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Property number 2838
Prestigious holiday 13th cent. villa & selfcatering with ecological pool in Tuscany: Arezzo-Cortona-Siena area.
Type of Property: apartment 
# of floors: 2
# of bedrooms: 2
Sleeps Max: 6
Location Type: Lake,Countryside
Size: 90 Sq. ft.

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Rates:
From €740 To €1,190 Weekly
Contact vacation rental owner
Phone: () 0039 0575720685

Description:

Torre del Guado Country House is a charming Tuscan 13th century stone manor house, situated in the countryside between the medieval towns of Anghiari and Sansepolcro, near Arezzo, and within easy driving distance of Florence and Siena and other cities of art. This charming medieval Villa, positioned in the panoramic Upper Tiber Valley amidst the picturesque Tuscan landscape bordering Umbria, dates back to the 13th century, has been recently carefully restored and transformed into a warm and refined Country Farmhouse. While many of the original features have been preserved, the Villa is furnished with all the modern conveniences including Wireless Internet connection for your laptop. The accommodation is divided into beautifully restored rooms for meetings, ceremonies and weddings location and 5 holiday apartments of different sizes and typology to better satisfy the varying needs of the guests.

Photo Gallery :
External at night
Apart. Guado
 
*Ecological pool
*Apart. Guado
*Apart. Guado
*Apart. Guado
*Garden
*View from the property
 
Amenities:

Apart. Guado:On two levels , this apartment is stylishly decorated in indigo shades and enjoys picturesque country views .2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 – 6. Spacious open plan living/dining with 1 double sofabed, fully equipped kitchen

Leisure Activities in the Local Area
  Cycling, Horseback Riding, Fishing, Swimming, Tennis, Golfing, Mountain Biking, Walking, Shopping, Outlet Shopping, Wind Surfing
Attractions
  Cinemas, City Tours, Clubs, Fitness Center, Museums, Theme-Parks
Leisure Activities
  Cycling, Horseback Riding, Fishing, Swimming, Tennis, Golfing, Mountain Biking, Walking, Shopping, Outlet Shopping, Wind Surfing
Services in Local Area
  Babysitting, Churches, Grocery Shopping, Hospitals
Nearby Attraction / Facility
  Ruins, Scenic-Drives, Winery-Tours
Changeover Day
  negotiable
Number of Floors in Building
  2
Kitchen
  Cooking Utensils, Grill, Iron & Board, Kitchenette, Toasters
Living Room
  Fireplace, Sofabed
Dining
Seating for
  6
Entertainment
  Ping-Pong Table, Satellite or Cable TV, TV
Internet Access
  wireless broadband
Outside
  Barbecue , Garden , Tennis Court
Onsite Services
  Housekeeper Not Included
Pools
  Outdoor Pool , Private Pool
General
  Linens Provided , Towels Provided , Ceiling Fans , Central Heating
Suitability
  Smoking , Pets Allowed
Notes on the accommodation and amenities
  Apart.Guado: 90 square metres, 3 rooms, – on two levels, this apartment is stylishly decorated in indigo shades and enjoys picturesque country views. Very Spacious open plan living/dining with 1 Sleeper Sofa-Queen, fully equipped kitchen, dining table for 6, plus fireplace, satellite TV and wireless Internet on request. The upper level consists of 2 bedrooms: 1 queen sized bedroom with very ample wardrobe space and 1 twin [convertible into a double] with very ample wardrobe. A well appointed bathroom with shower is also located on the upper floor. Sleeps 4+2: 4 are the guests accommodated in beds. Other 2 guests can be accommodated on the double sofabed ( extra charge:€ 10 per/day). All the apartments are tastefully and stylishly decorated thanks to a carefully selected colour scheme of warm, pastel shades (yellow, apricot, indigo, mauve) and enjoy plenty of natural light along with panoramic views of the tuscan landscape and the foothills of the Apennines and valley. Each self catering accommodation has its independent entry on the ground floor from the garden, own fireplace, a fully-equipped kitchen-corner (4 plates, gas, refrigerator, ice compartment, electric oven, toaster..), 1 bathroom, with shower, bidet, sink, WC, and all the benefits of modern technology ( Satellite TV, individual washing machine and heating ). Available, on demand, in every apartment, Wireless connection ( charge € 4 per/day)-. All linens, including swimming pool towels and tables cloths, fans and windows mosquito-nets are provided. Highchairs for babies, iron and hair dryer free on demand. Baby-cot on demand (extra € 5 per/day). The sofa/divan, present in each liv-room, can be transformed into a second double or single bed. Each apartment is furnished for private outdoor dining area with sunshade and garden forniture.

