Villa Torricelli is a pretty villa with private pool close to Cortona, sleeps 12
Villa Torricelli is located in the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by iconic olive and cypress trees, just a mere 4 km from the beautiful hill town of Cortona. The villa was originally a watchtower and dates back to the 13th century. It later became a monastery and then finally a private home. The villa enjoys pretty views towards Cortona and over the Chiana valley. Villa Torricelli is a 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom property laid out over 300 sq mts and has a main house laid out over three levels and two adjacent cottages.
It is a short drive into Cortona (4km), which is a lovely hill town with pretty views and a wide variety of bars and restaurants. Being in southern Tuscany, Villa Torricelli is also perfect for visiting Umbria, Lake Trasimeno (the only Lake in Tuscany) with its tiny islands and many towns along the lake. There are also many renowned wine towns such as Montepulciano and Montalcino all within easy reach, not to mention the spa towns of Chianciano Terme (42km) and Bagno Vignoni (62km). The renaissance city of Florence is also easily accessible by train from Camucia/Cortona.
One Season |
€7,000 |
Rental: Weekly, Sat - Sat
Prices include: Electricity up to 200 KW per week, water, kitchen gas, linen and towels (changed weekly), WI FI internet
Not included: Electricity/air con over 200 KW per week - metered, heating - metered
Local Tourist Tax: €10 per person over 12 years of age. Payable in cash on arrival.
Security Deposit: €500 payable in cash on arrival and refunded on departure.
This lovely villa is set in a large garden with a private pool. It is located just a short drive to Cortona.
The villa is laid out over 3 floors
On the ground floor of the main house there are two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. One of these rooms has a fireplace.
On the first floor there is another double bedroom and bathroom, as well as a large living room and dining room, with another cosy fireplace, a kitchen, and a reading room.
On the second floor there is another reading room with a beautiful panoramic view and one double bedroom and bathroom. From this room you can access the attic through a steep wooden staircase where there are 2 single beds and a bathroom with a shower, that is suitable for children.
The first cottage has a fully equipped kitchen on the ground floor with a dining area and half bathroom. There is a great outdoor area here and right next to the kitchen there is an original pizza oven for making delicious homemade pizzas! Dine under the gazebo and take in the breath taking views of Cortona.
The second cottage has another double bedroom and bathroom, a mini bar and laundry area.
The villa is set in a large garden with a private pool and has pretty views over the countryside and towards Cortona. There is a covered pergola for dining outdoors with a stone pizza oven/BBQ area adjacent.
Private parking
Private pool 1 May - 1 Oct
Air con
Sat TV
DVD Player
WI FI
Ping pong table
Washing machine
Iron & board
Hairdryers
BBQ
Pizza oven
Arrival is after 3.30pm - 6.30pm
Departure by 10am
Pets allowed
Grocer’s 1.6km
Pizzeria 2.5km
Supermarket 3km
Cortona 3.5km
Lake Trasimeno 15km
Arezzo 26km
Montepulciano 32km
Montalcino 66km
Chianciano Terme (spa town) 42km
Siena 73km