B&B – Podere Monti

Hotel Description

You know what? I was honestly expecting just another agriturismo when I first pulled up Via Degli Olivi, but Podere Monti turned out to be something really special. The thing is, S.Albino is one of those little frazioni that most tourists zip past on their way to Montepulciano proper – but that’s exactly why this place works so well. You’re maybe ten minutes from all the wine bars and Renaissance palazzos, but you wake up to actual silence and olive groves instead of tour buses rumbling past your window at 7 AM.

The B&B sits on this gentle hillside that catches the morning light perfectly, and I mean, the view toward the Val d’Orcia is pretty ridiculous – though honestly, you might get spoiled because every morning you’re drinking your cappuccino looking out at the same landscape that’s on half the Tuscan postcards. The rooms have that lived-in elegance that’s hard to fake, sort of like staying in someone’s well-loved family home rather than a hotel that’s trying too hard to be rustic. The beds are actually comfortable (not always a given in these old stone buildings), and the bathrooms have been updated without losing any character. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night – you’re far enough from the main roads that you actually hear crickets and maybe some distant sheep bells instead of Vespas.

The hosts clearly know their stuff about the area, and they’ll point you toward the good local spots without making you feel like you’re getting a tourist pitch. They mentioned this little enoteca in Montepulciano where the owner’s family has been making Vino Nobile since the 1800s – turns out it was tucked away on a side street I never would have found otherwise. Parking’s not an issue here, which is honestly a huge relief if you’ve ever tried to navigate those medieval streets in a rental car. The breakfast is properly Italian – good coffee, fresh pastries, local honey – nothing fancy but everything’s quality. I’d probably come back just for those morning conversations on the terrace, actually, where you can watch the mist lift off the vineyards while planning whether to hit Pienza or just spend the day wandering around the property with a book.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $253. Deluxe King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $253. Deluxe Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $286. Junior Suite with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 futon bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $286. Deluxe Junior Suite with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 futon bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $328. Suite with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $328. Superior King Suite with 1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Paweł from Poland – 12 May 2025 (10/10)

  A place created with passion, where you feel like you're at home

• Best in the area! – Emilija from Lithuania – 16 July 2024 (10/10)

  Very nice owners, clean and very well managed. Would come again!!

• Simply – The BEST!!! – Thomas from United States – 5 July 2024 (10/10)

  Everything at Podere Monti was excellent. The breakfast exceeded our expectation – the entire experience was top notch. Alberto was warm, inviting and catered to our needs. The villa would be an excellent choice for anyone wanting to experience Tuscany!!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• A terrific stay in a stunning location and warm welcome from Alberto – David from United Kingdom – 17 May 2024 (10/10)

  Location and welcome from the family …… and the terrific pool and great breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Fantastic house with even better service, loved it – Lindström from Sweden – 10 April 2023 (10/10)

  Silvia 10/10 owner, great breakfast and such a nice place if you want to experience toscana!

• Superb – John from Italy – 2 June 2024 (9/10)

  Wonderful location and wonderful hosts full of ideas and great for the Cantina Aperta week..Love it thank you

• 2 star at most save your money look elsewhere! – Tina from Canada – 27 September 2023 (2/10)

  Hmmm
  
  What could be improved: The description states wine on arrival but there was none . No wine glasses or glasses of any kind even in the bathroom .. is the water potable? States a lake view but couldn’t find the lake . This is not a luxury property by any standard . The pool is not an infinity pool but a regular in ground pool . There was a kitchen but it was locked up tight so no chance of getting anything to put our snacks on to sit on their dirty terrace .

• Een mooie en unieke ervaring, prachtige ligging in de heuvels. – Ger from Netherlands – 14 May 2025 (9/10)

  Heerlijk ontbijt en lekkere koffie, uit de streek, vers en met zorg bereid door Alberto !
  
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• Exceptional – Magdalena from Poland – 5 May 2025 (10/10)

  Cudowna lokalizacja i teren wokół willi. Przemiła obsługa na najwyższym poziomie. Prawdziwa toskanska willa odnowiona w starym klimacie. Na cichych obrzeżach miasteczka, ale na nogach blisko do sklepu i restauracji. Jeśli ktoś chce wypocząć to idealne miejsce. Dobra baza wypadowa do zwiedzania innych miasteczek czy wycieczek rowerowych. Polecam

• . – Giulia93s from Italy – 2 July 2024 (10/10)

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