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Villa |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Caprese Michelangelo in Tuscany

From £590 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

The entrance opens into the elegant sitting room with high ceiling and original chestnut beams It has large marble table, a double bed settee and two single bed settees. The walls are adourned with tapestries and paintings. It has a fitted kitchen complete with a cooker, fridge, and microwave. The living room’s large french doors lead onto a private balcony, which over looks the luxurious heated swimming pool with it’s descending roman steps and adjoining hot tub which sit in an ancient olive grove, it also offers outstanding views of the countryside, across to the castle and village of Caprese Michelangelo where the legendary renaissance artist was born and christened. The balcony has a wrought iron dining table and chairs. The suite has a large double bedroom with en suite shower room, bidet and toilet.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
For our guests who fly from London Stansted we offer free parking in secure car park nearby with 24 hour security

Further details outdoors:
The Michelangelo Suite has it's own garden, with gateway down to the luxury heated pool and hot tub. It also opens onto the rustic courtyard with sheltered dining area and relaxing gazebo.

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Beautiful scenery

 

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Villa Michelangelo by night

 

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Michelangelo suite living room

The Tuscany / Arezzo Province region

Only a short drive from the villa, La Verna, is a locality on Mount Penna, an isolated mountain of 1,283 m in the centre of the Tuscan Apennines, rising above the valley of the Casentino.Count Orlando of Chiusi gave La Verna to Francis on May 8th 1213 as a retreat specially favourable for contemplation, and in 1218 built him the chapel Santa Maria degli Angeli. In August, 1224, Francis withdrew to La Verna to keep a forty days fast in preparation for Michaelmas and while praying on the mountain-side, he is said to have had a vision on or about September 14, as a result of which he received the stigmata. Brother Leo, who had been with Francis at the time, left a clear and simple account of the event, the first definite account of the phenomenon of stigmata. "Suddenly he saw a vision of a seraph, a six-winged angel on a cross. This angel gave him the gift of the five wounds of Christ."

Thus La Verna came to be seen as sacred ground. Pope Alexander IV took it under his protection, and in 1260 a church was consecrated there in presence of St. Bonaventure & several bishops. A few years later the Chapel of the Stigmata was erected, near the spot where the miracle took place.

Suffering from these Stigmata and from an eye disease, he received care in several cities (Siena, Cortona, & Nocera) to no avail. In the end he was brought back to the Porziuncola (a small church in the parish of Santa Maria degli Angeli, situated about 4 kilometers from Assisi the place from where the Franciscan movement started). He was brought to the "transito," the hut for infirmed friars. Here, in the place where it all began, feeling the end approaching, he spent the last days of his life dictating his spiritual testament. He died on the evening of October 3, 1226 singing Psalm 141.

On July 16, 1228 he was pronounced a saint by the pope Gregory IX, the former cardinal Ugolino di Conti, friend and protector of St Francis. The next day, the pope laid the foundation stone for the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi. Saint Francis is considered the first Italian poet by literary critics. He believed commoners should be able to pray to God in their own language, and he wrote always in the dialect of Umbria instead of Latin. His writings are considered to have great literary value, as well as religious.

he Tuscan hilltop town of Siena is roughly a 2-hour drive from the villa. The Centre, of which, has been decalred a World Heritag site by UNESCO. It is dominated by its cathedral, the city's 12th century Duomo is one of the finest examples of Italian Romanesque architecture, inside are the famous octagonal pulpit and a collection of perfectly preserved Renaissance frescos by Ghirlandaio, along with some fine bas-relief by Donatello, Bhiberti & other 15th century sculptors. The 'town square' is the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo which not only hosts the famous Palio di Siena, a traditional medieval horse race held on July 2nd and August 16th each year, but also contains the Palazzo Pubblico home to Ambrogio Lorenzetti's frescos the good government and the results of good and bad Government, along with other frescos.

The town of Cortona was made famous by Frances Mayes book Under the Tuscan Sun, (later turned into a film) this beautiful town was put on the map by the Etruscans, just over an hour’s drive away it offers astounding views of the broad Val di Chiana, the Siena Mountains to the west, and the blue expanse of Lake Trasimeno to the south. Around the city, on terraced mountain slopes, ranks of silver-green olive trees are rooted in a stony soil, where Cortonese farmers have harvested them for centuries. A beautiful - and valuable - collection of Etruscan artefacts, are on display in Cortona's Museo dell'Accademia (Palazzo Casali). The walls of Cortona, run for approximately 3 kilometres, enclosing a well-preserved and evocative medieval town with a number of piazzas, palazzos, churches, public buildings and gardens. Some of buildings are in the Romanesque style, others pure Gothic and a few with a Renaissance flourish.

