Cetona holiday apartment rental with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat

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La Madonna (apartment)

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The apartment is ideally situated on the outskirts of the medieval town of Cetona, with a splendid view over the valley and distant mountains. It is a short walk from all the local amenities, including restaurants, cafes, and shops. Within a few minutes you can be amongst the hustle and bustle of a truly Italian atmosphere with its busy piazza, but the house itself is in a quiet location.

The apartment is brand new, built a year ago and is available for rent from summer 2008. It has been tastefully designed in the old traditional Tuscan style. It is on two levels, connected by a spiral staircase and accommodates 4 people in 2 bedrooms (one double and two single beds).

Outside the kitchen there is a balcony, where you can eat al fresco. On the top floor there is a roof top terrace with loggia (summerhouse), where you can enjoy magnificent views over the surrounding countryside or sunbathe in total privacy. There is a shared private swimming pool that can be used by all apartments in the complex that has just started operating.

Swimming Pool	"Fireplace" living room corner
Kitchen balcony for "al fresco" dining	Facade of the apartment

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The Tuscany region

The landscapes south and east of Siena are among the most classic and beautiful in the Tuscany region. Undulating green hills capped by medieval, tile-roofed towns and punctuated by cypresses, churches and stone farmhouses – it’s as idyllic as it looks in the photos. And in the towns you’ll find some wonderful treasures, from Romanesque churches to wine cellars, from Etruscan museums to thermal spring-fed pools.

Cetona area

Cetona is a beautifully preserved medieval hilltop town, strategically situated midway between Rome and Florence. It has fine views of Monte Cetona, is surrounded by pretty hills planted with cypresses and pine trees, and has a typically medieval, circular plan centred on the crest of a hill.

Recognised as one of the most beautiful medieval towns of Tuscany, Cetona has everything you need: restaurants, cafes, markets, grocery stores, interesting shops, and it's all on your doorstep. The tourist office is in the central square (the piazza) and offers maps of local hikes plus many suggestions of what the area offers.

Although a vacation in Cetona typically means rest and tranquillity in a picturesque landscape, in the last few decades the area has become fashionable for all kinds of tastes: culture, vineyards, thermal baths, footpaths, monasteries, sports, excellent food, cafeterias, and numerous festivals.

- Art lovers
Only a short drive away, art lovers will find some of the most exceptional gallery and museums in the world. In the nearby towns of Chiusi, Montepulciano, Pienza, Cortona, Perugia, Arezzo, Orvieto and Siena, history has left treasures from the time of Etruscans to the Renaissance. And don't forget that from Cetona you can easily reach Florence and Rome, by motorway, in an hour or so.

- Vineyards
The region of Cetona offers the vineyards of Montepulciano and Montalcino (see www.stradavinonobile.it/index.uk.php).

- Thermal baths
About 15km away is San Casciano dei Bagni which has one of the best spas in the area, offering a variety of beauty treatments and thermal pools. Similarly, Chianciano, which is much larger, is also famous for its therapeutic waters.

- Footpaths
Hikers, riders, biciclists and nature lovers will find footpaths and country roads that wind through hillsides and vineyards where they will discover hidden corners and breathtaking views.

- Monastery (Convento San Francesco)
A few km away is a unique monastery with a world class restaurant and a fascinating history going back to St Francis of Assisi.

- Sports
If it’s sports you are after, there are tennis courts adjacent to the complex, plus a roller skating ring. About 12 km away, toward Chianciano, there is a bowling arcade and a multiplex cinema.

- Food
There are several excellent restaurants in the centre of Cetona. From the simple delights of a freshly made pizza, to the full Tuscan gastonomic experience - you will not be disappointed.

- Cafeterias
Sipping a cappuccino in the sun in one of the many traditional cafes, whilst watching the towns folk strutting by, is an experience in itself.

- Life in the piazza
The piazza is the central focal point of Cetona, offering many boutique shops, cafes, banks, etc. It has a lively nightlife, and often features markets and other local festivals.

