Click image for all photos
- About The Experience
This Tuscany apartment within a small hamlet is the perfect complement to any holiday filled with good food, amazing sights, and fantastic wine! Great for first-timers, this holiday apartment in Tuscany has an on-site reception with internet access and managers who can offer helpful tips and advice on local sights. A spacious outdoor area at this small complex (including a shared swimming pool) means that you can seek out privacy or enjoy the company of the other travelers when you stay at this apartment in Tuscany.
- Location Description
This property is located a straight, ten-minute drive from Sinalunga, making it easy to find your way into town and back again in the evening. Sinalunga is a medium-sized town with all of the typical resources, including restaurants, shops, grocery stores, etc. Midway between Siena and Perugia, this is an excellent location for either relaxing or heading out to explore the wonders of southern Tuscany. And because you're also near the A1 (Tuscany's primary highway), it's a straight shot north to Florence. Within an easy drive you'll find Cortona, a city that has changed very little in the last 400 years. There is no end to picturesque streets and amazing historic buildings. Tour frescoed churches from the 13th century; explore the original city walls; see an art exhibit in the 16th century fortress. You can also visit the local museums and libraries, tiptoe around ancient monasteries and tombs dating back to the second century B.C. Dine on the best Tuscan dishes as you look out on an historic palazzo or drive out to one of the villas dotting the countryside. As for shopping, you'll find local handicrafts, antiques, and of course local wines and olive oils that simply outdo anything you've ever tasted!
Nearby Attractions: Sinalunga (shops, restaurants, grocery store), Cortona (historic buildings, frescoed churches, city walls, 16th century fortress, shops, restaurants), Passignano, Arezzo, Siena, Perugia, Assisi.
Florence: 90 km/56 mi
Assisi: 68 km/42 mi
Perugia: 58 km/36 mi
Siena: 60 km/37 mi
Arezzo: 30 km/18.5 mi
Passignano (Lake Trasimeno): 23 km/14 mi
Sinalunga: 15 km/9 mi
Cortona: 10 km/6 mi
Foiano della Chiana: 6 km/3.5 mi
- Exterior Description
This is one of five apartments within a group of three buildings. The apartments share a nice spacious property which includes various outdoor areas for lounging and eating, large lawns, flowering gardens, and a beautiful swimming pool (7m x 15m). The property (primarily the pool area) has a wonderful view over the countryside. A gravel parking lot is available for cars, and a gate leads into the property, which is protected by a friendly dog. This property also has the convenience of an on-site reception, where visitors can browse the internet, ask the manager questions about the local area, or consult guidebooks available on the bookshelves. The managers are also happy to recommend good restaurants and make reservations. A gravel parking lot is available for cars.
- Interior Description
- (140 m2/1,507 ft2)
First Floor: This large first floor apartment is located in the main building, above the reception office. An external staircase leads up to a small portico outside the front door. Inside, you will find yourself in a comfortable, spacious living room with a couple of armchairs, a fireplace, satellite TV, and a long wooden bench-style dining table. To the right of the front door is the separate kitchen, very well equipped with an oven, cook top, toaster, and American coffee maker. There are two master bedrooms, accessed on either side of the fireplace. One has a queen-size bed (160 cm) and an en suite bathroom with a sink, toilet, and bathtub. The other has a queen-size bed (160 cm) and an en suite bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower. There is also a third bedroom with two single beds (90 cm).
- Features Description
- Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.
- Wine Tours Available: 100-120 Euro per person, includes lunch
- Cooking Classes Available: 100 Euro per person
- Breakfast Basket Available: Upon request
- Wireless internet: 5 Euro
- Housekeeping Available: 17 Euro per hour
- Firewood Available: 3 Euro per basket
Please Note:
- The property has a playground for children
- This property is protected by a friendly dog.
