Cortona holiday castle: Mercatale di Cortona

Romantic Tower With Fantastic Views And Stunning Pool on Tuscany Umbria borders

Cortona castle rental - A Tower in Tuscany In The Niccone Valley
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Description Castle,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom
Facilities mountain, rural, garden, terrace, internet access, parking
Rates per property (GBP)
£650 - £995/week 
David & Salina Lloyd-Edwards
+39 0575-638 111
+44 (0) 1258-863 593
Speaks: English, Italian
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Photos and Description of this Cortona holiday castle Sleeps 4 people in glorious Tuscany countryside close to border with Umbria

La Torre della Palazzina is a beautiful centuries old circular watchtower. Set in the hills of south-eastern Tuscany in its own two acres of land with a stunning swimming pool, it has really spectacular views over towering majestic cypress trees to the Umbrian hills on the other side of the Niccone valley. The restoration of the Tower has hardly altered the original 15th century outside appearance at all. The three interior floors, which still retain their ancient wooden beams and terracotta tiles, have been ingeniously altered to provide modern and comfortable self catering accommodation for four people A wood burning stove and central heating makes this unique property a special and romantic place for summer and winter rentals. Ideally located to the cultural gems of both Tuscany & Umbria with Firenze, Siena and Roma easily accessible. Lago Trasimeno, which is a short drive away, offers a mass of things to do and see. There are lots of great restaurants nearby.
Cortona castle rental - A Tower in Tuscany In The Niccone Valley

A Tower in Tuscany In The Niccone Valley
Cortona castle rental - The Stunning Pool With Spectacular Views Of Umbria

The Stunning Pool With Spectacular Views Of Umbria
Cortona castle rental - The Sitting Room With Wood Burning Stove

The Sitting Room With Wood Burning Stove
Cortona castle rental - The Tower Located On The Tuscany Umbria Borders

The Tower Located On The Tuscany Umbria Borders

Location: Cortona in Italy

Nearest Airport: Perugia at 25 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Ancona at 200 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Cortona at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Umbertide on E45 at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 20.0 Kilometres
Car: necessary
La Palazzina is located in the Niccone valley, one of the loveliest and most sought after parts of this region. The valley forms the border between Umbria and Tuscany which means that it is right in the heart of cultural Italy. You are spoilt with choice of places to visit ~ Cortona, Perugia, Assisi, Gubbio, Lago Trasimeno, Montepulciano are close by and Siena, Florence and Rome are also within easy reach by car or train. There is a short tree lined privately owned gravel driveway that leads up from the tarmac road, so it is quiet and tranquil here and yet close enough to the local villages of Lisciano Niccone and Mercatale di Cortona of the Niccone valley with their shops and restaurants. The setting of La Torre della Palazzina, nestling under the battlements of the ancient castle of Sorbello, is the very stuff of dreams. Above all else life meanders at a gentle and leisurely pace here and it really is a special place to stay at any time of the year.

Availability for this holiday castle rental in Cortona, Italy

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Rental Rates for this holiday castle in Cortona, Italy

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Pool Closed 03 October 2009 - 30 April 2010 £650 - - 1 Week
Pool Open 01 May 2010 - 01 October 2010 £995 - - 1 Week
Pool Closed 02 October 2010 - 01 May 2011 £695 - - 1 Week

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pounds), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • These weekly prices are for the property itself and not per person. Detailed booking conditions will be sent when any enquiry wants to make a reservation. The rental price includes the consumption of electricity, gas and water (for normal general usage), the use and laundry of bed linen and towels and final cleaning. The price does not include the use of such items as central heating, firewood, telephone calls, meals or any other service provided by the owner.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday castle rental in Cortona, Italy

Property Type:
  • castle (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Location Type:
  • mountain
  • rural
Theme:
  • romantic
  • away from it all
General:
  • central heating
  • linen provided
  • activities guide
  • filtered water
  • firewood
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • local restaurant guide
  • soap
  • toilet paper
  • towels provided
  • sunbed
Kitchen:
  • toaster
  • cooking utensils
  • iron & board
  • spices
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • hob
  • oven
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 4 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Main Bedroom - 1 Double Bed
    Top Bedroom - 2 Single Bed
Entertainment:
  • books
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • music library
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • audio tape player
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Outside:
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 4 deck chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • long term rentals available
  • not suitable for children
  • not suitable for elderly or infirm
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • churches
  • forests
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • museums
  • pond
  • recreation centre
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • caving
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • ruins
  • scenic drives
  • winery tours
Nearby Services:
  • medical services
Notes: Additional photos and further notes about the accommodation will be sent to any enquiry. The owners of La Palazzina are a British couple that live in the neighbouring farmhouse and they will normally be there to welcome all guests on arrival. If required they can provide advice and assistance during your stay, or alternatively they can remain totally unobtrusive and discreet! They do provide a truly comprehensive house book with a mass of information on the local area which many guests have found makes their own guidebooks almost redundant. If requested at the time of booking a meal with wine can be prepared for your first evening. This will be left in the fridge to await your arrival.

Further details for this holiday castle rental in Cortona, Italy

The History of La Torre della Palazzina: The Tower was built in about 1400 as a military watchtower controlling the approaches to Sorbello Castle. During the 1939 - 1945 war it became a focal point for escaping British prisoners of war who gained access to the occupied castle cellars through a tunnel from the Tower and were given food and clothing from the castle owners. This tunnel now contains nothing more romantic than water pipes and of course lots of bats! The modern restoration has not altered the exterior, but the interior was completely changed, so it therefore now has C15 walls with a C20 filling! As you laze on the terraces after a soporific lunch and let your imagination flourish you may even imagine you can hear the muffled tread of ancient soldiers!

The Views: No notes can do justice to the views from La Torre della Palazzina. The prevailing comment from all guests is the truly amazing views that are to die for! Sitting on the large terrace surrounding the Tower you can gaze over the tops of towering ancient cypress trees to the other side of the valley and Umbria. There can be no better place to spend those last, or those first, few hours of a day than here with either a morning cappuccino or an evening sun-downer!

The Pool: The 6 x 12 metre swimming pool with Roman steps pool has to be the ultimate pool with a view! It is located in a dramatic position on a terrace up and behind the Tower. The pool design allows one to laze indolently on the Roman steps or stand on a small ledge all around the pool and gaze at the stupendous views whilst immersed in the warm water!

Other Activities: comprehensive range of cultural, culinary and adventurous tours on request

Reviews for this holiday castle rental in Cortona, Italy

Rating
5 out of 5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook11181 HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
“ ….. La Palazzina is surely the most sublime Italian holiday location of all time.” PD ~ Gloucestershire.

“ …. our first evening meal at La Palazzina was the perfect introduction to Italy.” TW ~ Dorset.

“ …. Thank you both so much for providing the perfect honeymoon spot “ LY ~ London.
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“ …. such a romantic place “ JD ~ Sydney.

“ …. your house book was amazing “ DL ~ New York.
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