aussie_10

We have decided to stay in Montepulciano in an apartment for a 1 week stay in October. I have sent an email enquiry to al Poggiolo but have not received a reply yet. It has only been 2 days. Has anyone had dealings with them? Should I email again.

I also looked at Politician Appartments but can't seem to find much information on them.

We would have a car so will need to have somewhere to park it. We plan to use Montepulciano as a base.

Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.

macanimals

You won't go wrong with either of your options--and there is parking for each close by the apartment. Giacomo at Politian is a fine fellow--have you looked at his website? Plenty of info there. www.politian.com And all the travel sites have reviews--Slowtrav, Tripadvisor.
Don't miss Aquachetta for a memorable meal. Paul

bobthenavigator

We will be staying with Giacomo at Politian in May. There are several reviews on both at slowtrav.com

kybourbon

Perhaps they closed for a few weeks in January. Have you checked your spam to make sure a reply didn't go there?

For places to stay:
http://www.prolocomontepulciano.it/attivita.uk.php

aussie_10

Thank you for your replies.

I have received a reply back from al Poggiolo and have been offered Giardino apartment 2 for a 1 week stay. It looks very spacious and has good reviews. I am thinking of renting this apartment and will contact the owner again.

VickyO

Hello Bob - id you stay at Politian this year? Is it in a good location - that is - when we stay in Italy we like to walk to the main piazza of a town for an evening drink and so on. Would the Politian be well based - and if so, how long does it take to walk to the main Piazza?

kybourbon

The reviews on the website answer some of your questions. Bob's is at the top.
http://www.politian.com/reference.html

bobthenavigator

The heart of town is Piazza Grande, which is only a :10 walk from the apartments. However, that walk is all uphill. There are 4 good places to eat within that radius---two of which are not up the hill into the centro. Be sure you have a good map of the city before you arrive.

tedgale

VickyO: You didn't ask for an alternative recommendation but I'd second the OP's choice, Al Poggiolo. It's at mid-level (thus reducing the cluimbing up and down) but has great views over the countryside.

We've stayed there 3 times and sent 2 sets of friends there.

BTW, one small amenity that should not be overlooked: Al Poggiolo offers parking in their garden area, which is secured by electronically controlled gates.

More important, the 2 sisters/ owners are simply the nicest and most cultivated people and the apartments are spotless and well equipped.

Micheline

Hi VickyO - we stayed at the Politian apts. a few years' ago and liked it very much. It's true that there is a lot of uphill walking to get there. If I were to go back I would really like an apartment with some sort of balcony or terrace. We loved Montepulciano.

VickyO

Hi Micheline - great to have your feedback. Did you have apartment 1 or apartment 2? I agree with you - we like a balcony or terrace - I am trying to work the layout of the house: it seems apartment 2 has access to a garden, yet is on the top floor? Can you please help clarify for me? We will be there a week, and do like even a tiny balcony to sit on. I look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks.

VickyO

And I also would love feedback form others regarding the apartments Al Poggiolo - we don't mind walking, but we do want to be able to go out easily for a drink or a coffee and sit in the Piazza. As we will be there a week - as I said above - a tiny balcony or terrace is important to us. I will do some more research on Al Poggiolo as well, and welcome more comments. Thank you all.

Micheline

We had apt 2 and yes it does have access to a garden at the back but it just did not seem inviting. I don't think anyone ever uses it. I loved the apt and there is a wonderful view from the bedroom where we could sit and have a glass of wine but we would still have prefered a balcony. It is on the top floor and a little complicated to get to. I don't want to talk you out of it as Giacomo is very welcoming and the location is great and the bedrooms are beautiful but next time I would try another apt.