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Child-free tranquility is yours with a choice of two exquisite, lovingly restored, independent cottages (each sleeping two) in the gardens of an historic, hillside farmhouse. The one and a half acre mature garden, completely at guests'disposal, is bursting with fruit trees, olives, rare conifers and numerous antiquities, including a 2000 year old Roman cistern!
The pool, which nestles in the olive grove, is for our guests' exclusive use, you will never feel crowded. It has a natural Sienese stone surround and wonderful, panoramic views overlooking Etruscan Arezzo and beyond to the Pratomagno mountains. It offers our guests the chance to relax, sunbathe or simply do nothing at all. But, if you need more encouragement to relax you can indulge in an aromatherapy session with a qualified therapist. La Torre will ensure that your holiday will be the most relaxed ever!
The main house, built around an 11th century watchtower, is surrounded by the peaceful, green waves of the Tuscan hills yet only 10 minutes from Arezzo's medieval centre, the Piazza Grande. The 21st century travellers' needs are also here - such as taxis, trains, banks, cafes, shops and numerous restaurants -ranging from the simple trattoria to Michelin star standard. La Torre, set on the slopes of Monte Lignano, famous since Roman times for its natural springs, and on the boundary of the State park, it is approached via a country lane passing through vineyards and olive groves to 480 metres.
If you can tear yourself away from the beauty and calm of La Torre, Arezzo, the setting for the Oscar-winning film 'Life is Beautiful' is well placed for visiting both Tuscany and Umbria. Just 35 minutes (by train - 10 minutes to the station) to Florence and in just 1.25 hours you could be in Rome. Arezzo is also the perfect base for touring and exploring by car: Cortona 30 minutes, Sienna one hour, Florence one hour Perugia one and a half hours and even Assisi can be reached in 1.75 hours.
The classic hilltowns of San Gimignano, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Poppi, Anghiari are all easy drives for the perfect day - wonderful views of timeless hillside villages, the opportunity to discover and experience the living history which is Tuscany and sample the wonderful foods and wine. You will not be disappointed!
Each cottage, il Bacio (the Kiss) and La Veduta (the Beautiful View) has its own terrace/garden area and have been authentically restored. Many original features have been retained and there are chestnut beams, terracotta ceilings and floors throughout.
They have been furnished in a sympathetic, elegant yet comfortable style with many antiques including in one cottage - an antique billiard table. Both cottages have hand-made traditional Tuscan beds - one wickerwork, the Aretian handicraft and the other wrought-iron from Poppi just to the North of Arezzo. However the kitchens and bathrooms are the latest in functionality and Italian style.
To start your holiday in stress-free style why not book a 3 course arrival-day Tuscan supper for €70 per couple. This will be prepared using only the finest, organic seasonal produce and will include a bottle of fine DOCG Chianti from our neighbour's vineyard. This must be pre-booked.Please advise us of any special dietary needs.
Personal cooking courses available here at La Torre with chef who has 30 years experience of teaching food and cooking classes. Course can be tailored to your request. Please email for details.
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