Podere Cantalena Cortona, Tuscany, Italy

Old stone farmhouse placed in a secluded, panoramic and quiet location, perfect for nature lovers. Private swimming pool and Wi-Fi connection. The town of Castiglion Fiorentino is about 13 km away.

Podere Cantalena is a stone farmhouse of ancient origins that has recently been renovated. You will find it overlooking a lush valley, just outside the tiny village of Cantalena, about 15 km from the towns of Cortona and Castiglion Fiorentino, prosperous towns rich in history in the lower Valdichiana.
You can reach Cantalena, located at 600 metres above sea level, via a scenic, unpaved mountain road about 3 km long, winding through cool woods and green valleys. It is surely not recommended for sports cars, but it is nevertheless well passable with any other type of car, a somewhat challenging stretch that will, however, reward you in the end with absolute peace and quiet.
At Podere Cantalena you can enjoy a splendid infinity pool with Roman steps (size 10x5 metres, depth 1.50 metres - open from 01st May to 30th September); the panorama from the solarium area takes your breath away. Sinuous, high, wooded hills, gentle and undulating, slope towards the plains and cultivated areas of the Val di Chio, the gully that divides Castiglion Fiorentino from Cortona.
The property is completely fenced off and will therefore also be perfect for your four-legged friends. You will also have a barbecue and a wood-burning oven where you can prepare pizza and excellent Chianina meat grills to be enjoyed on the equipped terrace of the house, from which you can still admire the boundless view of the valley below.
In the days of our forefathers, the farmhouse was part of the ancient Podere Cerniera, which included cultivated fields, vineyards and chestnut groves, still cared for today by the owners of the house, who carry on the old family traditions.
Podere Cantalena is a true break from hectic everyday life. The stylish furniture that harks back to rural traditions and the atmosphere rich in history in which the house is immersed will provide the backdrop for your holiday in complete peace and relaxation and will be the perfect place if you want to take some quality time to spend with friends or family.

GROUND FLOOR: entrance on living-dining room with kitchen corner and fireplace, French window on panoramic terrace, bathroom with shower, double bedroom.
FIRST FLOOR: with access through internal staircase, bathroom with shower and double bedroom with double sofa bed.
EQUIPMENT:
• Refrigerator with freezer, oven, dishwasher, microwave, moka coffee maker, filter coffee maker
• Washing machine, iron and ironing board
• Satellite TV, Wi-Fi Internet connection
• Wood-burning oven, barbecue

INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL PRICE:
Private pool open from 01/05 to 30/09.
Swimming towels, to require in advance.
Wi-Fi internet access.
Bed linen and bathroom towels (initial set).
One Baby bed with sheets (for children up to 3 years), to require in advance.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL PRICE:
Breakage deposit € 200 (payable in cash on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay).
Pets are welcome on payment of € 6 each per day.
Obligatory final cleaning € 70.
Heating € 6 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.