Description
Stay in characterful surroundings with beautiful contemporary features at the gorgeous Villa Amelinda, set amongst olive groves and vineyards close to the historic town of Cortona.
This pretty Tuscan abode offers six bedrooms over two houses, both of which have been wonderfully renovated using high-end materials with many original features from the cotto flooring and grand open fireplaces to exposed stone and sensitively restored wood beamed ceilings. In the main house traditionally arched windows allow light to flood into the ground floor, formerly the stables, with contemporary furnishings creating a stylish yet welcoming living space which leads seamlessly through to an elegant kitchen-diner. There are three bedrooms here, one on the ground floor, each with their own modern shower room and guests will find air-conditioning throughout.
The annexe is set just behind the main villa, also air-conditioned, where you will find three further en suite bedrooms and a lovely lounge upstairs alongside a kitchenette and fireplace. With ample living and sleeping spaces, Villa Amelinda makes a fine holiday home for an extended family trip or a getaway for a group of friends.
The gardens are glorious with terracotta pots of geraniums alongside English roses and fruit trees growing figs, apples, pears and of course olives. The swimming pool, set slightly raised from the main villa, is discreetly enclosed with its own inviting terrace, sun-loungers and parasols. Find a tranquil spot for your morning coffee, relax under the poolside gazebo and gather together to dine al-fresco on warm summer evenings under the pretty pergola.
There is so much of this area to explore – start off in idyllic Cortona, just 10km away, with its authentic restaurants, medieval lanes, historic churches and fascinating Etruscan heritage. Visit the prestigious vineyards of Montepulciano, a hilltop town also known for its Renaissance palaces or hop on the train to the artistic city of Arezzo. Lake Trasimeno is also close by allowing you to take lakeside walks, enjoy watersports or visit some of the lake’s islands by boat.
Whether admiring the southern Tuscan landscapes from your holiday home, pottering about in nearby Cortona or wandering further afield to Siena, Umbria or even Florence, this relaxing retreat offers you an authentic yet 21st century Italian experience in a wonderful region. /n Security deposit /n €500 paid in cash to the owner upon arrival and refunded upon departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 3.30p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (€40 late arrival fee applies after 6.30 p.m.)
/n Departure time /n By 10.00 a.m. /n Energy costs included? /n Up to 200 kWh included. Excess charged extra. This also applies for air-conditioning. /n Heating costs included? /n No, extra €4.50/m3, payable locally. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes. /n Pool towels included? /n Yes. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Extra €300, payable locally on arrival. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Tax /n Italian Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€8 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). /n Pets welcome? /n Not allowed. /n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only. /n Changeover day /n Saturday. All other changeover days on request. /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights. All other durations on request. /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open approximately May to end-September. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. /n Other Ts and Cs /n A highchair and cot can be requested for a charge of €50.00 per item, payable locally. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner or their property manager. /n Property Licence Number /n CIN: IT051017B5WYXECCWG / CIR: 051017AAT0121
