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Le Querce

Val d'Orcia & near Cortona, Tuscany, Italy

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An intimate and informal family villa in Tuscany, Le Querce is also well placed within easy reach of medieval towns, vineyards, riding trails and water sports.

In brief

  • Within easy access of the village
  • Extensive lawned gardens
  • Great location for touring

About the villa

With all the character of its 17th century origins, and all the comfort of a family home, this old stone house leaves nothing to chance when it comes to relaxation. Airy rooms are furnished in an...

With all the character of its 17th century origins, and all the comfort of a family home, this old stone house leaves nothing to chance when it comes to relaxation. Airy rooms are furnished in an enchanting blend of old and new, with colourful kilims and artworks complementing country simplicity. Each of the villa’s four bedrooms has an en suite bathroom and air conditioning. The living room at the heart of the house, with its windows onto the garden, is complemented by a cosy study / sitting room on the floor above, warmed by a big log fire on autumn evenings. And beside the lovely swimming pool in very private gardens, a well-designed pool house incorporates a shower and wc, a kitchen and barbecue, and a covered sitting and dining terrace for long, leisurely lunches. Close to picturesque towns in both Tuscan and Umbria attractions, this idle idyll is just 1.5km from shops and restaurants in the picturesque walled town of Lucignano. The bathrooms have all been refurbished for the 2024 season. Beautifully managed by the owners, this property is much loved by CV clients.  

 

Villa details


Accommodation

Ground Floor

  • Sitting room with archway leading to dining area
  • Kitchen /breakfast room
  • Twin bedroom (can be made as double) with bathroom en suite and fixed shower over bath

First Floor

  • Sitting area with fireplace
  • Master double (super king) size bedroom with bathroom en suite
  • Double (king) bedroom with shower en suite
  • Twin bedroom (can be made as double) with bathroom en suite

Facilities

Children's Facilities

  • Cot and highchair

Cooking Outdoors

  • Built-in barbecue
  • Pool kitchen

Entertainment

  • WiFi
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD Player
  • CD player

Keeping Cool

  • Air conditioning

Kitchen Essentials

  • Hob
  • Oven
  • 2 Fridge/freezers
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Filter coffee machine
  • Espresso machine
  • Moka coffee machine
  • Mixer

Private Pool

  • 12m x 6m
  • 1.15m x 2.35m deep
  • Built-in steps
  • Pool house with WC and shower room, kitchen and preparation area
  • Pool towels
  • The pool is open from mid May until mid September

Villa Essentials

  • Washing Machine
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Heating
  • Insect Screens on all windows

Service & Staffing


Included

  • Welcome pack
  • Twice weekly maid service

AVAILABLE ON REQUEST AT AN ADDITIONAL COST

  • Additional maid service
  • Air conditioning
  • Food delivery service
  • Mid-week linen and towel change

Important Information


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 - 19:00. Departure by 10:00.

LOW WALLS

Please refer to the Health & Safety pages on this website.

 

Location


AMenities

  • Small shops, supermarkets, restaurants 1.5km in Lucignano

Activities

  • Tennis Lucignano 1.5km and Sinalunga 10km
  • Riding Monte San Savino 10km
  • Bike Hire Sinalunga 10km
  • Watersports Lake Trasimeno 45km
  • Thermal Baths

Places of Interest

  • Montepulciano 24km
  • Arezzo 30km
  • Monte Oliveto Maggiore 30km
  • Pienza 31km
  • La Foce 34km
  • Cortona 37km
  • Siena 40km
  • Abbey of Sant' Antimo 55km
  • Perugia 70km
  • Florence 88km

Airports

  • Florence 108 km
  • Pisa 170km
  • Bologna 180km
  • Rome 200km

Train Station

  • Arezzo 30km
About the area

Val d'Orcia & near Cortona

Average weather

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.

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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.