Description
The Price includes: - Utilities: electricity, water - gas for kitchen use -
weekly linen, initial and final cleaning - Zer0Dep Guarantee = You do not
pay the security deposit on balance or on arrival and you have
EuropAssistance coverage in case of accidental damage to the property
during your stay (up to the maximum of € 1,500.00 and with the limitations
provided). - EuropAssistance insurance to cover penalties in the event of
cancellation of the stay = In addition to objectively documentable and
unpredictable health or work reasons at the time of booking, you can cancel
and be reimbursed in case of reasons related to: Covid-19 infections,
epidemics and pandemics that directly affect you, your travel companion or
family member; terrorist attack that hit the place of stay. - Stay
cancellation cover due to lockdown = It protects you and your travel
companions in the event that you are forced to cancel your stay in the 30
days prior to the scheduled check-in date, due to the occurrence of
Covid-19 epidemic containment measures officially imposed by the
Governments/competent authorities. The Price does not Include: - Mandatory
extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 30,00/week/animal) - Tourist Tax
(where applicable) Set in the beautiful countryside of the hills of Cortona
and just a few minutes from this splendid little town, pearl of the Aretine
Val di Chiana, the old imposing watchtower form of Torre La Ripa stands on
the side of a 369 m high hill, covered by the silvery foliage of a sea of
olive trees and with a never-ending view from the pool stretching over the
winding green hills of the Val d'Esse, an area east of Cortona, rich in
churches, archaeological sites and Renaissance villas, and along the river
of the same name flowing towards Umbria. The charm of this original Tuscan
farmhouse lives on in the splendid restoration that has given new light to
the outside in exposed Cortona stone and to the inside, modernized to
guarantee you a holiday in top comfort. The original terracotta stone, the
antique pickled wooden ceiling beams, the hand-crafted furniture and
fixtures combined with details and accessories of shabby chic inspiration,
as well as modern bathrooms and cosy bedrooms, make this house, with full
air-conditioning and wi-fi connection, a quiet retreat to spend a
magnificent holiday, protected by the silence and privacy of a beautiful,
fully-equipped garden. An excellent departure point for visiting nearby
shopping centres and the major towns of Tuscany - Siena, Florence, Arezzo -
and of nearby Umbria - Perugia, Assisi and Orvieto. Within easy reach are
the famous little towns around Siena like San Gimignano, Montepulciano,
Pienza and Montalcino in the Val d'Orcia as well as those in the
magnificent area of Chianti. Interior: The residence has three floors
connected by internal stairs, plus a panoramic turret. On the ground floor,
the French window in the entrance leads into the living area, a large
open-plan area enlivened by arched openings composed of lounge with
satellite TV, dining table and kitchen with practical and direct access to
the outdoor dining area (please note that the fireplace is ornamental).
This floor is served by a bathroom with shower. The sleeping area is on the
upper floors: on the first level is a double bedroom served by a bathroom
with shower and a twin bedroom with joinable beds and private bathroom with
shower (this room has direct access to the garden through a French window);
on the second level are a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower
and a further double bedroom with dividable beds with en-suite bathroom
with shower (with the bed in the loft/turret lit-up by several panoramic
windows). Finally, the laundry room which is located outside, under the
loggia and reached up a flight of 10 steps. Park: The park surrounding the
house extends over a hilly terrain on various terraced levels; it is
accessed through an iron gate that leads to a two-car parking area. Within
about 2000 sq m of completely fenced-in garden, bordered by a large expanse
of olive trees along the perimeter, are areas of lawn alternating with
paved surfaces, embellished with brightly coloured potted plants and bushes
of Mediterranean herbs. On the side of the exits from the house is a large,
panoramic terrace with, first, an area set-up for outdoor dining and then
the large pool area, allowing total and continuous use of all available
area.Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower
blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the
moment of your arrival at the villa. Swimming Pool: Open from the last
Saturday in April until the first Saturday of October, the pool, just a few
metres from the house, lies on a beautiful terrace overlooking the hills of
Cortona. Rectangular-shaped and with Roman steps for access to the water,
it measures 8 x 4 m with a constant depth of 1,25 m. Lined in
clear-coloured PVC with a stone border, it has chlorine purification,
internal and external lighting and a cold-water shower. The sunbathing area
surrounding it is equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas, perfect for
guaranteeing you moments of pure relaxation. Pets: On request. € 30,00 per
animal per week to be paid on site. Acceptance of animals to the facility
must be previously authorised by the owner upon communication of the number
of animals, size and breed. Extra On Request: - extra cleaning (€ 22,00/h
per cleaner) - extra linen (€ 15,00 per person) - heating (on consumption
with prices in effect at the time of the rental) - wood (€ 20,00/100 Kg)
Features
Hair Dryer
Private Pool
Bidet
DVD Player
Dishwasher
Fridge
Iron
Oven / Hob
Radio
Coffee Maker
Air Conditioning
Microwave
Garden Area
Washing Machine
Baby High Chair
Shower
Stove
Heating
Toaster
TV
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Pets
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