Hello, nice to meet you!
We are an authentic ‘Tuscany D.O.C’ family!
In 2003 Piero and his wife Simona, opened Belmonte Vacanze. Even now, after ten years of hospitality we still strive to be the best and take care of our little corner of paradise. We put our hearts into what we do and we do our best to help you experience a dream holiday. We have guests coming back every year to spend their holiday with us and this makes us so happy! Ours is a real ‘family affair’.
The team in detail!
PIERO: THE BOSS
Iano was the place where as a child (since his father Ermanno took over property in 1960) he spent his Sundays riding horses around the land.After spending a lifetime in the construction industry, in 2000 Piero decided that the family property could be more than just a farm.The work was finally completed in the summer of 2003 with the opening of Belmonte Vacanze. Today Piero deals with the structural side of the business and every year makes improvements, especially in winter. An example?He designed the pool himself! Piero is passionate about dogs.
SIMONA: THE BOSS
If on your arrival you find the room well-ordered with a loving attention to detail, you can thank Simona. She threw herself heart and soul into this adventure in 2003 with Piero and then fell in love with Belmonte Vacanze. She deals with the management of the apartments and can often be seen running from one apartment to another to check that everything is in order. Simona loves to read and cook.
ELISA: THE MANAGER
Originally from Montaione, Elisa came to work with Belmonte Vacanze in 2007 after finishing her languages degree. Since then she has become part of the family! She deals with the management of reservations, reception, translation and other 3000 jobs together with Lauro! If you need something, ask or email Elisa: You will have the solution! Elisa likes shopping and going out with friends.
LAURO: JACK OF ALL TRADES
Son of Piero and Simona, Lauro started working in the family business in 2003 after completing his law degree. In love with the Belmonte Vacanze, he decided that staying with the guests in Tuscany was better than being a lawyer. He deals with everything related to the Internet and the promotion of Belmonte Vacanze on the web and social media. If he is not behind a pc you can find him around the apartments helping to make some repairs with the faithful Stefano or Timmy.
Lauro loves mountain bike and he is the founder of bike project Ridemontaione.com
DAVID: THE HANDYMAN
If the lawn is perfectly mowed or in the morning the pool is always in order, the credit goes to David. David lives a few minutes from Belmonte Vacanze in a town called Fabbrica. You can find him near Belmonte Vacanze who takes care of the garden. If you need help in your apartment, he will rush to you right away. His passions are his family and hunting.
BEHIND THE SCENES: MAURO
You won’t see him at Belmonte Vacanze, but he works in the administrative headquarters in Fucecchio where he specializes in accounting, administration, taxation and management of the websites together with Lauro. Always swamped with paperwork, he wishes you a happy holiday in Belmonte all the way from Fucecchio!
BENEDETTA: RIDING INSTRUCTOR
Benedetta is the equestrian guide of the Ranch Riding Tuscany. Benedetta demonstrated her love for animals, nature and life in the open air from an early age. She was still in primary school when Benedetta came into contact with the world of horses for the first time and from that moment she always knew that this would be her job, as well as her great passion. She attended professional training courses, becoming an equestrian guide and SEF instructor for English riding, specializing in the discipline of show jumping. Sweet with children and patient with beginners, Benedetta will be able to accompany you on an exciting and unforgettable horseback riding experience.
LYDIA: THE RECEPTIONIST
Lydia arrived at Belmonte Vacanze in 2021 all the way from London! She embarked on her journey from the big city to find peace in the Tuscan countryside and that’s when she found us. Having created a great network of friends here in Montaione, she can recommed restaurants in any town and tell you all about what is fun to do in Tuscany. Lydia works alongside Elisa, managing bookings and helping our guests daily. Her passions are sailing and travelling.