Southern Tuscany / Umbrian Border holiday villa rental with private pool, walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, jacuzzi/hot tub, disabled

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Villa Arcaia (villa)

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Villa Arcaia is a fine country residence set in a spacious park. It looks out from its hilltop over idyllic countryside, a patchwork of arable fields, citadels, lakes and wooded hillsides. The accommodation is highly flexible, able to cater for all possible requisites on the part of clients. Spread over three buildings, it comprises four separate and wholly independent units, able to sleep 23 people in all, with facilities for the disabled. You can be sure of a welcome which is courteous and discriminating, and at the same time heartfelt.
All the rooms have their own character. The four units vary in size and ensure that all guests have complete privacy. All the bedrooms are furnished with taste and provided with heating and air conditioning. It is possible to book the whole residence or single units catering for 2, 5, 8, 10, 13, 15 or 21 people.


A charming terrace equipped for barbecues is for guests’ exclusive use.

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The Tuscany region

In naturalistic terms the area of Lake Trasimeno comprises three different landscapes: areas of flat land, hillsides and the lake itself, the largest on mainland Italy, with dense reed-beds, colonies of candid water lilies and a rich fauna.
The Lake was constituted as a nature reserve in March 1995, and the environmental documentation centre on the island of Polvese is one of the most advanced in Europe.
Archaeologists have turned up evidence of human settlements going back to prehistoric times, above all in the area of Valdichiana and Chiusi. Located at the intersection of the territories of Orvieto, Arezzo and Perugia, this was a fundamental strategic and economic nerve centre in ancient times.
As you look out from Villa Arcaia, the numerous citadels dotted here and there leave you in no doubt as to the strife that for centuries accompanied life in these parts. Chiusi, Città della Pieve, Castiglione del Lago, and again Paciano, Panicale, Magione and Tuoro, all formed part of a system of fortifications which only began to be dismantled in the mid-1500s.

Southern Tuscany / Umbrian Border area

Villa Arcaia is situated just on the border between Tuscany and Umbria, so guests have a lot of places to visit in both the areas, that offer a multitude of cultural and sightseeing opportunities. The nearest towns are Chiusi (Tuscany) and Castiglione del Lago (Umbria). Chiusi is a very strategically point, as it'is placed halfway between Rome and Florence, both of which can easily be reached by car (through the Chiusi-Chianciano Junction on the A1 Rome-Florence highway 10 minutes from the house) and train (Chiusi Scalo station also 10 minutes from the house, on the Rome-Florence line) in about one hour.
From Villa Arcaia is also possible to reach Siena, Perugia and Arezzo with comfortable cross-country trains (30 minutes) or by car. Besides the guests also can easily reach many small towns in Tuscany, Lazio and Umbria, such as Chianciano Terme, famous for its baths, a recently opened Etruscan Museum and a lively programme of Summer shows, events and plays; Montepulciano, Medieval and Renaissance village in whose countryside the renowned wine 'Nobile di Montepulciano' is produced: you can visit many open wine caves where it's possible to have free tastes of wine; Pienza, a true jewel of Renaissance architecture and art, planned by Pope Pius II Piccolomini and Leon Battista Alberti; Monticchiello, yet another wonderful Medieval village; Bagno Vignoni, a unique village with its main square consisting of an ancient bath; Montalcino, Medieval village, where is produced the famous wine 'Brunello di Montalcino'; Cortona, an ancient Etruscan location but with important Medieval and Renaissance buildings, at the time being also famous for the book and movie Under the Tuscan sun; Castiglione del Lago and the Trasimeno Lake, with its islands, reachable by ferry; the medieval Citta' della Pieve, with frescos by Perugino; Monte Amiata with many nice typical little towns; from there you can drive to Monte Labro, where is the most important Buddhist community, in a very suggestive plateau called 'European Tibet', and also Gubbio, Todi, Assisi, Orvieto and many others.

Sports: biking, jogging, trecking, swimming, tennis (2 miles - 3,2 Km from the villa), horseback riding, golf (10 miles - 16,1 Km from the villa), sailing.

How to get there

By train:
Rome-Florence line, Chiusi scalo station.

By car from the north of Italy:
take the A1 (E35) from Florence towards Rome, take the exit towards Chiusi-Chianciano Terme. After the toll payment, turn right towards Chiusi. At the traffic lights take the road that goes uphill, and after a few hundred metres take the road on the right, leave Chiusi and go straight ahead without turning off. After about five kilometres, past the turning towards the lake of Chiusi and two ancient towers, follow the Villastrada direction. After a few hundred metres, turn right towards Poggi.