How to get there

By Air:
There are airports in Rome, Perugia and Pisa, the closest of which is Perugia which is 1hour 30 mins drive. It can be reached from the UK directly from London Stansted via Ryanair, and from Bournemouth to Pisa via Ryanair. We suggest visiting the following website http://www.skyscanner.net/ for booking your flights. On arrival to the airport you can use Hertz ( http://www.hertz.co.uk/ ) to hire a car which has reasonable prices and good quality cars. If you don’t want to hire a car you can easily travel by train instead.

By Train:
Distance from Florence or Rome to the station of Chiusi-Chianciano is about one hour by InterCity train. Upon arrival at the station, in the village of Chiusi Scalo, you can take a bus just in front of the station (ticket cost is approx 1 Euro), which runs nearly every hour and in 10 minutes will take you to Cetona (8 km distance). As an alternative you can take a taxi, but expect that this will be more expensive.

More details, maps, access by car, etc, when booking.

Activities near Cetona

Facilities

Further details indoors:
In each bedroom there are romantic frame beds and windows with breathtaking views of the valley below. There are two bathrooms (one with bath tub, one with shower) adjoining the bedrooms. The living room is spacious and open plan with a long dining table. It boasts display cabinets and other rustic furnishings as well as comfortable couches, an open fireplace, a traditional wooden ceiling and panoramic views for relaxing evenings. The kitchen follows the same lines of country-style design, and is well equipped.

Further details outdoors:
Outside the kitchen there is a balcony, where you can eat al fresco. On the top floor there is a roof top terrace with loggia (summerhouse), where you can enjoy magnificent views over the surrounding countryside or sunbathe in total privacy!

Further details

* Welcome pack provided on arrival.
* English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions or provide assistance.

Conditions

* 25% of rental fee due to secure booking non refundable.
* the rest of rental fee (75%) plus refundable breakages deposit of £100 (to be refunded within two weeks of your departure and subject to satisfactory property inpsection) due at least one month before the actual stay.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	26 May 08	1 Oct 08	500£ 500	8585	9090	Flexible
Med Season	1 Oct 08	2 Nov 08	450£ 450	7070	7575	Flexible
Low Season	2 Nov 08	15 Dec 08	400£ 400	6060	6565	Flexible
High Season	15 Dec 08	12 Jan 09	500£ 500	9090	9090	Flexible
Low Season	12 Jan 09	1 Apr 09	400£ 400	6060	6565	Flexible
High Season	1 Apr 09	27 Apr 09	500£ 500	9090	9090	Flexible
Med Season	27 Apr 09	1 Jun 09	450£ 450	7070	7575	Flexible
High Season	1 Jun 09	1 Oct 09	500£ 500	8585	9090	Flexible
Med Season	1 Oct 09	2 Nov 09	450£ 450	7070	7575	Flexible
Low Season	2 Nov 09	15 Dec 09	400£ 400	6060	6565	Flexible
High Season	15 Dec 09	12 Jan 10	500£ 500	9090	9090	Flexible
Low Season	12 Jan 10	27 Mar 10	400£ 400	6060	6565	Flexible
High Season	27 Mar 10	19 Apr 10	500£ 500	9090	9090	Flexible
Med Season	19 Apr 10	31 May 10	450£ 450	7070	7575	Flexible
High Season	31 May 10	1 Nov 10	550£ 550	100100	100100	Flexible
Low Season	1 Nov 10	18 Dec 10	400£ 400	6060	6565	Flexible
High Season	18 Dec 10	10 Jan 11	500£ 500	9090	9090	Flexible

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Note that some bookings may be flexible or provisional, so please ask even if your preferred period is shown booked!

Guestbook for La Madonna

Excellent ! relaxing and enjoyable!
We loved the thermal baths nearby, the architecture, the decorations, the views and our al-fresco dinners...not to mention the sunbathing on the roof-top terrace..
We 'll definetely go again! good value for money too..
James and Claire from Winchester, UK.

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