Location: Sansepolcro, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Arezzo, Anghiari, Wealth of Art & History at Doorstep)
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)
Characteristic, romantic well appointed apartment on second floor of lovingly restored classic Tuscan farmhouse. Beautiful and very spacious mature garden with many charming areas for 'al fresco' dining plus exclusive use of the saltwater swimming pool and secure parking.
A welcome basket is included in all weekly rentals, with all the necessary provisions for your first breakfast at La Casina. Complementary mineral water, wine and fresh fruits are also provided for your arrival date.
While located in the picturesque Upper Tiber Valley countryside, this delightful apartment is just minutes from the charming Medieval hilltop town of Anghiari. The walled town of Sansepolcro is also just a 7 min drive away. Sansepolcro is world famous for being the birthplace of Piero della Francesca and many of his most celebrated works are exhibited locally. The 'Balestra'an ancient crossbow competition is held every September with a medieval procession in costume and a week long feast.
Justine offers cooking classes in the classic farmhouse kitchen on the ground floor and catered meals are available when guests wish to enjoy the property and relax completely.
A chauffeur service is available for guided tours in English and transfers at competitive rates
DAY TRIPS
Anghiari, voted one of Italy’s most special medieval hilltop towns, 7 mins
Arezzo, Etruscan origin with Roman influence, Chianti wine district, on main railway line, 40mins,
Assisi, St Francis, spiritual haven, 1hr
Caprese Michelangelo, birthplace of the famous sculptor, 25 mins
Città di Castello, Umbria, museums, churches, hand painted ceramics, 10 mins
Cortona, Etruscan, views of Lake Trasimeno, ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’, 45 mins
Florence, Duomo, Old Bridge, Uffizi Gallery, Medici family palaces, 1.5 hrs
Gubbio, Montefalcro Palace, historical Eugubine Tablets, ceramics, 1 hr
La Verna, significant Monastery and sanctuary, breathtaking views of Casentino National Park, 45mins
Perugia, many churches, museums, specialty shops, significant university, 50 mins
Monterchi, Piero della Francesca’s Pregnant Madonna, 15 mins
Sansepolcro, birthplace of Piero, his ‘Resurrection’ Museo Civico, 5mins
Orvieto, Gothic Duomo, celebrated white wines, 1.5 hrs
San Gimignano, Feudal towers, Chianti Classico wine district, 1.5 hrs
Siena, Duomo,Piazza, world famous Palio equestrian event
Urbino, Le Marche, Renaissance architecture, birthplace of Raphael, Duke of Montefalcro, 1.75hrs
NEAREST AIRPORTS:
Perugia 50 mins, Forli 1.25hrs, Florence 1.5 hrs, Pisa & Bologna 2.5 hrs, Rome 3 hrs.
All of our guests to date have commented that La Casina makes the ideal base from which to explore this picturesque area so rich in history, art and culture. Several have referred to it as their 'special haven'in Tuscany.
Weekly Rates .. €440-€660/wk for 2 people
Also Available on a Nightly Basis from euro 77-00 for 2 people
Surcharge of €15/nt for Third person
Paypal method but a surcharge of 4 % may apply
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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