vacation rental Cortona Arezzo holiday apartment bed and breakfast

Il Colle a Splendid Farmhouse close to Cortona.

Data of object

Type of object:	vacation rental
Living area:	120 m²
Number of rooms:	5
Number of of sleeping accomodations (beds):	10
Number of bathsrooms:	2
Listing #:	3748

High on a hilltop near Cortona on the eastern edge of Tuscany, Villa Il Colle is a recently restored farmhouse with marvelous panoramic views of the Niccone Valley and the distant mountains of Umbria.

Villa Il Colle has been restored, according the Tuscany stylish, in the last two year so every things is new inside.

It is shared in two floor:
* On the ground floor there is a big living, dining room with a beautiful fireplace, a sofa, armchairs, and enough space to eat for more then 20 people. A fully-equipped kitchen (dishwasher).

* On the same floor there are also two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two single beds, and one bathroom.

* Upstairs there are others two bedrooms, one double beds the other two single beds, and another bathroom.

Town and location of object

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Walkers and nature lovers can take advantage of the many tracks and paths that wind through the surrounding countryside -- even strolling down to the Castello di Pierle, owned by the same family as the Villa -- and one of Tuscany's most striking castles.

If the tranquility and beauty of the surrounding area isn't enough, Villa Cuiano is a perfect base camp from which to explore Tuscany and Umbria.

Lake Trasimeno, Italy's fourth largest, is only 20 minutes away. It offers excellent swimming and water sports.

The railway station is also 20 minutes away; once on a train, you can be in Florence in one hour, or in Rome in two hours.

The nearest village is Mercatale di Cortona, with its shops, bars, medical facilities, a restaurant, and bank. Cortona is 20 minutes away; while in less than one hour you can be in Siena, Montepulciano, Orvieto, or Perugia.

Cortona , Arezzo , Tuscany , Italy

Cortona's museums and galleries, restaurants overlooking the valley below, and narrow cobbled streets lined with shops and boutiques offer the perfect Tuscany vacation.

Art lovers will find a big punch in a small package during their Cortona visit. The Diocesan Museum offers a wonderful collection of 14th and 15th century Italian paintings. The museum, which is housed in the Gesu church, is filled with sculptures, frescoes, and liturgical figures that have been acquired from other Cortona churches and assembled into this collection. Of particular note, the lower region of the church has an important cycle of frescos with scenes of sacrifices of the Old Testament painted by Cristoforo Gherardi.

Another important work is the Annunciation, painted by Beato Angelico during his stay in the Dominican convent of Cortona.

Another can't-miss Cortona museum is the Museum of Etruscan Academy, housed in the Palazzo Casali. The museum was founded by three brothers who gathered a large archaeological collection and an extensive library to promote Etruscan heritage. One of the most impressive pieces of the collection is an Etruscan chandelier that was found in Cortona in 1840. The chandelier, made of solid bronze in the 4th century, has a complex system of etchings depicting plants, harpies, and animal images. The museum also has a collection of Greek and Italian ceramics dating back to the 6th century B.C.

Experience Cortona life in the three interconnecting squares, or piazzas, that comprise the upper portion of the town. You can walk the cobblestone streets between the squares and choose which restaurant gives you the best vantage point to watch all the activity. On Saturdays, the central piazza comes alive with an open air market, with vendors selling everything from hand made clothing to fresh produce. The shops along the squares have a vast selection of goods to choose from. Olive oil, local wines, leather, and jewelry are only a few of the items that can make that perfect souvenir. Be sure to have your picture taken on the steps of the Cortona Town Hall, just below the large clock, the town's main landmark.

Cortona sits ready to welcome all those who want to enjoy her many gifts. Have dinner at sunset in one of the restaurants that overlook the valley. Take a day trip to Florence, Siena, or Lake Trasimeno. Visit the Farneta Museum, which is part of Farneta Abby dating back to the 11th century. Plan your vacation around one of the town's many festivals. It seems as if the town is in constant celebration of everything from jazz to culinary delights. Have a chat with the locals. Cortonese are famous for their friendliness to visitors. If you have a penchant for rich, cultural heritage, a vacation in Cortona is an absolute must!

Arrival and distances

Distance to next airport: Florence - 140 km
Distance to next railway station: Terontola - 20 km
Distance to next motorway: Tuoro - 12 km
Distance to next Shop: 4 km

Sport facilities nearby

Fishing, Biking, Golf, Hunting, Canoeing, Mountainbiking, Horse riding, Swimming, Surfing, Tennis,

Type of holidays

Relaxing holidays
Family holidays
Holidays on a farm
Cultural and sightseeing holidays
Romantic holidays

Bedroom

Total number of sleeping facilities: 4

3 Double room(s)
1 Trible room(s)

Bathrooms and WCs

Number of bathsrooms: 2

1 bathsrooms with shower
1 Bathrooms with tub

External facilities of object

Garden
Barbecue
Children s playground
Pool
Car Parking
Terrace

Internal facilities of object

Tiled stove
Fireplace
Sunbed
Central heating

Machines and equipment

Bed linen provided
CD-player
TV
Towels provided
Audio tape player
Radio
Stereo
Washing machine

Kitchen facilities

4 ring stove
Single ring stove
Freezer
Dishwasher
Microwave

Services

Guide
Maid service
Cleaning service

Other

Long term rental possible
Pets negotiable
Seniors suitable
Children welcomed

Additional Information

Payment Options: Credit card, Wire Transfer or checque by mail.

Includes in the weekly rental: -Gas, Electricity and hot water. -Final cleaning and each saturday for the guest that stay more then one week. -Bed and Linen, changed weekly. -Pool cleaning. -Garden Furniture. - firewood for the 4 fireplaces and the two woods stove.

Not included in the rentals: -central heating costs (Euro 12 per day per apartment). -Maid service and a cook on request.

Check in: -Saturday after 17;

Check out: -Saturday within 10.

Booking instruction: A deposit of 20% of the full amount is payable to confirm the booking.

Balance is due 6 weeks before the first day of your holiday.

Cancellation policy: I will refund any money received if I can find someone else to book your dates.