la colonica, 16 pax villa to let, cortona and val di chiana (tuscany)

La Colonica is an old Leopoldine house typical of the Valdichiana, carefully restored in the Tuscan tradition, and located a few kilometres from the Etruscan town of Cortona. The villa is set amidst rolling hills, where the rich and fertile Valdichiana offers splendid views among rows of cypress trees, vineyards and olive groves.
Cortona, beautiful to visit from an architectural point of view with its narrow alleys and noble palaces, has also every kind of service. The small hamlet of Fratta S. Caterina is also just 1.5 km from the villa, where a restaurant and some basic shops are within walking distance.

La Colonica is tastefully furnished and well equipped, and a skilful use of original colours and fine materials has made it a structure that combines the charm of ancient tradition with the most modern standards of everyday life. On hot summer days the shady car park and air conditioning will guarantee a cool and comfortable holiday.

For those who love walking or cycling, the Sentiero della Bonifica (Land Reclamation Path) passes right next to the villa, winding along the ancient main channel of the Chiana, connecting Arezzo and Chiusi.

INTERIOR

The villa set on 3 levels is so developed:

GROUND FLOOR: entrance on large living-room with arches and old fireplace, sofas, satellite TV and dining table, kitchen-dining room with direct exit to the garden and the gazebo equipped with table, chairs, barbecue, wood-burning oven and sink. Double bedroom, twin bedroom, bathroom with shower, bathroom with sink and WC and laundry room.
FIRST FLOOR: with access from an internal terracotta staircase, large living-dining room that once enclosed the heart of Leopoldina where the whole family used to meet in front of the old fireplace, 1 double bedroom with private bathroom with shower, 2 double bedrooms with double bed and single bed each with private bathroom with shower, 1 double bedroom with private bathroom with shower and bathtub.
ATTIC: with access from an internal wooden staircase you can reach the “Colombaia” where there is a bedroom with French bed and 1 bathroom with shower.

EQUIPMENT:

• Refrigerator with freezer (2), oven, dishwasher, microwave, moka, filter coffee maker, toaster, ice machine
• Washing machine, iron and ironing board, high chair, hairdryer in all bathrooms
• Wi-Fi Internet access, satellite TV
• Table tennis, swing, hammock, volleyball court, gym

OUTDOOR

In the large green park surrounding the villa there is a large fenced swimming pool (size m. 7x16, depth m. 1,20-2,20), surrounded by cypress and olive trees, a gazebo with a small sitting room for aperitifs in the open air and various equipped areas where you can relax reading a good book in the hammock, and have fun with exciting challenges at table tennis and volleyball, while for children the swing will certainly be a point of reference.
Next to the villa, as you leave the lounge, there is a large wooden gazebo equipped with a table, chairs, barbecue, wood-burning oven and sink where you can spend fun evenings in the company of family and friends, eating grills and pizzas with a good glass of local wine.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
Private pool open from 01/05 to 15/10. 
Wi-Fi Internet access. 
Swimming towels.
Property cleaned and supplied with bed linen and bathroom towels with weekly change. 
One baby bed (for children up to 3 years) on request at time of booking. 
Electricity, hot and cold water.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
Breakage deposit Euro 500 (payable in cash on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay). 
Obligatory final cleaning Euro 250. 
Pets allowed on payment of Euro 10 each per day.
Heating Euro 2,00 per m3 (if used). 
Tourist tax Euro 2 per person per day, applied for the first 4 days only. Children up to 12 years do not pay.
Wood for fireplace Euro 20 each 100 kg (if used).
Air conditioning Euro 250 per week (if used). 

LA COLONICA

Sleeps:  16
Bedrooms:  7
Bathrooms:  7
Sqm:  450
Floors:  3


DISTANCES
Cortona at 7 km

Airport of Perugia at 60 km

Highway A1 Valdichiana at 14 km

Hospital of Fratta Santa Caterina at 1,5 km