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La Torre
Val d'Orcia & near Cortona, Tuscany, Italy
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Our view
A 14th century tower, converted with flair, this family villa in Tuscany would also make an indulgent choice just for two. It’s perfectly private, yet just a stroll from picturesque Cetona.
In brief
- Countryside views
- Walk to shops and restaurants
- Characterful restoration
About the villa
With gorgeous rural views, which get better with each flight of stairs, La Torre looks down over grassy slopes and terraces, sprinkled with trees and forming a cushion of peaceful privacy. A long flight of stone steps lead down from the villa to a lovely pool and poolside pergola, set amid lawns and screened in greenery for a sense of seclusion. But in fact, the tower house is just five hundred metres from shops, bars and trattorie in Cetona’s cobbled streets, its vine-shaded terrace furnished for al fresco dining, with the medieval Citta della Pieve framed in an enchanting backdrop. From the terrace, doors lead in to a country kitchen and delightful living room, designed with arty rusticity and bright with kilims, cushions and pictures. The Tower is on 4 levels, and there is one spacious bedroom on each of the floors above, all furnished with a touch of romance and a few iconic pieces for the design connoisseurs. The villa has been recently renovated with the help of two architects adding new elegant bathrooms, closet space, a library room, a new entrance and a stone staircase. Ideal for a group of friends or for families with older children, La Torre could be booked together with an adjacent property, La Torretta, to accommodate additional guests in a fully self-contained villa for two.
Villa details
Accommodation
Ground Floor
- Entrance Hall
- Cloakroom
- Sitting room with dining area opening out onto a terrace.
- Kitchen/breakfast room
First Floor
- Double (king size) bedroom
- Bathroom with bath and separate shower
Second Floor
- Double (king size) bedroom
- Shower room
Third Floor
- Twin bedroom with compact shower room en suite
- Open space under the eaves with library and workspace area
Facilities
Cooking Outdoors
- Portable barbecue
Entertainment
- Smart TV
- WiFi
- DVD Player
Kitchen Essentials
- Fridge/freezer
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Hob
- Oven
- Toaster
- Food processor
- Kettle
Private Pool
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Important Information
Please note this property has a lower occupancy price for 2 or 4 people except for peak season.
There are 100 easy, shaded steps from the house to the pool area.
Small pets are allowed, €50 extra cleaning fee
La Torre can also be taken in combination with La Torretta, a wonderful guest annexe for a couple. Please ask for details.
CV Representative
An English speaking CV representative in Italy will be available by phone during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents.
TENANCY TIMES
Arrival from 16:00 . Departure by 10:00.
LOW WALLS
Please refer to the Health & Safety pages on this website.
Location
Activities
- Golf 25km Lamborghini - Panicarola
- Watersports 30km Lake Trasimeno
Amenities
Places of Interest
- Citta della Pieve 14km
- Montepulciano 30km
- Lake Trasimeno 30km
- Pienza 45km
- Perugia/Orvieto 60km
- Arezzo 80km
- Siena 90km
Airports
- Perugia 60km
- Florence 150km
- Rome 200km
- Pisa 210km
- Bologna 240km
Val d'Orcia & near Cortona
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The rolling, strangely haunting scenery of the Val d’Orcia is the backdrop to many a Renaissance painting. Its cypress-studded ridges form one of the iconic modern images of ‘classic Tuscany’. The towns are a delight for architecture buffs: the Renaissance palaces of Montepulciano and Pienza; the Romanesque Collegiata in San Quirico d’Orcia, hewn entirely from honey-coloured travertine. Cortona clings to the side of a mountain overlooking the Valdichiana, looking out to Lake Trasimeno and neighbouring Umbria.
Find out more about Val d'Orcia & near Cortona
Essential Information
Please note that there is a European tourist tax payable on arrival. Further details will be advised prior to arrival.
Having a barbecue in Italy is one of the best ways to cook your food but you may find that due to long drought periods in high season barbecuing may be restricted in some areas. You will be informed if this happens by your house staff or local representative.
FLIGHTS
CV Villas is happy to book flights for our customers on scheduled, chartered or low cost airlines from London and regional UK airports. Please ask for details.
CAR HIRE
Car hire can be pre-booked through CV Villas with collection at the airport.
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