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Luxury 2-Villa Estate with pool and amazing views. Sleeps 20 +

Luxury 2-Villa Estate with pool and amazing views. Sleeps 20 +

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Villa & Casa Felice
Exterior
Aerial view of the Villa Felice Estate
The hallway to the main villa..
The second entrance hallway in the main villa.

Overview of Luxury 2-Villa Estate with pool and amazing views. Sleeps 20 +

10 bedrooms10+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cortona, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationPiazza della Repubblica11 min drive
  • Popular LocationValdichiana Outlet Village11 min drive
  • Popular LocationVilla Bramasole13 min drive
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)86 min drive

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 10

1 Double Bed

10 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 12

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs WC in main villa

Toilet

Swimming pool shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury 2-Villa Estate with pool and amazing views. Sleeps 20 +

Recently added to the HomeAway website, The Villa Felice Estate is composed of two buildings — the main villa and the Casa Felice — set in extensive private grounds with large swimming pool and wonderful views of Tuscany's rolling hills, fields and vineyards.

-VILLA FELICE-

Built in the early 1800's as a holiday retreat for the powerful Fierli family of Cortona, the main villa has been elegantly and painstakingly restored and upgraded by the current owners over the last 10 years. Full of art and elegant furniture, the main villa sleeps up to 10 people over three floors, which benefit from underfloor heating and radiators during the cooler months of the year. There is an extra twin room that is suitable for 2 young children.

From the main entrance you access a majestic entrance hall, with a wonderfully chequered black and white marbled floor. Doors lead to the study, living room, dining room, beautiful kitchen and large and spacious ground floor WC.
The original stone staircase leads from the ground floor to the first floor, where you enter a beautiful and very large lounge with parquet flooring, and a small balcony overlooking the main entrance.

Doors lead from the lounge to the master suite with marble floors, double bedroom and its own beautiful lounge, bathroom and fireplace.

There is also a second large master bedroom with elegant bathroom and a stunning painting of the Annunciation commissioned by the owner from a local artist

The traditional stone staircase continues from the first floor to the second floor of the villa, with marble floor and three further double bedrooms, with large ensuite bathrooms and a TV area.
There is also a laundry room with washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board.

-CASA FELICE-

Traditionally known as "La Fattoria", where the estate's wines were made and stored, Casa Felice sleeps up to 10 people over two floors. Some extra beds can be made available to bring the total to 12 or 13 people.

Life at the Villa Felice Estate tends to center on the poolside patio at the front of Casa Felice, and from there glass doors lead to the main entrance hall of Casa Felice with its central table and beautiful chandelier above. Arches lead through to a bright and spacious lounge with comfortable sofa and armchairs. It is not unusual for children, tired from hours in the pool, to take a siesta here, before launching inot the pool again. The ground floor also has a large formal dining area and a fantastic kitchen with centre island and separate food storage room/pantry

A stone staircase leads to the first floor with five bedrooms and lounge with TV and wifi internet access. There are four bedrooms with double beds and one bedroom with the option of a double bed or two single beds.

From every room the stunning views continue.

Attached to the Casa there is a large laundry with washing machine, dryer, ironing board and iron.

-OUTDOORS-

A gated driveway lined with 100 year-old pine trees leads directly to Villa Felice, past 150 young olive trees. The moments of driving slowly along the driveway serve as a portal to leave the world behind and enter the paradise of the Estate. The main entrance features a magnificent bronze angel by renowned Bolivian sculptor Pablo Eduardo as its centre-piece, and foretells the beauty and art that is about to welcome you.

Set in extensive private landscaped gardens, Villa Felice enjoys breathtaking views in almost every direction and a special view of Cortona and of the rolling hills of Tuscany. The property offers several areas which are perfect to enjoy eating “al fresco”, as well as a BBQ and beautiful large swimming pool with Roman steps, which is open from May to October. The pool fully complies with all recent Italian legislation and is fenced to enhance safety of young children. Guests love the pool fence, which they say allows them to relax properly, even with young children around.

There is a large upper terrace with table and chairs which leads down to the Casa, where there is a pergola looking directly on to the swimming pool with sun-beds, umbrellas and spectacular views of the Tuscan countryside. At the corner of the Estate lies a huge patio that is perfect for dancing the night away. The property managers can set up tables and chairs here for dinner for over 20 people.

SERVICES AND EXPERIENCES

To enable our guests to make the most of their time spent at Villa Felice Estate, we offer a range of optional experiences and services at an extra cost. Our wonderful property managers, who speak excellent English, will greet you on arrival will be happy to help with any of these.

EXPERIENCES AND SERVICES INCLUDE:

Airport Transfers
Grocery shopping on arrival
Cooked evening meals
Cooking classes
Babysitting service
Private Tours
Beauty treatments and massages for ladies
Bicycle hire
Hot air balloon rides
Private boat tours on Lake Trasimeno.
Tennis, Cycling, Horse-riding
Assistance with booking restaurants if needed

We look forward to welcoming you at the Villa Felice Estate! Bevenuti!

Property manager

Henry Woods

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cortona

Located in Cortona, this holiday home is in a rural area. Signorelli Theatre and Museum of the Etruscan Academy are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fattoria Le Capezzine and Golf Club Valdichiana.
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Cortona, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Signorelli Theatre - 11 min drive
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 11 min drive
  • Valdichiana Outlet Village - 11 min drive
  • Cathedral of Cortona - 11 min drive
  • Villa Bramasole - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Camucia-Cortona Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pasticceria Vannelli Caffè Gelateria - 8 min drive
  • Tenimenti d'Alessandro - 1 min walk
  • Hotel San Luca - 8 min drive
  • Tukul Cafè Lounge Bar - 9 min drive
  • Quo Vadis - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury 2-Villa Estate with pool and amazing views. Sleeps 20 + have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury 2-Villa Estate with pool and amazing views. Sleeps 20 + pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 2-Villa Estate with pool and amazing views. Sleeps 20 + ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 2-Villa Estate with pool and amazing views. Sleeps 20 + ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 2-Villa Estate with pool and amazing views. Sleeps 20 + located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Farneta Abbey and within 6 miles (10 km) of Santa Maria delle Grazie and Val di Chiana. Signorelli Theatre and Piazza della Repubblica are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Henry Woods

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Why they chose this property

Dating back to the early 1800s, The estate sleeps up to 20 people and is composed of a main villa and the farmhouse — both carefully and lovingly restored to the highest standards with large swimming pool, offering guests a relaxing and luxurious environment.
Villa Felice is a part of the history of the Cortona area, originally built as a summer retreat for the family of Felice Fierli, a prominent businessman in Cortona. During WWII, as the German army retreated from Italy, the Villa Montecchio next door was commandeered as a German mechanized base, as the Nazis fought their savage war of attrition with local partisan groups. While it is not confirmed, it is thought that senior Nazi Kommandants used Villa Felice for accommodation.
From the 1970's on Villa Felice lay in ruins, until acquired in 1999 and restored by the current owner. There is a huge photo album at the Villa that details the extraordinary restoration project, which took almost 10 years.

What makes this property unique

Villa Felice is a quiet, peaceful, safe and private retreat, surrounded by the Rinascimento, with hill-towns full of the art and architecture that typifies that astonishing period of renaissance. You can spend every day on the road, and see almost every important site, church, museum, artwork and hilltop town of the area. Or, like the owners, you can just relax around the pool for day after glorious day.
Either way, it is blissfully relaxing and restorative and we feel sure you will love it, as have all the visitors who have written appreciative notes in our guestbook, which we will happily share with you. Now that we're online (as of late 2018) we are confident that we will soon have rave reviews on this site too!
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