Casa dei Vini
Only a few minutes drive from Cetona, Casa dei Vini is located on a hill in 9 hectares of timeless Tuscan countryside with cypress and gnarled olive trees.
Originally a working farm with vineyards and olive groves, along a magical avenue of ancient chestnuts, pine, beech and oak trees and a 100 year old cedar completing the picture with the pretty stone house straight ahead with its original stone staircase leading to the first floor and climbing roses.
To complete the arrival surprise, a classic view of incredibly beautiful Cetona provides an almost theatrical backdrop.
This secluded property is furnished in uncluttered, comfortable fresh country style with spacious rooms, two sitting rooms (one on each floor) and bathrooms for each bedroom.
Casa dei Vini is surrounded by an informal garden of lawns, flowers and shrubs, ideal for games and play.
The pool, located well away from the house is set into a grassy terrace amongst the olive trees with glimpses of Cetona and views towards Monte Cetona.
From here, long soporific days can be spent, enjoying vistas of open countryside in the spring, covered in broom – views of old Tuscan farmhouses, and Citta della Pieve on the skyline.
A path leads to the woodland edge on the hillside, and to a “secret” doorway, opening. The owner’s father used the cool cellar for storing huge barrels of wine. Nowadays guests are given a key and can help themselves to delicious wines on an honesty basis, settling up at the end of their stay.
For walkers, further footpaths lead through woodland and for the energetic, or for teenagers wanting adventure, a rough path leads up to large historical caves and a very interesting archaeological site.
Within easy reach of restaurants, good shopping and sightseeing and offering good privacy for couples or a reasonably priced option for one family, this charming property remains very popular with our clients.
Accomodation
Ground Floor: Entrance Hall • Sitting/dining room • Kitchen • Double bedroom (can be made up as twin) with shower room en suite • Cloakroom • Utility room
First Floor: Living area • Double bedroom (can be made up as twin) • Twin bedroom (can be made up as double) • Shower room • Bathroom
Facilities
Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Satellite TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Pre-pay mobile telephone on request, USB dongle for internet access on request, Barbecue, Heating (usage payable locally), Insect Screens (First Floor Windows),Wi Fi.
Private Swimming Pool
11m x 6m, 1.3m - 1.85m deep with built-in steps. Pool Towels. The pool is open from mid May until mid September . Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an extra charge.
Welcome Provisions Included
A welcome gesture to offer you a drink after your journey; tea or coffee and biscuits, wine or juice and a snack. They are not sufficient for an entire meal. Owners will also generally leave a few other items such as some salt, sugar, oil, bin bags and toilet paper.
Food Hamper
Can be arranged for an additional cost and service charge payable locally. For guests who are arriving late or who recognize they may be delayed and arrive with no time to do shopping. Shops are shut on Sundays, so the aim of the Food Hampers is to provide two light meals and two breakfasts, to allow guests to go out for one meal, then do more shopping on Monday. We can adapt these hampers to take into account allergies, dislikes and dietary requirements, or according to whether there are children in the party.
Cook Service
On request,payable locally
Shopping
We suggest you stop on the way and shop for ‘basics’ and food for breakfast for Sunday and Monday mornings. However, if you are arriving late (planes can be delayed), and bearing in mind that almost all shops are closed on Sundays, you may wish to order a full Food Hamper (enough for two light meals, 2 breakfasts, plus ‘basics’ – see the Travel Directory in the Italy brochure for further details).
Food Hamper
Can be arranged for an additional cost, on request.
Linen and Towels
Provided once per week on Saturday. Extra changes are available on request for an additional charge).
Maid Service
2 hours, 5 days per week
Services
Facts
Airports
Perugia 80 kms, Florence 150 kms, Rome 200 kms, Pisa 210 kms, Bologna 240 kms
Amenities
Shops and restaurants in Cetona 2.5kms, Tennis 3kms, Large Supermarket at Querce al Pino 12 kms, Golf (9 holes) at Lamborghini, Panicarola 25kms, Watersports at Castiglione del Lago, Lake Trasimeno 30 kms
Mainline Station
Chiusi Scalo 9km
Places of Interest
Montepulciano 30 kms, Pienza 45 kms, Cortona 50 kms, Orvieto 55 kms, Perugia 70kms, Arezzo 80 kms, Assisi 90kms, Siena 100 kms
Price
£1665
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