Arezzo holiday apartment rental with walking, TV, DVD

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Home description

Nice apartment in the ancient centre of Arezzo located at second floor of a small house built approx in 1300 d.C. Quiet area and nice view complete the picture.
House has been completely restored in 2005.
The house is very comfortable for two people but an additional bedroom can be furnished, if required.
Car is not necessary. You will be staying 5 min walking from the Cathedral, all museums and all the main "antique shops".
From the house you could easily walk to the train and bus stations. Florence, Siena, Perugia are reachable in an hour.

View from the sitting room	View from the master bedroom.
Detail of the sitting room	Sitting room

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The Tuscany region

The heart of Italy. The location of apartment (Arezzo), not far from Siena and Florence, on the border of the Chianti wine region and close Umbria, is perfect to visit the Tuscan countryside and many of central Italy's most important cultural and holiday attractions.

Arezzo area

Rome, Cortona, Siena, the Chianti region, Florence, Perugia, Assisi, Orvieto, Lake Trasimeno, Bologna, Ravenna, Spoleto, Sansepolcro. They all are easily accessible by train or car. Museums, cultural sites, thermal baths, golf, tennis courts, horse-riding and nearby restaurants are available at a short walking or driving distance.

Major events in Tuscany and Umbria:
-The merry-go-round of the Saracino at Arezzo (June and September)
-The Palio of Siena (July and August)
-The Palio della Balestra (crossbow) in Sansepolcro (second Sunday of September)
-Festival of the two worlds in Spoleto (June-July)
-Umbria Jazz in Perugia (July)
-Festival of the nations and the Cinema Festival in Città di Castello (August-September)

More activities in the proximities:

-Trekking
-Horseback riding
-Tennis courts, gym
-Golf
-Fishing
-Windsurfing
-Thermal baths ( Fontecchio) and beauty farm
-Sea: two hours by car
-Museums, Cultural sites
-Antiquary's objects ( Anghiari, Sansepolcro, Arezzo)
-Nearby restaurants, which offer a wide range of local traditional dishes and vintage wines from around the region.

For people interested in doing shopping (women's and men's fashion) there is an exclusive shopping centre called "Valdichiana Outlet Village". It is located 15 minutes driving from Arezzo. Not far away there is a similar Prada outlet.

How to get there

You can fly to Florence, Pisa, Perugia, Bologna, Forlì or Rome (both Fiumicino and Ciampino).
- Rome Arezzo two hours by train, two and half by car.
- Florence to Arezzo, one hour either by car and train.
- Bologna to Arezzo two hours either by train and car.
- Pisa to Arezzo two and half either by train and car.
- Perugia to Arezzo 50 Minutes by car.
If you prefer to rent a car i suggest to use Avis, present in town.
For additional detailed information about transportation give me a call or e-mail. I can arrange a dedicated pick up for you.

Activities near Arezzo

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Apartment has been restored at beginning of 2005. It is very comfortable for two people.
In case you want to stay longer than a week and you need Internet connection let me know in advance and i'll provide.
Baby cots available on request.

Further details outdoors:
Property is located 10 minutes walk from the bus/train station. By train/bus you can easily reach Cortona (15 minutes), Florence (one hour), Siena (50 min), Rome (two hours), Trasimeno Lake (25 min), Montedoglio Lake (30 min by car).

Conditions

- Pets allowed
- Suggested for couples
- Since very recently restored and furnished, 200 Euro refundable breakages deposit required

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
October /May (apartment p	8 Jan 08	1 Jun 08	330£  266	0-	0-	1 Week
June/September (apartment	1 Jun 08	1 Oct 08	430£  347	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Prices are for the apartment per week.
One third of amount will be requested as advance. Payment of rest of amount will be done at arrival.
For stays shorter that a week (min 3 days) the cost is 50 Euros per person per day.
Twenty (20) EURO will be charged during period May/September (included) for utilities (power, gas).
Between October and April (included) 50 EURO per week will be charged for water, gas and power.
End-of-stay cleaning service is not included, cost is 45 euro in addition to the weekly/daily fee.
Weekly change of linen and towels, use of washing-machine are included.
Ensure to buy your own travel insurance to cover any medical treatment while away, luggage lost in transit and transport delays.
Change of linen and towels could be done more frequently but cost will be 10 euro per change.
Coffee, olive oil, salt, mineral water, fruit, garlic and all necessary for the first "pasta" will be available inside apartment.
A bottle of good red or white wine will be offered.

