Casa Il Campo

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Farmhouse |5 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Cortona in Tuscany

From £1333 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

This charming Tuscan Farmhouse is set in a lovely, unspoilt region near the Etruscan hill town of Cortona, amongst olive groves and sunflower fields. Casa Il Campo has 2 acres of unfenced land including its own private vineyard, two terraces and plenty of shaded seating areas and a 13m x 6m swimming pool.

This large farmhouse has been restored to a very high standard using traditional materials to maintain authenticity and atmosphere, though with modern kitchen equipment and bathroom facilities. There are five spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms. The two large living rooms each have their own fireplace. The kitchen opens onto a romantic jasmine-covered pergola ideal for al fresco dining. The house has central heating making it suitable for winter rentals.

This is a perfect base to explore Tuscany and Umbria's greatest treasures or simply settle down to the pace of rural life. The house is ideal for families with children of all ages.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The home flows from a large live-in kitchen. From here you step out onto the jasmine-covered pergola and the herb and rose garden.

The kitchen is fully equipped for those who love cooking. The hob has 4 gas and 2 electric rings as well as a large oven. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher, toaster, microwave and large fridge/freezer. From the kitchen you proceed to the formal dining room with a long table seating 12.

Walk through the arch and you are in the sitting room with its large fire place. The second sitting room and four of the five bedrooms are on the first floor which you reach via an internal staircase equipped with child gates at the top and bottom.

The four bedrooms upstairs radiate from a large family sitting room with two sofas and armchairs. This sitting room opens onto a small balcony. In winter the fire place comes into its own.

Winter Rentals - The house has full central heating and two large fire places. It is therefore suitable for the colder but no less beautiful winter months.

Further details outdoors:
The house is situated well within its own land, surrounded by laurel and lavender hedges, an orchard and olive groves.

The pool is equipped with a safety cover. This cover also acts as a heat retaining device making the pool an average of 25C in summer, 2-3 C warmer than it would be otherwise.

The two acres of garden are ideal for children. In front of the kitchen the owners have planted a herb garden.

Guests are welcome to help themselves to the seasonal abundance which usually includes sage, basil, thyme, rosemary and parsley and to the fruit from the orchard in the lower garden, beyond the lavender hedge (apples, pears, apricots, figs and hazelnuts).

Further details

Upon your arrival you will find a small welcome pack (enough for a light dinner and breakfast) waiting for you. Mid-weekly maid service as well as all linens, towels and pool towels are included in the rental. The pool is open from June to September.

The house is equipped with an iron and ironing board. The house is suitable for small children. The owners provide a baby bed, high chair and have installed permanent child gates at the top and bottom of the internal stair case.

Conditions

The rent is on a weekly base from Saturday 4pm to saturday 10am.A 15% deposit is payable within 2 weeks of booking. Payment in full needs to be made 10 weeks prior to departure.
A refundable security/telephone deposit of Euros 500.- is payable upon arrival. Phone charges will be worked out prior to your departure and need to be paid in full.

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Pergola

The Tuscany / Arezzo Province region

The house is situated near the charming little village of Montanare in southern Tuscany. This romantic and tranquil family home is the ideal base to explore the historic hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria. Other attractions include the Palio in Siena and the Giostra del Saraceno (jousting) in Arezzo. Perugia, Assisi, Siena, Montepulciano, Piensa, Citta di Castello amongst others are all within easy access. There is sailing on Lake Trasimeno, twenty minutes away.

Casa Il Campo is a five minute walk from the village of Montanare, which has a bar/convenience store, a post office and a lovely Tuscan Trattoria (Il Molino). The village of Pergo, five minutes by car has a good Pizzaria, a well-stoked supermarket (Mario, the owner, is a first rate butcher) and a nice Cafe. For bigger shops we recommend the Co-op in Camuccia.

The Cortona area

The nearest town to Casa Il Campo is the Etruscan hill town of Cortona. Besides beautiful churches and the Celle (the retreat) of San Francis of Assissi, Cortona's Museo Diocesano and Museo Etrusco are world renowned. Cortona hosts the Tuscan Sun Festival (classical music - first two weeks in August). The Cortona Antiques' Fair is one of the most important in Italy (September).

The historic centre of Cortona has been pedestrianized. Along the Via Nazionale you will find a number of lovely stores, ranging from the local pottery maker, two antiques' dealers, a butcher, a greengrocer to Barchelli's, a lovely cafe. Do not miss the central square and adjoining Piazza Signorelli.

Cortona is known throughout Italy for its food, particularly its beef. For a small town it has a remarkable number of excellent restaurants ranging from simple pizzaria (la Grotta, la Logetta) to very elegant (Tonino's, Osteria del Teatro).

How to get there

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Casa Il Campo is locate in southern Tuscany, near the Etruscan hill town of Cortona. Perugia is the nearest airport (40 kms). Ryan Air flies from Stansted to Perugia. Florence is 90 kms away.

Meridiana flies Gatwick Florence. Pisa, Bologna and Rome Ciampino are 2-3 hours away. All major car hire companies are represented at these airports.

BA and Easy Jet fly into these airports. Cortona is on the main railway line from Florence to Rome.

