Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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ABOUT THE PROPERTY The property has a large and enchanting garden, fully fenced providing very secure parking. There are many ideal spots for dining ‘al fresco’ on balmy Italian summer evenings and the salt water swimming pool is fantastic especially in the heat of the long Tuscan summer. The accommodation includes exclusive access to the pool facilities and the enchanting garden.
ABOUT THE AREA The farmhouse ‘La Casina’ is situated in the famous Tiber Valley and is surrounded by picturesque fields of crops, with views of the Apennine foothills and glimpses of historical towns such as Anghiari and Citerna. While located in the beautiful Tuscan countryside this delightful apartment is just a 6 minute drive from the charming Medieval hilltop town of Anghiari and the historical walled town of Sansepolcro. Both boast a wealth of art, restaurants and trattorie that offer traditional Tuscan fare at realistic prices, speciality shops, significant bi weekly markets, cinema, theatre and very traditional town festivals. Renaissace jewels such as Urbino (1,45 mins.) are within easy reach as are many special towns and cities including Assisi (55 mins.), Florence(1,35mins.), Arezzo(35mins.),Cortona (45 mins.), Perugia (55 mins.), and Gubbio (35 mins.)All perfect day trip destinations.
DETAILS ABOUT THE VILLA Classic exposed chestnut beamed ceilings and terracotta tiled floors throughout but modern comforts such as dishwasher and wireless internet connection for your laptop. Well appointed and very functional bathrooms and kitchens. Both dining/living rooms have a sofa/divan that transforms into 2 very comfortable single beds and 1 double so the Villa is able to accommodate up to 10 guests
Ground Floor
Entrance into the characteristic but well equipped and functional kitchen with dishwasher and Sat TV. Alternative entrance into to the beautiful dining/lounge featuring beautiful arched ceilings and open fireplace. A sofa/divan may accommodate 2 additional guests with a large bathroom [with bath] and laundry area just off the lounge. The spacious lounge/dining features beautiful arched ceilings, a large dining table and an open fireplace. A smaller dining table is provided in the kitchen for casual meals.
Just a few paces from the kitchen is an outdoor dining table with pergola making dining al fresco effortless. Another dining table is located under a gazebo for alternative poolside dining.
First Floor
Consists of a double room plus second bedroom featuring 2 single beds, a well appointed bathroom with shower plus a kids play area. Both bedrooms enjoy views over the garden and pool.
Second Floor
Delightfully rustic but very well appointed self contained apartment that has been carefully and lovingly restored retaining all the original features and yet providing modern luxuries such as wireless internet connection for your laptop.
The garden with pool provides a very romantic Tuscan setting with views over the cultivated fields to the foothills of the Apennines
MEMORABLE DAY TRIPS Anghiari, voted one of Italy’s most special medieval hilltop towns, 7 mins Arezzo, Etruscan origin with Roman influence, Chianti wine district, on main railway line, 40mins, Assisi, St Francis, spiritual haven, 1hr Caprese Michelangelo, birthplace of the famous sculptor, 25 mins Città di Castello, Umbria, museums, churches, hand painted ceramics, 10 mins Cortona, Etruscan, views of Lake Trasimeno, ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’, 45 mins Florence, Duomo, Old Bridge, Uffizi Gallery, Medici family palaces, 1.5 hrs Gubbio, Montefalcro Palace, historical Eugubine Tablets, ceramics, 1 hr La Verna, significant Monastery and sanctuary, breathtaking views of Casentino National Park, 45mins Perugia, many churches, museums, specialty shops, significant university, 50 mins Monterchi, Piero della Francesca’s Pregnant Madonna, 15 mins Sansepolcro, birthplace of Piero, his ‘Resurrection’ Museo Civico, 5mins Orvieto, Gothic Duomo, celebrated white wines, 1.5 hrs San Gimignano, Feudal towers, Chianti Classico wine district, 1.5 hrs Siena, Duomo, main piazza, world famous Palio equestrian events Urbino, Le Marche, Renaissance architecture, birthplace of Raphael, Duke of Montefalcro, 1.75hrs
pool/garden
garden
main kitchen located on ground level ensuring effortless dining al fresco
stunning arched/vaulted ceilings in the spacious and characteristic dining/lounge
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The Tuscany region
The farmhouse ‘La Casina’ is situated in the famous Tiber Valley and is surrounded by picturesque fields of crops, with views of the Apennine foothills and glimpses of historical towns such as Anghiari and Citerna. While located in the beautiful Tuscan countryside the proximity to Italy's greatest towns and artistic treasures such as Sansepolcro,Anghiari,Citerna,Caprese Michelangelo,Città di Castello,Arezzo,Cortona, Florence,Siena, Montalcino etc makes it the ideal base for exploring this special slice of Tuscany. A memorable holiday all but guaranteed.
