Villa Cuiano fantastic farmhouse with pool - near Cortona in Cortona

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 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.

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

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.

**** Early Bird Discount. ****
Valid on rentals for 2011
10% Discount renting the whole Villa Cuiano on Summer 2011 minimum stay one week.
Mid Season: 07 May -25 June 2011- August 27-September 17,2011- Christmas and Easter:
-Villa Cuiano and Casa Luca (sleeps 24) Euro 4680/week;
-Villa Cuiano (sleeps 18) Euro 3690/week;
-La Loggia/Casa Luca (sleeps 6) Euro 990/week;
-La Stalletta/La Stalla (sleeps 4) Euro 780/week;
-La Cantina/La Loggetta (sleeps 2) Euro 600/week.


Low Season: 23 Oct- 17 Dec 2010 - 8 Jan 11 - 07 May 11 less Christmas and Easter period:
-Villa Cuiano and Casa Luca (sleeps 24) Euro 3940/week;
-Villa Cuiano (sleeps 18) Euro 3100/week;
-La Loggia/Casa Luca (sleeps 6) Euro 840/week;
-La Stalletta/La Stalla (sleeps 4) Euro 630/week;
-La Cantina/La Loggetta (sleeps 2) Euro 500/week;

High Season 25 Jun 11 - 27 August 10:
-Villa Cuiano and Casa Luca (sleeps 24) Euro 6360/week;
-Villa Cuiano (sleeps 20) Euro 5060/week;
-La Loggia/Casa Luca (sleeps 6) Euro 1300/week;
-La Stalletta/La Stalla (sleeps 4) Euro 1100;
-La Cantina/La Loggetta (sleeps 2) Euro 780/week.