During your visit take time to wander its winding medieval streets, full of wonderful shops selling locally produced goods and gifts, in places staircases,(some very steep) have been cut into the stone of the mountain. Afterwards, enjoy an espresso con biscotti at one of many cafes in and around it’s piazzas, or perhaps partake of a full Tuscan lunch at one of its many good restaurants or an excellent gelato (Ice-cream).

One of Italy's most famous cities, Florence (in Italian 'Firenze') is famed as the birthplace of the Renaissance it preserves some of the greatest works of art and most beautiful buildings in the world.
From the 15th century onwards it became a centre of learning in the arts and sciences unparalleled since classical times. Now a small city, the regional capital of Tuscany, has nearly all its beautiful buildings concentrated within a relatively small area. These include the famous museums of the Uffizi that contains one of the World’s most important art collections with the paintings of Boticelli, da Vinci and many others. The stunning Duomo made of Carrara Marble is a masterpiece of the renaissance dedicated to Santa Maria del Fiore. The Palazzo Pitti and Bargello are home to other classical pieces of Florentine art. The Galleria dell'Accademia with it’s sculptures by Michelangelo and Florentine paintings. The Gothic church of Santa Croce is the burial place of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and others. Spanning the river Arno the Ponte Vecchio is not only a means of crossing the river but the home of a myriad of quaint jewellery shops, offering traditional and modern pieces. The Boboli Gardens, are home to a distinguished collection of sculptures dating from the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries, with some Roman antiquities. Surrounding the historical treasures are streets packed with fashion boutiques all the famous names are here Versace, Gucci, Valentino, Roberto Cavelli, Prada to name a few.

Above the city is the Piazzala Michelangelo not only offers astounding views but allows the visitor to purchase gifts & souvenirs as well as refreshments or even one of Italy’s famous ice creams.

The town and commune of Sansepolcro is a half hour drive away on the Tiber river, it is the birthplace of the painters Piero della Francesca, Raffaellino del Colle (a pupil of Raphael ) and Angiolo Tricca, along with the Italian mathematician Luca Pacioli. Surrounded by the fertile plains of the upper Tiber valley where tobacco is a major cash crop, Sansepolcro was where Giulia Boninsegni and Gio Batta Buitoni started their production of pasta in 1827, the first pasta factory in Italy, and one of their old factories still stands inside the town. The durum wheat used in pasta was imported mainly from Apulia. Buitoni now belongs to Nestlé but retains a strong presence in the area.

A strange chain of events saved this beautiful town from being irreparably damaged during World War 2, Occupied by the retreating Germans British Artillery Captain Anthony Clarke was tasked with directing the bombardment to remove them, as it started he remembered where he had heard of the town, it was an article by Aldous Huxley in which he described The Resurrection by Piero Della Francesca housed in the town’s Museo Civico as "the greatest painting in the world". Although he had never seen the painting he ordered his men to stop. It transpired that the Germans had already departed from the area - the bombardment hadn't been necessary and the town, along with its famous painting survived.

In Sansepolcro’s narrow streets you will find a wide variety of small shops and boutiques, along with a host of cafes and a wide selection of restaurants offering everything from the traditional pizza to exquisite a la carte at Guide which has an intimate romantic feel. The town also contains a number of supermarkets for our visitors to purchase provisions, one of which is contained in an indoor shopping centre just across form the historic part of the town where there is ample parking. Tuesdays and Saturdays mornings is when the town has a market and on a Friday evening there is an interesting antique bazaar.

The Caprese Michelangelo area

This beautiful villa stands in the heart of Tuscany overlooking the village of Caprese Michelangelo.
It is set in 10 acres of the most beautiful mountain forests and is surrounded by olive trees. The tranquil position, frequently described as 'paradise on earth' contains an abundance of wildlife where the birds sing all night and the fireflies provide a moving display of sparkling light.

This estate of fields, orchards and olive groves provides a truly Italian holiday in the most beautiful surroundings.

Caprese Michelangelo:
This small village is the birthplace of the renowned Renaissance artist Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (March 6, 1475 – February 18, 1564), commonly known as Michelangelo. This Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, poet and engineer, whose versatility in the disciplines he took up was of such a high order that he is often considered a contender for the title of the archetypal Renaissance man, along with his rival and fellow Italian Leonardo da Vinci.

Michelangelo's output in every field during his long life was prodigious; when the sheer volume of correspondence, sketches and reminiscences that survive is also taken into account; he is the best-documented artist of the 16th century. Two of his best-known works, the Pieta and the David, were sculpted before he turned thirty. Despite his low opinion of painting, Michelangelo also created two of the most influential works in fresco in the history of Western art: the scenes from Genesis on the ceiling and The Last Judgment on the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Later in life he designed the dome of St Peter Basilica in the same city and revolutionized classical architecture with his use of the giant order of pilasters.

