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Monastero San Ansovino: Beautifully Renovated 12th Century Monastery

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pian di Molino, Apecchio, PU
  • Place, Furlo Pass
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Palazzo del Podestà
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Fondazione Palazzo Albizzini Collezione Burri
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Monastero San Ansovino: Beautifully Renovated 12th Century Monastery

In a secluded, private location, but within walking distance of a fantastic restaurant, Monastero San Ansovino is a former 12th century Benedictine monastery in the breathtaking and tranquil hills of central Italy at the crossroads of Tuscany, Umbria and Le Marche. It has been lovingly restored into an elegant and comfortable holiday home using all original materials. Modern conveniences such as en-suite bathrooms have been incorporated. There is a good internet connection suitable for those who need to work whilst there. A large American-sized fridge, range cooker, good sized dining table and even a fire place feature in the kitchen (once the Monasteries refectory). There are several sitting rooms to ensure that everyone in your party has space to relax. Outside, the terrace has a large loggia with seating for 20 and both a bbq and wood fired oven. There is a large swimming pool for those hot days, a table tennis table, boules and 12 acres of stunning hillside grounds to meander through if you feel like a walk. The tranquil setting makes an ideal destination for family holidays, trecking and exploring. There is an excellent restaurant within walking distance, together with a further restaurant (which also serves pizza and a bar/shop (open 7 days a week) just 5 minutes drive from the house. San Ansovino lies about 4KM East of the beautiful medieval village of Apecchio which offers a wide range of services including a bank (with ATM), several supermarkets, bars, numerous excellent restaurants, a post office, chemist and a host of festivals in the Summer months. The UNESCO City of Urbino is just 40 minutes away, as is Gubbio, whilst Assisi, San Marino and the coast are within easy reach for a day trip.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed

Must be notified and agreed in advance

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The house and pool are used at Guest's own risk. Any events require prior written authorisation from the owner.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT039007B100000000, 012345A7B98765
Property # 8040501
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Must be notified and agreed in advance
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Apecchio

Located in Apecchio, this villa is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Furlo Pass and Lago di Mercatale - Sassocorvaro, while Fondazione Palazzo Albizzini Collezione Burri and House of Raphael are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Pian di Molino, Apecchio, PU

What's nearby

  • Church of the Dead - 32 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Furlo Pass - 35 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Palazzo del Podestà - 37 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Fondazione Palazzo Albizzini Collezione Burri - 37 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Town Hall - 37 min drive - 35.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Agriturismo Pian Di Molino - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Martinelli - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dante Wine Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vecchia Fattoria - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Bar Antica Osteria - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Monastero San Ansovino: Beautifully Renovated 12th Century Monastery have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Monastero San Ansovino: Beautifully Renovated 12th Century Monastery ?

As of 1 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monastero San Ansovino: Beautifully Renovated 12th Century Monastery on 10 Sept 2026 start from £505, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Monastero San Ansovino: Beautifully Renovated 12th Century Monastery pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Monastero San Ansovino: Beautifully Renovated 12th Century Monastery ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Monastero San Ansovino: Beautifully Renovated 12th Century Monastery ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monastero San Ansovino: Beautifully Renovated 12th Century Monastery ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Monastero San Ansovino: Beautifully Renovated 12th Century Monastery located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 20 mi (32 km) of Furlo Pass, Fondazione Palazzo Albizzini Collezione Burri and Palazzo del Podestà. Town Hall and Vitelli Palace alla Cannoniera are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ronald V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Splendid time spent at the monastery

An amazing, authentic house; tucked away in the hills of the Marche. A place that offers everything a foodie loves: Fresh herbs, pizza oven, extended kitchen equipment, plus the occasion for a real Italian Cooking class, with three generations female Chefs. Great communication with the owners, and absolutely amazing daily service by Alfio, the pool man. Would highly recommend this place if you are in for a lovely time in nature (hikes), combined with spending time at the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Thank you for your lovely review Ronald and for being such delightful guests - I'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Alfio and the team. We very much hope to welcome you and your family back to San Ansovino in the near future.
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10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

A great rural family retreat for s sense of real Italy

We had a fantastic stay the house is really well equipped and beautifully renovated .We were three family's , the pool was an obvious hit but we had great fun cooking pizzas in the outside pizza oven and the covered sitting area works brilliantly with the location of the pool , house and lounges . The restaurant at the bottom of the hill to which you can walk to was perfect ,everything you want for an authentic Italian experience . The antipasta were delicious as was all the other rustic fare provided . The two villages nearby were great for a drink or pizza . There are plenty of walking trails and mountain bike routes and you can hire bikes in Appechio which has a useful tourist information centre which can sort out canyoning , climbing etc if you are feeling more adventurous . To us it felt like bygone holidays in France from years ago , rural and unspoilt but with a thriving local population .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Dear Jane, thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are so pleased you had a lovely holiday and hope to welcome you back to San Ansovino very soon. Best wishes Louise
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10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

We had a wonderful time. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed and more. The pool was excellent and the kids (and adults) loved it. The house was clean and well equipped and we enjoyed using the pizza oven and BBQ during our stay. The location was ideal with supermarkets and restaurants nearby but it was remote enough to relax, get away from it all and enjoy the scenery. The hosts Louise and Marc were wonderful and really helped us both before and during our trip. I would highly recommend staying here :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschöne Location!

