Cortona holiday farmhouse rental, Val di Chiana with walking, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Il Pero (farmhouse)

Home description

Il Pero is our family home and we welcome you to share our little piece of paradise.
Enjoy the glorious Tuscan country side at it's best. Our large gardens provide plenty of space for children to run about and for parents to relax knowing their children are safe. Our pool is located at the western end of the house providing all day sunshine and fabulous views across the Val Di Chiana.

The house was originally built in 1782, we have lovingly restored the property.The house has been restored sympathetically to it's listed historical importance with original cotto floor tiles, cotto manzane and chestnut beamed ceilings. We have intergated two guests cottages into the main house. Both cottages have all the comforts of home without the stress.

This is the perfect setting for a relaxing family holiday with the added bonus of being just a stones throw away for discovery everthing that Tuscany has to offer. Although when you are here, you may feel like you are a million miles from civilization, we are infact just a couple of kilometres from the local store so life is easy!

The swimming pool	Il Pero
Il Contadino master Bedroom	Il Contadino Living area

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The Tuscany region

Tuscany is the largest region on the Italian peninsular. Steeped in art and achitectural history and natural beauty.

The warm summer climate(30 - 40 degrees C) lends itself to relacing holidays exploring the area, discoverying the hidden sectrets of the area. Also to be enjoyed in the somewhat cooler winter months but with sunny days (10 - 20 degrees C) the less crowed streets can be enjoyed with christmas markets and the bustle of everyday life.

Arezzo and the Val Di Chiana are only a short drive south of Florence.

Cortona / Val di Chiana area

Arezzo is one of Tuscany’s best kept secrets. The city itself is nestled into foothills in eastern Tuscany. Arezzo having been founded by the Etruscans is the centre point between the Val Di Chiana, Val D’Arno, The Tiber Valley and Casentino.

Arezzo has played many a great part in rich history of this area for hundreds of years. The city is known for its cold production, its fabric production, art history and architectural history. Well know are the collections of frescoes by Piero Della Francesca, in the church of San Francesco 'The legend of the True Cross’ can be seen in all its glory.

Tuscany is well know for its wines and here in this area we have some of the finest, with the added possibility of visiting some of the ‘catinas’ in the area and tasting some of these fine wines for yourself.

Restaurants are in abundance were all the gastronomic delights of the local ‘cucina’ can be sampled.

Regular markets in local towns where you can buy fresh produce and create you own mater pieces in the kitchen.

The hills sides all around the area are covered in olive trees (our own included) and some of the best Olive oil comes from this region – ours is pretty good too!

Our property is located in the Val di Chiana just 10 kilometres (6.21 miles) south of Arezzo where the valley starts to show its best. The Val Di Chiana stretches all the way from Arezzo down past Lago Trasemeno to Chusi and Orvietto. On the hill sides that flank the valley you will be delighted by towns such as Civitella, Castiglion Fiorentino, Montecchio, Cortona, Foiano, and Castiglion del Lago.

We are in the perfect position to explore in all directions, the wilds of Casentino, the Crete Sinese and Siena itself. Florence and Chianti, to the north of us, Lucignano, Montepulciano, Orvietto, and Pienza to the south and west. Perugia and the region of Umbria to the south and east.

All of these cities and towns boast historical centres with architecture dating back to the Etruscan times.

All of this and so much more right on our doorstep. But of course you don’t need to leave the door step to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the valley, here in the garden by the pool with the extensive views over the surrounding farmland across the valley to the hills beyond.

How to get there

We are within two hours of Pisa, Bologna (not Forli), Rome and Perugia Airports served by EasyJet, Ryan Air, Thompsonfly and BA. Less that an hour from Florence airport which is served by Meridiana.

There are train stations at Arezzo (20 mins) and Castiglion Fiorentino (15 mins) but we strongly advise hiring/rental of a car as we are in a rural location. We suggest use of trains for day trips to Florence and Rome because of parking difficulties in these cities, therefore leaving your car at the station car park making your day trips much more pleasurable.

We are located 10 km south of Arezzo (taking the SS71 )near the villages of Policiano, Rigutino and Frassineto. Or from the A1 motorway, just 15 minutes, exiting at Monte San Savino.

Activities near Cortona

Facilities

Further details indoors:
We have two cottages here at Il Pero which can be rented together or as separate units. One sleeps up to 5 and one up to 6 people.

We do have internet connection but is only accessible by our guests on request. The same applies to the telephone.

Further details

Welcome pack provided on arrival.

Owners live on the premises (English/Italian/French spoken).

Swimming pool open May - September


For reservations longer than one week and change of linens and towels and clean are included in the price of the rental. We DO NOT charge extra for final clean but we do expect our guests to leave the property and clean and tidy as possible.

Conditions

Strictly no smoking allowed inside the property.
No pets (but don't feel deprived - we have lots here to play with - all VERY friendly!)

Children MUST be accompanied by and adult when near or in the swimming pool.

The garden is not lit at night so please be careful when walking around the gardens in hours of darkness due to unlevel ground.

Refundable breakages deposit of Euros250 required on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).

30% booking fee required to secure reservation.
Final payment to be made one calendar month before arrival date.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	26 Feb 09	7 Jun 09	1500£ 1,364	250227	250227	4 Nights
Summer	7 Jun 09	20 Sep 09	1500£ 1,364	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn/Winter	20 Sep 09	3 Jan 10	1500£ 1,364	250227	250227	4 Nights

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	28 Feb 09	7 Jun 09	1300£ 1,182	230209	230209	4 Nights
	7 Jun 09	20 Sep 09	1300£ 1,182	0-	0-	1 Week
	20 Sep 09	3 Jan 10	1300£ 1,182	230209	230209	4 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Il Pastore	5 Sep 09	12 Sep 09	1200£ 1,091	0-	0-	1 Week

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

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

There are no hidden extras. Heating (in winter months) gas and electric are inluded.

There is no charge for the use of travels cots and high chairs.

All bed linens and towels, as well as pool towels are included.

Availability

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 43071
Name:	Miranda Taxis
Tel:	+39 0575 979593
Mobile:	+39 3331 878757
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Advertiser joined: Dec 2007