***Tuscany lovely holiday self-catering apartment ?accommodation for 4/6 guests - perfect for a family group or 2 couples, with independent entrance from the gardens, excellent facilities and panoramic views, on a 13th century recently restored villa amidst the Tuscan countryside, Arezzo-Cortona- Siena area.***
DETAILS of apt. GELSO:
78 sqm, 3 rooms, on two levels and decorated in soft pastel apricot shades, lovely ambience, spacious and well equipped.Living room with 1 double sofabed, fireplace, TV sat, fully equipped kitchen corner, dining table for 6. The upper floor consists: 1 large double bedroom plus a smaller twin bedroom and a well appointed bathroom with shower. It has its own private outdoor sitting area with sunshade. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Sleeps 4 ? 6: 4 are the guests accommodated in beds. The sofa/divan, present in the apartment, can be transformed into a second double bed.
The apartment Gelso is one of 5 self contained sunny flats situated inside an impressive medieval building.
All the apartments are tastefully and stylishly decorated thanks to a carefully selected colour scheme of warm, pastel shades (yellow, apricot, indigo, mauve) and enjoy plenty of natural light along with panoramic views of the landscape and the foothills of the Apennines and valley. Each self catering accommodation has its entry on the ground floor, own fireplace, a fully-equipped kitchen (4 plates, gas, refrigerator, ice compartment, electric oven) and all the benefits of modern technology (Wireless Internet, Satellite TV, individual heating ( with counter) and private washing machine). All linens, including swimming pool towels and tables cloths, are provided, highchairs for babies, iron and hair dryer free on demand. Wireless internet available on request. Baby-cot available on demand (Euro 4 per/day). The sofa/divan, present in every apartment, can be transformed into a second double or single bed. Each apartment has its private outdoor dining area with garden furniture.
The VILLA:
Torre del Guado Country House is an impressive stone manor house located in Tuscany and placed amidst the countryside between the medieval towns of Anghiari and Sansepolcro, close to Arezzo?Cortona, and within easy driving distance of Florence and Siena and other cities of art.
This historical Villa, with outstanding views on the enchanting Tuscan scenery, what inspired great painters as Piero della Francesca, Raffaello, Leonardo, Signorelli, ? dates back to the 13th century and, recently by new owners, has been carefully restored and transformed into a warm and elegant Country holiday Guest House, where all the modern conveniences, including Wireless Internet connection, have been added to many of original preserved features. The accommodation is divided into 2 beautifully restored spacious reception rooms and 5 lovely self-catering apartments, of different sizes and typology, with excellent facilities.
The charming Guest House is sat in large and beautifully maintained gardens (20.000 mq), where the guests may stroll through vast green areas and enjoy a spectacular view on the landscape and the tuscan hills. In the centre there is the large and ecological equipped swimming pool, (m 15x8) with solarium, for guests use only.
The gardens provide, also, plenty of garden furniture: 3 gazebos, sun-beds, tables, chairs, sunshade (Every unit has its own outside sitting area) and a playing and barbecue area.
Torre del Guado Country House caters for a wide range of requirements. With its holiday apartments it is ideal location for a relaxing and invigorating holiday or as a base from which to discover the many places of artistic, historical and cultural significance in the area. And, with its ancient and suggestive reception rooms plus the park inside a spectacular landscape, it is superb location and perfect background for special occasions as weddings, meetings (with optional catering service on request).
Location Type: Lake, River, Rural
Nearest Airport: Florence 85 Kms
Car: Necessary
Area Description: Torre del Guado is 3 kms from Sansepolcro, a medieval town situated in Upper Tiber Valley, and 29 sqm from Arezzo, near Cortona, Siena and on the edge of the Chianti wine region and of Umbria. The location is particularly well-placed for daily tourist itineraries: all the principal historical tourist zones and great cities d?art of Tuscany and of central Italy are within easy driving distance ( Rome, Florence, Assisi, Urbino, Perugia, Bologna, Chianti area, Pisa, Trasimeno Lake..). They all are easily accessible through the nearby E45 speedway, situated only 3 kms from the villa, and A1 highway 34 kms far.
The area:
This area has a great culinary tradition: everywhere you go you can enjoy the wonderful dishes of Tuscan cuisine, accompanied by the fine wines. There are a number of music festivals in the region, including Umbria Jazz in Perugia in July. Sport and nature enthusiastic may take excursions on foot, ... [Read More]
Area Description: Torre del Guado is 3 kms from Sansepolcro, a medieval town situated in Upper Tiber Valley, and 29 sqm from Arezzo, near Cortona, Siena and on the edge of the Chianti wine region and of Umbria. The location is particularly well-placed for daily tourist itineraries: all the principal historical tourist zones and great cities d?art of Tuscany and of central Italy are within easy driving distance ( Rome, Florence, Assisi, Urbino, Perugia, Bologna, Chianti area, Pisa, Trasimeno Lake..). They all are easily accessible through the nearby E45 speedway, situated only 3 kms from the villa, and A1 highway 34 kms far.
