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- About The Experience
- With a hillside location, you are guaranteed to have wonderful views! Just 2km from Terontola (with a convenient train station), and 5km from Cortona, this is a great place for a home base for a week or more. From here you can take interesting day trips throughout eastern Tuscany. Dating back to the 1800’s, this farmhouse in Tuscany is authentic and rustic.
- Location Description
- The property is located two kilometers from Terontola (you will need a car) where you’ll find markets, a gas station, bank, pharmacy, bakery, post office, and train station. In Cortona there is no end to picturesque streets and amazing historic buildings. Tour frescoed churches from the 13th century; explore the original city walls; see and 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. You’ll also be ideally located to take day trips to Lake Trasimeno, Arezzo, Siena, and into Umbria.
Siena: 80 km
Arezzo: 64 km
Lake Trasimeno (beaches): 34 km
Cortona: 5 km
Terontola: 2 km
- Exterior Description
- This farmhouse dates back to the 1800’s and is situated in an elevated position surrounded by woods. There are beautiful views of the Valdichiana, Lake Trasimeno, Montepulciano, and MT Amiata. There are also many walking and biking trails nearby. There is a patio with a table and chairs as well as a barbecue and pizza oven. A private and fenced swimming pool (6m x 12m) is surrounded by a sun deck. Parking is available within the property grounds.
- Interior Description
- Main House
(200m2)
Ground floor: There is a living room with a sofa bed (most suitable for one), armchairs, and satellite TV. The combined dining room and kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs as well as a cook-top, oven, and dishwasher. There are two bedrooms, each with a 160 cm queen-sized bed, and two bathrooms, each with a sink, toilet, and shower.
First floor: An external staircase leads up to a living room with a fireplace, sofa bed (most suitable for one), armchairs, and satellite TV. There is also access to a small terrace. A kitchen is equipped with a cook-top and dishwasher. There are two bedrooms. The first bedroom has a 160 cm queen-sized bed and an ensuite bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower. The second bedroom has a 160 cm queen-sized bed. There is a second bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.
Annex
(60m2)
Ground floor: There is a living room with a sofa bed (most suitable for one), armchairs, fireplace, and satellite TV. A kitchen is equipped with a cook-top and dishwasher. There is one bedroom with a 160 cm queen-sized bed and one bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.
- Features Description
- Available Amenities: Fireplace, window screens, satellite TV, oven, dishwasher, washing machine, barbecue, private swimming pool (open beginning of May to middle of October), parking
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.
Air conditioning (in all rooms): 30 euros per day
Cooking classes: upon request
Cook service: upon request
Heating: 30 euros per day
Internet connection: 20 euros per week
Nearby Attractions: Terontola (bakery, pharmacy, train station, market), Cortona (museums, shops, restaurants, annual festivals, post office, pharmacy, bakeries, wine tastings, markets), Lake Trasimeno (beaches), Arezzo, Siena
Property Seasons & Rates (USD)
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Apr-07-2012 - Jun-23-2012
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Jun-23-2012 - Jun-30-2012
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Jun-30-2012 - Sep-01-2012
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Sep-01-2012 - Sep-29-2012
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Sep-29-2012 - Dec-15-2012
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Dec-15-2012 - Jan-12-2013
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1 wk
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Jan-12-2013 - Mar-23-2013
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$3,555 |
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Mar-23-2013 - Jun-22-2013
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$4,444 |
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Jun-22-2013 - Aug-31-2013
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$5,333 |
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Aug-31-2013 - Sep-28-2013
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$4,444 |
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Sep-28-2013 - Dec-14-2013
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$3,555 |
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1 wk
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Dec-14-2013 - Jan-04-2014
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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: 400 EUR
Additional Expenses
- Mandatory final cleaning fee: 150 EUR
- Heating, if used, will be charged at the daily rate of: 30 EUR
- Daily maid service is available upon request for the hourly rate of: 15 EUR
- If available, telephone and internet usage are charged according to consumption.
- Air conditioning, if used, will be charged at the daily rate of: 30 EUR
- Internet usage is charged at the weekly rate of: 20 EUR
Other Notes
- If available, heating is allowed by Italian law only from November 1 to April 1 with exceptions made for extreme weather
- If available, cook service must be arranged at least two months prior to arrival and is subject to the availability of the cook.
- CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE A PHOTOCOPY OF THEIR PASSPORT TO THE LOCAL MANAGER WHEN THEY ARRIVE AT THE PROPERTY. IN ADDITION, CLIENTS MAY BE ASKED TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
- Tourist Tax: Please be aware that upon arrival you may be asked to pay a mandatory Tourist Tax of 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.
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Based on 4 Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall:
The villa was FANTASTIC!!! The view was breathtaking. The property was tremendous. Everyone in our group praised me for finding such a wonderful villa. The sunsets were gorgeous.
Enjoyed Most:
The view--a two million Euro view!
Unpleasant Surprises:
Didn't like that we saw 2 snakes.
Surrounding Area:
We loved visiting the nearby hill towns. We liked the convenience of the train station. We took the train to Florence, instead of driving to the city.
Nearby Events or Locales:
The nearest was Terontola. It was not within walking distance, since the villa was perched high on a hill at the end of a 3 km single lane dirt road.
Tips or Restaurants:
I highly recommend hiring the cook to make a typical Tuscan dinner at the villa. It was outstanding. We ate outside and watched another beautiful Tuscan sunset.
Directions:
The directions from Venice to Terontola were good. Once in Terontola, we needed to follow the owner up the dirt road. It would be impossible to find it the first time without her help.
Nancy, September, 2011
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Overall:
Enjoyed our stay and opportunity to tour several hill towns in the area. The food was to die for.
Enjoyed Most:
View was outstanding and got several great shots of fabulous sunsets. The house is situated on a large hill overlooking the small town of Torontola and we could hear the church bell ringing. The vinelard and olive trees added much.
Unpleasant Surprises:
Villa is very isolated and is 2 miles from town on a dirt road, so dust makes car look terrible. View makes up for this problem!
Surrounding Area:
All hill towns were charming. Closest place to us was Castiglione del Lago with lots of nice shops and a restuarant on the main street with outside seating. Cortona, Pienza and Arezzo were favorites.
Tips or Restaurants:
We brought coffee with us and this worked out well since we could begin the day with a cup. The house has an espresso maker but we just used our regular coffee and it was good. The Osteria del Teatro in Cortona is an exellent restuarant, but our favorite in this area was La Buca di Enea in Pienza, a 7-table place with an owner that treats you as part of the family. Had wild boar for 1st time and man, was it good. Order his special.
Directions:
Because of the isolated location we got lost the first night trying to get back but a nice lady got us in the right direction. House has automated outside lighting and is the only house on top of the hill so after realizing this we found it from then on. Did not use GPS but cell phone was very handy arranging 3 vineyard visits.
Check In Out:
Good thing the local agent's daughter took us to the villa to meet the owner. No way we would have ever found it.
Bill, September, 2011
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Overall:
We had a very nice stay. I think the house was more than big enough for us. The owner was really sweet and came to clean the pool everyday.
Enjoyed Most:
We loved the view.
Unpleasant Surprises:
Didn't like the sheets. A featherbed would have done wonders for the beds.
Surrounding Area:
We loved the nearest hilltown, Cortona. It was so close and really quaint.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Terontola was the nearest town, but you cannot walk to it.
Tips or Restaurants:
We loved La Loggetta in Cortona for dinner as it overlooks the square with a wonderful breeze.
Directions:
I recommend that you let people know that the property is on top of a huge hill with a one-lane dirt and gravel road.
Lilly, June, 2011
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