Vacation Rental with Wine tasting in Val di Chiana

Acquaviva - RIF. S384

Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Val di Chiana   Position: Countryside
Province : Siena  

At just 4 km from Montepulciano, surrounded by the vineyards of Vino Nobile, this old farm estate has been tastefully renovated and now features 9 holiday apartments. Set in a large garden, a swimming pool with hydro-massage corner (15x9 m, up to 160 cm deep, open May 1-Oct 15) is at guests’ disposal, as well as a children’s playground, barbecue area and a small fitness room with view over the swimming pool and countryside.
Clients’ also have access to a spectacular wellness centre featuring a hot tub, in a room with large windows and view over the swimming pool and surrounding vineyards, a relaxation area, a Finnish sauna and a Turkish bath. On request possibility of Spa and herbal tea or various tastings packages.
Wi-Fi covers the whole property.
An ideal location both for a relaxing vacation, thanks to its tranquillity, and as point of departure for excursions on foot or by mountain bike and for visits to Tuscany’s beautiful art centres. Additional amenities are breakfast and restaurant service on the premises, as well as wine or olive oil tastings.
The holiday flats have been finely furnished and have maintained their original stone architectural features without, however, neglecting modern comforts.
Facilities: Coin-operated washing machine; 4 adult and 2 children bikes; babysitting service; cooking lessons.
Distances: nearest supermarket, shops, chemist's in Acquaviva at 2,5km and Montepulciano at 4 km. Pienza 19 km, Cortona is at 25 km, Montalcino 40 km,  
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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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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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