By car from the south of Italy:
take the A1 (E35) from Rome towards Florence, take the exit towards Chiusi-Chianciano Terme. After the toll payment, turn right towards Chiusi. At the traffic lights take the road that goes uphill, and after a few hundred metres take the road on the right, leave Chiusi and go straight ahead without turning off. After about five kilometres, past the turning towards the lake of Chiusi and two ancient towers, follow the Villastrada direction. After a few hundred metres, turn right towards Poggi.

It is also possible ask for transfer to and from the airports of Roma, Firenze, Perugia, Pisa.

Activities near Southern Tuscany / Umbrian Border

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The dining seats aren't in the same room, each unit has his own table and chairs.

Bellosguardo

The main house, Bellosguardo, is basically a typical foursquare turreted country house dating back to the nineteenth century. It underwent a radical restyling in the 1960s at the hands of an eccentric actress, who turned it into an exclusive venue for parties and receptions. Furnished in eclectic style, collectors’ items of Italian design rub shoulders with antique furniture, large fireplaces and carved wood panelling. In the recently completed restoration, great care was taken to preserve the irresistible atmosphere of the “swinging sixties”. The spacious accommodation on the ground floor features an elegant living room, dining room, comfortable and well equipped kitchen and a cloakroom. Rooms open onto a vast terrace with a splendid panorama, partly covered in and equipped for barbecues. An elegant staircase leads up from the entrance to the first floor where there are two luxurious suites and a bathroom which is truly remarkable for size and décor.

I Buccheri

Close to hand there are the former outhouses, called i buccheri, which have been beautifully refurbished to provide accommodation. A large patio gives access to the ground floor, with living quarters which are particularly attractive and comfortable and a fully equipped kitchen. All the rooms are constructed in the classic Tuscan style with tiled ceilings and wooden beams, and feature rustic furniture in the best local handicraft tradition. They also have heating and air conditioning. To either side there are the bedrooms and bathrooms. An external staircase takes you up to the first floor, where there is a living-cum-dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. A charming terrace equipped for barbecues is for guests’ exclusive use.

Further details outdoors:
All over the garden you find areas, both in the open and under cover, where you can relax and indulge in reading or meditation. Altogether the estate has 26000 m² of land, about 9000 m² of which is taken up by the garden and terracing, with a wall enclosing the buildings. All the rest is cultivated land used to grow fodder for animals and extensive olive groves.

Further details

- 2 suites, 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, hall, dining-room, 2 living-dining rooms, patios, terraces, wide terrace partly sheltered - 20/23 people.
- Altitude above sea-level: 300 m.
- Park: 26000 sqm. 9000 of which fenced and arranged as garden.
- Swimming pool mt. 6 x 12, without bathing attendants; circular swimming pool for children. Both are open from May 1st to October 15.
- Solarium-terrace, floored and equipped.
- Included supplies: electricity, water, gas for gas-stove, heating, initial cleaning, weekly linen change, maintenance of swimming pool and park.
- Accessories: satellite TV with DVD player, 'Sky TV' sat-network subscription, books and magazines, hi-fi system, cd-player, washing machine, dish-washing machine, barbecue, microwave oven, hair-drier.
- Pets: on demand.
- Arrival: Saturdays from 4 PM to 8 PM.
- Departure: Saturdays within 10 AM.
- Security deposit: 1200,00 euros.
- Extras (compulsory): final cleaning 220,00 euros.
- Extras (on demand): air conditioning 75,00 euros/day.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
From 9/6 to 8/9	9 Jun 07	8 Sep 07	7500£  5,952	0-	0-	1 Week
From 8/9 to 13/10	8 Sep 07	13 Oct 07	6000£  4,762	0-	0-	1 Week
From 13/10 to 15/12	13 Oct 07	15 Dec 07	4000£  3,175	0-	0-	1 Week
From 15/12 to 7/1	15 Dec 07	7 Jan 08	6000£  4,762	0-	0-	1 Week
From 7/1 to 24/3	7 Jan 08	24 Mar 08	4000£  3,175	0-	0-	1 Week
From 24/3 to 9/6	24 Mar 08	9 Jun 08	6000£  4,762	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Optional services

- Breakfast.
- Waiter.
- Cook service.
- Catering.
- Lessons of mediterranean and biological cooking.
- Middle-week/daily linens and towels change.
- Massages.
- Beauty and health.
- Rent a bike.
- Rent a car.
- Transfer to and from the airports of Rome, Florence, Perugia, Pisa.
- Excursions and sightseeing.
- Baby sitter service.


The prices are for the whole residence. For the other prices, please, visit our website.

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Name:	Borghi Toscani Tuscany Countries s.r.l.
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