Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The apartment is beautifully appointed and is in a perfect location for anyone wishing to simply relax or wishing to explore the many wonders of Cortona and Tuscany.
The restoration has been carried out maintaining the Tuscan typical building style and using high quality materials like hand made cotto tiles, wooden beams, artisan made kitchen made of chestnut wood & marble.
The apartment is located on the ground floor of a 15th century building with a beautiful brick, wood and plaster façade, right in the city centre of the Etruscan town of Cortona.This apartment was once part of an old medieval monastery and you can still admire some authentic features like an old well that has been restored to its original beauty.
The perfect location of the apartment gives you the chance to live in a peaceful area only 300 m away from the main square with easy parking facilities.
Main room
Entrance
Kitchenette
Bathroom
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The Tuscany region
The house is at the heart of Southern Tuscany and is an excellent launching pad for the many places to visit in this rich part of Italy. There are churches, monasteries, picture postcard villages, and historic towns in abundance within an hour's drive. These include Cortona, Arezzo, Florence, Perugia, Orvieto, Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, San Gimignano,Castiglion Fiorentino and Assisi amongst many others.
Cortona area
Charming Cortona nestling on its hill, has much to offer the visitor. Meander the medieval streets, sit and watch the world go by at an open air bar then lunch or dinner in one of the many excellent restaurants. Cortona has a fascinating Etruscan Museum, an Archaeological Park & continues excavating sites. The Archdiocese Museum contains paintings by Luca Signorelli, Beato Angelico & others, but the masterpiece is Beato Angelico’s painting of ‘The Annunciation’. In the summer Cortona hosts various cultural events including 'The Tuscan Sun Festival'. Arezzo is famed for its goldsmiths & its Antiques Fair held on the first Sunday of the month & the preceding Saturday. See Piero della Francesca’s restored ‘Legend of the True Cross' in the Basilica of San Francesco.
With a short & pleasant drive to Montepulciano, famed for its ‘Vino Nobile’. Visit the famous wine cantinas, then relax with a coffee & delicious cake in the Art Nouveau Café Poliziano. From Montepulciano continue on this scenic road & visit Pienza, famed for its Pecorino cheese. Enjoy its quiet pretty streets & admire the outstanding views over the Val D’Orcia. Continue to Montalcino, the second richest locality in the province of Siena, due principally to the revival and marketing of its wines. Notably the Brunello, reckoned by many the finest in Italy. Tuscany is without doubt the most important wine producing area in Italy whilst the Umbrian producers have made great strides to compete in terms of quality & variety. Follow a planned ‘Wine Route’ & visit some of the famous vineyards.
Lake Trasimeno, where Hannibal defeated the Romans in 217 BC, is just 15 minutes away. Visit Passignano and Castiglione del Lago and take a boat ride to one of the lakes islands. Paciano, just to the south, was voted one of the eight most beautiful villages in Italy and after wandering its quiet streets a lunch at ‘La Loggetta’ is recommended. Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis, attracts large numbers of visitors year-round. The Basilica di San Francesco houses the Saint’s tomb and frescoes by Giotto and Lorenzetti. Travel a little further and visit the pretty hill top towns of Spello, Bevagna, Montefalco and Spoleto. Nearby Deruta is rightfully famous for its uniquely designed ceramics. While the ladies meander round one of the many local markets the men might fancy a round of golf. Val di Chiana & Perugia Golf courses are respectively 30 minutes & 45 minutes drive by car. Maybe now its time to just simply relax and enjoy Apartment sellari, with a cool drink and a good book!
How to get there
Cortona is half way between Rome and Pisa and is easily reached from both via a fast motorway link. Apartment Vicolo Sellari is in an exceptionally peaceful corner of the Historic Centre of Cortona, enjoys amazing views, but is just 5 minutes walk from the main square.
Budget airlines fly to both Pisa and Rome from London, Bristol, Bournemouth, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow.
You can fly to Florence from London Gatwick with Meridiana or From London Stansted to Perugia with Ryanair. Florence is a little over an hour from Cortona and Perugia is 35 minutes.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perugia: 57 km
Railway:
Camucia: 4 km
Activities near Cortona
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, Satellite TV
Standard:
Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Bathrooms (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Further details
Rental starts at 16:00 on the day of arrival and ends at 10:00 on the day of departure. Changeover day is Saturday and the minimum rental period is 7 days.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Nightly rate
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Weekday
Weekend
Half season
31 May 08
29 Jun 08
400£ 315
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High season
29 Jun 08
31 Aug 08
500£ 394
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Half season
31 Aug 08
28 Sep 08
400£ 315
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Low season
28 Sep 08
31 May 09
300£ 236
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Availability notes
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Contact owner
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Contact details for home 58412
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Name:
Fabio Bartolini
Tel:
+39 06 37352822
Mobile:
+39 340 6178466
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Advertiser joined: 6 May 2008 This property added: 6 May 2008
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