We chose Montepulciano as a location, and Meuble il Riccio as a place to stay for our recent holiday from reviews on Trip Advisor. We were not led astray. Gio and Ivana are very congenial hosts and we had a wonderful 4 day stay at their 12th century establishment. We were accommodated in a spacious downstairs wing, with our own private facilities and wonderful views to the East as far as Lake Trasimeno. To wake up from our comfortable night's sleep to the outlook was a treat, matched (or perhaps exceeded) by Ivana's wonderful breakfasts. With a range of cereals, homemade cakes and pastries guests are sustained for their day ahead, and Gio's decorated coffee is sure to send guests out with a smile on their face. We loved the atmosphere in Montepulciano and were loathe to leave. The hill-climb into and out of the village was rather hair-raising but we did tackle that for sightseeing in the vicinity. The Vino Nobilo from the area is definately worth sampling, as is the Brunello in nearby Montalcino. We will certainly return to stay with Gio and Ivana if we have the chance to visit Tuscany again.

We stayed in Meuble Il Riccio from Sept 30 - Oct 3, 2011. Although quite challenging to find in this old medieval hill town, once found, it was truly a delight. Gio and Ivana were wonderful and gracious hosts. Ivana's homemade breakfast pastries were delicious. Gio went out of his way to always make sure that our needs and comforts were met. The room was clean and comfortable. The panoramic view was magnificent. The rooftop patio was also fabulous. I would highly recommend a dinner of Bistecca alla Fiorentina at Osteria Acquacheta, located a very short walk from Il Riccio. Reservations are required. It was truly a dining experience! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Montepulciano and would love to return to Il Riccio. Thank you Ivana and Gio!

We spent 7 nights at Meuble Il Riccio and it was a great base for exploring all the wonderful hill towns. The delicious pastries/cakes were a treat each morning. There were many great restaurants within walking distance of Il Riccio. When we departed for the Rome airport it was an easy two hour drive. "

It’s hard to see how anything could be better at Il Riccio. From the minute you step from the street into the 12th century courtyard and climb the stairs to loggia that leads into the soaring hall, everything is delight. Giogio and Ivana treat you as honoured guests. The bedroom, although small, is beautifully appointed and comfortable. The view from our window across half of Tuscany was breathtaking. Breakfasts are enriched by Ivana’s fabulous baking. Any arrangements you need – getting the laundry dome, finding a taxi, making dinner reservations – will be gladly done for you. Visiting the gorgeous town would be pleasurable for almost anyone, but staying at Il Riccio makes it a memorable life experience.

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Toronto Canada