Il Condottiero Cortona, Tuscany, Italy

Il Condottiero is a beautiful farmhouse set in the hills covered with olive groves, between Castiglion Fiorentino and Cortona, in an extremely panoramic position. You will be within walking distance of the superb medieval castle of Montecchio Vesponi, with its imposing tower rising over the valley.
The village of Castiglion Fiorentino, with shops and services of all kinds, is only 4 km away and offers many folkloristic and cultural events, especially during the summer, as does the ancient Etruscan town of Cortona, which is only 8 km away. It is impossible not to recommend a visit to Cortona and a stop at "Rugapiana" for an ice cream or an aperitif. The town, with its stone streets and historic buildings perched on the hill, will remain in your heart.
The farmhouse is tastefully decorated in a comfortable, rustic Tuscan style. The furniture chosen, the colours with which the walls have been painted, the wrought iron beds, the curtains and the furnishings, all blend in perfectly with the ancient characteristics of the structure.
On the lower floor, the large masonry kitchen also serves as a dining room. The huge fireplace, the woven wicker baskets and the copper pots and pans will immerse you in a warm atmosphere of times gone by.
Il Condottiero is perfect if you are travelling as a family or with a group of friends, wishing to combine a relaxing holiday by the pool surrounded by the Tuscan countryside with tours and day trips throughout central Italy.
The garden is enclosed and surrounded by olive, almond and cypress trees and is well equipped with outdoor furniture, barbecue and wood-burning oven. It will be a space of pleasant relaxation and refuge on hot summer days and the ideal place for your dinners or barbecues with friends. For a chat and a glass of wine on the side of the house there is a small pergola with table and sofas. At your disposal and for your exclusive use is the beautiful swimming pool (size 5x10 m - depth 1.40 - open from 01st May to 30th September) situated on a natural terrace, with stone solarium, sunbeds and umbrellas. The fantastic view of the Valdichiana from here will enchant you with its changing colours, at any time of the day, from dawn to dusk.
Luca, the owner, will be happy to organise for you trekking or mountain bike excursions with local guides to discover the paths in the area, ceramics, painting and cookery courses and many other activities to live an unforgettable Tuscan experience.

GROUND FLOOR: wide kitchen-dining room with fireplace, small bathroom with shower, double bedroom.
FIRST FLOOR: with access either through internal wooden staircase or external staircase with typical loggia, living room with fireplace and single sofa bed, study with single sofa bed, double bedroom with small private bathroom with shower, double bedroom, double bedroom with added single bed, bathroom with shower. The 3 bedrooms on the first floor are endowed with air conditioning.
EQUIPMENT:
• Dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator with freezer, filter coffee maker, oven
• Wi-Fi Internet access, DVD player, satellite TV
• Washing machine, high chair, air conditioning.


INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
Private pool open from 01/05 to 30/09.
Pets are Welcome. Swimming towels available on request.
High speed Wi-Fi internet access (20 Mega). Wood for fireplace.
Bed linen and bathroom towels (initial set).
One baby bed (for children up to 3 years) on request at time of booking.
Air conditioning.


NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
Breakage deposit Euro 200 (payable in cash on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay).
Obligatory final cleaning Euro 150.
Heating Euro 30 per day (if used).