The Villa Torre del Guado (whole rental too)
Torre del Guado Country House is an impressive stone manor house placed amidst the natural scenery of the Upper Tiber Valley, close to Arezzo–Cortona and within easy driving distance of Florence, Siena and other cities of art. The villa looks out at the magnificent medieval towns of Anghiari, perched on a hill, and Sansepolcro, birthplace of the great painter Piero della Francesca.
The villa’s accommodation consists of 2 suggestive reception rooms and 5 refined self-catering vacation-accommodations, of different sizes and typology, with excellent facilities. The whole holiday house inside very large secure beautifully maintained equipped gardens (20.000 mq) with the panoramic 15X7 swimming pool (open from 15/05/2010 to 25/09/2010).
The farmhouse Torre del Guado, with its spacious apartments, with private kitchen, washing machine, and living room with sofa beds, is ideal for families ( if many familiar groups, the whole property can be rented), as well as for couples ( like honeymoon) or business traveller looking for one double bed apartment.
As well as relaxing and a base for touring, our holiday farmhouse gives you the possibility to experience unforgettable moments as only a place in Tuscany can and, with its reception rooms plus the park inside the spectacular tuscan landscape, is a superb birthdays, cerimonies and weddings location in tuscany (with optional catering service on request).
Museums, cultural sites, thermal baths, golf, tennis courts, horse-riding, shops, typical tuscan restaurants available at short driving distance.
The Torre del Guado villa can be rented as a whole or as 5 separate apartments.
Outside: In the centre of large and beautifully maintained gardens (20.000 mq), where you may stroll through vast green areas and enjoy a spectacular view on the tuscan landscape, there is the panoramic and equipped 15X7 swimming pool (purified through filters with sea salt widhout the bother of the chlorine) with outside shower, for only guests’ use and relax. The gardens provide, also, plenty of garden furniture: 3 gazebos, sun-beds, tables, chairs, sunshade and a playing and barbecue area.
Facilities on site:
_5 self-catering apartments (each one for 2/6 sleeps), entirely independent and with entry from the garden, Each unit is furnished for outdoor dining, its washing machine, linens, towels, swimming pool towels and tables clothes, Cooling fans, windows mosquito-nets
_By request: available free highchairs for babies, iron & board and hair-dryer
-On demand, daily cleaning (extra charge: € 11 per/hour), cots ( extra € 5 per/day), Wireless connection, (euro 4 per/day) unlimited access
_ Well-tended and equipped garden (20000 mq): 3 Covered gazebos plus BBQ area, _Panoramic (15X7m) ecologic swimming pool (purification through filters with sea salt widhout the bother of the chlorine) plus outside shower, reserved to our guests only
-Private parking plus a covered parking space for each unit,
_Free use of Mountain-bikes, Ping-pong, Mini volley & Table football,
_Large ancient rooms for Cerimonies, Weddings, meetings and cultural events,
Upon request, available private cooking for groups through service catering.
Activities in the proximities:
**For those in search of peace and tranquillity:
The perfect environment for tuscan natural beauty and relaxation, visitors to the holiday house Torre del Guado can enjoy relaxing swims in the pool or pleasant hiking and cycling trips around the stunning tuscan landscape of the tall valley or along the Tiber shores.
**For those of you who prefer to indulge in sporting activities:
Trekking, Biking, fishing at 3 km, Windsurfing on the near Montedoglio lake ( 7 kms), Golf (18 holes) 6 kms away, Horse-riding plus school at 2 and 6 kms tennis courts and and five-a-side football at 2 kms, a very equipped modern gym and professional instructors, sauna, Turkish bath... at 3 kms, in Sansepolcro.
The Adriatico sea at approximately one hour driving.
**For other interests:
-Thermal baths ( Fontecchio) and beauty farm 14 kms, short driving to Museums, Cultural sites.
-Antiquarys objects ( Anghiari, Sansepolcro, Arezzo),
-Events: in Arezzo: Fiera Antiquaria ,Antique fair , (every first Sunday of the month and the preceding Saturday) and “The merry-go-round of the Saracino” (on the first Sunday in June and September, at Anghiari Handicraft market of Valtiberina ( last week of April and first week of May), at Sansepolcro Fiera dellAntiquariato (Antique Fair) and Palio della balestra, “Old crossbow game”, ( second Sunday in September), the Palio of Siena (July and August), Festival of the two worlds in Spoleto (June-July), Umbria Jazz in Perugia (July), Festival of the nations and the Cinema Festival in Città di Castello (August-September).
