Villa Ortensia is a beautiful independent property immersed in the Tuscan countryside, a few kilometers away from the ancient town of Cortona, a tiny Etruscan gem.
The villa has been carefully restored by the owners who have managed to preserve the uniqueness of this beautiful stone farmhouse adapting it to the modern times in order to offer a holiday in the spirit of nature and the ancient farming traditions, yet rich in all comforts. Surrounded by golden fields and old olive trees, the ancient farmhouse has a big fenced and lush private garden. In front of the villa a large olive grove frames the amazing swimming pool (6X16, fixed depth 1.80 meters, open from 01.05 to 15.10) which lies in a panoramic sunny position throughout the day. The pool area is equipped with sun beds and umbrellas to make your moments under the Tuscan sun pleasant and relaxing.
The property is composed of a main villa and an elegant annex that can accommodate up to 24 guests.
Both structures have independent entrances and are surrounded by a well maintained outdoor full of flowers and plants. Villa Ortensia has a beautiful veranda which is located in panoramic position equipped with tables and chairs for your al fresco dining or simply enjoying a glass of wine immersed in the colors and smells of the countryside whilst appreciating the breathtaking views. Barbecue and fireplace present. The villa has a children’s playground, a ping pong table and a football pitch to enjoy your summer days.
The structure will allow you to discover the most beautiful cities of art in the center of Italy: Florence, Montepulciano, Arezzo, Perugia, Siena, Montalcino, Assisi and more others which are easily reachable by car.
Villa Ortensia offers wifi connection both in the garden and inside. There are two entrances with gate. Parking for the exclusive use of the guests. Window screens. Property with A/C. Laundry room with washing machine and dryer. Pets allowed. Welcome dinner offered by the owners.
Interior Description
The villa and the annex have been restored by the owners to create a place where the typical Tuscan traditions and modern and design elements are joined together to give the property an undoubted charm and an incomparable comfort.
Exposed wooden beams and terracotta floor characterize the whole property.
The Villa develops on three levels offering spacious and well equipped rooms to its guests. It is divided into apartments allowing you to spend a holiday with big families or groups of friends yet preserving privacy.
On the ground floor the large living area complete with sofas, armchairs and dining tables and with a working fireplace and billiard table allow you to spend some time all together. There are also two guest bathrooms.
From the living area one accesses directly the panoramic terrace from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the valley of Cortona. From here you enter the first apartment characterized by a small external patio complete with table and chairs to relax. The patio leads you to the fully equipped kitchen, complete with dining table and tv and to the living room with sofa.
Two steps lead you then to the sleeping area composed of two double bedrooms (one with direct access to the garden) and a bathroom with shower. There is another bathroom with shower.
Always on the ground floor you find the second apartment which you can access from the main door of the villa or directly from the garden (only to one bedroom). The apartment is composed of a fully equipped kitchenette and a small living area with sofa and dining table, a comfortable double bedroom with TV and a large bathroom with shower.
An indoor stone staircase will lead you from the living area on the ground floor to the first floor where there are two apartments. The first has a fully equipped kitchen complete with sofa, dining table and TV, a double bedroom with a further French bed and a large bathroom with shower. Both from the kitchen and the bedroom you can enjoy a breathtaking view on the Valdichiana and the countryside of Cortona.
The second apartment is composed of a fully equipped kitchenette complete with sofa, dining table, two double bedrooms of which one has an extra single bed, a bathroom with shower and a comfortable indoor patio with an armchair where you can relax while reading a good book.
The staircase leads you to the second floor where you will find two apartments composed of a fully equipped kitchenette and a small living area with sofa, dining table and TV, a double bedroom with extra single bed and a bathroom with shower.
Always in the main villa there is the seventh apartment (reachable through a outdoor stone staircase) consisting of a living room complete with sofas and TV and a fully equipped kitchenette, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms with shower.
Next to the main building you will find the annex which is composed of a living area complete with fully equipped kitchenette, sofa, dining table, TV and fireplace. From the living area you reach the two bedrooms, a double bedroom and a twin bedroom (convertible into a double bed if necessary), two bathrooms with shower and a small utility room.
The villa on the inner side of the garden has two charming gazebos complete with tables and chairs and a barbecue ideal for al fresco dining.
VILLA DISPOSITION
Ground floor:
- a common living room complete with tv,working fireplace and dining tables.
- a living room complete with fully equipped kitchenette, sofas and tv.
- fully equipped kitchenette with dining table
- living room with sofa and tv
- two bathrooms with toilets
-three bathrooms with shower
- three double bedrooms
First floor:
- three fully equipped kitchenette with sofas and tv
- three double bedrooms
- a double bedroom with further french bed
- a double bedroom with further single bed
- two bathrooms with shower
Second floor
- two living rooms with kitchenette and sofas,dining table and fireplace.
- two double bedrooms with further single bed
- two bathrooms with shower
DEPENDANCE DISPOSITION
- living room with fully equipped kitchen and complete with dining table, sofa, tv and working fireplace
- double bedroom
- twin bedroom
- two bathrooms with shower
- utility room
FOR GUESTS
Private parking, private and fenced garden and swimming pool, sun beds and umbrellas, outdoor furniture, gazebo, children playground, ping pong table, billiard table, football pitch, barbecue, fireplace, panoramic view, laundry with washing machine and dryer, highchair and babycot upon request, A/C and heating (according to consumption), wifi indoor and outdoor connection, Tv Sat, mosquito nets, hairdryer, weekly linen change, fully equipped kitchenette and complete with: fridge, freezer,oven, mirowave, dishwasher, American coffee machine, Italian moka, toaster, kettle.
SERVICES IN PROXIMITY
Cortona with all services, cafes, restaurants and shops at 8 km, Camucia with supermarkets at 3 km, tennis courts at 10km, hospital at 3 km.
Train stations:
Camucia-Cortona at 3 km, Terontola at 9 km, Arezzo at 30 km, Florence at 110 km, Rome at 205 km
Airoports:
Perugia at 45 km, Florence at 110 km, Pisa at 196 km, Rome at 225 km
PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST
Cortona 7 km, Lago Trasimeno 20 km, Arezzo 35 km, Montepulciano 50 km, Perugia 65 km, Siena 75 km, Assisi 76 km, Florence 120 km, Rome 215 km
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
refundable security deposit: € 700
final cleaning: € 280
heating costs: upon consumption
air conditioning costs: upon consumption
visitor's tax of the Comune of Cortona: € 2,00 per person for the first 4 nights, except children under 12 years
pets allowed : For Free
EXTRA SERVICES UPON REQUEST
domestic help € 12,00/hour
chef at home
Tuscan cooking classes, Pizza-making courses
wine tasting
wine tours
grocery shopping
purchase of company products (olive oil, wine, gadget)
babysitting
live music
NOTE
Rentals go from Saturday to Saturday in the high season; flexible arrival date in the rest of the year.
Check-in: from 2.00 PM
Check-out: by 10.00 AM