The area:
This area has a great culinary tradition: everywhere you go you can enjoy the wonderful dishes of Tuscan cuisine, accompanied by the fine wines. There are a number of music festivals in the region, including Umbria Jazz in Perugia in July. Sport and nature enthusiastic may take excursions on foot, on horseback or on mountain bike and wander through woods and vineyards, ruins of old churches, castles and lovely old farm buildings. Golf Club, tennis-courts and horse-riding are at short driving distance.
For art-lovers, in this area there are Signorelli, Perugino, Pinturicchio frescos in addition to the 'Piero della Francesca trail' around Arezzo, Sansepolcro & Monterchi. There are a number of music festivals in the region, including Umbria Jazz in Perugia in July. For history-lovers there is interest everywhere, with Etruscan tombs, Roman remains and medieval city-centres.
AREZZO
One of the most important Etruscan towns, set on a hill rising from the floodplain of the Arno river. In this friendly town one can admire artistic masterpieces by Piero della Francesca and also the stained-glass art works of Guillaume de Marcillat. This town has surely produced a great number of cultural giants. Just to mention a few: Guido Monaco, inventor of the modern musical scale and notation - the poet Petrarch who, together with others, is a founder of the humanist movement - the basis for the cultural Renaissance and Spinello Aretino, a great trecento master of Italian frescoes.
Cancellation Policy
INFO:
*Rates quoted are for the number of guests accommodated in beds.
The charge for each additional guest accommodated on a sofa/divan is euro 15 per/day.
For 2 weeks, or more than 2 weeks accommodation, 10% discount of final price.
*The rates are inclusive of power, gas for kitchen, firewood, private covered parking, washing-machine,
linens including pool towels, weekly laundry change, final cleaning, highchairs and use of the mountain bikes, taxes ( IVA 10%).
*In the price not included: the individual heating ( when required is calculated based on consumption:
each apartment has its counter), baby cot ( ? 4 per/day) and wireless internet
Period of closing: from 12/01 to 13/03 and from 26/09 to 30/10.
*Daily booking: least two nights and only in low and mid season periods.
From 27/06/2009 to 29/08/2009 the apartments can be rented only weekly, from sat to sat.
Check-in: from 5 pm until 8 pm, for later check-ins please call the following telephone number: +39 0575 720685 ; Check Out: before 10am ( not flexible).
Deposit required to confirm a booking is 30% with balance due on Check out.
A Security deposit of euro 150 is due on arrival and fully refundable upon departure.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT depending on length of stay and on time bookings
Activities in the proximities:
At Torre del Guado you can enjoy all the benefits of a country holiday , but at the same time enjoy what Italy can offer (fantastic food, charming historical cities, shopping, etc.)
*For those in search of peace and tranquillity:
The perfect environment for natural beauty and relaxation, visitors to the holiday Villa Torre del Guado can enjoy relaxing swims in the pool or pleasant hiking and cycling trips around the stunning landscape of the tall valley or along the Tiber shores.
*For those of you who prefer to indulge in sporting or cultural activities (Tuscan Cities of Art):
--Horse-riding: There are 2 horse riding: one at 2 kms and one at 5 kms.
-Tennis courts, gym: 1500 mt away from the farmhouse there 2 tennis courts, one is free.
-Thermal baths ( Fontecchio) and beauty farm 14 kms
-GOLF: (18 hole -Horseback riding: 1,5 and 5 kms,
-Tennis courts, gym, 2 kms,
-Golf: 6 kms,
-Fishing :4 kms,
-Windsurfing: 8 kms,
-Thermal baths ( Fontecchio) and beauty farm: 14 kms,
-Sea: less than an hour by car,
-Short drive to Museums, Cultural sites,
-Antiquary's objects ( Anghiari, Sansepolcro, Arezzo)
-Nearby restaurants, which offer a wide range of local traditional dishes and vintage wines from around the region.,
*For people interested in finding a real bargain in the world of "haute couture" (women's and men's) there is, nearby, a small, exclusive shopping centre called? The Mall?, home to the factory outlets of Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, and other top designer labels. Not far away there is a similar Prada outlet.
michellepoultney
london
Aug 12, 2006
We have just returned from 2 weeks at Torre Del Guado. It was a wonderful place with great accomodation which was very comfortable and spotlessly clean.
There is a great pool, table tennis, volleyball and bikes for adults and children. Mattia, the owner, is always on hand to help with booking trips etc and keeps the grounds in excellent condition. She is a really lovely woman and is determined to ensure that you enjoy your stay.
We loved this holiday and will definitely be returning.
? This TripAdvisor Member:
o Liked ? Cleanliness & spacious
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michellepoultney's Summary
Date of Stay: July, 2006
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities
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