Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
I Girasoli is a restored farmhouse and annex which has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, two kitchens, a solar heated swimming pool with diving board and internal roman steps with sumbeds and umbrellas, which feels as if it is in the middle of nowhere, yet is only a three minute drive to supermarkets, restaurants, railway station, etc. There is a wonderful 8m x 5m chestnut pergola with two terracotta tables and seating for eating al fresco. Table tennis.
Set amongst working farmland and surrounded by fields of sunflowers and grain, I Girasoli is ideally placed to visit places of interest in both Tuscany and Umbria. Cortona is only a five minute drive away. Siena, Assisi, Perugia, Deruta, Gubbio, Montepulciano, Pienza, Orvieto, Arezzo, etc. are to name just a few of the numerous places to visit all within an hour drive. Lake Trasimeno, the third largest lake in Italy, and where Hannibal defeated the Romans, is only a fifteen minute drive from I Girasoli and has many beaches to offer.
Farmhouse and annexe
Farmhouse Lounge
Farmhouse Master Bedroom
Back of Farmhouse
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The Tuscany region
Cortona is the oldest etruscan hilltop town in Tuscany. Lake Trasimeno is only a fifteen minute drive away - where Hannibal defeated the Romans. The area is full of art and history.
Cortona area
Cortona is a beautiful town and is reached by a winding road through olive groves. The uninterrupted views from Cortona are breathtaking. The famous Signorelli theatre in Piazza Signorelli has open air concerts in the Summer. There is a huge BBQ in Cortona in August called "Sagra della Bistecca". The towns and villages in the area have festas throughout the Summer and there is always something going on. Lake Trasimeno with its beaches and islands is beautiful. There are water sports available here. Arezzo holds a monthly antique market - on the first Sunday of each month plus the preceeding Saturday. Mont Amiata is a Winter ski resort and is only a one and a half hour drive away.
How to get there
Cheap flights available from Ryanair to Perugia airport - 68 kms (30 minute dual carriageway drive) or Pisa airport - 220 kms(2 hr motorway drive). Cheap flights available from Easyjet to Rome airport - 220 kms (2 hr motorway drive) Meridiana fly to Florence airport - 91 kms (1 hr motorway drive) Other airlines fly to all of these airports too The mainline railway station of Cortona (Camucia) is a three minute drive from us and is a 1 hr journey from Florence and 2 hour journey from Rome.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perugia Airport: 68 km
Railway:
Cortona (Camucia): 3 km
Activities near Cortona
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated)
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available
Bedrooms (5), Ensuite (3), Shower rooms (4), WCs (4)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 12
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Wheelchair access, Secure parking
Further details indoors: Two mobile telephones available to rent at a small cost.
Internet access by arrangement
Further details outdoors: The swimming pool is open from mid-May to mid-October of each year. Table Tennis. There are two mountain bikes available to hire.
Conditions
A 200 euros breakage deposit is payable on arrival. Gas heating is extra if required.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
Convert to:
Prices for group size 12
Period
From
To
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
6 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
1700£ 1,371
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1 Nov 08
4 Apr 09
1500£ 1,210
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1 Week
4 Apr 09
23 May 09
1900£ 1,532
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1 Week
23 May 09
4 Jul 09
2300£ 1,855
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1 Week
4 Jul 09
29 Aug 09
2750£ 2,218
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1 Week
29 Aug 09
26 Sep 09
2300£ 1,855
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1 Week
26 Sep 09
31 Oct 09
1900£ 1,532
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1 Week
62
Prices for group size 8
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
6 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
1500£ 1,210
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0-
1 Week
1 Nov 08
4 Apr 09
1300£ 1,048
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1 Week
4 Apr 09
23 May 09
1700£ 1,371
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1 Week
23 May 09
4 Jul 09
2100£ 1,694
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1 Week
4 Jul 09
29 Aug 09
2750£ 2,218
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1 Week
29 Aug 09
26 Sep 09
2300£ 1,855
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26 Sep 09
31 Oct 09
1700£ 1,371
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62
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Breakage deposit of 200 euros payable in cash on arrival.
Gas for central heating is charged by usage - meter reading.
Mobile phones, mountain bikes and internet access available at extra cost.
Guestbook
"A warm welcome - but so much more! Everything was as we would have wished it to be. Many thanks for your hospitality", Katherine, Peter, Anthony and Alexander Forsyth, Essex, England
"How wonderful to have stayed in your wonderful "Girasoli". Truly inspirational for the soul and mind! How I envy you all in this paradise on earth. Ah well, can't have everything can we?!" Denys, Surrey, England
"A wonderful place to stay "home from home". Made welcome as soon as we arrived - just wish we didn't have to leave. We will see you again, thank you so very much." Clare, Jon, Kal, Alisha Wharmby. Stephen and Pauline Brooks, Angela, David, Joel and Brook Robinson, Yorkshire, England
Availability notes
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Contact owner
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Contact details for home 16215
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Name:
Antonietta Wingate
Tel:
+39 0575 606083
Mobile:
+39 338 331 2055
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Advertiser joined: 19 Oct 2006 This property added: 19 Oct 2006
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