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Girasole is a Self-Contained Apartment with a large Pool, free WiFi & parking

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Reviews
10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437 sq m

Explore the area

Map
La Fratta Santa Caterina
  • Popular LocationPiazza della Repubblica10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Cortona10 min drive
  • Popular LocationVilla Bramasole12 min drive
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Girasole is a Self-Contained Apartment with a large Pool, free WiFi & parking

This recently renovated country villa is situated in a beautiful rural setting, nestled in a village in the valley below the Etruscan town of Cortona. It has been converted, in traditional Tuscan style, into seven fully-self-contained, apartments.
The Girasole apartment sleeps four and is located on the ground floor and comprises;
A double bedroom ,
An open plan lounge and kitchen/dining room with sofa bed and
A toilet and shower room.
The apartment has air conditioning, winter heating and WI-FI Internet access. The kitchen has a fridge, oven, electric hob, Kettle and Toaster. There is an iron/board and hairdryer supplied in reception plus 2 clothes dryers for guests use. Bed and bath linen are included.
Our guests can enjoy the large 12m x 6m swimming pool and barbecue area (with sink). The pool area is equipped with tables, chairs and loungers. From here you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Tuscan hills.
The surrounding gardens are particularly beautiful in spring and early summer, with colour and scent from the many rose bushes, jasmine and lavender. The pool is open from the beginning of April until the end of September.
Any time is a good time to visit Tuscany, but in Spring and Autumn the climate is mild. Bus services and trains connect the larger towns, but having a car would be an advantage and you would be able to more easily enjoy the small towns and vineyards, which represent some of Tuscany’s strong points.
Tuscan cuisine is rich in vegetable dishes, tasty soups, meats flavoured with sage, rosemary, and thyme.
A holiday in Tuscany is an experience that will give you happy memories for the rest of your life.

To travel to the apartment:
By air - there are many low-cost flights to this area on budget and scheduled airlines. Perugia and Florence are the nearest airports but Pisa, Bologna and Rome are only about 2 to 3 hours drive away. You can hire a car at a special rate through most airlines.

By train - the apartment is about 5km. from the Camucia - Cortona railway station from where there are regular train services to Rome, Florence, Perugia and Pisa.

By car - the apartment can be reached by leaving at the junction for Valdichiana on the motorway A1 / E35, which is the main motorway through the centre of Italy. This junction is only 16 Km. from Fratta-santa Caterina.
Outside - there is ample parking space and the surrounding gardens are particularly beautiful in spring and early summer, with colour and scent from the many rose bushes, jasmine and lavender. The extensive grounds contain a pool (12m x 6m) and a picnic area with tables, a barbeque and pergola.
The pool is open from the beginning of April until the end of September.

Apart from the Girasole apartment, the Casine villa boasts six other apartments which can be viewed by selecting the following property references;
ODHR 8534470 - Lavanda
ODHR 8541329 - Olivo
ODHR 8542296 - Limone
ODHR 8548800 - Papavero
ODHR 8549191 - Mela
ODHR 8549312 - Bugia
The apartments can sleep between two and four guests and for a group the whole villa could accommodate 15 to 19 guests so for a holiday with friends or acquaintances booking the entire building can provide a shared base but with the independence of separate apartments.

Details about booking the whole villa can be found at reference
ODHR 8549384

There is a 5% discount for groups wishing to book two or more apartments.

Property manager

Christine Lagna

Languages

English, French, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cortona

Located in Cortona, this apartment is in a rural area. Casali Palace and Palazzo Comunale are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Trasimeno and Area Naturale Protetta di Interesse Locale Bosco di Sargiano. Don't miss out on a visit to Arezzo Equestrian Centre. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
La Fratta Santa Caterina

What's nearby

  • Signorelli Theatre - 10 min drive
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 10 min drive
  • Cathedral of Cortona - 10 min drive
  • Belvedere - 11 min drive
  • Villa Bramasole - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Camucia-Cortona Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pasticceria Vannelli Caffè Gelateria - 8 min drive
  • Tenimenti d'Alessandro - 9 min drive
  • Hotel San Luca - 10 min drive
  • Cantina Baracchi - 10 min drive
  • La Locanda di Gegè - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Girasole is a Self-Contained Apartment with a large Pool, free WiFi & parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Girasole is a Self-Contained Apartment with a large Pool, free WiFi & parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Girasole is a Self-Contained Apartment with a large Pool, free WiFi & parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Girasole is a Self-Contained Apartment with a large Pool, free WiFi & parking located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Signorelli Theatre and Piazza della Repubblica. Museum of the Etruscan Academy and Casali Palace are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruna L.

Sehr schön und ruhige Apartments
Es war eine herrliche Woche. Das Apartment war sehr gemütlich, sauber und mit allem ausgestattet, was man so benötigt. Die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Der Pool ein Traum. Vom Domizil aus kann man tolle Ausflüge in die umliegenden Orte machen. Es gibt viel zu entdecken. Jeder Zeit wieder

About the host

Hosted by Christine Lagna

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Four Friends who are in love with Tuscany decided to club together and buy a property and convert it, in traditional Tuscan style, into apartments so that others could enjoy staying in the heart of Tuscany.
Joe is an interior designer and has Italian parents and speaks fluent Italian,
Chris is an architect
Colin is a Project Manager and
Ed is an accountant
so between us we had the skills required, but in reality it was a passion for this part of Italy which inspired us to renovate Le Casine.
We hope you enjoy your stay with us.

Languages:

English, French, Italian
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