Cortona holiday villa accommodation with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Villa Casale Girifalco (villa)

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Located only 500 metres (5 minutes on foot) from the very heart of Cortona, an ancient Etruscan town, “Villa Casale Girifalco” is the ideal location for relaxing and stress-free holidays. Casale Girifalco, converted from a 17th century farmhouse and tastefully restored, provides guests thanks to its stunning panoramic location, its beautiful swimming-pool and its proximity to the town centre with an ideal spot for relaxing holidays in Tuscany.

The beautiful stone-building has retained notable 16th century trimmings. Restoration work was completed in June 2007 and all furnishings were personally and carefully picked by the owner amongst valuable genuine family antique pieces. The mansion served up to the 18th century as a post house known as the “Locanda del Girifalco” (as is witnessed by the old coat of arms depicting a “gyrfalcon” a bird of prey also known as Falco rusticolus) where the wayfarers could spend a night under cover.

The 4x8 metre swimming-pool specially reserved for our guests’ enjoyment is equipped with a salt electrolysis water-treatment system and sun shower.

Villa Casale Girifalco	Villa Casale Girifalco
Double room in the Villa	Kitchen in the Villa

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The Tuscany region

Besides its charm and beauty Cortona is a major tourist destination also for its ideal location enabling to easily and quickly get to major cultural and artistic sites such as Florence, Siena, Perugia, Assisi, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Lake Trasimeno, Arezzo, Pienza, Gubbio, Orvieto, Spoleto, etc.

Cortona area

An encounter with Cortona is an encounter with art, history and mysticism. Getting to know this timeless town is a real rediscovery of our past. Within its mighty Etruscan walls Cortona jealously guards its treasures and offers testimony to the history of a most noble civilization as well as an enchanting view of the landscape enclosed by Lake Trasimeno and the Appenines.

From its high perch on top of a verdant hill Cortona dominates the Val di Chiana and offers commanding views over the valley all the way to the peaks of the Monte Amiata. The medieval aspect of buildings and alleyways gives the town a charming, unspoilt air. The Basilica of Santa Margherita and the Convent of Le Celle invite guests to discover Cortona from up above providing an itinerary of art and faith only a stone’s throw away from the town centre. Strolling down the Ruga Piana, today Via Nazionale (the only level street in town) you will get to the Piazza della Repubblica towered over by the imposing medieval Palazzo Comunale (town hall) whilst the adjoining Piazza Signorelli is dominated by the Palazzo Casali the former residence of the Casali housing today the MAEC (Museo dell’Accademia Etrusca e della Città di Cortona). Its rooms house a very interesting collection of Etruscan and Roman archaeological finds. Located on the north end of town acrossCortona form the Cathedral the Museo Diocesano is a real jewel-case housing works by major local artists such as Luca Signorelli as well as one of the most enchanting Annunciations by Beato Angelico. Outside the city gates at the foot of the hill The Melone I and II of Sodo are fine examples of Etruscan underground tombs from the 6th century B.C. The Abbey of Santa Maria of Farneta located along the road to Foiano is with its charming crypt one of the most ancient examples of Aretinian Romanesque art.

An event not to be missed is the CortonAntiquaria antique fair, one of the most interesting national antique fairs. The event takes place every year in the 18th century Palazzo Vagnotti from the last Saturday of August to the second Sunday of September.

How to get there

How to get to Cortona

By car:

* A1 highway, get off at the Valdichiana-Bettole toll-booth.
* Past the toll-booth follow signs for the toll-free speedway, direction Perugia.
* Cortona-San Lorenzo exit (second exit after the Cortona-Foiano exit)
* Drive on towards Cortona (you will see the town perched on a hill right in front of you) and through Camucia.
* As you get to Camucia climb directly to Cortona; Please once you arrived ,phone at +39-339 1197823

Activities near Cortona

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The Casale offers the following facilities:

All beds can be double or twin beds upon request.

1. Wireless high-speed Internet access;
2. Dinners (with cook) and Tuscan cooking classes are organized on request;
3. Wood-burning oven and firewood on request;
4. Trekking path available within the property.



We will be glad to provide guests with useful information on wine and food visits and tours in Cortona and surroundings, ferry tours on Lake Trasimeno, etc. Our farm produces excellent extra-virgin olive-oil and, in the winter, olive-oil tastings may be arranged on guests’ request.

Further details outdoors:
The property owners ( maximum 2 people ) live in a self-contained apartment on the upper floor above this annexe , to which there is a private,indipendententrance at the back of the building.

Conditions

Short term available only during low season

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid season	6 Oct 09	18 Oct 09	3428£ 3,088	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	18 Oct 09	28 Nov 09	2900£ 2,613	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	3 Jan 10	1 May 10	2900£ 2,613	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 May 10	26 Jun 10	3428£ 3,088	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	26 Jun 10	28 Aug 10	4200£ 3,784	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	28 Aug 10	16 Oct 10	3428£ 3,088	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	16 Oct 10	27 Nov 10	2900£ 2,613	0-	0-	1 Week

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

BOOKING CONFIRMATION AND PAYMENT MODES:

* 30% as a booking confirmation to be paid through bank transfer to the specified account.

* 70% within 60 days of arrival.

* The amount is to be paid in full in case of bookings coming in less than 60 days before the arrival date.

Cancellation policy

In case of cancellation within 60 days of arrival date the 30% deposit will be retained in full. In case of cancellation between 60 and 30 days before arrival 50% of the entire amount will be retained. Beyond this date the entire amount will be retained.

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