Cortona - Tuscany Superb apartments in farmhouse with stunning views and pool — Property 18310

Cortona - Tuscany Superb apartments in farmhouse with stunning views and pool

La Lombarda is our beautifully restored 18th century farmhouse, with pool, set in the Tuscan countryside amidst vineyards, sunflower fields & olive groves. Cortona can be seen nestling in its hillside and there are views stretching to the distant mountains of Amiata & Cetona, whilst Lake Trasimeno and its isles can be glimpsed a few miles to the east. There are three charming self-catering apartments, each finished to a high standard in traditional style: La Stufa, is a two-storey apartment with one twin/double bedroom & one double bedroom, lounge and separate fully fitted kitchen/diner, two shower rooms with WC & bidet. La Mimosa, is a ground-floor apartment with twin/double bedroom, large lounge with kitchen corner & dining area. The shower room is wheelchair friendly and has WC & bidet. Il Bocciolo, is a spacious ground floor apartment. with twin/double bedroom, a large lounge, a fully fitted kitchen/diner & shower room with WC & bidet. In addition each apartment has a sofabed.

Details for La Stufa in Cortona area, Arezzo Area, Tuscany, Italy

Apartment La Stufa: 'La Stufa” is a restored tobacco drying tower, with terracotta floors and wood beamed ceilings, providing accommodation for four to six people on two floors. The ground floor consists of a fully fitted kitchen/diner equipped with oven, hob, double sink, fridge/freezer & washing machine. A comfortable lounge, with fireplace, contains a bed settee and also a wrought iron day bed. The first floor consists of one twin/double bedroom with en suite shower-room and a further double bedroom with separate shower room. Each shower room is complete with its own WC, washbasin and bidet. A cot can be placed in one of these bedrooms. La Stufa has its own terrace with table and chairs and bar- b-q.

Location Centoia Cortona area < Arezzo Area < Tuscany < Italy

Centoia Cortona area < Arezzo Area < Tuscany < Italy

 marks the location of this property in Cortona area

Availability for La Stufa in Cortona area, Arezzo Area, Tuscany, Italy

Last updated on:

Saturday, 26 July 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for La Stufa in Cortona area, Arezzo Area, Tuscany, Italy

Special offer 15% Discount September & October

Special offer from Dates: Saturday, 13 September 2008 Friday, 31 October 2008

15% off advertised price for September & October

Special offer expires Friday, 08 August 2008

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Notes to the rental rates

• From 1st May to 30th September rentals are for a minimum of one week from Saturday to Saturday.
  Central Heating will be charged at the rate of 1.50 euro per hour
  For rentals of 7 days and longer we provide a welcome pack.
  A breakage/damage deposit of euros 150 is payable on arrival and will be refunded on departure less any cost of breakage or damage.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for La Stufa in Cortona area, Arezzo Area, Tuscany, Italy

Further details for La Stufa in Cortona area, Arezzo Area, Tuscany, Italy

Charming Cortona nestling on its hill, just twenty minutes away from La Lombarda, 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.

From La Lombarda it is 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. Avignonesi is just five minutes from La Lombarda and offers tours of its vineyards, cellars and also a wine tasting.

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 La Lombarda, with a cool drink and a good book!