Wir waren mit 14 Leuten für zehn Tage in der Monastero San Ansovino und waren begeistert von dem Anwesen! Ein sehr besonderes, geschichtsträchtiges Gebäude und ein wunderschöner Außenbereich! Von Haus aus kann man sehr schön wandern und es sind abwechslungsreiche (Halb-) Tagesausflüge in Städtchen und Nationalparks der Umgebung möglich. Die Kommunikation mit den Vermietern war super, sie waren zu jeder Tageszeit erreichbar und haben uns in jeder Frage schnell geholfen. Jeden Morgen vor dem Aufstehen wurden Pool und Garten von Alfio gereinigt und gepflegt, ein toller Service! Am Abreisetag hatten wir einen Platten - trotz Sprachbarriere hat Alfio uns ohne Zögern geholfen, für uns mit der lokalen Werkstatt telefoniert, den Reifen dorthin gefahren und repariert wieder zurückgebracht, vielen lieben Dank dafür nochmal! Insgesamt hatten wir eine tolle Zeit und wir kommen sehr, sehr gerne wieder!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Delphine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très belle maison dans la montagne

Très bel endroit. La maison est très agréable et très bien entretenue. Les propriétaires et personnes en charge sont toujours là pour vous aider.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Merci pour votre belle critique et pour être des invités si charmants. Nous espérons pouvoir vous accueillir à nouveau bientôt à San Ansovino.
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10/10 Excellent

Huib K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for a family vacation

Perfect experience - all went smoothly. Booking, payment and on boarding - all friendly and fine. The house was just perfect. Attractive, comfortable and generous in all aspects!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you Huib. I am so pleased that you had a wonderful time in this very special place. You were absolutely delightful guests and we hope to welcome you back before too much longer. With best wishes Louise
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

A breathtakingly beautiful place. Even better than the photos and description.

Ansovino is a very special place. Stunning, sophisticated, well appointed and very peaceful. It's obviously a place much loved by the owners Louise and Marc, as is testament by the beautiful antique furniture and top end equipment. Also Anna is on hand to give local advice and sort out any problems quickly and efficiently. It was very hot during our stay but there was also a wonderfully cooling breeze which made for a perfect mix. Great local restaurants and beautiful cities to visit a shortish drive away. The house also has the cleanest windows I have ever seen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your holiday. Anna, Monia and all the team here very much hope we'll be able to welcome you back in the future. With best wishes Louise
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10/10 Excellent

Siegfried S.

Traumhafte Erholung in einem wunderschönen Ambiente

Wir (2 Familien, mit 5 Kindern) haben im Monastero San Ansovino eine traumhafte Woche erlebt. Das ehemalige Kloster wirkt bei der Ankunft sogar noch beeindruckender als die Fotos und ist riesig (es hätte leicht noch eine weitere Familie Platz gehabt). Unsere Kinder (und wir) liebten den Pool, den Pizzaofen und die geschmackvoll eingerichteten Zimmer. Die Landschaft ist so schön, dass man eigentlich die ganze Woche dort verbringen könnte, ohne irgendwelche Ausflüge zu machen (was ein Fehler wäre, da es viel zu sehen gibt). Das alleine rechtfertigt die 5 Sterne. Als "Zugabe" war alles im Bezug auf die Unterkunft perfekt organisiert, wir bekamen detaillierte und hilfreiche Reiseunterlagen von der Vermieterin, die Betreuung von Anna (spricht perfekt Englisch) vor Ort war super, die Zimmer waren tadellos und auch der Pool (und sogar der Pizzaofen) wurde jeden Morgen von Carlino in einem Topzustand gebracht.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Dear Siegfried, Thank you for taking the trouble to write such a lovely review and for being such delightful guests. I have passed on your kind words to Anna and Carlino who both join me in hoping that we will get to welcome you back to San Ansovino before too much longer. With best wishes Louise
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10/10 Excellent

PAUL W.

The holiday that exceeded all expectations!

We booked this house for a 3 family joint holiday. As ever, booking on-line was concerning me until I had decided upon the Monastery and made contact with the owners. Louise was so helpful, friendly and reassuring from the get-go. She made the whole process of booking and paying for the holiday stress free and painless. Upon arrival, the Monastery blew us away! What a fabulous and amazing house. The children were so excited, especially with the gorgeous pool and garden area. The house was spotless and what really impressed was the attention to detail. The arrival pack was generous and comprehensive. The highlights included; cooking outside using the Pizza Oven (we even managed to cook a full Sunday roast in there!), late night swims in the beautifully flood-lit pool, breakfast at the local cafe in Appechio, trips to Rome/Sienna/Florence, the peacefulness of the sublime valley the Monastery nestled in, the restaurant at the bottom of the hill - a short pop-in on the way back from a visit to a local town turned in to a 3 hour boozy lunch! There are too many highlights to list here. Suffice to say, the 2 weeks passed too quickly and we returned home. I'm not exaggerating when I say that we all miss the Monastery and the gorgeous surrounding area. We have also fallen in love with Italy. We will return. In conclusion, the holiday far exceeded our expectations and I thoroughly recommend this house for your holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2025
We're so glad you had a wonderful time Martin and hope to welcome you back to this special place very soon. With best wishes Louise, Marc and all the team

About the host

Hosted by Louise Gross

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Marc is a Californian who grew up North of San Francisco and Louise is English. Meeting in London they discovered a shared fondness for great food which eventually led them to Italy. They have two children, Aurelia and William who have spent many wonderful holidays at San Ansovino and the whole family love this beautiful spot.

Why they chose this property

We discovered this wonderful place on a trip to Italy with our then 2 year old daughter and fell in love with it instantly. The bell tower, the way it sits in the hills, and the way the light falls in the afternoon all tugged at our hearts. It was only later during the 4 year renovation that we became priviliged to make many local friends. We hope you love this special place as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

An ancient monastery nestling in the hills, will fresh truffles and porcinis to eat - what could be better... and all washed down with a glass of kir di San Ansovino.

Languages:

English, German, Italian

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