Apartment in 19th c. farmhouse near Cortona, pool, garden, beautiful rural views

This cosy apartment (65m2) called "Archi" is located in a typical Tuscan farmhouse which nestles peacefully in the foothills of Cortona. Immersed in the beautiful landscape of the Valdichiana valley, it enjoys lovely views over hilltop villages, sunflowers, olive groves and cypresses. It is conveniently located for those who wishing to visit Tuscany and Umbria and offers the perfect combination of both a relaxing and a cultural holiday.

The farmhouse which dates from the 19th century has been recently restored and care has been taken to preserve its original features such as terracotta floors, beams and fireplaces.

The pool (12 x 6 m) is spacious and the well-kept gardens with tables and barbecue offer pleasant areas for alfresco dining and relaxing.

Free Wi-Fi Internet.

Archi is elegantly furnished in a traditional Tuscan style with chestnut wood furniture and has terracotta floors and has a bedroom with double bed (160 cm wide, 190 cm long) with bathroom. The living room has an open-plan kitchen and dining area, fireplace, double sofa bed and satellite television (foreign channels). The apartment has a private space outside with table and chairs and parasol, where you can sit outside and relax.

There is a fully-equipped laundry room on the ground floor of the farmhouse for guests to use.

Beautiful walks, golf and horse-riding are all in the vicinity. Ordinary bikes and mountain bikes are available for the guests' use. The railway station at Camucia and the nearest shops and restaurants are a 5-minute walk away (1 km).

The ancient Etruscan town of Cortona with its rich historic and artistic heritage is only 3 km away and offers a wide variety of restaurants and shops.

The medieval hilltop towns of Perugia, Siena, Assisi, Arezzo, Montepulciano, Pienza, Rapolano and Bagno Vignoni are less than 40 km away.

Lake Trasimeno with its numerous sporting facilities and restaurants is a short drive away.

Good motorway links make Florence, Rome and Naples easily accessible.

Heating (if required) is 15 Euros per day.