Cottage in Umbria
4 guests ¡ 1 bedroom ¡ 1 bath
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
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About this cottage rental
The cottage, is a converted chapel dating back to 1799 (or further as we have recently found) and has been lovingly restored with traditional Tuscan materials has a double bedroom, en suite bathroom and a reading room upstairs with a fully fitted kitchen, dining and sitting room on the downstairs level. Double doors lead out to the garden and access to the secluded swimming pool. Barbeque facilities are available.
It is quiet and tranquil with much birdsong in the mornings. We live close by and can be available to help guide your Tuscan adventure and insure that its a wonderful and memorable experience.
The property is situated at the end of a strada bianca which is a challenge when taken for the first time. Quite fun once you have got used to the winding curves and passing deer, porcupine or wild boar on occasion.
At the poolside there is an authentic stone pizza oven for making late night pizza and a gazebo for relaxing in the ever present Tuscan sun.
The cottage is 25km from the City of Arezzo providing the nearest shopping and is a must see destination with tons of history. The nearest town is Palazzo del Pero which has a restaurant serving the best pizza in the Area.
Many ancient and historic towns are in easy driving distance rom the property. Cortona, Castilion Fiorentina, Anghiari, Monterchi, Sansopolcro, Montepulciano and Pienza to nme a few. Siena and San Gimignano is also easly reached. Florence is an hour on the train and its easy to get to Rome as well as Arezzo is on the main train line.
It is quiet and tranquil with much birdsong in the mornings. We live close by and can be available to help guide your Tuscan adventure and insure that its a wonderful and memorable experience.
The property is situated at the end of a strada bianca which is a challenge when taken for the first time. Quite fun once you have got used to the winding curves and passing deer, porcupine or wild boar on occasion.
At the poolside there is an authentic stone pizza oven for making late night pizza and a gazebo for relaxing in the ever present Tuscan sun.
The cottage is 25km from the City of Arezzo providing the nearest shopping and is a must see destination with tons of history. The nearest town is Palazzo del Pero which has a restaurant serving the best pizza in the Area.
Many ancient and historic towns are in easy driving distance rom the property. Cortona, Castilion Fiorentina, Anghiari, Monterchi, Sansopolcro, Montepulciano and Pienza to nme a few. Siena and San Gimignano is also easly reached. Florence is an hour on the train and its easy to get to Rome as well as Arezzo is on the main train line.
Amenities at Traditional stone cottage in rural, tranquil and quiet location built in 1799
Family friendly
Map of Umbria
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding¡Sep 2024
John & Dianne were utterly lovely and made every effort for us. The listing is very clear and if you're looking for peace and quiet in a serene valley, you couldn't do better. The track should be driven with care but after the first time accompanied by John, it's not too bad. I wouldn't bring a car with low clearance though. John and Dianne are in their home next door which was nice to know. They very much left us to it and didn't mind us playing our music by the pool. Otherwise we didn't see anyone else except the cats! Once you're installed, it's the perfect place for a digital detox although there is some basic wifi. The kitchen had everything we needed and the change of pace was exactly what we were after. I'm missing this lovely home already. Thank you for having us! Harry & Bruno.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding¡Aug 2024
Best time we ever had with Dianne and John!
Everything was perfect. Full stopđ
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding¡Jul 2024
San Biagio
We loved the luxurious feeling of space and timeâ
far off the beaten trackâwell worth the journey to this historical oasis nestled in a verdant valley amid lush gardens and birdsong. Sparrows and butterflies fluttered about the fragrant Jasmine vines and all that grows so beautifullyâas if one has been swept up into a fairy tale by day & a mid summers dream at night.
John & Dianne are excellent hosts-brimming with ideas of where to visit, along with hand drawn mapsâupon requestâ which we appreciatedâbut mostly they are in their gardens quietly going about their choresâas guests swim or contemplate cloud shapes, sipping pink Prosecco in comfy loungers.
When we did venture outâ we found our hosts suggestions most delightfulâ as we explored day trips to
Arezzo, Angihaly, Cortina, Montipulciano, Pienza, & lastly Sienna- where we enjoyed a memorable lunch in a gazebo-surrounded by 1400 olive trees at the gorgeous âMadonnabella-Wineryâ an absolutely divine afternoon.
Classic Tuscan Experiences we will cherish forever.
Our stay was romĂĄntico âas every day we fell deeper in love, charmed by all the gifts San Biagio bestowed upon usâ the gift of slowing down, freedom to dream and contemplate love and life in luxuryâsip Chianti and stargaze as snorting forest dwellers as grunt & sniff-out truffles while we hatch plans to revisit.
Gracie-Millie-John & DianneâŚ
Rather than say Arreviderciâ weâll say
âVolerĂŠ- Ritorneroâ, we will return.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding¡Jun 2024
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage of John and Dianne. The amount of love they put in the property is amazing. The cottage is very well decorated, has all the things you need and the garden and pool puts you in the vacation mood.
The cottage is a little difficult to reach as you need to drive up a gravel/stone road that's a little bit of a challenge, but John makes sure you get there safely and guides you along the way.
John and Dianne are amazing people. They respect your privacy but are there if you need anything and are in the mood for a friendly conversation. They are very welcoming, social and they tell amazing stories. We booked for 4 nights and we absolutely got piece, tranquility and relaxation during our stay.
We were sad to leave but we are sure we will return again one day. This is a place you simply put in your heart and never let go out of your memory.
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9.8Outstanding
(44 Ratings)
"John & Dianne were utterly lovely and made every effort for us. The listing is very clear and if you're looking for peace and quiet in a serene valley, you couldn't do better. The track should be driv..."
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