Guestbook

We spent a delightful week in Arezzo, exploring the city and taking day trips to Cortona and Orvieto. The apartment was spacious, attractive, and very comfortable--a real home away from home. The kitchen was stocked with basic provisions, which meant we didn't have to rush out to find an open grocery store. The location is great for walking anywhere in the centre and getting to the train station with ease. Thank you, Francesco and Silvia, for making us feel at home. We hope to stay at your apartment again!
-Nina and Barry, Troy, New York, USA (June 2007)

'Rhona and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Francesco's spacious, well-appointed apartment - formerly his home - in the historical centre of Arezzo. The apartment has many original features and is in an ancient tower overlooking the charming 13th century church of San Gemignano. From there, it proved easy to explore the town, as well as using local bus services to visit the many hilltop town and villages in the surrounding countryside. It is also possible to visit Siena easily by bus, and Perugia, Florence and Orvieto by train. Arezzo itself is lively, with much to see and do, and many sites to see. Far less busy than Siena, and all the better for it.'
Ross and Rhonda Saunders- July 2007

' In 20 years of travelling abroad and renting accommodation we have never had such as an impressive welcome as that given by Silvia and Francesco. We were advised that basic essentials would be available on our arrival but got so much more than that. The spacious apartment is bright, clean, and comfortable and had everything and more to meet our needs and was worth the steep climb up the stairs to get to it. It is also ideally situated to experience all the pleasures of the old town and beyond. Markets, shops and restaurants are all local and within easy walking distance. The old town is easy to explore and there are many historical features to view as you wander through the narrow streets. Using public transport to get out and about beyond Arezzo couldn't be easier. Whilst on holiday we watched the Sarancino which was an unforgettable experience and visited the monthly Antiques Market which is enormous and I can now see where it gets its reputation from. People need to remember however that Arezzo is a hill town and many of the streets are cobbled so it is not suitable for those who don't like or have difficulties walking. We would definitely recommend this apartment to our friends and would certainly consider returning in future. Finally thank you to Silvia and Francesco who were always available at the end of a phone for support and advice" " Julia and Steve Wilson.

My wife and I just spent 6 weeks in Francisco & Sylvia’s lovely apartment in Arezzo and we can recommend the experience to anyone interested in exploring this region of central Italy. Arezzo is a very ancient city and the apartment is located within the old city walls just a few minutes walk from the city’s many excellent restaurants and shops. The apartment is exactly as Francesco describes it, very modern and very well decorated. While we never had more than 3 people staying there at one time it would be comfortable for 4 adults and could accommodate an even larger family. I have to admit that my favourite feature was the tower in which the larger bedroom is located. It is by far the oldest room we’ve ever had the privilege to occupy and is likely to remain so for a very long time. Staying there is a rare opportunity to experience a real sense of history while enjoying the modern conveniences of the recently restored apartment.

For those not familiar with Arezzo, it is located in eastern Tuscany very close to the border with Umbria & Marche. This location, plus the proximity of main highway and rail lines, makes it an ideal place from which to explore central Italy.
This is the third time we’ve used Arezzo as our home away from home and this apartment is by far the most comfortable and convenient we’ve had the opportunity of occupying. We’ll look forward to repeating the experience again in the future.

Mathew & Beth Smith
Walnut Creek, CA

We would recommend this listing to anyone looking for a true Tuscan
living experience. The charming apartment is in an ancient building
within the walled section of town, yet has all the modest comforts
needed for short or long term living. The train station, street
markets, trendy little shops, wonderful authentic restaurants and all
historical sites are within short walking distance. Looking out over
the tiled Etruscan rooftops of town, listening to the church bells
peal, and meandering the narrow ancient streets, buying fresh
vegetables and fruit at the markets, and pasta, olives, cheeses and
wines in little shops to bring back to cook in the apartment were some
of the highlights of our trip. It is well located for day trips to
Cortona, Siena, San Gimagnano, Florence, Perugia, and more. We had a
fantastic Christmas week in festive Arezzo!

Tempa, Tom, Maggie and Brody Pagel

"Dear Francesco, I enjoyed so much staying in your apartment in Arezzo: it is most convenient and perfectly located, it is exactly what one dreams about when imagining a vacation in a small town in Toscana: apartment in a very old yet comfortable building in the old town with a market in front, old churches and palaces all around, friendly neighbourhood, excellent espresso in numerous cafés (well, this is in the genes of Italians), beautiful countryside. I highly recommend your apartment and will love to return in the future. Best wishes and many thanks" - Nava (Switzerland), June 2008

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Name:	Francesco Gorizi
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