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Tuscany area:

Tuscany Cortona

Accommodation type:

Tuscany Villa

Number of bedrooms:

2

Number of bathrooms:

1

Max number of people:

4

From rental price:

£595.00

Number of reviews:

0

Vacation Rental Description

La Torre della Palazzina is a beautiful centuries old circular watchtower. This luxury villa in Tuscany is 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, which is listed as a building of special historical interest, has hardly altered the original 15th century outside appearance at all. However, the three interior floors, which still retain their ancient wooden beams and terracotta tiles, have been ingeniously altered to provide modern and comfortable accommodation for four people all the year round. The location of this Cortona holiday rental nestles under the battlements of an ancient castle, 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. A winding stone staircase leads up to the first floor and the half mooned shaped main bedroom with double bed. The complete top floor of the Tower, which is reached by a spiral staircase, has a magical circular domed terracotta brick ceiling and contains

A small curved shaped bathroom with shower, basin and loo is located on the first floor
The front door leads from the paved outside terrace into the ground floor that contains a modern kitchen and dining area. The kitchen contains a four-ring gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer and washing machine

The living area of this Tuscany villa, on the ground floor, contains easy chairs and a sofa which are gathered around the old Tuscan fireplace that now uses a wood burning stove for those roaring open fires in the chillier winter evenings.

La Torre will fully prepared with beds made up awaiting your arrival. Linen and towels are provided which will be changed for clean ones at the end of each week. Towels are not provided for the swimming pool. Cleaning can be provided on request

The somewhat hazardous style of the windows, the staircases and the garden terraces with their stone steps make La Torre a touch precarious for children and so the owners have stipulated that no children under the age of 16 are allowed.

Immediately outside this villa there is a paved outdoor terrace with fabulous views, that has stylish wooden garden furniture, sun umbrella and barbecue where you can dine, drink, doze and dream! The 6 x 12 metre swimming pool with Roman steps is situated in a dramatic position on a terrace up and behind the Tower with more chairs, loungers, tables and sun umbrellas. 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! This really is a pool with a view! The 2 acre garden contains vines, olives trees and a mass of lavender, rosemary, broom, honeysuckle, jasmine and other flowering bushes and leads directly into some of the loveliest country walks in the valley

About Tuscany Cortona

If you want to really explore this magical part of Italy the owners of La Torre can show you not only some of the historic towns of Tuscany and Umbria, but also places far from the madding crowds that the guidebooks scarcely mention and where others seldom venture. They can propose a selection of tours and adventures that include country walks, cooking, ceramics and an amazing tour of Hannibal’s bloody battle at Lago Trasimeno. All of which will give you an unique perspective of Italy. Please just ask for details.

From this luxury villa in Tuscany, it is about a 2 hour drive to either the east or the west coast of Italy. Lago Trasimeno, the largest lake in the Italian peninsular, is a 20 minute drive from La Torre. Here there are beaches, wind surfing and other aquatic opportunities for guest to enjoy. There are ferries to the islands on the lake where you can explore the spot that St Francis spent time fasting in 1211 and also where the very first plane flew! Restaurants here will allow you to enjoy the local fish from the lake.

Whatever your mode of travel to Italy might be you will definitely need a car while staying here. While La Torre is not secluded, it is not comfortable walking distances to the shops. The lack of your own transport will certainly deny you the opportunity to visit all the magical sights that the area has to offer, quite apart from making shopping a chore rather than an exciting adventure.

You are right in the heart of cultural Italy here and are spoilt with choice of places to visit ~ Sansepolcro, Cortona, Perugia, Assisi, Gubbio, Lago Trasimeno, Spoleto, Spello and Montepulciano are all within an hours drive. Siena, Florence, Pisa, and Rome are also within easy reach by car or train. The local villages of the Niccone valley with their shops and restaurants are all within a 15 minute drive of your front drive.

Tuscany Villa Amenities

• Living room
• Dining room
• Kitchen
• Terrace
• Garden
• Stereo
• Washing machine
• Pool

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Tuscany Villa Prices

Notes on Villa Prices

1. Heating extrafor this Tuscany villa

2. first evening meal extra
3. prices available on request