Activities near Cortona

Reviews

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25 Oct 2011

“A (large!) piece of heaven in Tuscany!” We cannot praise this villa, its staff and its owner enough. A group of 7 of us stayed in early September 2011. The villa exceeded all of our expectations - the pictures are good but dont give it the justice it deserved! The staff were very friendly on arrival and explained eveything to us. Franca who came to tned the pool and gardens each day was lovely, and we got to know her as the week went on. We even arranged for Franca to bake a wonderful cake for our friend who turned 30 whilst we were there. The villa was inundated with space and we had more than enough to do around the house; day trips fell by the way side as we enjoyed the villa, the pool, its grounds and its extensive kitchen to whip up goodies everyday! I cant begin to touch on the fact the house came with everything - from a massive fridge to store all your food (read; wine!) and the huge cupboard of pool goodies and toys! I cannot recomend it enough - book this place, put your feet up and enjoy!

14 Sep 2011

“Wonderful stay” We had wonderful holiday in this magnificent house, which is beautifully decorated and benefits from a calm and preserved environment. The garden is lovely and the pool large enough for two families... more

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Guestbook for 2010:5 testimonials

1 week september 2010
Review Rating : 5/5
"How Lucky Can You Get!!"
We picked Casa del Campo from the internet after struggling to get the perfect spot. We got it. The house, grounds, and pool are beautiful, created for the Tuscan Hills
We, four couples, were totally comfortable with every aspect of the villa.
The kitchen, dining room, indoor and outdoor eating and sitting areas fit us beautifully, and yet each couple had room to be on its own.
The fig tree was overflowing, and grapes, apples pears and persimmon accompanied our walks around the grounds, and an afternoon swim hit the spot.
We had easy access to surrounding areas and quick connections with the autostrada and superstrada to get where we wanted.
The local support crew was helpful, and arranging for the rental was easy and reassuring.
Trust me, you'll love it.
From ANITA,USA

The Luxury of Space,review rating 5/5
Philip London, UK
Review Submitted: August 31, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2010
We have just returned from a sublime holiday in Italy, having arrived first into Rome before venturing north to Casa Al Campo. Upon arrival you are immediately hit by the tranquility and privacy of the gardens and surrounding area, there being few neighbours around or visible.
The accommodation itself is a grand, proud, sturdy old farmhouse, restored to a high level with many original features. It is also a very personnal place. Unlike many holiday lets, where any old piece of furniture has been used, Casa Al Campo has clearly been furnished and decorated to suit the comfort of the owners as much as their guests. It is well stocked and the kitchen functional with pots, pans glasses and knives etc. that you actually need rather than items that have simply been put there to tick a box.
The outside space is stunning. Our children would (it seemed at times) disappear for hours, running around the grounds, their imaginations running wild. There was never any concern over safety, the garden having a sturdy hedge around the main parts and the nearest road being very quiet. Quite often they would return, arms laiden with fruit picked from the variety of fruit trees, which we would then help them turn into delicious puddings.
The pool area is large and functional, again with garden/pool furniture that is comfortable and of a higher standard than you get at many hotels. From here, as from any part of the garden, you can survey the surrounding countryside, the hills/mountains changing aspect and colour almost by the hour as the sun moves across and casts new and different shadows over their surface.
Montanare itself is a very quiet affair. There is a good restaurant owned by a couple who also run the regions only Michellin starred restaurant and hotel, so the food is good albeit perhaps with prices a few points higher than they should be, offset by the fact that you can walk to and from and so can enjoy some fabulous wines including some very reasonably priced offerings made by the owner.
Cortona, a few minutes drive away is stunning. You will be left breathless by the view, if not by the steepness of some of the streets and alleyways! A little further afield, but all less than an hours drive are Lake Trasimeno and it's surrounding towns such as Castiglione del Lago and Perugia, Montelpulciano, Assisi, Siena and Florence. We left via Pisa and Lucca, a drive of just over two hours.
I would not hesitate to return to this stunning property.
Recommended for: Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children

We have had two wonderful family holidays at Casa Il Campo. We found it very difficult to get the children away from the pool and garden. A.Livsey

Casa Il Campo was an ideal base for sightseeing in southern Tuscany and Umbria. It was a joy to return home to this lovely house after a day walking around the nearby hilltowns. A. Walker,May 2010

I think my family and I all agree that the "farmhouse" was the most relaxing and enjoyable place we stayed in Italy. It is far enough in the country without being hard to get to, or for making various day trip destinations. We enjoyed trips to Cortona, Montepulciano, Orvieto.. Sitting out under the pergola was very peaceful and relaxing. We also very much enjoyed the pool. The sitting areas in the house were also very comfortable and cozy. With the quiet, and the spacious accommodations, we also had the best sleep of the entire trip.W. Howell,June 2010

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	7 Jan 12	26 May 12	1600€ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring season	26 May 12	30 Jun 12	2100€ 2100	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	3300€ 3300	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn season	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	2100€ 2100	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	29 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	1600€ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter season	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	2100€ 2100	0-	0-	1 Week

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

A 15% deposit is payable within 2 weeks of booking. Payment in full needs to be made 10 weeks prior to departure.

A refundable security/telephone deposit of Euros 500.- is payable upon arrival. Phone charges will be worked out prior to your departure and need to be paid in full.

Prefered method of payment is by bank transfer.

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4 years listed You are contacting Sylvie Ferrari Landline n/a Mobile +352 621 625804 Languages spoken The owner is based in Luxembourg and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This farmhouse has received 2 reviews from previous guests.