Villa Il Gufo - Seven Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 20

Nestled within the small medieval village of Anghiari, Villa il Gufo is comprised of several Tuscan farmhouses, restored with love and passion to create a magical estate of distinctive earthy colour tones and subtle aromas of jasmine and rose.The property consists of three units dating back to 1000, that include a monastery that housed Camaldolesi monks for over a thousand years, a main house spread over three stories with private terracotta terraces, and a charming stone cottage about 30m away from the main building. All of these fascinating buildings have long and varied histories, and have been restored with respect to their heritage, keeping many of the original features such as the floor tiles, stone steps and thick wooden trusses.Surrounding the buildings are carefully maintained landscaped gardens boasting a wide array of colourful blossoms, and a further five acres of woodland home to one of the oldest cypresses in the valley and many resident squirrels, hares, deer, pheasants, and owls. This strong connection to nature is one of the standout attractions of the property, where guests can relax in the sun by the large outdoor swimming pool, hide away in a small wooden snug secluded among the olive trees, enjoy the children’s playground with hammocks and games, or dine al-fresco on a veranda surrounded by roses.



It's a foragers paradise too with mushrooms, truffles, blackberries and all sorts of spices - the owners would be delighted to accompany you into the fruitful woodland. Indeed, the family behind the renovation of this wonderful property is extremely passionate about the experience that each guest enjoys and encourage you to specify any needs you may have before you arrive in order for them to ensure they can provide you with the perfect tailor-made service. To ensure that the culinary heritage is fully appreciated, the owners who live in a cottage opposite the villa, are on hand to help organise meals, wine and oil tastings in many oil mills and wineries in the area. They can even arrange all of this within the estate so you never have to leave the comfort of Villa il Gufo! For ceremonies, the villa can host civil ones as the municipality is only a kilometre away. The villa is also well suited as the living room can comfortably sit 24 people and room for a 40 person standing buffet. 



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Features:


1) 4 double bedrooms (8 guests). The main villa is at guests' disposal. The other bedrooms will be closed.




2) 7 double bedrooms (14 guests). The number of bedrooms at guests’ disposal will depend on the group composition, though some bedrooms might be closed.









3) 7 double bedrooms + sofa beds (20 guests). All rooms and sofa-beds at guests’ disposal.



The Villa (access to the villa is from 3 different entrances: one from the kitchen, one from the leaving room and an entrance that leads directly to the bedrooms).Ground Floor - Large living room with huge antique fireplace, Steinway piano, 3 sofas, 5 square tables and chairs- Small sitting area with armchairs- Fully-equipped kitchen with 6 burners, a large oven, 2 large fridges, two sinks, a dishwasher (that completes a full load in 60 seconds!), washing machine, coffee machine, kettle, microwave, dryer, toaster, deep fryer and a kitchen table next to a working fireplaceFirst Floor- Living room with original working fireplace - Large terrace with stunning views - Suite with a double bed, ensuite bathroom and a corner bath tub- Suite with a double bed, ensuite shower room and access to the terrace- Suite with a sitting area with a double sofa bed (suitable for two guests), ensuite bathroom and French doors leading to the terrace. This room can also sleep 4 (2 children on the sofa bed) Second Floor (said to be an old watchtower)- Mezzanine library - Suite with a double bed and a living room with fireplace and double sofa bed (the two rooms are separated by a door but share the same en-suite bathroom)The Cottage - Master bedroom with two bathrooms (a disabled toilet and a bathroom with hydro-massage shower)- Compact kitchen- Garden with table and chairs, suitable for 2 or 3 peopleFormer ChapelGround Floor- Suite with a double bed and en-suite shower room First Floor- Suite with a master bedroom and en-suite bathroom with shower- Kitchenette with refrigerator Outside Grounds (1 hectare)- Swimming Pool (12m x 6m, depth: 1.5m), open approximately beginning-June to mid-September- Large outdoor terrace furnished with sun loungers, tables, chairs and parasols- Extensive lush gardens- Ancient well- Games area with table tennis, hammocks, rackets and  balls- Pergola with a table and chairs near the kitchen and another by the pool- 5 acres of woodland- Laundry room with a washing machine and tumble dryer- Parking



Facilities- Heating (available for use from 1st November, unless requested in advance)- Air-conditioning (bedrooms)- TVs (in each bedroom)- DVDs- Stereo with CD player- Mini-bar (in each bedroom)- Board games - Iron and ironing board- Mosquito screens



Extra Sustainability Gems About the Property



The owners have installed solar panels to provide hot water, the park is home to centuries-old plants and the property benefits from no air pollution meaning the starry skies, sunrises and sunsets are truly amazing.



Location:

Just 1km away, the village of Tavernelle di Anghiari offers basic amenities and a couple of restaurants. Nearby Anghiari (5 minutes by car) is one of Italy’s most beautiful medieval villages, renowned for its art, history, antique shops and excellent restaurants. Famous figures including Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Piero della Francesca all had links to the area, and the town still hosts lively markets and festivals throughout the year.
The house is perfectly located for exploring Tuscany and Umbria, with Florence, Siena, Perugia and Assisi all within easy reach. Charming nearby towns include Sansepolcro, Cortona, Citerna and Monterchi, while Arezzo and the sanctuary of La Verna also make wonderful day trips. Across the Umbrian border, Lake Trasimeno, Gubbio, Spello and Deruta are all worth visiting.
For leisure activities, there are tennis courts, gyms and bowling in Anghiari and Sansepolcro, fishing lakes nearby, outlet shopping within an hour’s drive, and a beautiful 9-hole golf course near Perugia.



Terms & Conditions:

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€2000 paid in cash to the owner upon arrival and refunded upon departure, subject to full inspection.

4.00 p.m. Check-in outside this time may be subject to an extra cost. Please enquire for more details.

9.30 a.m.

Extra €650 per week, paid locally in cash. Please this fee also applies to stays under a week.

Yes.

Not allowed.

Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges.



A cot (excluding cot linen) and high chair are available on request. A second cot can be provided for an extra charge of €85, payable in cash locally.



Please note that the barbecue is only available on request, at an extra cost.



An exceptionally friendly owner lives in the cottage directly opposite and is always at hand, both for carrying out usual property maintenance tasks as well as for providing optional catering and range of local services.



Please note that the use of any external caterers and/or contractors is not permitted.



Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking.



Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner or their property manager.



Please note home security devices may be installed at the villa, please enquire for further information.

Saturday. All other days on request.

Mandatory extra €650, payable in cash locally. Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.

Outside only.

Villa can be rented with the following capacities:

8 guests: 4 double bedrooms. The main villa is at guests' disposal. The other bedrooms will be closed.

9-14 guests: 7 double bedrooms. The number of bedrooms at guests’ disposal depends upon the group composition, though some bedrooms might be closed.

20 guests: 7 double bedrooms + sofa beds. All rooms and sofa-beds are at guests’ disposal.

7 and 4 nights depending season.

Extra €850 per week, paid in cash locally. Please note that this fee also applies stays under a week.

Italian Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night - please enquire if exact amount is required).

Wi-Fi internet access included.

No. On request and at an extra cost.

The pool is open approximately early June to mid-September. Early openings and postponed closings of the swimming pool can be arranged at an extra cost with at least 2 months' notice, to be agreed with the owner at the time of booking. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
Smoking - not allowed