Vacation Rental with Wine tasting in Arezzo

Lucignano - RIF. S347

Accommodation Type: Apartments
Area: Town and Villages   Position: Medieval village
Province : Arezzo  

This lovely holiday apartment in Lucignano is located in the historic centre, close to all the historical monuments and churches of this beautiful hill-top village in Val di Chiana, near Arezzo (25 km). Obtained from the restoration of an old medieval building, this bright studio flat of 75 sq m is on the ground floor and consists of a living room with a sofa, and an armchair and Tv; a typical brick arch separates it from the dining area and fully equipped kitchenette (oven, fridge with freezer, Italian coffee machine, toaster); from here a couple of steps leads to the sleeping area with a double bed; bathroom with shower (hairdryer). At guest’s disposal a washing machine and internet Wi-Fi connection.
This charming apartment for rent in Lucignano, famous for its unique elliptical shape and concentric streets, is ideal both for those wanting to enjoy life at its full in a medieval walled village, with its quaint corners offering shops and restaurants, as well as for those with cultural and art interests being near to some of the most important art centres in Tuscany - Siena (45 km), Montepulciano (25 km), Cortona (25 Km), Montalcino (45 km), Pienza (30 km)-, easily reachable thanks to the well served public transport of this area. 
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Lucignano - RIF. S349

Accommodation Type: Apartments
Area: Val di Chiana   Position: Countryside
Province : Arezzo  

This lovely holiday home in Tuscany is within walking distance (500 mt) of the remarkably conserved medieval walled hill-top village of Lucignano (near Arezzo, at 25 km), famous for its unique elliptical shape and concentric streets. This villa is on the top of a hill, surrounded by olive trees, and enjoys a striking view of the most beautiful side of Lucignano and of the Val di Chiana.
The house is divided into two separate large accommodations. The owners live in one half of the house with a dog and some cats; the couple owns a restaurant and for this reason will not disturb your holiday being busy and out of the way all day long. At guest’s disposal there is a large flat on the ground floor with an independent entrance (3-4 steps lead to it), and a garden with swimming pool (10x5 mt, open May-Sept, shared with the owners). The property is fenced and pets are welcome. The apartment, 100 sqm, has a lovely private furnished terrace for al fresco dining. Suitable for up to 6 people, the house has 3 bedrooms (two with a double bed, and one with two single beds), two bathrooms (one with shower and one with a bath tub with shower head; hair dryers are available), a fully equipped kitchen with dining area (oven, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, microwave oven, toaster, coffee machine, kettle), and a living room with TV (not Sat). Other facilities: internet Wi-Fi connection, washing machine, mosquito nets at the windows, and some bicycles at disposal. In the garden (shared with t 
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Monterchi - RIF. S379

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Casentino   Position: Countryside
Province : Arezzo  

Beautiful house, originally a watchtower dating back to the 17th century, with a magnificent view over the Tuscan hills. Enjoy the view, with a glass of good wine, at any hour of the day, but above all at sunrise and sunset.
Refurbished during the centuries and recently restored, the house still preserves the traditional characteristics of a typical Tuscan country house.

The house has a large garden with gazebo, bursting with olive trees, fruit plants and flowers, as well as a swimming pool (depth 150 cm, 6x12 m, open from middle April to middle October) and a Jacuzzi (use on request). Here you can enjoy breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside, whilst relaxing in the pool or tub. Moving to a slightly lower garden level there is a charming gazebo with a 10-seat table and a barbecue, perfect for al fresco dining.
For sport lovers there is a 5-a-side football pitch, a table tennis table and the opportunity to go for lovely, long walks through the oak woods which surround the property.