In a demonstration of Michelangelo's unique standing, he was the first Western artist whose biography was published while he was alive. In his lifetime he was also often called Il Divino ("the divine one"). One of the qualities most admired by his contemporaries was his terribilità, a sense of awe-inspiring grandeur.

Caprese also contains the 13th century church of St. John the Baptist, where Michelangelo was baptized and the castle of Michelangelo where he was born and lived.

During the weekend evenings in the summer months the small square next to the local Pizzeria “Il Boschetto” (famed for it’s menu of 100 pizzas) plays host to local musicians and seemingly the whole town turn up to dance, Also in the town is the excellent local restaurant ‘The Buca di Michelangelo’ where you can sample a host of locally produced food including truffles which are not only fresh but incredibly well priced and delicious.

How to get there

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Ryanair from London Stansted Airport to Perugia, Bologna or Pisa. For our guests flying from London Stansted we offer Free Parking with 24 hour security in a locked car park.

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Guestbook for Michelangelo Suite

Great second stay – thank you! (Paul, Linda, Holly + Max - 20th August 2009)

Beautiful, everything was absolutely beautiful. We all had a fantastic time, especially with the other guests. (The Everalls. X - 14th August 2009)

A very relaxing place to come and hope to return. (Nic McDowell)

Our apartment is lovely & we have enjoyed the Balcony. The area is beautiful & very peaceful. (Eloisse Whiffin - 5th October 2007)

We have enjoyed a thoroughly peaceful & relaxing 2 months!! Extra special thanks to Brad for all his help with the computer & our car! (Tracy & Della Cowlishaw-Smith - 2nd October 2007)


Thank you for a very relaxing experience. Would like to return sometime soon & enjoy some more!! (Heather Buxton - 23rd September 2007)


The welcome basket & wonderful breakfasts were a real treat, as was the cot & trucks which Charlie loved. Thank you for all of your hospitality. (Kylie, Mark, Charlie, Raewyn & Wayne Green - 16th September 2007)


Loved the Apartment, loved the location, nice, friendly atmosphere – Relaxing holiday thank you! (Joy Corrie - 6th September 2007)

We’ve had a lovely relaxing time, Great views and loads of clean fresh air. Breakfast ‘al fresco’ was a real treat. Beautiful rooms and grounds, great hospitality. Thank you. (Dave & Marion Borne -6th September 2007)

Thank you for a relaxing and enjoyable stay in beautiful countryside. Our children loved the pool + sun! Thank you for all our help with our queries. (Shelley, Rob, Beth + Adam - 31st August 2007)


We’ve had a wonderful time relaxing here and sight-seeing – thanks for sharing your enthusiasm and love for life in Italy. You could not have been more welcoming to us – the apartments were perfect. Thanks for a great holiday. (Vincent, Maire, Gareth and Ciara Roddy - 27th August 2009)


We’ve had a wonderful, relaxing time and have especially appreciated the pool and tasty breakfasts. Thanks for your welcome and lots os sightseeing tips. …And special thanks for helping us with out hire car situation J xxxx (Sarah, Cath, Kate and Abi - 19th August 2007)


We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday & relaxed eventually. The Buca di Michelangelo Restaurant in Caprese was a treat. (Nigel, Christine, Joshua & Beth Midwood - 3rd July 2007)


We had a great time, just as we did last year. Thank you for the lovely relaxed atmosphere and also, for your help with “interior design”!! (Roger Merlon-Smith + Louise Augre - 29th June 2007)

Wonderful week, new places discovered, you make us feel so welcome, thanks for the restaurant recommendations, We will return again! (Jan+ David Merrett - 26th June 2007)


We’ve had a great time. Thank you for your kind hospitality….We’ll BE BACK!!....(Paul & Jacky Weston - 26th June 2007)


Thank you for making us feel so welcome. Your hospitality was second to none as always. We’ll look forward to our next visit!! (Steve + Anne Honewood - 26th June 2007)


You have a wonderful place, quiet and peaceful We liked the company and enjoyed it to the full. Thank you, kindness is Plentiful. We will surely come again. (Samar Jader & Salam AL-SAM - 31 May 2007)

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	1 Jan 12	1 Jun 12	590£ 590	100100	0-	1 Night
Summer	1 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	890£ 890	150150	0-	1 Night
Autumn / Winter	1 Sep 12	1 Jan 13	590£ 590	100100	0-	1 Night

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Deposit required at the time of booking: 50%

Balance payment is due 12 weeks in advance of arrival.

This is a non-smoking resort, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are fitted in each suite.

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