PIERO DELLA FRANCESCA & THE ITALIAN COURTS 2007 A 500 year celebration of his life & works The Upper Tiber Valley & Arezzo, 31 March – 22 July 2007 Piero della Francesca was born in the historical walled town of Sansepolcro in Eastern Tuscany where ‘The Resurrection’ and another three of his famous frescoes are on display in the Museo Civico. The trail continues to the nearby medieval town of Monterchi where ‘The Pregant Madonna’ is to be found; and on to Arezzo, an important Tuscan city of Etruscan origin & Roman significance. Here you will find his frescoes that adorn the Basilica di San Francesco and the Duomo of Arezzo.
A further collection of his paintings have been assembled for this celebration in the Museum of Medieval & Modern Art. They have been brought from other Italian cities together with the works of many of his contempories, on whom he had a significant influence and which give a vivid picture of life in the Renaissance courts in the 15th century. These works portray the culture, atmosphere, protagonists, exchanges and meetings of the period.
The Upper Tiber Valley was the boundary and also the meeting point of the Etruscan, Umbrian, Byzantine and Longobard civilizations. Piero della Francesca felt a very profound and intense tie to his land and in spite of his many travels he chose to leave some of his most celebrated works in this valley. The colours, rhythms, light and space of this land are translated and reflected in his world famous works and thus these masterpieces can best be understood & appreciated by following the Piero trail.
This special 2007 tribute to Piero della Francesca is more than simply an exhibition of his works, it is also a celebration of his itinerant artistic lifestyle that left it’s mark in a significant number of Renaissance courts in central Italy including Perugia, Florence, Ferrara, Rimini, Rome and Urbino.
Arezzo / Sansepolcro area
A delightfully historical and tranquil town in the Upper Tiber Valley perhaps most famous for being the birthplace of the world acclaimed artist Piero della Francesca. Some of his works are exhibited at the Museo Civico, in the nearby town of Monterchi and also in Arezzo. In addition to an intriguing history Sansepolcro offers a genuine insight into Italian life, with a great range of shops, bars and restaurants as well as significant market days every Tuesday and Saturday. The historical centre is charming and very authentic, very Italian and to date surprisingly has not yet been swamped with tourists on a grand commercial scale making it even more special for visitors, menus are certainly not translated into 4 languages! Just a few minutes from La Casina is one of the most delightful medieval hilltop towns in all of Italy, a wonderful sight approaching from Sansepolcro
How to get there
The lovely town of Sansepolcro can be reached by car by air, by train, . The airports and the railway stations are in Perugia, Arezzo,Florence,Rome, Bologna, Rimini, the closest is Perugia Fly to following airports: PERUGIA -55 mins Ryanair etc. FORLI -1hr 15 mins Ryanair etc. Pisa -2hrs 30 mins- Ryanair , Thompsonfly etc. florence 1,30mins Sansepolcro By Car: from Bologna: take A14 to Cesena: exit Cesena nord. Follow E 45 to Rome-Perugia exit Sansepolcro sud from Milan take Autostrada del Sole A1 Milano-Roma to roma exit Arezzo take directions to Sansepolcro along S.S.73 from Rome: A1 to Orte. Follow E 45 Perugia-Cesena: exit Sansepolcro sud. from Florence take Autostrada del Sole A1,exit Arezzo. Follow directions Sansepolcro along S.S.73. from Perugia takre the e 45 Perugia Cesena direction Cesena exit Sansepolcro We provide detailed instructions on how to reach La Casina via e mail
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perugia: 50 km
Railway:
Arezzo: 35 km
Activities near Arezzo
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, Telephone, Satellite TV
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Well appointed one bedroom, fully self contained apartment towels and linen provide Unlimited Internet access on WI-FI ready laptops ( built in or your own PCMCIA card ) Access available indoors & outdoors free of charge Washing machine available free of charge Drier also available at Euro 3.00 per load
Further details outdoors: The property has a large and enchanting garden, fully fenced providing very secure parking. There are many ideal spots for dining ‘al fresco’ on balmy Italian summer evenings and the salt water swimming pool is fantastic especially in the heat of the long Tuscan summer. The accommodation includes exclusive access to the pool facilities and garden
