Cà di Cicala - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 8

Casa d'Estate Ground Floor: Kitchen/dining room (oven, microwave, dishwasher) with door to terrace. Living room with door to terrace (wood burning stove, Smart TV (internet channels only), Bluetooth speaker, selection of books). Central heating throughout both houses (payable locally). WiFi. First Floor: Bathroom (separate shower). Steps up to half landing. Twin bedroom. Double bedroom with external door leading to stone walkway linking the two houses and steps down to the terrace.   Casa Primavera Ground Floor: Twin bedroom with door onto terrace. Bathroom (separate shower). First Floor: Kitchen/dining room (oven, dishwasher, CD, selection of CDs and books). Living room (fireplace). Steps up to double bedroom.   Outside: Laundry room (washing machine, WC). Terraces. Shower. Pizza/wood oven. Parking area. Private swimming pool (5m x 4.5m) with Roman steps.

This idyllic setting must have been created for lovers of nature. A winding lane takes you past woods, vineyards and tobacco fields until you stumble across Cà di Cicala, set in seven acres of unspoiled woodland in a hidden valley on the Tuscan/Umbrian border. The walks through these forested slopes, teeming with wildlife, are delightful and one such farmer's track crosses the parking area below the property.
The owner has transformed a tumbledown ruin into two charming cottages, interlinked by a stone walkway. Craftsmen from the area have sensitively restored the cottages to reflect the local style and the designs of the stone chimneys, the tiled roofs, and the detail above the doorways are unique to the valley.

Inside, the poplar wood doors have been handmade to a local design, whilst chestnut wood furniture, patterned rugs, and paintings complement the 'cotto' tiles and white walls. Outside, the terrace with lavender bushes and hollyhocks and the stylish deep blue pool overlook the fields.

Whilst you may not want to leave this tranquil setting, the hidden jewels of Umbria and Tuscany are more than worthy of discovery. Cortona (25km), Sansepolcro (37km), Città di Castello (22km), Gubbio (53km), are all intriguing and entrancing places.

Closer to home, San Leo Bastia is a 10 minute drive and has a small shop attached to its village bar, as well as a trattoria. More amenities, including an excellent bakery, can be found in Trestina (15 minute drive).

Parties paying the small party rate will have use of Casa d'Estate only.
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Pets - allowed