The villa is 250 sq m, a typical Tuscan stone house, with rustic style features such as wood and terracotta tile flooring, and wrought iron details, without, however, neglecting modern comforts such us air conditioning in the bedrooms, Wi-Fi and the Jacuzzi.
Simply furnished, the villa is on 2 floors.
Ground floor: reading room with a stereo, a beautiful living/dining room with an old fireplace and Sat-TV, DVD player, a spacious well equipped kitchen (gas stove, oven, fridge 
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Monterchi - RIF. S381

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Casentino   Position: Countryside
Province : Arezzo  

Lovely country house with swimming pool (14 x 7 m, depth from 150 to 250 cm, open from May to September, with a changing room and external shower), is located at 8 km from Monterchi, a medieval village in the countryside of Arezzo. This 200 year-old, renovated holiday home, surrounded by fenced grounds, offers total privacy. The large and well looked after garden is an ideal scenery for your al fresco dining and barbecue, but not to forget a mention to our favourite, characteristic and intimate corner of the villa: the pergola where you can relax with an aperitif, a good book whilst enjoying the lovely view.
The renovated 400 sq m villa, accommodating up to 12 people, preserves its traditional, characteristic architecture with wooden beams and typical stone walls. The interior decorating is original and elegantly country-chic with all modern comforts such as air conditioning and Wi-Fi; certainly a warm welcome for family reunions or group of friends.
Ground floor: Entrance and access to a small, nonetheless charming, living room, a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen (stove, electric oven, fridge with freezer and ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, Italian coffee machine, American coffee machine, kettle, toaster, blender, fruit juicer), a breakfast room, a toilet with a washing machine. Large lounge-room with Sat-TV, DVD player, Stereo Hi-Fi, fireplace, and access to spacious veranda furnished with sofas and armchairs. On the ground floor there is also a twin bedroom, w 
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Bucine - RIF. S364

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Crete Senesi   Position: Countryside
Province : Arezzo  

This magnificent large villa of 650 sq m, suitable for up to 20 people, is situated in a quiet place, in the heart of the Crete Senesi area, just 12 km from Rapolano Terme, between Siena and Arezzo.
Set on a gently rolling hill, this beautiful stone country house enjoys a view of the surrounding olive groves and hazelnut trees. These panoramic scenes, together with the romantically framed nooks, the particular passageways as well as the solidity of the structure provide a sense of strength and charme.
The large furnished garden hosts a gazebo, barbecue, wood-burning pizza oven and the swimming pool (12x6 m, 1.40 m depth; it can be heated up to 25°), proving to be the perfect place to relax, in touch with nature.
The villa consists of a main house and of an annex, for a total of 9 double bedrooms (7 of which can be converted into twin bedrooms), each fitted with full HD TV, and with en-suite bathroom with shower and hair dryers. The furnishings give the house the cosy character of a “family home”, as well as the typical terracotta tile flooring, wooden beam ceilings, and the large fireplace.
The main house is on 3 floors. Ground floor: large living room with fire place, full HD TV, Stereo, a central arch and wooden beam ceiling; large dining room, fully equipped kitchen (stove, oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machines, kettle, toaster, blender, washing machine).
Intermediate floor: laundry room (iron and ironing board), 2 double bedrooms (one of them  
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Cortona - RIF. S274

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Val di Chiana   Position: Countryside
Province : Arezzo  

This magnificent villa is located at 400 m from the lovely town of Cortona, one of the most beautiful and renowned towns of Tuscany. An important Etruscan settlement, Cortona today is a medieval jewel on the side of a hill dominating the Val di Chiana.
This elegant villa is situated in a wonderful panoramic position, surrounded by the typical Tuscan countryside and olive groves, in a perfect location for a lovely and relaxing holiday, yet with the advantages of being within walking distance from the town centre.
The property consists of two independent villas, at 50 m from each other, that can either be both rented together, accommodating up to 12/15 people, or separately. Each house has its own private swimming-pool (both ca. 4x8 m) with a panoramic view over the Val di Chiana and the beautiful church of Santa Maria Nuova. The main villa has an infinity edge pool while the outbuilding’s has lovely Roman steps: the perfect spot to enjoy the landscape “Under the Tuscan Sun”. Other facilities are a car park, barbecue, washing machine and tumble dryer (on request). Also available: tastings, breakfast, lunch, dinner and cooking lessons.

On arrival there will be a welcome basket with homemade products, especially prepared by the owner, a local chef.
In Cortona, thus within walking distance, guests will find restaurants, shops, museums and many works of art. Other beautiful Tuscan art cities easily reached are Montepulciano (at 30 km), Pienza (45 km), Montalcino (65 km), S 
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