Cortona Villa for Rent: Vista del Castello - Property 87740

About the Experience
This villa near Cortona is ideal for several families traveling together. With three independent accommodations in the same building, these Tuscany apartments provide privacy with the convenience of your own kitchen. A large dining room is perfect for gathering everyone together, whether for a family reunion or anniversary. Adults and kids alike will enjoy relaxing by this Tuscany farmhouse's swimming pool, with a lovely view of the forested hills and vine-covered castle.

Location
Just 2 km from the rural village of Mercatale di Cortona, this Tuscan farmhouse apartment is within reach of all the major cultural locations and natural wonders of Tuscany and Umbria, including Florence, Siena, Perugia, and Assisi. Vineyard areas within day-trip reach include the Chianti, Montalcino, and Montepulciano. Mercatale itself has several banks with ATMs, a mini-supermarket, pizzeria, bakery, wine shop, butcher, and several bars. Built high on a hill, Cortona (made famous by Under the Tuscan Sun) is absolutely beautiful from below... and once you get to the top, there are simply marvelous vistas over the entire valley. A couple of main streets feed into a charming piazza, and at the edge of the historic center there is a lovely public garden with fantastic views. Cortona is, however, a town for walkers. Streets run either uphill or down, and there are plenty of historic sights dotting the hillside just begging to be explored on foot. The train station (Terontola Cortona) is convenient for day trips to other major cities.
Rome: 231 km
Florence: 132 km
Siena: 89 km
Assisi: 67 km
Perugia: 46 km
Camucia (train station): 20 km
Cortona: 17 km
Mercatale: 2 km

Exterior Description
(1,800 m2) This completely restored farmhouse overlooks a beautiful valley, bathed in warm sunshine from early morning until evening. In addition to the farmhouse, which has been divided into three apartments (Uno, Due, and Tre), there is also an adjoining storeroom, used as a breakfast room, lounge, and for dinners prepared by the owner. It is possible to rent the three apartments separately (in which case outdoor areas will be shared) or all together. Both the farmhouse and the storehouse are constructed of 60 cm thick stone walls, making air conditioning unnecessary in the summer. Available for use at this farmhouse villa is a swimming pool (7.5m x 14m) with sun lounges, several grassy areas equipped with table and chairs for outdoor relaxation, and a barbecue. Shared parking is available for several cars.

Interior Description
(195 m2) This farmhouse has been divided into three independent apartments, each with its own entrance. The walls are 60 cm stone, making this a cool retreat in the summer and keeping in the heat during the winter.

Uno (70 m2) Sleeps 4
First Floor: On the upper floor of the farmhouse, this apartment enjoys an unobstructed view over the wood covered hills surrounding a nearby castle. Eight steps lead into this apartment, where you will find a living area with a fireplace and small satellite television, as well as a dining table for four and a kitchenette. The kitchenette is equipped with a cook-top, microwave, toaster, American coffee maker, and Italian coffee maker. There are two bedrooms, each with a 180 cm king-size bed. They share one bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

Due (70 m2) Sleeps 4-5
Ground Floor: A private entrance leads into this apartment, where you will find a living room with a sofa bed (suitable for one), fireplace, and satellite TV. It is open into the kitchen, where there is a dining table for four, cook-top, microwave, toaster, American coffee maker, and Italian coffee maker. This apartment has two bedrooms, each with a 180 cm king-size bed. They share a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

Tre (55 m2) 2-3
First Floor: The entrance to this apartment features a small loggia with a lovely view of the castle. Entering in, you will find a combination living/dining room with a sofa bed (suitable for one), fireplace, satellite TV, and a dining table for four. At the far end of the room there is a kitchenette equipped with a cook-top, microwave, toaster, American coffee maker, and Italian coffee maker. There is one bedroom with a 160 cm queen-size bed and a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.


Features
Available Amenities: Private swimming pool, satellite TV, telephone, cook-top, screens on all windows, microwave, toaster, American coffee maker, and Italian coffee maker, washing machine, communal dining room, high chair, internet access, parking, alarm system.
Utilities included in the price of rental: Heating, electricity, gas.
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.
# Baby bed: 40 Euros/week

# Maid service (daily cleaning and change of linens): 15 Euros/hour on request

# Firewood: 20 Euros for 2 baskets

# Cooking service: On request

# Laundry service: 5 Euros/load

# Small pets: Upon request, extra charge

Nearby Attractions: Cortona (Etruscan walls, Etruscan museum, San Domenico, Diocean museum with two panels by Fra Angelico, Santa Maria delle Grazie), Siena, Assisi, Perugia, Lake Trasimeno, Arezzo.
Please Note: These apartments can be rented independently as Vista del Castello - Uno, Vista del Castello - Due, and Vista del Castello - Tre.