General Description

This 120 year old farmhouse has been restored to a very high standard, with many original features, including terracotta tile floors and wooden beamed ceilings, plus modern bathrooms and kitchen. Set in 0.8 hectares (2 acres) of olive groves, fig and cherry trees, the house is spread over 3 floors, with 4-5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1-2 living rooms and kitchen/dining room. The ground floor gives access to a shady pergola with tables and seating for 14 people, and leads to a large sun terrace surrounding a 12x6 metre (c. 40x20 feet) swimming pool. Covivoli has magnificent, uninterrupted views across the Tuscan hills towards Caprese Michelangelo, the birthplace of the famous sculptor, painter, architect and poet.

Covivoli makes a perfect country retreat from which to go off and explore, or just spend the day at the villa taking it easy. The house, pool and terraces are exclusively for the use of our guests and provide a peaceful and private setting. Choose from sightseeing, a trip to one of the many local markets or a night out at any of the numerous superb local restaurants, or simply relax on the terrace, soaking up the views, the sun and a bottle of the local wine. We also offer additional services, including shopping, dinner, wine tasting, etc (see below for more details).

Location

The house is located in eastern Tuscany, near the border with Umbria, and close to the beautiful, historic towns of Caprese Michelangelo, Anghiari and Sansepolcro. Within easy reach are other famous towns and cities, such as Perugia, Arezzo and Cortona, and (a little further but still accessible in a day trip) Assisi, Montepulciano, Florence and Sienna.

House & Grounds

LOWER GROUND FLOOR - access to terrace from all rooms
• Lower Hall - with washing machine, drinks fridge, storage (games, toys, etc)
• Living room 1 - with sofas, hifi, tv, games
• Kitchen & breakfast/dining room - fully equipped kitchen & seating for 10
• Pergola with alfresco dining for 14, access to grounds, terrace & pool
UPPER GROUND (MIDDLE) FLOOR
• Hall - with main entrance to house, old bread oven, access to all grounds
• Bathroom 1 (on lower/upper floor mezzanine) - wc, bidet, bath & shower
• Living room 2 - with double sofa-bed, books & toys, wood burning stove
• Bedroom 4 (accessed through living room 2) with double bed
TOP FLOOR
• Bathroom 2 (on middle/top floor mezzanine) - wc, bidet, walk-in shower
• Bedroom 1 - with double bed & washbasin
• Bedroom 2 - with double bed
• Bedroom 3 - with 2 single beds
TERRACE, GROUNDS & SWIMMING POOL - accessed from lower ground floor and from paths from upper ground (middle) floor

Covivoli sleeps 10 people comfortably (3 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom and 1 double sofabed in the second living room), and is suitable for both families and groups of friends. On request, we can provide up to 3 travel cots for babies and 2 single inflatable mattresses, so the house can accommodate more at a squeeze. We have hosted larger groups but would recommend a maximum of 10 children and adults.

Additional Services

We offer a range of additional services, all organised through our House Manager, Chris (who is English and lives with his Italian wife in the nearby village of Ponte Singerna), including:
• Provisions bought for you (there are usually a few basics in the house, but we can organise a small shop for you - helpful especially if you plan to arrive late)
• 5 course Tuscan dinner, with wine, private chef and waiter
• Tuscan wine tasting, perhaps combined with a dinner
• Homemade pasta lessons, combined with a lunch or dinner
• Private birthday or anniversary parties, other celebrations, even an all-inclusive Tuscan wedding - you name it, we will do our best to make