Location: Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (8km from Arezzo, Florence Airport 109km, Pisa Airport 169km)
Accommodations: 2 Guest Cottages, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 5-6)
Set in the unspoilt Val Di Chiana, just eight kilometers south of the Historic City of Arezzo and 15 kilometers from Cortona, deep in Piero Della Francesca country, in the land steeped in history, architecture, art and legend, famous for it’s wine, olive oil and food, you will find the treasure that is Podere Il Pero. This magnificent, historically 'listed', example of Leopaldina architecture has been lovingly restored to its former glory with elegant simplicity.
The Taxis family bought this house in 2002 and have made it their goal to restore this property into a home to be shared with others that love all that is Tuscany.
With two cottages, one sleeping 5(plus 2 on a sofabed) and the other sleeping 6 (plus 2 on a sofa bed)as well as a unique and exquisitely decorated bed and breakfast suite for 2 in the tower, available to guests, intergrated into the house. This is an ideal location for family groups. Guests are invited to relax and enjoy the large swimming pool, and the extensive gardens. Enjoy eating ‘al fresco’, relax by the pool, rest under a tree in dappled shade with a book, but most of all to take in the tranquillity this perfect location offers. For ease all European sockets (United Kingdom, German, etc.) are fitted into the apartments. Decorated to please and calm our guests in light elegance, with cotto floors and original cotto ceilings on the lower floors and wooden floorboards upstairs, with the original style exposed cotto menzane ceiling tiles and wooden beams.
We believe that our guests need to ‘looked-after’ and to this end we offer services to take the complication out of their stay. Breakfast, lunch, and evening meals can be prepared. Barbecue by the pool, both cooked and served by us or self catered - what ever takes your fancy. Restaurant reservations can be made. Also for larger parties dinner can be served in our banqueting hall.
In short nothing is too much trouble, our guests take priority whilst they are staying here, and we will do everything possible to ensure that time spent here is their most enjoyable moment, to be remembered for a life time.
Of course as we are located in the perfect position for exploring the rest of Tuscany, we can send you in the right direction if you want inspiration, or just get in the car, or onto one of our mountain bikes, take a map and explore!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: There is a washing machine in each apartment. Washing detergent is supplied.
- Linens Provided: for guests staying for more than one week all linens and towels are changed once each week. Interim changes are possible on request at a charge of 10Euro per pserson.
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace: Gas central heating in the apartments is included in the price of the rental.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Crib (2) : Cots and high chairs are available for our little guests. there is no extra charge for the use of these items.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool: The pool is private to the house, but is shared by our guests. We have bbq faciliteis by the pool and a pool house with covered terrace for those who wish to stay out of the sun but still wish to relax by the pool.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- Other Amenities
- Rural location with 360° views over the valley and the surrounding hills, large gardens private to the house,
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: We have friendly animals of our own and would ask that guest do not bring pets as this may upset the equilibrium.
- Kid Friendly: We are very child friendly. We do ask however that parents remain attentive expecially around the pool area.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Small Aircraft Flights and Lessons, Accompanied Visits to Wine Cantinas and Producers of Olive Oil, Wine tasting, Preplanned touring programmes available to guests,
Rate Details (In Euros)
January 2009 - December 2009 Il Contadino - €1300 per week
January 2009 - December 2009 Il Pastore - €1500 per week
La Torre - B&B suite €150 per night including breakfast
All rates include gas(+ heating in winter months) and electricity
There are no extras charged for baby cots, highchairs or final cleaning
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Il Pero, first built in 1782, now lovelingly restored. - Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy Holiday Guest Cottages
- La Torre suite, perfect hideaway for two. - Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy Holiday Guest Cottages
- Kitchen area in Il Contadino, Tuscan style! Everthing you need is here! - Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy Holiday Guest Cottages
- Gloriuos pool with glorious views .... and a BBQ
- Long lunches on a lazy afternoon.
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