Cortona holiday villa: Mercatale di Cortona

Beautiful villa with private pool and incredible views

Cortona villa rental - The 300 year-old Casaccia
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Description Villa, 140 m²,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, 3 Bathrooms
Facilities mountain, rural, pool, garden, internet access, TV
Rates per property (GBP)
£850 - £1,700/week 
Chris or Rachel Dickinson
+44 (0)117-942 6977
+44 (0)7939-067576
Speaks: English
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of this Cortona holiday villa Near Cortona on Tuscany and Umbria Border

Casaccia is a beautiful 300 year-old holiday home on a hilltop with a large private pool offering incredible views. Refurbished in 2008, the villa offers 4 large bedrooms (sleeping up to 10), and 3 bathrooms, including a delightful cottage in the garden with its own bedroom, living space and shower room. Located on the very border of Tuscany and Umbria, the villa is near to the ancient city of Cortona and provides easy access to many wonderful hill towns, including Perugia, Assisi, Montepulciano, Arezzo and Siena. Casaccia forms part of a tiny hamlet. With its commanding position, it has stunning views over green hills and verdant valleys. As well as the brand new 12 x 6m pool, the garden offers patios, pergola and hammock all set among shrubs and lawns. This quiet retreat is full of character and charm with modern conveniences, ideal for large groups and families. There are shops and lots of restaurants nearby plus tennis, golf, cycling, walking and water sports on Lake Trasimeno.
Cortona villa rental - The 300 year-old Casaccia

The 300 year-old Casaccia
Cortona villa rental - Stunning views from the 12m x 6m pool

Stunning views from the 12m x 6m pool
Cortona villa rental - The spacious kitchen/dining room

The spacious kitchen/dining room
Cortona villa rental - The living room

The living room

Location: Cortona in Italy

Nearest Airport: Perugia at 30 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Terontola at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: A1 at 50 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 23.0 Kilometres
Car: necessary
There are markets in most towns in the region and many festivals and religious ceremonies that date back centuries, not least the annual Palio horse races in Siena. There are monthly antique markets in Arezzo, Citta di Castello, Gubbio, Cortona, Perugia, Assisi and Anghiari. There are numerous weekly food markets in the local towns. Lake Trasimeno is about 30 minutes drive from the house and offers many water sports as well as ferry trips to the islands Maggiore and Polvese. The Adriatic Coast (Ancona and Fano) to the east and the Tuscan coast (Cecina, Orbetello) to the west are both about 2 hours drive. Antognolla golf course is an 18 hole championship golf course, just south of Umbertide, 30 mins from the house.

Availability for this holiday villa rental in Cortona, Italy

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Nov 22, 2009
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Rental Rates for this holiday villa in Cortona, Italy

Rental Basis:
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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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Night		 Minimum Stay
18 December 2009 - 08 January 2010 £1,250 - - 1 Week
02 April 2010 - 15 April 2010 £950 - - 1 Week
16 April 2010 - 29 April 2010 £850 - - 1 Week
30 April 2010 - 27 May 2010 £950 - - 1 Week
28 May 2010 - 01 July 2010 £1,250 - - 1 Week
02 July 2010 - 15 July 2010 £1,550 - - 1 Week
16 July 2010 - 26 August 2010 £1,700 - - 1 Week
27 August 2010 - 16 September 2010 £1,250 - - 1 Week
17 September 2010 - 21 October 2010 £850 - - 1 Week
22 October 2010 - 28 October 2010 £950 - - 1 Week
17 December 2010 - 07 January 2011 £1,250 - - 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

  • Changeover day is Friday.
    Guests are requested to arrive after 4.00 pm and to depart by 10.00 am on the changeover day.
    Welcome pack provided on arrival. The house is looked after by Toni and his English wife, Andrea, who can provide assistance if needed. We can also arrange for a more comprehensive shop to be ready on arrival, if required. Please discuss with us when booking.
    Deposits - a deposit of 25% of the full amount is payable to confirm the booking. Balance is due 6 weeks before the first day of your holiday. The full amount is due to confirm the booking for last minute reservation.
    A returnable security deposit of £100 is required.
    The pool is open from the beginning of May to the end of September.
    Cancellations and refunds - the deposit is non-returnable. 50% refund if cancelled 20-45 days prior to arrival. There is no refund if cancellation is made less than 20 days prior to arrival.