Bedroom(s)
  1. Queen size bedroom
    • Type: Bedroom
    • Queen: 1
    • Notes: cot on demand
  2. Twin bedroom
    • Type: Bedroom
    • Twin/Single: 1

Bathroom(s)
    Local area information:

    Location: Torre del Guado is 3 kms from Sansepolcro, a medieval town situated in Upper Tiber Valley, and 30 kms from Arezzo, not far from Cortona and Siena, on the edge of the Chianti wine region and of Umbria. The villa’s convenient location will allow you to easily reach the main art cities including Assisi and Urbino, Perugia and Pisa, Trasimeno Lake, Florence, Rome, ..). They are all a day-trip away and easily accessible through the near E45 speedway, at only 4 kms from the villa, and A1 highway 32 kms far. The area: This corner of Tuscany, on the Eastern border with Umbrian, is perfect for those seeking to enjoy stunning views, warm and welcoming people, and fantastic food. History awaits everywhere. Remote monasteries and quiet hilltop villages and towns, museums and churches almost alone. This area is a perfect getaway for anyone wants to just relax and enjoy the real Italy. This area has a great culinary tradition: everywhere you can enjoy the wonderful dishes of Tuscan cuisine, accompanied by the fine wines. There are a number of music festivals in the region, including Umbria Jazz in Perugia and Tuscan Sun Festival of Cortona in July. The sport and nature lovers may take excursions on foot, on horseback or on mountain bike and wander through woods and vineyards, ruins of old churches, castles and lovely old farm buildings. Golf Club, tennis-courts and horse-riding are at short driving distance. Lakes Trasimeno and Montedoglio provide water-sports, trips to islands & a small beach. For art lovers, in this area there are Signorelli, Perugino, Pinturicchio frescos in addition to the 'Piero della Francesca trail' around Arezzo, Sansepolcro & Monterchi.

    Street Address
    Gricignano 52 Sansepolcro, Arezzo, Central Italy, 52037, Italy.

    Nearest Major Airport:
    70 kms
    Distance from the Beach:
    90 kms
    Nearest Train Station:
    3 kms
    Nearest Highway Intersection:
    3 kms

    Location Type:  

    LAKE
    COUNTRYSIDE

    Availability:
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    Prices:

    Dates Rates
    Begins Ends Weekly Weekend Weekend per night Midweek per night Extra night Monthly Minimum stay
    26-06-2010 20-08-2010 €1,190 €0 €0 €0 €0 €0 1 Week
    15-05-2010 25-06-2010 €1,040 €0 €180 €180 €0 €0 3 Nights
    10-04-2010 14-05-2010 €740 €0 €140 €140 €0 €0 2 Nights
    06-01-2010 26-03-2010 €740 €0 €140 €140 €0 €0 2 Nights
    27-03-2010 09-04-2010 €1,040 €0 €170 €170 €0 €0 3 Nights
    19-12-2009 06-01-2010 €1,040 €0 €170 €170 €0 €0 3 Nights
               
    Security Deposit €150        
            Currency Accepted Euro
    Methods of payment accepted Cash, Money order, Visa-Amex
               
    Owners Terms and Conditions      

    INFO: -**Rates quoted are for the number of guests accommodated in the beds. Daily surcharge due to over-occupancy accommodated on a sofa/divan is euro 10 per/day**. - PRICES INCLUDE: Use of pool (open from 15/05/2010 to 25/09/2010), Linens including pool towels, Water, Electricity, Gas, Private covered parking, Private Washing-machine, Weekly laundry change, Final cleaning, Highchairs and Use of the mountain bikes, All Taxes (IVA 10%). -***In the price not included: Wireless service (Euro 4 per/day), the individual heating (by consumption:each apartment has its counter), Baby bed (until 3 years: € 5 per/day), Pets extra cleaning (€ 20). _Closing: from 10/01 to 12/03 and from 26/09 to 30/10. -***From 19/06/2010 to 20/08/2010 the apartments can be rented only weekly, from sat to sat. Shorter periods available in off-season (2 day minimum). -Check-in: between 17.00 h until 20.00 h (flexible: previous phone call) -Check Out: until max. 10.00 h ( not flexible). -Deposit required to confirm a booking is 30% with balance due on Check out. -A Security deposit of euro 150 is due on arrival and fully refundable upon departure.