Cortona holiday chalet rental, Val di Chiana with walking, log fire, disabled access, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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La Capanna (chalet)

Home description

Set amongst working farmland and surrounded by fields of sunflower and grain, "La Capanna" is a small open plan annex which is both cosy and bright. It is ideally placed only a few minutes drive from supermarkets, restaurants and bars. Only a few minutes from mainline railway station and five minute drive up to Cortona town centre. "Away from it all" but near to everything.

La Capanna	Kitchen
Pergola for eating al-fresco	Lounge

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The Tuscany region

Cortona is the oldest etruscan hilltop town in Tuscany. Lake Trasimeno is only a fifteen minute drive away - where Hannibal defeated the Romans. The area is full of art and history.

Cortona / Val di Chiana area

Cortona is a beautiful town and is reached by a winding road through olive groves. The uninterrupted views from Cortona are breathtaking. The famous Signorelli theatre in Piazza Signorelli has open air concerts in the Summer. There is a huge BBQ in Cortona in August called "Sagra della Bistecca". The towns and villages in the area have festas throughout the Summer and there is always something going on. Lake Trasimeno with its beaches and islands is beautiful. There are water sports available here. Arezzo holds a monthly antique market - on the first Sunday of each month plus the preceeding Saturday. Mont Amiata is a Winter ski resort and is only a one and a half hour drive away.

How to get there

Cheap flights available from Ryanair to Perugia airport - 68 kms (30 minute dual carriageway drive) or Pisa airport - 220 kms(2 hr motorway drive).
Cheap flights available from Easyjet to Rome airport - 220 kms (2 hr motorway drive)
Meridiana fly to Florence airport - 91 kms (1 hr motorway drive)
Other airlines fly to all of these airports too
The mainline railway station of Cortona (Camucia) is a three minute drive from us and is a 1 hr journey from Florence and 2 hour journey from Rome.

Activities near Cortona

Facilities

Further details indoors:
PLEASE NOTE - Choice of 2 single beds OR one double bed.

The property is heated by an automatic feed wood pellet burning stove - charged extra if required.

Further details outdoors:
Swimming pool open mid-May to mid-October
Table Tennis, BBQ, large chestnut pergola with terracotta tables and seating.

Further details

Swimming pool open mid May - Mid October.

Conditions

200 euros breakage deposit payable on arrival.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	6 Sep 08	1 Nov 08	400£  323	7560	7560	3 Nights
	1 Nov 08	4 Apr 09	350£  282	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Apr 09	9 May 09	450£  363	0-	0-	1 Week

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

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Heating charged extra if required - 5 euros per day.

Breakage deposit of 100 euros payable on arrival - refundable on leaving, less cost of any breakages or heating.

Guestbook

"We have had a wonderful relaxing holiday here.. The pool is the best we have ever seen. It is a brilliant area for sightseeing, with the trains and buses so easy to use. Thank you Antonietta and Alan".

"Had two lovely weeks of sunshine. House and pool just right and better. Thank you Antonietta and Alan for our lovely stay".

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house, pool and scenery was wonderful. Thank you so much Antonietta and Alan for your hospitality".

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/16293

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/16293

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Name:	Antonietta Wingate
Tel:	+39 0575 606083
Mobile:	+39 338 331 2055
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