*For people interested in finding a real bargain in the world of "haute couture" (womens and mens) there is, nearby, a small, exclusive shopping centre called The Mall, factory outlets of Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, and other top designer labels. Not far away there is a similar Prada outlet.
Details of IRIS apt. (2+3 sleeps)
90 square metres, 2 very large rooms – this 1 level splendid apartment enjoys of great privacy becouse it is located on the first floor in the most historical wing of the Villa, with its own private entrance. It is a popular choice for couples on their honeymoon but it is perfect also for small family groups .
Far from the typology of the other ones, this apartment is a wonderful suite with all comforts of a furnished apartment. You find a very spacious open plan living/dining area with 1 Sleeper Sofa-Queen plus 1 single sofa/divans, fully equipped kitchen and dining table for 8. On the same floor there is 1 one queen sized bedroom, with a wardrobe space, and a well appointed bathroom with shower. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 very large liv-room.
Sleeps 2/5: 2 are the guests accommodated in beds other 3 guests can be accommodated on
the sofa/divans, present in the liv-room.
This apartment has a small porch and a private garden furniture under the outdoor stairs.
All the apartments are tastefully and stylishly decorated thanks to a carefully selected colour scheme and enjoy plenty of natural light along with panoramic views of the tuscan landscape. Each self catering accommodation has its independent entry on the ground floor from the garden, own fireplace, a fully-equipped kitchen-corner (4 plates, gas, refrigerator, ice compartment, electric oven, toaster..), 1 bathroom, with shower, bidet, sink, WC, and all the benefits of modern technology ( Satellite TV, individual washing machine and heating ). All linens, including swimming pool towels and tables cloths, fans and windows mosquito-nets are provided. On demand available: free Highchairs, iron and hair dryer Wireless connection ( charge € 4 per/day), Baby-cot (extra € 5 per/day). The sofa/divan, present in each liv-room, can be transformed into another double or single bed.
INFO
Rates quoted are for the number of guests accommodated in the beds : 2.
Daily surcharge due to over-occupancy accommodated on a sofa/divan is euro 10 per/day/ 60 per/ week.
*PRICES INCLUDE: Use of pool ( open from 15/05/2010 to al 25/09/2010), Linens including pool towels, Water, Electricity, Gas, Private covered parking, Washing-machine, Weekly laundry change, Final cleaning, Highchairs and Use of the mountain bikes, All Taxes (IVA 10%).
*In the price not included: Wireless service ( Euro 4 a day), the individual heating ( when required is calculated based on consumption:
each apartment has its counter), baby cot ( € 5 per/day), final cleaning for the pets ( Euro 20).
**From 19/06/2010 to 20/08/2010 the apartments can be rented only weekly, from sat to sat.
*Shorter periods available in off-season (2 day minimum).
Check-in: from 5 pm until 8 pm, for later check-ins please call the following telephone number: +39 0575 720685
Check Out: before 10am ( not flexible).
Deposit required to confirm a booking is 30% with balance due on Check out.
A Security deposit of euro 150 is due on arrival and fully refundable upon departure.
sleeping :
The farm house comprises 1 bedrooms in total;
1 double and 1 cots.
The property also has 1 single sofa bed located in the on liv-room, 1 double sofa bed located in the On liv-room.
This gives room for up to 5 people.
Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.
general :
The farm house has 1 bathrooms and 1 WCs for your party's use.
Central heating keeps you snug and warm.
entertainment :
The farm house has
television satellite/cable. Recreational activities available with the farm house include table tennis.
eating & living :
There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find an oven, a microwave, a freezer, a toaster. You will also find a washing machine, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware.
Smoking :
Smoking is allowed in this farm house.
Pets :
Pets are welcome
We ask 20 Euro for final cleaning.
Wheelchairs :
Not suitable for wheelchairs
on site :
The farm house is right beside
swimming, walking, cycling, mountain biking.
less then 15 minutes drive away :
Close to the farm house you will find
wind surfing, fishing, horse riding, golf, tennis, a sports center, historic sites, a museum, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.
less then 45 minutes drive away :
Within easy reach
of the farm house you will find
a beach.
extra information :
-For people interested, nearby, outlets Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Prada.
grocery store: 2 kms from villa, with typical Tuscan products,
supermarket: 4 kms,