Cortona Villa for Rent: Cortonese - Il Pesco - Property 87724

About the Experience
This holiday apartment in Tuscany near Cortona, which is where the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun" starring Diane Lane takes place as well as the book it's based off of by Frances Mayes, is the perfect starting point to an Italian experience. Not only is this Tuscany rental centrally located to allow day trips to many important Tuscan locations, the apartment itself is nestled within a restored hamlet; in fact, this residence once belonged to the overseer. With a restaurant and helpful full-time staff on site, this Tuscany apartment rental offers the privacy of your own apartment combined with the immediate responsiveness of a hotel.

Location
Situated on a large estate at the foot of Cortona, you will be happy to know that many comforts, amenities, and activities are right outside your door. The property features two restaurants, tour guides anxiously waiting to take you around on daily excursions, and summer concerts featuring live music every Monday evening from June to September. Guests can take cooking classes, go horseback riding, fly with a glider, or even rent a vintage car! This hamlet is two kilometers from Cortona and is perfectly located for day trips throughout eastern and southern Tuscany, as well as northern Umbria. Just off the road leading to Cortona, this location is easily accessible, especially because of the bus stop just outside the estate which goes to Cortona and Arezzo. You can also go as far as Florence, via a train from Camucia, just three km away.
Siena: 75 km
Perugia: 50 km
Arezzo: 30 km
Camucia: 3 km
Cortona: 2 km

Exterior Description
(35,000 m2) This beautiful 19th century hamlet has been carefully and lovingly restored by the owner, a member of a noble Cortonese family. It is situated at the base of a hill, looking up towards the town of Cortona, which sits on top of the hill. The estate consists of eight apartments within three buildings, all similarly decorated with some antique pieces. There is also a nice restaurant, a bar, a wine bar serving traditional foods, a lovely chapel, and a beautiful new swimming pool with showers and changing rooms. The dimensions of the pool are 10m x 20m, 0.9-2.2m deep. There is also a small hall for meetings, as well as an intimate hotel with twelve rooms. There is a shared washing machine available.

Interior Description
(110 m2) Ground floor: Steps go down to the front door of the apartment. Formerly the house of the overseer, this apartment is located on the ground floor of the original structure. It has its own private entrance, and is in a quiet location. It is located about 100 meters from the pool. There is a living/dining room with a double sofa bed, arm chairs, and dining table with chairs. There is a fully equipped kitchen. The three bedrooms consist of a room with a trundle bed, a twin-bedded room, and a single bedroom. There are two bathrooms, each with sink, toilet, and tub with handheld shower head. There is no outside area for sitting or dining.

Features
Available Amenities: All apartments have independent heating systems, telephones, safes, Satellite TVs, and internet access. A change of linen is provided once per week and there is a laundry room located on the grounds.
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.
# Babysitter: 10 euros per hour

# Daily maid service: upon request

# Telephone and internet access: according to consumption

Nearby Attractions: Restaurants, summer concerts, tours of area, horseback riding, fly with a glider, bike rentals, vintage car rentals, cooking classes, wine tasting, Cortona, Arezzo, Perugia, Siena