Casa del Cavaliere
Val d'Orcia & Near Cortona, Tuscany, Italy
Our view
Perfectly proportioned for four, but a very romantic retreat just for two, this enchanting country cottage enjoys glorious views over the valley and offers cook service as an added indulgence.
Highlights
- Peaceful location
- Magnificent views
- Great base for touring
About the villa
With mesmerising rural views across the Niccone Valley from the exceptional swimming pool, this small family villa is big on character. Sympathetically converted from an old tobacco barn, its sturdy stone walls keep the house cool in summer, while a wood-burning stove adds warmth in spring and autumn. Mod cons like WiFi and satellite TV have been unobtrusively installed within the rustic rooms, where cobblestone flooring, timber beamed ceilings and comfy country furniture create an innately welcoming atmosphere. On the ground floor is a twin room and two sitting rooms, one leading into the kitchen diner, from which a typically simple staircase leads to the double bedroom above. Outside in the lawned gardens, two pergolas draped in greenery form al fresco sitting and dining areas, and the pool, a full twelve metres long, is encircled by flowering shrubs and fresh scented lavender and has a new pergola. As well as overlooking the prestigious Reschio estate there are wonderful woodland walks in the hills above. The Niccone Valley has many excellent restaurants and this beguiling house is about 2 km from a bar/restaurant popular with locals and tourists alike, and only 4km from the renowned Reschio castle and restaurants, ideal for a special celebration and even some celebrity spotting. The village of Mercatale with shops, further bars and eateries is only 6km away. The property is within easy access of Perugia and Assisi.
Guide Price
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Villa Details
Accomodation
Ground Floor
- Kitchen/dining area
- Sitting room opening to gardens
- Sitting room/study with sofa bed
- Bathroom
- Twin bedroom
First Floor
- Double (king size) bedroom with shower room en suite
Facilities
Children's Facilities
- Cot and highchair
Cooking Outdoors
- Built-in barbecue
Entertainment
- Italian Sky satellite TV with Sky Sports
- WiFi
- Apple TV
- DVD player
- DVD library
- CD player
- Laptop
- Printer
- Selection of books
- Selection of CDs
Keeping Cool
- Please note this villa does not have air conditioning but it does have ceiling fans in the sitting room and double bedroom
- Portable fans
Kitchen Essentials
- Hob
- Oven
- Fridge/freezer
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Moka coffee machine
Private Pool
- 12m x 6m
- 1.05m x 2.3m deep
- Ladder access
- Pool towels
- The pool is open all season
Villa Essentials
- Washing machine
- Hairdryers for all bedrooms
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Telephone
- Heating
- Insect screens
Service & Staffing
Included
- Welcome pack
- Mid-week maid service
Available On Request at an Additional Cost
- Mid-week linen and towel change
- Cook service
Location
Amenities
- Bar and small local eatery 2km
- Reschio castle and restaurants 4km
- Shops and restaurants 6km Mercatale
Places of Interest
- Cortona 15km
- Perugia 30km
- Assisi 60km
Airports
- Perugia 46km
- Florence 100km
- Ancona 132km
- Pisa 190km
- Rome or Bologna 225km
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