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Villa |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Cortona in Tuscany

£214–£421 / night
£1500–£2950 / week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

This is a four bedroom property sleeping up to 9 guests, completely restored and completed in 2011. The owners have furnished the property to a high standard and have cleverly fused traditional Tuscan design with modern, contemporary ideas. There is a wonderful swimming pool with current effect and jacuzzi. Whilst the roof and walls of the pool open fully, guests have the option of having it fully enclosed within the main house, perfect for those occasional rainy days. The grounds of the property are stunning, with plenty of flat lawns, private terraces and seating areas for everyone to enjoy. There is a great BBQ area and a large gazebo, perfect for al fresco dining. The location is superb, close to the beautiful town of Cortona and within easy reach of all the main sights and attractions of Tuscany.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This property has been completely renovated in 2011. The owners have cleverly refurbished the property to maintain and restore traditional features whilst ensuring the property is modern, contemporary and up to date for those seeking the comforts of the 21st century. It is a lovely place to enjoy a holiday in Italy. The property enjoys an open plan living, dining and kitchen area. The dining area has a table seating 8 whilst there is some seating around a central fireplace in the living room. There is a flat screen TV with satellite channels. The kitchen is within the main living & dining area. It is small but is well equipped with large American style fridge and freezer, traditional stone sink, electric hob, oven and dishwasher. There are plenty of glasses, crockery, plates and cooking equipment. There is also an additional room in the property which serves as an extra dining or kitchen area. It can also be used by guests for any cookery courses or events that they would like to hold during their stay. Please contact me for more details about this. There are 4 double bedrooms, 3 on the 1st floor & 1 on the ground floor. One of the 1st floor bedrooms also has a mezzanine level with single bed, perfect for an older child. The rooms have beautiful bespoke beds. Each bedroom has its own private terrace. There are 2 bathrooms, one on the ground floor and one on the first floor. Both are brand new and have shower, bidet, sink and toilet. There are plans for 2 additional bathrooms for 2012 however this is not confirmed..

Further details outdoors:
There is a wonderful natural salt water swimming pool with current effect and jacuzzi. Whilst the roof and walls of the pool open fully, guests have the option of having it fully enclosed within the main house, perfect for those occasional rainy days. It is fully lit at night with modern coloured lighting. Steps lead down into the pool where the depth is 1 metre. The maximum depth is 1.8 metres. The grounds of the property are stunning, with plenty of lawned areas, private terraces and seating areas for everyone to enjoy. The owners are busy building a lake within the grounds. A large covered seating area is adjacent to the pool. Equipped with tables and chairs and enjoying stunning views across the Tuscan countryside to Cortona and Lake Trasimeno, it's ideal for alfresco dining. A large inbuilt BBQ and wood oven is perfect for al fresco cooking. There is also a large, spacious garage at the property in case guests wish to keep their car under cover.

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Swimming pool without the roof in use

 

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Swimming pool (with retractable glass roof)

 

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Double bedroom

 

