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First impression
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Swimming pool
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The house is about 200 years old and on two floors with traditional paved floors and chestnut beamed ceilings. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, two of which can easily take three or even four beds. There are two bathrooms. Downstairs there are four large rooms all interconnected by steps and archways. There are two large tables for eating outside: one under the pergola alongside the kitchen, one under a pergola in a walled garden (with a barbecue) adjoining the swimming pool which is about 20 metres from the house, set in terracotta paving, surrounded by grass. The rest of the garden consists of a lawn, an orchard and a so-called 'football pitch' as well as a kitchen garden and a vineyard. The house has views over hills and valleys covered in chestnut and oak and is 8 miles (20 minutes) from Cortona, which is a walled city of medieval buildings and Etruscan origin. Its steep and narrow winding streets make it bliss for pedestrians.
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Kitchen
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The breakfast pergola
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Rental periods |
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| 5 April - 24 May 2008 |
1850 euros |
| 24 May - 5 July 2008 |
2400 euros |
| 5 July - 29 August 2008 |
2950 euros |
| 29 August - 20 September 2008 |
2400 euros |
| 20 September - 25 October 2008 |
1850 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in euros. Payment in British pounds can be arranged if necessary.
Changeover day
In normal circumstances all bookings are from and to Saturday. Exceptions are occasionally possible. Arrivals should normally be after 4pm and departures before 12pm.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom 1 with twin beds, which can be locked together to form a double bed and a 3rd bed.
Bedroom 2 with twin beds, which can be locked together to form a double bed.
Bedroom 3 with double bed.
Bedroom 4 with 2, 3 or 4 single beds as required. |
| Bathrooms: |
Bathroom with bath/shower over, wc, bidet
Shower room with basin, wc, bidet (Can be used as en suite with Bedroom 1 or with general access from corridor). |
| Kitchen: |
Modern cooker with automatic ignition gas burners and fan assisted electric oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, blender. |
| Utility Room: |
Washing machine, iron and ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: |
4 rooms all interconnected; enormous sitting room with comfortable seating for 10, including double sofabed, and open fire; kitchen/dining room with marble table to seat up to 12. 'Study' with desk to plug in laptops etc; large general purpose room. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Towels (including for swimming) and linen are included. |
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
fridge |
| microwave |
dishwasher |
washing machine |
iron/ironing board |
| tv |
telephone |
cot |
high chair |
| barbecue |
private pool (for sole use of guests) |
Outside
There are 2 large tables for eating outside: one under the pergola alongside the kitchen, one under a pergola in a walled garden (with a barbecue) adjoining the (obviously private) swimming pool about 20 metres from the house. The pool is 10m x 6m (2.4m deep at the deep end and 1m at the shallow end) It is ideal for small children in that it has wide stone steps into the shallow end and an electrically operated cover which, at the turn of a key, makes the water completely inaccessible - and also conserves warmth. It is set in terracotta paving, surrounded by grass, with a swing on the walnut tree at one end and the shade of a weeping willow at the other. There is a robot cleaner which functions at night.
There is also a functioning bread and pizza oven. The rest of the garden consists of a lawn, an orchard and a so-called 'football pitch' as well as a kitchen garden. There is also a vineyard, fields, paths etc. all belonging to us.
Coast/Beach
It is a good 2 hrs drive to the sea, but Lake Trasimeno (the largest lake in peninsula Italy and where Hannibal defeated the Romans) is 40 minutes away; bathing, windsurfing and sailing are available, as are boat trips across the lake.
Travel
The nearest airport is Perugia (1 hour); Ryanair fly there times a week. Then there are Meridian flights to Florence(about 1.5 hours' drive). There is a wide choice of Easyjet and Ryanair flights to Rome Ciampino or Ryanair, Easyjet and Thompson to Pisa. BA, to Rome Fiumicino (officially Leonardo da Vinci), can also be quite cheap now. It is a 2-3 hour drive from both Rome and Pisa.
Distances
There is a well-stocked shop/bar/restaurant about 3 miles away) on the way to Cortona (8 miles or 20 minutes by car) and two further restaurants before reaching the city. There is also another restaurant about the same distance in the opposite direction from the house. It is about 30 miles from Cortona to Siena and 50 miles to Florence, while Arezzo and Perugia are both about 20 miles away. We are 40 mins from the A1 Rome/Florence autostrada.
Further details
There is a large supermarket in Camucia, below Cortona on the plain. There are 3 banks in Cortona and 5 in Camucia.
Cortona has plenty of restaurants, but in the evening it is wise to book the previous day. There is now an English doctor in Cortona.
Booking notes
Provisional bookings may be made by telephone or email and these will be held for 7 days pending receipt of deposit.
A deposit of 50% is required to secure a booking.
The remainder of the payment is expected eight weeks before arrival date. A breakages deposit of £250 is also payable at this time.
If a booking is made within eight weeks of your arrival date, the entire amount is due with booking.
Guest comments
We had a fabulous time at your house. It was just idyllic, we saw a porcupine, three deer playing and a wild boar. We were all intrigued about the history of Ruffignano and its and the area's current economy/ life. JACKIE S. Aug 2004
We had a marvellous time at your place. It's a beautiful spot. We loved cortona and we went on trips most days to all the places near and far - siena florence assisi etc.
JACKIE M. Sept 2005
We had a great time... We were wondering what the villa availability would be like this summer and if you would be willing to let it to us again. PETER H. Jan 2006
For booking and further information
Brigid Brennan
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)774 5597334
Tel: (Italy) + 39 (0)575 690085
Email: Click here
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