Casa Quintieri - Eight Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 16

Set in a peaceful countryside location in Southern Tuscany, Casa Quintieri is the perfect retreat to get away from it all, whilst providing an excellent base for exploring the towns and cities of Tuscany and nearby Umbria.

Casa Quintieri is a three-storey villa sleeping 17 guests in 8 bedrooms, of which four are en-suite. A further three children can also be accommodated in the loft areas of two of the first-floor bedrooms. Living spaces are also a plenty as this home has two living rooms as well as a wine cellar. Guests can also spend quality time together lounging by the outdoor pool or playing table tennis.

Home-cooked meals made in the professional kitchen can be savoured in the large dining area, or you may wish to prepare something al-fresco on the barbecue and dine under the covered seating, overlooking the breath-taking countryside views of the Cortonesian Mountains and valley. Outside, there is also a vineyard, vegetable garden and olive grove.

Casa Quintieri is a historic abode boasting many original features like wooden beamed ceilings and brick walls to transport you back to days gone by. Yet, the casa also features all the necessary mod-cons for an enjoyable and relaxing holiday, including a dishwasher, Wi-Fi and air-conditioning in all bedrooms.

The villa is ideally located for visiting many of the popular towns and cities of Tuscany and Umbria. The charming town of Cortona, is around half an hour away from the villa and is the place to go for any amenities, as well as bars, restaurants, Renaissance-era buildings and historical sites of interest.

Arezzo and Montepulciano are approximately an hour from Casa Quintieri and are also rich in history. It is worth noting that some of the most prestigious vineyards of Tuscany are also located in Montepulciano, producing the famous vino nobile wines.

Perugia and Pienza are both a little further away, but are equally worth visiting (especially for any foodies). Head to Perugia for the Chocolate Museum and Factory and to Pienza to try pecorino cheese from its hometown.

Features:

Villa Interiors

Ground Floor

- Large Living room with fireplace
- Large dining area with dining table and seating for 8 guests
- Large professional kitchen, well-equipped with oven, microwave, coffee maker, fridge-freezer and dishwasher
- Wine cellar
- Guest bathroom

First Floor

- Main entrance and hall
- Living room
- Two bedrooms with queen size beds and en-suite bathrooms, each with a shower and WC
- Two queen bedrooms (can be made into twin beds)
- Bathroom with shower and WC

Second Floor

- Bedroom with queen size bed and single bed (suitable for one child at an additional cost) and en-suite bathroom with a shower and WC
- Bedroom with queen size bed and loft space on mezzanine level with twin beds (suitable for two children at an additional cost) and en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
- Bedroom with queen size bed and loft space on mezzanine level with single bed (suitable for one child at an additional cost)
- Bedroom with queen size bed
- Bathroom with shower and WC

Outside Grounds

- Swimming pool (12m x 6m, depth: 1.8m), open approximately May to October
- Garden (100 hectares)
- Covered al-fresco dining area with seating for 10 guests
- Laundry room
- Vineyard and olive groves
- Vegetable garden
- Barbecue
- Wood oven

Facilities

- Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Heating
- Satellite TV and DVD player
- Hairdryer
- Washing machine and dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Table tennis table

Location:

Located in Southern Tuscany and close to the border of Umbria, Casa Quintieri is well-situated for visiting the nearby hilltop towns and cities.

Cortona (15km), famous for the book and film "Under the Tuscan Sun" by Frances Mayes, is the nearest town to the villa. Here it is possible to buy groceries as well as enjoy drinks and meals in the numerous bars and restaurants that the town has to offer. The town also has other amenities such as a pharmacy, bank and tennis club.

Cortona also has many sights of interest including Renaissance-era buildings, such as Palazzo del Popolo and the cathedral, the Diocesan Museum, featuring paintings by Fra Angelic and the Etruscan Academy Museum, which holds fascinating artifacts found in surrounding archaeological sites. 600m above sea level, Cortona also boasts views of beautiful Tuscan landscapes, even as far as Umbria and Lake Trasimeno on a clear day.

Lake Trasimeno (36km) is the perfect destination for watersports including sailing, canoeing and kayaking whilst the many paths in the surrounding area are great for hiking or cycling with some fantastic scenery. Guests staying at Casa Quintieri can also take advantage of the many rural paths on the villa’s doorstep.

Other notable towns and cities reachable in approximately an hour include Arezzo (44km) and Montepulciano (46km), notorious for its vino nobile red wine. Pienza (60 Km) is a short distance further, but is worth the extra journey being the home of the delicious pecorino cheese, or head to Perugia (66km) to learn all about chocolate and the chocolate making process at the Chocolate Factory and Museum. You may even be lucky enough to try some!

Terms & Conditions:

Security deposit?
€500 paid in cash to the owner upon arrival and refunded upon departure, subject to full inspection.

Arrival time?
3.30 pm – 6.30 p.m. Check in after 6.30 p.m. upon request (extra €40, payable locally).

Departure time?
10.00 a.m.

Changeover day?
Saturday. All other changeover days on request.

Minimum stay?
7 nights. All other durations on request.

End of stay cleaning included?
Extra €250, payable locally. However, 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.

Linen & towels included?
Yes.

Heating costs included?
Extra €4.50/m3, payable locally.

Energy costs included?
Up to 200kWH included. Excess charged at €0.50 per kWh, payable locally.

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

Insurance?
Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay.

Pool opening dates?
The pool is open approximately May to October. 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.

Pool towels included?
Yes.

Pets welcome?
On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a pet supplement of €100 per pet per week will apply (payable locally).

Internet access?
Wi-Fi internet access included.

Smoking Allowed?
Outside only.

Other Ts and Cs?
Up to four additional children can be accommodated across three of the second-floor bedrooms. See ‘Features’ tab for further details and enquire for extra cost.
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed