Bed & Breakfast Lo Scudaio

Palazzo Mar­chion­neschi is located on the edge of the his­toric village centre of Mon­tes­cudaio, a small medieval borgo over­looking the sea and the hills of the Etruscan valleys. Sur­rounded by vineyards, olive groves and maquis woods. Built in the 17th century as a scu­deria, the former riding stable has undergone con­stant trans­for­mation over time.

The last signi­ficant inter­vention before the reno­vation took place in 1923, when the building was res­tored and extended, giving the ensemble the façade of a palazzo nobile to this day — even though the interior is a mixture of dif­ferent eras, styles and func­tions.

Lo Scudaio is made up of two areas and accom­mo­dates ten double rooms for a total of 20 guests. The unpre­ten­tious yet modern and com­for­table B&B scala antica is located in the oldest wing of the palazzo, which is entered via the large iron gate. A stone staircase leads to the five rooms, each of which has its own story to tell. Some with old roof beams, others under stable cei­lings and round arches, always warm, cosy and of simple ele­gance. The scala grande guest house, once the stately home of the Mar­chion­neschi family, is reached via a wrought-iron staircase that leads to the first floor. Five further rooms open up here, cha­rac­te­rised by his­toric colours, Art Nouveau orna­ments and magni­ficent ceiling pain­tings — some with a view of the sea. All rooms have been reno­vated with lavish flo­oring such as Venetian ter­razzo, natural lime colours and fur­nished with fine linen and cotton fabrics in warm, earthy tones.

The spa­cious Palazzo also offers space for a wide range of acti­vities, such as the bar in the large hall, which func­tions as a meeting point for visitors and locals, a venue for regional art and culture or as a work­place. The Labo­ra­torio not only hosts regular Qi Gong and yoga ses­sions, but also pro­vides ideal con­di­tions for seminars and work­shops. On cooler days, the fireside lounge invites you to get tog­ether, while on mild summer evenings the large veranda or the Medi­ter­ranean park are perfect places to relax.

What to do

Hiking in the hills and by the sea (10 km away), bathing and swimming, relaxing in the garden, discovering life in the village, mountain biking, gravel and road biking, e-bikes can be rented at the Bicyclette Café & Rental Montescudaio, yoga and other activities in the laboratory, art and cultural events in the large hall, excursions to cultural highlights such as Volterra, Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano and many other Etruscan sites, boat trips to the islands of Elba, Capraia, Gorgona and Pianosa, discover the culinary wealth of the region, numerous wineries with tastings, help with the olive harvest, wellness at the Calidario Terme Etrusche in Venturina or La Cerreta Terme in Sassetta.

Why we like this house


Tuscan think tank and holiday oasis between understated grandeur and Art Nouveau flair.

This house is great for

Single travellers, couples, families and friends as well as groups of up to 20 people

Sustainability

Charging station for electric vehicles and bikes

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