Glicine.
Halfway up a hill, under the watchful eye of the beautiful town of Cortona, lies the ancient and noble Villa, surrounded by olive groves and an old rustic park. Here, among centuries-old tranquility, you can relax and enjoy stately cypress and pine trees along with a magnificent view of the old town of Cortona. The stately Villa, which dates from around 1800, has been fully-restored to its original glory, only the bathroom and kitchen are contemporary. In addition to the villa there are two, equally old, outbuildings: one where the wine was made and another that served as a "limonaia", a building with numerous windows and doors where the citrus trees (in large terracotta pots) were stored during winter. These buildings have also been fully-restored. In the park of the villa, the owner has built a swimming pool for the guests. From Villa the great cultural cities of Tuscany and Umbria are easy to reach, but in the immediate surroundings you will also find many old villages that have a great history. A stay at our villa gives you the opportunity to enjoy plenty of beauty, nature and culture, all within easy reach. Glicine is located in a restored house, in the middle of the garden. Near Glicine you will find the laundry facilities. You enter into a large living room, directly under an old saddle shaped roof, where a cooking corner, a round dining table and a comfortable couch can be found. Behind the kitchen there is a bathroom equipped with a shower and a bedroom furnished with a double bed. From the bedroom there are sliding doors to the outside. The furnishings, together with the roof and terracotta floors, are very attractive and beautiful. Behind the house you have access to a private terrace from where you can enjoy fantastic views. The American writer Frances Mayes bought an old house in Cortona during the nineties and totally refurbished it. It was there that he wrote the book “Under the Tuscan Sun” (1996). It became a bestseller and then a film in 2003. Since then Cortona has been highly visited by tourists. The city acquired additional publicity because it served as a backdrop for some scenes in the Roberto Benigni's film “La vita è bella”. On the slopes of the hills rises Cortona, a jewel of Tuscany. Its buildings are made of sandstone and are adorned with wooden balconies which highlight the medieval streets and squares. Cortona is a town of Etruscan origin located in the mountains of the province of Arezzo. The city was established on one of the earliest inhabited hills of the province and shares a similar topography with cities like Assisi and Volterra. Cortona is situated not far from the border of Tuscany and Umbria. To the west, the town spreads wide across the Valdichiana Valley, with the extinct volcano of Monte Amiata (1738 m) in the background. Lake Trasimeno in Umbria is visible from the higher elevations of the city. Cortona has a beautiful footpath full of cafes and restaurants. In summer there are several activities here. 12 kilometers from the residence lies Lake Trasimeno. It's like a small sea. There are beaches, ferries, islands, rocks and fishermen. Lake Trasimeno is one of the enchanted hearts of Italy, situated south of the Apennines. The Big Island is the only inhabited island of the lake. It has several dozen residents who live among the nice rocks. The island is known for its women who are adorned with expensive, almost centuries-old braids. Cortona is located 30 km south of the city of Arezzo, 75 km east of Siena and 115 km south of Florence. All facilities such as shops, restaurants and public transport are located within 3 km. This air-conditioned apartment includes: – Size: 40 m² 2 pax + – 1 Bedroom with double bed – 1 Bathrooms with shower – Living room, 32 inch flat screen TV – Fully equipped kitchen – Free Broadband Wi-Fi connection – Alexa, voice assistant Included You’ll find: – Bed linen and towels – Kitchen linen – Pool towels on charge – Curtesy kit Important information -The Pool access is free and shared with other Residence guests; -One child under 3 years of age stay on a crib pays € 10 a night; -One older child or adult pays € 20,00 a night in extra bed; -The maximum number of extra beds is 1; -The maximum number of cots is 1(Any type of extra bed or cot is available upon request and after confirmation from the Residence); -Pets are allowed at an additional cost € 8 a day;* -Supplements are not included in the total amount and must be paid separately during the stay. *NOTE: Only 1 dog accepted at this accommodation, no exceptions. Check in from 15.00 to 19.00. If customers delay, they must warn. For arrivals after 9.00 pm an extra € 50.00 will be requested. Check out no later than 10.00. Please note that youth groups and parties are not permitted. Option booking not available Please note: the rates do not include the mandatory hirers' liability insurance. This small amount is a percentage of the rental sum starting from 10 Euros per reservation.
