Luxury Home 4 | Arezzo, Tuscany | 3 bedrooms

Luxury Self-catering home with a pool in Arezzo, Italy.

If you are looking for a small Luxury House rental in Tuscany, The Villa with a Private pool is an ideal home for a family or small group of friends. Facilities include 3 ensuite bedrooms for 6 Guests, Private Pool, Wi-Fi, Air-Con, BBQ, Ground Floor Bed & Bath, Satellite & Cable TV, DVD, Fireplace, Heating, Ideal for Kids, Teens and has Baby/Toddler equipment.

PRICES: From £8,304 a week | See below for Seasonal Rates. 

HIGHLIGHTS: Lucignano medieval town, Basilica di San Francesco, Basilica di San Domenico, the Museo Civico, a 30-min drive from Cortona.

VILLA DESCRIPTION

This luxury Self-catering home with a pool offers breathtaking views over the Val di Chiana from its romantic and rural settings. Two charming villas are separated by a swimming pool in a quiet corner of the Tuscan countryside, with a traditional village just a 15-minute walk away.

What’s inside this £8,304 a week Self-catering house with a pool near Arezzo? 

The Self-catering villa is the perfect retreat for up to 6 guests to enjoy the quality time together, as well as to have private space to relax and unwind. The villas and the pretty grounds that surround them are nestled between fields and hedgerows that add to the traditional country atmosphere. In contrast, both the 2-bedroom villa and romantic one-bedroom villa are contemporary in style. Clean lines, luxurious ensuite bathrooms, and a crisp, white finish are themes throughout. The living and dining spaces are lovely and bright and open out to either pool or garden-side terraces for al fresco drinks and meals. A fireplace in each living room ensures you stay warm and cozy on those cooler evenings.

What can kids do during the Villa stay in Arezzo? 

Just a 10-minute drive from the villa is Acquapark Crocodile. It’s a great water park with slides, tubes, a wave machine and a small pool for younger children alongside the main pool.

Another outdoor experience can be enjoyed at Saltalbero Adventure Park, which is found in a beautiful forest just outside the town of Rapolano Terme. It boasts lots of acrobatic trails with rope bridges and swinging logs. Also follow hiking trails through the woods before coming back to the large picnic area for lunch.

Outside Grounds 

And on hot days, there’s nothing better than a refreshing dip in the pool at the heart of the classic herb and lavender walled garden. Immediately beyond this area are tree-dotted lawned gardens that offer dreamy strolls and wonderful views over the rolling countryside.

Exterior

– Swimming pool (12m x 6m, depth: 1.3m), open approximately April to mid-October
– Pool terrace with dining table for four guests, seating, sun loungers, parasols
– Garden with lawn, trees, plants
– Barbecue
– Parking space

LOCATION

The villa is conveniently located around halfway between Arezzo and Siena. Arezzo is especially known for its beautiful religious buildings; with the hilltop cathedral, Basilica di San Francesco and the Basilica di San Domenico being just a few highlights. And the impressive medieval brick buildings in Siena’s UNESCO World Heritage Site historic centre are just one of the many features of this popular city.

Walk from Villa Gelmini into the nearest village in just 15 minutes, passing through the landscapes that the gardens give you such unspoilt views of. You can also take in views towards the town of Cortona; reached by car in around 30 minutes. The village has a typical Tuscan feel and has a small selection of amenities that include a bank, pharmacy, supermarket and restaurant.

Local Amenities

• Nearest Airport: Perugia(72km)
• Nearest Airport 2: Florence(105km)
• Nearest Village: (1.2km)
• Nearest Restaurant: (1.3km)
• Nearest Bar/Pub: (2km)
• Nearest Supermarket: (1.2km)
• Nearest Town: Marciano della Chiana(3.4km)

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

• Culture, History, and Art:
  • • Hilltop Lucignano is one of the most striking medieval towns in the area, with buildings set in concentric rings creating a labyrinth effect. Must-sees include the Church of San Francesco and the Museo Civico with its impressive art collection. Also, visit the ruins of a Medici castle that lie just outside the town walls.
    • Discover the town’s ancient past in the Etruscan Museum and Archaeological Park, then marvel at the Renaissance-era Palazzo del Popolo.
    • Many of the region’s most historic and architecturally stunning towns and cities, such as Cortona (Around a 30-minute drive away), Arezzo and Siena, are easy to reach by car. And a short drive from the villa is the medieval town of Lucignano with its iconic labyrinth-like layout.
    • With numerous historic sites of interest to tick off your sightseeing list. The Etruscan Museum is full of ancient artefacts that tell the town’s story from its earliest days. There’s also an Archaeological Park with sites that include city fortifications and remains of Roman roads. Palazzo del Popolo and the cathedral date back to the Renaissance era.
    • Slightly further afield is stunning Siena. An hour’s drive will bring you to the city and its iconic structures, such as Pizza del Campo, the city hall and Torre del Mangia. Climb to the top of this tower for phenomenal views. Also visit Piazza del Duomo; home to the Piccolomini Library and a majestic cathedral.
• Culinary Experiences: 
• Active outdoors: A beautiful place to pass a few hours is Lake Trasimeno Regional Park. Swim, enjoy long hikes through dramatic landscapes and relax with some bird watching. Also take a boat trip over to the islands Isola Maggiore and Isola Minore.

BEDROOMS AND LIVING AREA

The villa can accommodate 6 guests in 3 ensuite bedrooms

Two-Bedroom Villa Interiors

Ground Floor

– Kitchen/dining space with oven, dishwasher, freezer, table and chairs, doors to terrace with seating and garden
– Bedroom with double bed, ensuite bathroom
– Bedroom with double bed, ensuite bathroom

Lower Floor

– Living room with sofa, armchair, beanbag, fireplace, satellite TV, DVD player, stereo, doors to the pool terrace

One-Bedroom Villa Interiors

Ground Floor

– Kitchenette with oven, dishwasher, dining table for four people, doors to terrace with seating and garden
– Bedroom with double bed, ensuite bathroom with sunken bath tub, shower over

First Floor

– Living room with sofa, fireplace, satellite TV, DVD player, stereo

Property Layout

• Property Floorplans (please check at the time of booking)

MAIN VILLA FEATURES – Service and Facilities

• STAFF: Self-Catering  
• DINING: Self- Catering Villa
• Internet (Wi-Fi)
• Villa mobile (usage payable locally)
• Satellite TV/Cable TV 
• DVD
• Heating – Please check T&C’s below 
• Air conditioning – (in bedrooms of the two-bedroom villa only)
• Swimming pool: Private Pool
• Parking space
• Ground Floor Bed & Bath 
• Fireplace 

RATES  (£ – GBP)

PRICING & SERVICE OPTIONS – Features/Amenities shown are not always free and may have additional costs – Some service types may not be available for your selected dates. Please check at the time of booking for Amenities included on the service option you have selected.

Updated Prices for 2021/22