La Contessina is a cozy cottage located in the heart of the Valdichiana, amidst an interesting cultural and natural scenary and surrounded by many different localities rich in history like the Etruscan town of Cortona, the old Medieval towns of Castiglion Fiorentino, Civitella in Valdichiana, Monte San Savino and Lucignano.
Situated only 1 km far from the small village of Alberoro, La Contessina benefits from a privileged hills position, surrounded by olive groves and woods. The property, accessible by a gravel road of about 300 m in good conditions (not recommended to sport cars), is fully fenced and covers a total of 2 hectares.
La Contessina is without no doubt an ideal destination for those looking for a relaxing holiday in contact with nature without giving up discovering the territory rich in touristic and cultural attractions. The proximity of the most important towns and cities of central Italy such as Arezzo, Florence, Siena, Perugia, Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Assisi and Cortona, enables the tourists to plan their holiday trying out a new experience every day.
The owners of Villa Carlotta live in the neighboring property with a separate entrance together with their two very kind dogs "Macchia" & "Carlotta.
Their property is separated by a fence and hedge. They are very hospitable and there to assist guests if needed, offering local advice and tips for traveling around Tuscany
INTERIORÂ
La Contessina is spread on the ground floor: the entrance is directly to a kitchen with a dining-room with a very cozy and comfortable living area with satellite TV and a sofa bed for 1 adult or 2 children, a bathroom with shower suitable for the disabled people and the master bedroom with air conditioning.
Accessories: satellite TV, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, toaster, coffee maker, oven, washing machine, air conditioning (only in the bedroom), drying rack, ironing board and iron, cot, outdoor tables and chairs, umbrellas, barbecue.
DISABLED
La Contessina and the surrounding area that connects both homes to the pool can be reached by disabled people who can move along the paths and sidewalks without barriers.  On request, guests can use an electric lift chair to assist the user when moving to a standing position, a walker as a support for walking, a folding wheelchair  and a backrest (see pictures in the photogallery). All the doors and the bathroom have specific measures for wheelchairs and the shower is equipped with wall mounted shower seat  and special handle for disabled. The shower is directly accessible to wheelchairs while the toilet is equipped with a hand-held bidet sprayer.  There is an acoustic alarm in the bathroom for emergencies.
OUTDOOR
The property is completely fenced and expands on a plot of approximately 2 acres.
La Contessina has its own separate entrance with private outdoor area. Guests may however take advantage of the great land of the whole property for a walk or get some fresh air in the evening. Parking place available
The owners are directly involved in the maintenance and cleaning of the garden and of the swimming pool and will be available for any question or information.
SWIMMING POOL (6x12mt, depth: 1,20 m up to 2,40 m)
The beautiful swimming pool, at guests' exclusive use, is located right in front of the house, in a sunny position, to ensure guests pleasant moments of relaxation and refreshment in the hot summer days.Â
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
electricity (except air conditioning), water, cooking gas, bed linen and towels with weekly change, pool towels (to be ordered in advance), Wi-Fi internet connection, 1 cot, pool and garden maintenance, pool use from the last Saturday in April until the last Saturday in October
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUD:
final cleaning (60,00 Euro fix price), weekly supplement in case animals travel along (30,00 Euro per animal), eventual tourist tax regarding the local legislation (community-dependent, details on arrival from the owner)
ON REQUEST:
heating if used (on consumption due to up to date market prices), air conditioning if used (1,00 Euro per kilowatt hour), additional cleaning (12,00 Euro per hour / cleaner), additional bed linen and towels (12,00 Euro per person), firewood (15,00 Euro per 100 kg)
PETS: are welcome on request on supplement Â
BREAKAGE DEPOSIT: 150,00 in cash on arrival
CHECK IN:Â from 16.00 to 19.00 o'clock
CHECK OUT: from 8.00 to 10.00 o'clockÂ
Fra | Til | Daglig | Ugentlig | Månedlig | ||
07/01/2024 | 18/05/2024 | — | 800 € | — | ||
18/05/2024 | 22/06/2024 | — | 1,100 € | — | ||
22/06/2024 | 24/08/2024 | — | 1,300 € | — | ||
24/08/2024 | 21/09/2024 | — | 1,100 € | — | ||
21/09/2024 | 21/12/2024 | — | 800 € | — | ||
21/12/2024 | 07/01/2024 | 200 € | 1,200 € | — |
LA CONTESSINA
Sleeps: 2 +2
Bedrooms: 1 (double bed + sofa bed for 1 adult or 2 children)
Baths: 1
DISTANCES
Location: Alberoro (approx. 1 km) with shops and services such as bank, supermarket, bakery, bar, pizzeria, restaurant, gas station, hairdresser, newsstand; Pieve al Toppo 4km, Monte San Savino (ca.7 km), Arezzo 14km
Highway exit: Arezzo 14km, 7km Monte San Savino
Beaches: Marina di Grosseto 140km, (Tyrrhenian Sea) - 150km Cesenatico (Adriatic)
Nearby cities: Arezzo 14 km, Cortona 25km, Montepulciano 35 km, Siena 70 km, Perugia 70 km, Florence 77 km, Rome 215 km
Tennis: 7 km
Terme: Rapolano Terme (40 km), Chianciano Terme (50 km), Bagno Vignoni (60 km), San Casciano Terme (70 km)
Hospital: about 14km (Arezzo)