Cortona Italy Vacation Rentals Presents Listing #1697

Villa Cuiano in the Tuscan Green Hills - near Cortona

Villa w/ 12 Bedrooms - 8 Bathrooms - Sleeps 25 w/ Pool

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Vacation Rental Description

High on a hilltop near Cortona on the eastern edge of Tuscany, Villa  
Cuiano is a sprawling farmhouse with marvellous panoramic views of  
the Niccone Valley and the distant mountains of Umbria.  
 
 
The farmhouse has been divided into 5 apartments and a 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.  
 
Villa Cuiano is perfect for family reunion, large group of friends, 
informal wedding celebration, but also for single family and couple in 
a romantic honeymoon holiday. 
 
 
The house lies in 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 in 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, and one of Tuscany's most striking  
castles.  
 
 
 
The nearest village is Mercatale di Cortona, with facilities  
including shops, bars, medical facilities, a restaurant and bank.  
Cortona is 20 minutes away and in less than an hour you can be in  
Siena, Montepulciano, Orvieto or Perugia.  
Apartments:  
 
 
 
****Apt #1: La Loggia - Sleeps 6 - 3BDR - 2 BATH**** 
 
Three double bedrooms (two with double bed, one with two twins), two  
bathrooms; accommodates 6.  
 
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 - Sleeps 4 - 2BDR - 2 BATH**** 
 
Two double bedrooms (one with double bed, one with two twins), two  
bathrooms; accommodates 4. 
 
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 for 10 people with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.  
 
 
****Casa Luca - sleeps 6 - 3BDR - 1 BATH****   
 
Three double bedrooms (one with double bed, two with two twins), one  
bathroom; accommodates 6.  
 
This house is at 20 meters from Villa Cuiano and shares the same  
swimming pool.  
 
Casa Luca is a typical Tuscan rural house with a loggia in front.  
There is a dining-sitting room with sofa, armchairs and old stone  
fireplace; the kitchen is off to one side and a bedroom (with double  
bed) is off to the other. Another bedroom and the bathroom can be  
reached from the kitchen, and a brief staircase leads to the mansard  
bedroom for children. 
Casa Luca has a big balcony with a fantastic view, that is perfect to  
eat al fresco and also a beautiful patio on the ground floor to have   
pleasant moment reading a book or making sunbath. 
 
 
****Apt #3: La Stalla - Sleeps 4 - 2BDR - 1 BATH **** 
 
Two double bedrooms (one with double bed, one with two twins), one  
bathroom; accommodates 4.  
 
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 - Sleeps 2 to 3 - 1BDR - 1 BATH****   
 
One double bedroom, one bathroom; accommodates 2-3. 
 
This small apartment is ideal as a honeymoon suite, or for a couple  
with a young child.   
You reach this unit by an external stair. Once inside you find a  
sitting room with sofa and old stone fireplace, and the equipped  
kitchen. The large bedroom and spacious, airy bathroom are separated  
from the living area by a door.  
  
 
 
 
****Apt #5: La Cantina - Sleeps 2 - 1BDR - 1 BATH****    
 
One double bedroom, one bathroom; accommodates 2. 
 
This unit is particularly suitable for a couple. The entry is near  
the garden and once inside you find the built-in kitchen and sitting  
room with armchairs and large antique table. The sleeping area  
includes a spacious, cool bedroom where an afternoon rest on a warm  
summer day is truly pleasant. The bathroom has a bath tub.

Vacation Rental Amenities

Amenities: Outdoor Swimming Pool 
Waterfront Nearby (short drive) 
Golf Nearby (short drive) 
Tennis Court(short drive) 
Windsurfing(short drive) 
Living Room 
Separate Dining Room 
Kitchen 
Kitchenette 
Heating 
Fireplace 
Balcony 
Patio 
Barbecue 
Garage/Parking 
Coffee Maker 
Dishwasher 
Refrigerator 
Freezer 
Cooking Range 
Oven 
Fax Machine upon request 
Internet Access upon request 
Washing Machine 
Domestic Help Available upon request 
Babysitting upon request 
Linens/Towels 
Porch 
Baby Equipment upon request 
Garden 
Library 
Modem Line upon request 
Wood Stove 
TV SAT 
CD 
STEREO

Activities and Attractions

Nearby Attractions Local sports: cycling, tennis, walking, horse  
riding and golf.  
 
A spectacular 20 minutes drive over the hills offers you Lake  
Trasimeno, Italy's fourth largest lake.  
 
The Cuiano agritourist farm is an excellent starting point for visits  
to Umbria and Tuscany: in one hour by car you can reach beautiful  
towns that will satisfy your spirit with art and religion as well as  
your body with a wide selection of eno-gastronomic products, not to  
mention the unequalled landscapes you’ll see. For example in Umbria  
there is Assisi, Perugia, Spello, Foligno, Gubbio, Città di Castello  
and Trasimeno lake; in Tuscany you can visit Cortona, Arezzo, Siena,  
Pienza, Montepulciano.  
 
Other interesting towns that are a little farther are Spoleto, San  
Giminiano and Montalcino. Upon request, we can arrange for a guide to  
help you fully appreciate the beauty of these special places.  
 
All around Cuiano you can find beautiful paths for pleasant walks or  
a ride on horseback. The paths can take you to crystal-clear streams,  
olive groves, chestnut and oak woods, ancient ruined castles, 12th- 
century churches, view points toward hidden valleys and Trasimeno  
lake.  
 
In the closest town of Cortona there are free Classical, Jazz and  
other musical events in the summer as well as a number of pageants  
dating to Mediaeval times.

Vacation Rental Rates

**** Early Bird Discount. **** 
Valid on rentals for 2009 
5% Discount renting flats or 10% renting the whole Villa Cuiano on  
2009 minimum stay one week.   
 
Seasons: 
Low season: from  October 4,2008 to May 09, 2009.  
 
Mid season: from May 19 to June 21, 2009 and from August 29 to 
October 3, 2009  and Christmas and Easter season.  
 
High season: from June 21 to August 29, 2009.  
 
Prices:  
Villa Cuiano + Casa Luca (sleeps 25)  
Low Season: Euro 3620  
Mid Season: Euro 5120  
High Season: Euro 6520  
 
Villa Cuiano (sleeps 20): 
Low Season: Euro 2880/week 
Mid Season: Euro 4010/week 
High Season: Euro 5170/week 
 
Apt 1 La Loggia & Casa Luca (sleeps 6): 
Low Season: Euro 740/week 
Mid Season: Euro 1110/week 
High Season: Euro 1350/week 
 
Apts 2 La Stalletta & 3 La Stalla (sleeps 4): 
Low Season: Euro 580/week 
Mid season: Euro 820/week 
High Season: Euro 1100/week 
 
Apt 4 La Loggetta & 5 La Cantina (sleeps 2): 
Low Season: Euro 490/week 
Mid season: Euro 630/week 
High Season: Euro 810/week 
 
Currency: Euro (Euro) 
 
**** Early Bird Discount. **** 
Valid on rentals for 2009 
5% Discount renting flats or 10% renting the whole Villa Cuiano on  
2009 minimum stay one week.