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

Property Type:
  • villa (semi-detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 140 m²
Location Type:
  • mountain
  • rural
Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all
General:
  • central heating
  • linen provided
  • towels provided
Kitchen:
  • grill
  • dish washer
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • hob
  • oven
  • washing machine
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • tiled stove
  • comfy seating for 10 people
Dining:
  • highchair
  • dining room
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Bidet
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Bath with Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
  • Newly refurbished bathroom with sink, wc, bidet and large walk-in shower. Beautiful second bathroom with bath, sink and WC. Third bathroom in cottage with shower, sink and WC.
Bedrooms:
  • 4 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 10 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed, 1 Cot
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed
    Bedroom 3 - 3 Single Bed
    Bedroom 4 - 1 Large Double Bed, 1 Single Bed
  • The house is light and airy, with full insulation built into the roof of the main house to make the rooms feel cool even in the heat of the day. All the bedrooms are fitted with mosquito nets and shutters to make night-times comfortable and cool. In addition, room fans are available. There is central heating (for an additional cost), double glazing and constant hot water. A cot and high chair are provided. The cottage has a double bed and single on a mezzanine floor, plus spacious living space with double sofa bed and computer point with high-speed internet access and Wi-Fi.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • DVD
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Outside:
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • garden
  • 10 garden chairs
  • 10 deck chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • private pool
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • long term rentals available
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
Notes: Large double-height, beamed living room is the centre-point of the house. The huge fireplace has a wood-burning stove that feeds the central heating, plus 2 comfortable sofas and armchair, separate table and chairs for games or reading. Outside, the beautiful 12 x 6m private pool with paved surround offers stunning views across the hills of Tuscany and Umbria, with direct line of sight to the historic hilltop village of Monte Santa Maria Tiberina. The grounds totalling 2,000sq.metres also offer more secluded areas, including a hammock for relaxing in the shade of the old mulberry tree orchard. Sun loungers and deck chairs for 10 people, plus umbrellas make the pool area an ideal place to spend the day. A shady patio area in front of the house has a table and chairs that is ideal for an alfresco breakfast. The 4.5 x 3.5m pergola attached to the side of the cottage offers magnificent views on two sides, so you can watch the sunrise and set in comfort.

Further details for this holiday villa rental in Cortona, Italy

Special interest holidays: Wine tasting and Italian cookery courses available nearby. Many beautiful country walks and mountain biking also available, plus guided cycle rides suitable for all the family (with bikes supplied). Lake Trasimeno has some lovely beaches, plus canoeing, waterskiing, sailing and other water sports.

Beach: Lake Trasimeno is about 30 minutes drive from the house and offers many water sports as well as ferry trips to the islands Maggiore and Polvese. The Adriatic Coast (Ancona and Fano) to the east and the Tuscan coast (Cecina, Orbetello) to the west are both about 2 hours drive.

Distances: San Leo Bastia (nearest village, with shop, bars, 2 restaurants) 4km. Mercatale di Cortona (nearest town, with butcher, baker, chemist, 3 banks, 2 supermarkets, bars and restaurants) 9km. Cortona (fantastic array of shops and restaurants) 28km Umbertide (large commercial centre with supermarkets) 18km Lake Trasimeno (restaurants, beaches, water sports, boat trips) 23km. Perugia (restaurants, sights, museums) 30km.

Ski: Four ski resorts are accessible from the house: Monti Sibillini west of Perugia. Monte Terminillo, near Terni. Campo Felice at L'Aquilla, towards Rome. Amiata, south east of Siena, in Tuscany.

Golf: Antognolla golf course is an 18 hole championship golf course, just south of Umbertide, 30 mins from the house. It has a driving range, practice green, a small club house, a bar and changing facilities. There is a range of golf clubs, trolleys and carts available to hire. Golf Club Perugia, three miles south of Perugia town centre. It has a par 72 18 hole course, plus driving range, practice ground with open and covered bays, two chipping greens and a practice putting green.

Other Activities: Wine tasting, cookery courses.

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