Villa Il Gelso

Villa Il Gelso is located at the foot of the beautiful Etruscan city of Cortona, in a convenient and strategic position that will allow you to easily reach the most beautiful cities of Tuscany and Umbria with beautiful day trips. The villa dates back to 1500 and has been transformed over the centuries according to the most refined and conservative canons of the rural tradition of Cortona and Tuscany. The property is entirely in stone and brick and is on two levels connected by an external staircase, also in stone. The surrounding environment is characterized by fields cultivated with wheat and sunflowers, with country walkable roads walkable or for amazing bike rides for relaxing moments immersed in the colors and scents of the Tuscan countryside. A few meters from the property you will have the opportunity to visit the Etruscan Archaeological Park of the city of Cortona, an important evidence of an ancient people that is still the subject of study and international interest. The garden of the property is characterized by trees and plants that make the environment pleasant and rich in colors; here you will also have at your disposal a beautiful swimming pool (5 x 12 meters, fenced and with entrance gate, open from 01 May to 31 October) complete with deckchairs and umbrellas for your moments of relaxation in the open air. In the garden you will also find a barbecue and a gazebo complete with table and chairs for your outdoor meals. Villa il Gelso is fully fenced and has private parking and laundry. The interiors of Villa il Gelso are in the Tuscan style: terracotta floors and exposed wooden beams characterize the environments giving us a glimpse of Tuscan architecture. The Villa is large (about 400 square meters total) and divided on two levels connected by an external staircase. It can comfortably accommodate 16 people and has high chairs and cots (also on request). Originally divided into apartments Villa il Gelso is currently rented as an exclusive block, but still retains a subdivision that allows both families and groups of friends to spend a stay all together but at the same time allowing the various groups to have their independence. It has 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms and a large fully equipped kitchen on the ground floor with living room that will become the meeting place of the whole group in the name of conviviality. Villa il Gelso has free wi fi, air conditioning (in all rooms, for a fee) and heating (in all rooms, for a fee). High chair and cot available on request. Pets allowed on request (extra charge). Smart TV and safe. Laundry room with washing machine, iron and ironing board. Hair dryer in every bathroom and mosquito nets on the windows. DISPOSITION: Ground Floor: - 1 open space living room with fully equipped kitchen complete with: oven, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, dining table, living room. - 2 double bedrooms - 2 bathrooms with shower - 1 living room with kitchenette First floor on the right: - 2 double bedrooms - 2 bathrooms with shower - 1 living room with kitchenette First floor on the left: - 4 double bedrooms - 4 bathrooms with shower - 1 living room with kitchenette - 1 living room FOR GUESTS Garden, parking, fenced pool, fenced property, garden furniture, barbecue, weekly linen change, high chair and cot on request, laundry (washing machine, iron and ironing board), satellite TV, digital TV, Hi Fi system, DVD/CD player, free wi fi, air conditioning (extra charge), heating system (extra charge), hair dryer, safe, drinking water, fully equipped common kitchen with: oven, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, dining table, living room. Pets allowed on request (extra charge). SERVICES IN THE VICINITY: Camucia with all services and shopping centers 1 km, Cortona old town 3 km, horseback riding 13 km, golf courses 20 km, tennis courts 3 km, gym 1 km. Railway Stations: Camucia - Cortona 1 km, Terontola 15 km, Arezzo 35 km, Florence 110 km, Rome 200 km. Airports: Perugia Sant’Egidio 60 km, Florence 120 km, Pisa 180 km, Rome 220 km. PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST: Cortona 3 km, Arezzo 35 km, Montepulciano 30 km, Pienza 40 km, Montalcino 50 km, Perugia 55 km, Assisi 70 km, Florence 100 km.