Features and Amenities
- Barbecue
- Outside Area - Shared
- Pool Towels
- Swimming Pool - Shared
- Bikes Available - Upon Request
- CD player
- DVD player
- TV - English Channels Available
- Internet - Wireless
- Mobile Telephone Available - Extra Cost
|
- Hair Dryer
- Oven
- Toaster
- Washing Machine - Shared
- Fireplace - Indoor
- Firewood Available - Extra Cost
- Heating - Whole House
- Window Screens - Whole House
- High Chair
- Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request
- Cook Service Available - Extra Cost
- Reception Office
|
Property Seasons & Rates (USD)
| Date Range | | Weekly | | | | | | | | | | Min Stay |
|
Apr-27-2013 - Jun-22-2013
|
| $1,897 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 wk
|
|
Jun-22-2013 - Aug-24-2013
|
| $2,134 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 wk
|
|
Aug-24-2013 - Oct-12-2013
|
| $1,897 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 wk
|
|
Oct-12-2013 - Dec-21-2013
|
| $1,407 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 wk
|
|
Dec-21-2013 - Jan-04-2014
|
| $1,897 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 wk
|
|
Jan-04-2014 - Apr-12-2014
|
| $1,407 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 wk
|
|
Apr-12-2014 - Jun-21-2014
|
| $1,897 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 wk
|
|
Jun-21-2014 - Aug-23-2014
|
| $2,134 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 wk
|
|
Aug-23-2014 - Oct-11-2014
|
| $1,897 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 wk
|
|
Oct-11-2014 - Dec-20-2014
|
| $1,407 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 wk
|
|
Dec-20-2014 - Jan-03-2015
|
| $1,897 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 wk
|
For exact pricing and conditions, click the View Availability button and then click View Pricing and Conditions.
Arrival Times
Please note: Official Arrival Times:
Conditions *
Security Deposit
- Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you prior to your departure minus any extra charges or accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 200 EUR
Additional Expenses
- Heating: According to consumption
- Telephone (If Available): According to consumption
- Internet Access - Weekly Charge: 5 EUR
- Final Cleaning Charge (Mandatory): 100 EUR
Other Notes
- Housekeeping: Usually available upon request
- Heating (in Italy): Allowed by law from November 1 - April 1; some exceptions for extreme weather
- Arrival Fee (Outside Posted Times): Payable upon arrival
- Departure Time: 9:00 am
- Cook Services (If Available): must be arranged at least 2 months prior to arrival
- UPON ARRIVAL, RENTERS MUST PROVIDE A PHOTOCOPY OF EACH TRAVELER’S PASSPORT AND SIGN A FORM FOR THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
- Tourist Tax (Payable upon Arrival): 1-5 Euros per person per day
* These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.
View General Rental Agreement
Questions? Please ask us!
Receive free advice from your own personal Travel Advisor.
Call us: 1-800-726-6702
Outside the US: +1-805-880-1228
Mon-Fri 7:00-5:30
Sat 10:30-2:30 Pacific Time
Email Us
Quiz Our Customers
Ask questions directly to our customers who stayed at this property
Ask a Question
Popular Favorites
Like this property? You may like:
Customer Ratings
Overall
Peace and Quiet
View
Outside Area
Living Room
Kitchen
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Based on 3 Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall:
We loved this place and would return in a heartbeat!
Enjoyed Most:
The facilities are modern and convenient in every way, and the owners are a delightful family, always helpful and charming. Especially delightful was the special dinner cooked by the family and some of the guests - and available to all of us.
Surrounding Area:
This property is centrally located to most of Tuscany and Umbria so day trips to Florence, Siena, Assisi, and dozens of other beautiful hill towns are very easy if you have a car.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Creti, which is within walking distance, is only a very small village. Foiano and Cortona are each a short drive.
Tips or Restaurants:
Your hosts will provide you with excellent restaurant suggestions for many of the towns in the area. We were delighted with each of their recommendations.
Directions:
We got a little confused when we exited the A-1 coming from Florence and could not find the signs to Creti. A quick call brought our hostess to our rescue.
Carol, October, 2009
Overall:
We had a wonderful experience. Marinella was extremely helpful with the planning portion of the trip. The owners were both gracious and helpful hosts while we were at the property. We enjoyed meeting them and getting to know them while we were there.
Enjoyed Most:
The property was beautiful and perfectly maintained. It was immaculately clean and the grounds were all gorgeous. It was also very centrally located to many of the towns we visited throughout Tuscany. We also loved the wine made at the property!
Enjoyed Least:
We didn't dislike anything! It was perfect and we hope to come back again someday soon!
Surrounding Area:
We love the area - particularly the towns of Cortona and Siena.
Nearby Events or Locales:
I believe the town of Foiano was the closest town - it was not in walking distance, but it was a very short drive away.
Tips or Restaurants:
The property was well equipped. We went to the grocery store for essentials and the owner recommended some great restaurants as well. I would recommend trying the wine produced at the property and we also bought a cookbook from owners as a souvenir!
Check In Out:
We had to leave early in the morning so the owner was very nice to let us check out the night before. We had no problems at all.
Jennifer, June, 2009
Overall:
Exceptional, a great family and property.
Enjoyed Most:
Central location. All of the help from the owners.
Surrounding Area:
Quiet and off the normal tourist route.
Mario, April, 2008