endless and gorgeous UNESCO world heritage protected Tuscan hills of Val d’Orchia, you should definitely reach out and reserve this beautiful property rental, Fonte Aulente. It’s conveniently located just a few miles from town, this apartment is part of a converted 12 th century farmhouse. It is truly charming and comfortable, especially with a nice kitchen area to prepare a meal if you want to just stay in for the evening. It also has a beautiful garden setting, which features a swimming pool, hammocks and an outside table for dining. One of the owners, Alexandra, is also a sommelier, so this rental comes with an option to purchase some excellent Brunello wine selections for your own tasting/dining experience! (Note, if you are interested in wine tasting, ask Alexandra about her local wine tasting class, it was incredibly fun and informative!). We only stayed for 2 nights and wished we had spent more time there. Another impressive feature of Fonte Aulente was its amazing location. It was incredible to be outside in the quiet evenings and look up at such a clear and beautiful sky, full of bright stars. Then also be able to wake up in the morning and literally gaze across those rolling hills in the heart of Tuscany. If you are looking to truly experience Tuscany organically, minus a commercial or touristy feel, you should stay at Fonte Aulente. You won’t regret it.

Alexandra provides a warm welcome and friendly and knowledgeable advice when you stay at her delightful old farmhouse with stunning views across the world heritage listed Val D'Orcia. The extensive grounds with an amazing natural swimming pool, complete with attached lily pond and frog colony, provides a wonderful extension to the spacious and well appointed apartment. Being a professional sommelier living in the middle of Brunello wine country, there's very little that Alexandra doesn't know about the local wines and vineyards to help you make the most of the area.