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High on a hilltop near Cortona on the eastern edge of Tuscany, Villa Cuiano is a sprawling farmhouse with marvelous panoramic views of the Niccone Valley and the distant mountains of Umbria. The house lies amid extensive gardens, and has a large, well-kept swimming pool. Furnished with tables and chairs, and equipped with a barbecue and oven, the garden is perfect for al fresco meals during the long summer months. Walkers and nature lovers can take advantage of the many tracks and paths that wind through the surrounding countryside -- even strolling down to the Castello di Pierle, owned by the same family as the Villa. Villa Cuiano is a perfect base camp from which to explore Tuscany and Umbria. Lake Trasimeno, Italy's fourth largest, is only 20 minutes away. It offers excellent swimming and water sports. The railway station is also 20 minutes away; once on a train, you can be in Florence in one hour, or in Rome in two hours. The nearest village is Mercatale di Cortona, with its shops, bars, medical facilities, a restaurant, and bank. Cortona is 20 minutes away; while in less than one hour you can be in Siena, Montepulciano, Orvieto, or Perugia. The farmhouse has been divided into five apartments and a detached stone house -- each decorated in traditional Tuscan style. Stone fireplaces, cotta floors, and dark chestnut-beamed ceilings lend an authentic, welcoming air to the accommodation. These are comfortable flats, with good lighting and simple, classic furnishings. Apartments Description: Apt #1. La Loggia -3 BDR, 2 BATH - Sleeps 6. Three double bedrooms (two with double bed, one with two twins), two bathrooms. A stone staircase leads to the covered terrace (loggia) from which there is a view of the Pierle castle. From here you enter the apartment. There is a sitting room with sofa, armchairs and old stone fireplace, and through an arch there is the kitchen. At the top of the stairs there are the three bedrooms. One bathroom is for the master bedroom and the other bedrooms share the other one. Apt #2. La Stalletta -2BDR 2BATH- Sleeps 4. Two double bedrooms (one with double bed, one with two twins), two bathrooms. In front of the entry there is a courtyard paved with old stones where you can dine alfresco or relax outside. Entering, you find the equipped kitchen and a small dining area. Then, there is the sitting room with armchairs and one bedroom and bathroom. At the top of the stairs there is the other bedroom and bathroom as well as a terrace with a view of the hills. La Loggia and La Stalletta are adjacent, and can be linked to make a single apartment. Apt #3. La Stalla -2BDR 2 BATH- Sleeps 4. Two double bedrooms (one with double bed, one with two twins), one bathroom. This apartment is on the ground floor facing the garden. There is a sitting room with fireplace, sofa and armchairs. Due to the size of this room, it is often used by groups for dining together. The kitchen is equipped for groups also and has a dishwasher. The bedrooms are spacious and airy. The bathroom is accessible for handicapped guests. Apt #4. La Loggetta -1BDR 1BATH- Sleeps 2 to 3. This small apartment is ideal as a honeymoon suite, or for a couple with a young child. Access is by an external staircase leading to a small terrace. There is a large living room with a stone fireplace, a well-equipped kitchen, and a spacious double bedroom with a bathroom. Apt #5. La Cantina -1BDR 1BATH- Sleeps 2.. Small apartment ideal for a couple. In addition to the living room and kitchen, there is a large, roomy bedroom which is perfectly cool and comfortable -- even during the hottest months of summer. There is also a bathroom with a tub.
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| Cortona, Italy sits high in the Tuscany hills overlooking a stunning valley landscape. Located about 50 miles from Florence, Cortona is rich in the history that has defined so many medieval hill towns of the region. Giacomo Lauro, in one of the first guide books which was published in 1639, wrote "Cortona has a picturesque aspect, quite a bit longer than wide, turned toward the midday sun. Her district is fertile and is abundant with all that is necessary to human life." Nearly 400 years later, the town's features remain alluring to those who are looking for a quintessential "hill town" experience. Cortona's museums and galleries, restaurants overlooking the valley below, and narrow cobbled streets lined with shops and boutiques offer the perfect Tuscany vacation. Art lovers will find a big punch in a small package during their Cortona visit. The Diocesan Museum offers a wonderful collection of 14th and 15th century Italian paintings. The museum, which is housed in the Gesu church, is filled with sculptures, frescoes, and liturgical figures that have been acquired from other Cortona churches and assembled into this collection. Of particular note, the lower region of the church has an important cycle of frescos with scenes of sacrifices of the Old Testament painted by Cristoforo Gherardi. Another important work is the Annunciation, painted by Beato Angelico during his stay in the Dominican convent of Cortona. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| *Special Rates Information: Get a 5% discount if you book the whole Villa Cuiano for 2007 within the end of January. Minimum stay one week. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Policies Payment Options: Credit Cards (VISA & Master Card), Wire Transfer,PayPal. Includes in the weekly rental: Not included in the rentals: Check in: Check out: Booking Instruction: A deposit of 20% of the full amount is payable to confirm the booking. Balance is due 6 weeks before the first day of your holiday. Cancellations and Refunds The deposit is non-returnable. The balance is full refunded if cancellation is made at least 45 days prior to arrival. 50% refund if canceled 20-45 days prior to arrival. There is no refund if cancellation is made less than 20 days prior to arrival.
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