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Villa S. Andrea a Bacialla - Cortona - Italy
Exquisite Luxury Vacation Rental Villa in Tuscany
Beautifully restored in 1999-2000, this former presbytery from the 11th century set within the ruins and gardens of the church of Sant’ Andrea, becomes the ideal vacation villa for relaxing and discovering Tuscany. With over seven acres of private olive groves and fruit trees and swimming-pool, the home is furnished graciously and comfortably in keeping with the dignity and the serenity of the landscape. You will awake in the morning, after a sound night’s sleep on posture-pedic mattresses and luxury linens to the brilliance of the sunrise, the singing of birds, and fresh country breezes through the windows. This privately owned home is spacious in size (over 5000 sq. ft.) and will accommodate eight to sixteen. Winters are warmed by the four antique fireplaces, a functional antique woodburning oven, central heating and two wood stoves. Summers are cooled by full air-conditioning. The Guest House, a separate private cottage accommodating two to four, is included with the rental. The property affords seven bedrooms and five bathrooms furnished in antiques, antique reproductions, oriental carpets and original oil paintings. The roof-top terrace of the Guest House overlooks the swimming-pool and the Chiana Valley.
The Lower Level of the Villa hosts the main kitchen fit for professional cooks; breakfast room with wood burning grill-in fireplace and antique stone carved sink; the entry foyer; formal living room with antique 16th C. school painting of our patron Saint Andrew; the formal dining room with table that will extend to seat sixteen by an antique stone carved fireplace; the casual sitting room with queen size sleeper sofa, game table, TV, stereo, and more; the portico for casual dining and entertaining kitchen with wood burning oven and one full bathroom. Access the pool (at the entrance to the portico or the sitting room or the main entry), the garden (from the any entry), and the covered car park (at the side entrance of the main kitchen) outdoors on the main level.
The Upper Level has five bedrooms plus the single Daybed room and three full bathrooms.
The Guest House with one bedroom, one bathroom, and kitchenette with sleeper sofa is convenient for those who want a bit more privacy or who prefer a ground floor bedroom.
Enjoy the outdoors… The vegetable and fruit garden maintained year around by our full time gardener provides seasonal fresh produce for your enjoyment. Our location in the countryside near the city of Cortona, rests on seven acres of olive trees, fruit trees and vineyards, surrounded by views of mountains and fields of sunflowers.
Centrally located for day trips to Siena, Assisi, Perugia, Arezzo and for wine tours in the Montalcino, Montepulciano, and Chianti regions. Fabulous restaurants abound, and the local people remain welcoming and friendly.
We are located very conveniently to the train station of Terontola di Cortona; the Siena-Perugia highway and the A-1 autostrada at the Bettolle Valdichiana exit. Arriving from the Rome or Florence airports, we suggest to rent a car and drive either two hours from Rome or one and a half hours from Florence. You may also take the train from either city. From Rome airport there is a pedestrian bridge to the train station, then one change of trains in Rome, and arriving in Terontola di Cortona, usually within 2 and one half hours to three hours. A taxi stand is just across the street from the station in Terontola, and the owner of the Caffe’ degli Sportivi will drive you the few minutes to the villa.
Rental rates from April through October are weekly, Saturday to Saturday $7,000.00 USD for the Villa and the Guest House. November through March the rates are $6,000.00 for the Villa and the Guest House.
To insure reservation, a 10% deposit on the balance is required within one week of booking. At present we take only a personal or business check for payments. At 60 days prior to arrival, 50% of the balance is due, and at 30 days prior to arrival, 100% of the balance is due. There is also a $900.00 refundable security deposit due at 30 days prior to arrival. All deposits are non-refundable, and our terms and conditions agreement must be signed before departure. Please plan your trip early as we generally book a year in advance.
The rental rates include:
One week, Saturday to Saturday, the Villa with the Guest House, fully furnished with professional kitchens, oriental carpets, antiques, Tuscan antique reproductions, original oil paintings, comfortable posture-pedic mattresses and luxury linens, satellite TV, video, DVD, stereo, computer/internet access (with VoIP telephone service), video and paperback book library and cleaning at your departure. Note: Local telephone, cell phone access and air-conditioning are available and will be payable at local rates.
Outdoors you will find amenities such as a bocce court, table tennis, a hammock, tree swing, and plenty of pool side furniture and a gas grill. We offer additional services: cooking; priced per meal per person: dinner 35.00, lunch/brunch 25.00 and breakfast 15.00; extra-cleaning; 100.00; we can connect you to various tours to vineyards wine tasting at the villa, cooking classes, or customized tours and transfers at various rates.
Highlights
- It is centrally located for tours of the wine regions of Siena and Montalcino and for exploring the ancient hill-top cities like Assisi, Perugia, Cortona, and Orvieto.
- Sant’Andrea is a few miles south of Cortona, and is less than 1 mile to the center of the town of Terontola, where there is a train station.
- The property overlooks the Valdichiana and the beautiful Tuscan landscape sprinkled with cypresses, olive trees, vineyards and fields of sunflowers and red poppies.
- Swimming, mountain biking, hiking, Tuscan cooking and wine country tours, massage, horse back riding, children’s programs and more activities are possible. This is also an excellent location for memorable special occasions like WEDDINGS or FAMILY REUNIONS and BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAMS.