Further details
HIGH season[1 June to 30 Sept] € 2250pw or € 375 p.day SHOULDER season[15 April to 31 May] € 1950 or € 305 p.day LOW season [1 Oct to 14 April] € 1750 or € 275p.day Rates and booking conditions : We require a 30% deposit in order to secure your booking. This deposit is NON refundable in the event that we are unable to find another tenant for the period of your cancelled holiday Includes, excludes and points to note: An additional charge of euro 85.00 per week for each additional guest accommodated on sofa/divans (max 4 guests) All rates include linen, weekly cleaning, power and gas, exclusive use of pool and outdoor facilities. Additional complete cleaning of Villa possible for Euro 125.00. Children more than welcome, pets only if accommodated outdoors! The Villa is non smoking however there are plenty of garden spots!
Conditions
Rentals generally from Saturday to Saturday but please enquire as if possible we will accommodate your preferred dates
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Shoulder Season
24 Apr 08
31 May 08
1950£ 1,573
305246
305246
3 Nights
High Season
31 May 08
30 Aug 08
2250£ 1,815
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Shoulder Season
30 Aug 08
1 Nov 08
1950£ 1,573
305246
305246
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Low season
1 Nov 08
11 Apr 09
1750£ 1,411
275222
275222
3 Nights
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
The 30% deposit necessary to secure your booking may be made by bank transfer or paypal, please add 4% to paypal payments to cover commissions
Final payment may be made by bank transfer immediately prior to arrival alternatively in cash upon arrival
Guestbook
We had a wonderful time staying at La Casina Rosa. Justine and Antonio have done a wonderful job setting up the house with everything you could need, they even helped us with our laundry! We are so happy that we got to stay here and really experience Tuscany. S. Talbert, Colourado Springs, Colourado
In no other rental property have I found such a well equipped kitchen. Justine has provided all that is necessary to cook with pleasure. A frig filled with the makings of not just one breakfast and a delicious bowl of fruit were indications of the standard of excellence provided by Justine and Antonio in every aspect of this apartment. In a tranquil setting with secure parking it is possible to enjoy the peace of the garden yet reach many points of interest in a short car journey F.Fullarton, Auckland, New Zealand
Wow where to start???? Amazing is the only word that can describe my experience at La Casina. I wouldn't have wanted my first trip to Italy to go any other way. The apartment was just the right size for my mother and I, and the location was one of perfection (the best place to travel for a real taste of Tuscany and to celebrate a graduation). The best part was the warm and friendly welcome that we received from our hosts (the entire family) thank you so very much. While we were unlike most guests (traveling all over the region not to only nearby places) we were given nothing but helpful information in regards to our travels (the safest ways to take and the most scenic routes). And when we were not traveling we enjoyed nothing but peace and relaxation in this perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the States. The food was spectacular the best I've ever had: tastes that have imprinted my memory for a life time. Thank you so much I look forward to seeing you (my new friends) in the near future! Deanna , Fountain Hills, AZ USA
Our vacation at La Casina Rosa was everything we had hoped for and more! The location is ideal for day trips to Florence, Siena, Assisi, Cortona and the wine region of Chianti. The apartment is charming, comfortable and well appointed and the pool is the perfect spot to relax under the Tuscan sun. The cooking class with Justine and the delicious meals we shared with her family made our experience even more memorable. Justine and Antonio welcomed us as guests but we feel that we left as friends! R. & N. Waterfall, Ottawa, CANADA
What a relaxing and happy break from the streets of Milan Venice and Florence. It is tranquil. You are generous and the apartment very very lovely. I wish you well. A delightful interlude in great surroundings and first class accommodation with warm friendly hosts. Really enjoyed. Montgomery, Christchurch New Zealand
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