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Dining area

The Tuscany / Arezzo Province region

The classic landscapes of Tuscany have long held an irresistible attraction for holidaymakers. Made famous by the Renaissance artists, the landscape provides a stunning backdrop to your stay. Visitors are spoilt for choice in terms of Tuscany tourist attractions to visit and Tuscany sights to see, whether it's the Duomo and Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the leaning tower in Pisa or the Campo in Siena. Tuscany even offers some great seaside resorts and is also wonderful walking country too. Undoubtedly the best known and most visited city in Tuscany is Florence. With its stunning architecture and incredible sights, and a host of Florence attractions, from the Duomo to the Uffizi, and from the Palazzo Pitti to the Ponte Vecchio, it's a city full of wonderful art and architecture and beautiful gardens. You must make a point of visiting Siena during your stay too. The cityscape is easily one of the most recognisable Tuscany sights, with it's black and white striped Duomo and huge piazza, home to the famous Siena Palio. This must surely be the most famous of all the wonderful Italian festivals. Held twice a year (with both events during the Summer months), jockeys ride bareback around the Campo. The event does have its critics, among them animal rights supporters who are appalled by the brutality of the sport and the danger presented to the horses who take part. However, it is an amazing spectacle and, dependent on your views, you may want to make a point of witnessing the historic event if you're in Tuscany whilst it's on. The city will of course get incredibly busy though - to get a decent view you'd need to be in position by early to mid afternoon, and the race itself doesn't start until 7 p.m. or 7.45 p.m. Of course, there are Tuscany tourist attractions to see in Siena whatever time of year you choose to visit. The Campo forms the heart of the old city, with most of the main streets leading off this. The South side of the Campo is also home to the Palazzo Pubblico with it's enormous belltower. A large part of the palace has turned into the Museo Civico, full of wonderful works of art from past centuries. There are further museums to visit in the Piazza del Duomo in Siena including the Museo dell' Opera del Duomo, home to Siena's greatest work of art - Duccio's Maesta - as well as a number of other remarkable works. The Duomo itself is a stunning building, a masterpiece of the Romanesque and Gothic periods. The black and white exterior of the building is echoed within the church in a series of 56 marble panels forming a stunning pavement. Don't be disappointed if you don't get a chance to see this though - the flooring is protected for most of the year, and is only open to visitors for around a month each summer. You'll also need a couple of hours in Siena just to enjoy wandering around the streets of the city, exploring the narrow alleyways, and watching the world go by at one of the many cafes. If you're in the city during the early evening, do as the locals do and enjoy a passeggiata from Piazza Matteotti to the Campo. If you're staying for a meal, try heading away from the Campo for the best value food. The next city on your list of places to visit in Tuscany is Pisa. With the airport there home to cheap airlines such as Easyjet, Pisa is a popular arrival point into Italy. If you do land there, it's worth considering extending your holiday by a night and enjoying an evening in the city before heading to your main destination. The main Tuscany tourist attractions in Pisa are, of course, well known. The leaning tower of Pisa is known world wide but is just one of the attractions to be enjoyed in the Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles), the others being the Duomo, Baptistery and Camposanto. Head out a short way from this main tourist area and you'll find a much different city. Near to Pisa is Lucca, smaller in size than the other Tuscan cities, but one of the richest. Surrounded by the old city walls, the city has a much more intimate feel and is a lovely place to spend an afternoon, exploring it's museums, churches or streets. It's well worth a visit. Smaller in scale but also worth a visit is San Gimignano, one of Tuscany's most famous villages. It's stunning skyline of towers captures the very essence of what people think about when they think of Tuscany. It does get extremely busy as it is popular with tourists but it's a must-see destination for any Tuscan holiday. Make a point of visiting the interior of the Collegiata which is stunning, filled with beautiful frescoes. Also worth seeing are Museo Civico and Pinacoteca. And finally build up an appetite by climbing the Torre Grossa, the only one of the towers you're able to go up. You'll be richly rewarded at the top by stunning views of the Val d'Elsa. Finally, furthest south on your tour of Toscana is the city of Arezzo and town of Cortona. Again, a visit to Tuscany wouldn't be complete without a trip to both places. Of course, the landscape surrounding all these places is stunning. Visitors can gain immense enjoyment simply from driving across it's rural hills and enjoying the Tuscany sights en route.

The Cortona area

The property is ideally located, within easy reach of some of the most important sights in Tuscany & Umbria. Just 8 kilometres from Cortona, it's also only 1 hour to Florence & Siena, 40 mins to Arezzo, 20 mins to the shore of Lake Trasimeno & 90 mins to San Gimignano. Day trips to Pisa & Rome (both 2 hours away) are even possible from the villa.

How to get there

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The nearest airport to the property Perugia approximately 45 minutes away. Next closest is Florence which is approximately a 1 hour drive from the property. If you don't mind a slightly longer journey from the airport, it's also possible to fly to Pisa or Rome, both of which have an approximate transfer time of 2 hours. The nearest train station is at Camucia. Trains go direct from here to Florence and Rome. Car hire is essential if you want to explore all that Tuscany has to offer.

Activities near Cortona

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter	25 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	1500£ 1500	-	-	3 Nights
Spring	31 Mar 12	28 Apr 12	1750£ 1750	-	-	4 Nights
Late Spring	28 Apr 12	26 May 12	1950£ 1950	-	-	5 Nights
Early Summer	26 May 12	30 Jun 12	2500£ 2500	-	-	1 Week
Summer	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	2950£ 2950	-	-	1 Week
Late Summer	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	1950£ 1950	-	-	1 Week
Autumn	29 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	1750£ 1750	-	-	3 Nights
Late Autumn	27 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	1500£ 1500	-	-	3 Nights
Christmas	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	2000£ 2000	-	-	4 Nights

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

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

Rental include linen and towels but rates exclude a final cleaning fee of 100 euros, payable locally upon arrival. Guests must also pay for the cost of any air conditioning or heating used during their stay.

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