Podere E Corbezzoli
Set high on a hillside, there can be few small houses that offer such a degree of privacy, a glorious view of the sea and well located near Porto Santo Stefano. Podere I Corbezzoli is a simply furnished and rustic holiday home surrounded by a backdrop of hills and “macchia mediterranea”: wild, untamed and completely natural vegetation, wonderful for walking and exploring. Our first sight of this secluded property on a crisp, but still warm November day, was an evergreen shield of bushes covered in small, round, bright red fruit. As the owner welcomed us, he suggested we tasted them. Sweet and delicious, the house was re-christened after the fruit! Originally an 18th century agricultural workers dwelling home, Podere I Corbezzoli is painted in a classic Argentario dark ochre, covered with an evergreen shrub which in May is covered with white scented flowers.
The sitting room, with open fireplace and large French windows, leads up to the dining area and a small kitchen. On the ground floor there is a large master bedroom suite, with access to the garden. Upstairs, one of the bedrooms with brass bedstead has beautiful views over the panorama below. Its separated ‘upstairs and downstairs’ living makes Corbezzoli ideal for two couples holidaying together wanting privacy. Green lawns surround the house, with a pretty canopy, barbecue and fridge for al fresco living. Set well away from the house is the small but practical pool area, with its fabulous view. The surrounding unspoiled landscape surrounding Podere i Corbezzoli is its most truly memorable feature, and a walk to the nearby town is a pleasant stroll down, although it can be “rather hot coming back during the summer months, but one feels truly invigorated.
Accomodation
GROUND FLOOR
- Sitting/dining area on two levels
- Kitchen
- Twin bedroom (can be made up as double) with bathroom en suite
- Cloakroom
FIRST FLOOR
- Double bedroom
- Twin bedroom
- Bathroom
Facilities
PRIVATE POOL
8.5m x 5m, 1.4m deep (all one depth), with ladder steps.
The pool is open from mid May until mid September. Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an additional charge.
FACILITIES
Washing machine • Dishwasher • Microwave • Satellite TV • DVD player • CD player • WiFi (in sitting and dining areas) • Ceiling Ffans (all bedrooms) • Insect screens (all bedroom windows) • Telephone (incoming calls only) • Fax • Heating (payable locally) • Barbecue
Services
RENTAL INCLUDES
Maid Service 2 hours, 6 days per week • Linen change once per week on Saturday (extra changes are available on request for an additional charge)
Cook Service available on request at an additional cost, payable locally
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FLIGHTS
CV Villas is happy to book flights for our customers on scheduled, chartered or low cost airlines from London and regional UK airports. Please ask for details.
CAR HIRE
Car hire can be pre-booked through CV Villas with collection at the airport of arrival. Please ask for details.
CHILD FACILITIES
A complimentary travel cot and a high chair available on request.
FOOD HAMPERS
An upgraded food hamper is available on request. It must be ordered in the UK pre departure and paid for locally. Please ask for details.
COOK SERVICE
A local cook can provide meals at this villa. Cooks are available on request, and do need to be booked well in advance to avoid disappointment. Please ask for details.
Facts
AMENITIES
Shops, restaurants, boats to Giglio Island Porto Santo Stefano 1km, Golf (18 holes) 2km, Porto Ercole 7km
PLACES OF INTEREST
Tarquinia Etruscan ruins 70km, Pienza 100km, Massa Marittima 60km, Grosseto 20km, Siena 90km, Burano Lake 10km
AIRPORTS
Rome 148km, Florence 185km, Pisa 160km
MAINLINE STATION
Orbetello 5km
Price
from £1,480
Contact The Villa People
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