Torre La Ripa

Set in the beautiful countryside of the hills of Cortona and just a few minutes from this splendid little town, pearl of the Aretine Val di Chiana, the old imposing watchtower form of Torre La Ripa stands on the side of a 369 m high hill, covered by the silvery foliage of a sea of olive trees and with a never-ending view from the pool stretching over the winding green hills of the Val d'Esse, an area east of Cortona, rich in churches, archaeological sites and Renaissance villas, and along the river of the same name flowing towards Umbria. The charm of this original Tuscan farmhouse lives on in the splendid restoration that has given new light to the outside in exposed Cortona stone and to the inside, modernized to guarantee you a holiday in top comfort. The original terracotta stone, the antique pickled wooden ceiling beams, the hand-crafted furniture and fixtures combined with details and accessories of shabby chic inspiration, as well as modern bathrooms and cosy bedrooms, make this house, with full air-conditioning and wi-fi connection, a quiet retreat to spend a magnificent holiday, protected by the silence and privacy of a beautiful, fully-equipped garden. An excellent departure point for visiting nearby shopping centres and the major towns of Tuscany - Siena, Florence, Arezzo - and of nearby Umbria - Perugia, Assisi and Orvieto. Within easy reach are the famous little towns around Siena like San Gimignano, Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino in the Val d'Orcia as well as those in the magnificent area of Chianti.

Key Features

• 4 bedrooms
• 5 bathrooms
• Sleeps 8
• Private pool
• Landscaped gardens

Bedrooms

• Bedroom 1 - Double bed
• Bedroom 2 - Double bed
• Bedroom 3 - King-size bed (convertible to 2 twin beds)
• Bedroom 4 - 2 twin beds (convertible to king)

Living area

• Living room with comfortable sofas and ornamental fireplace
• Dining room with table and seating
• Fully equipped kitchen

Outdoor area

• Private pool
• Landscaped gardens
• BBQ grill
• Outdoor dining area with seating
• Sun loungers and umbrellas
• Cold-water shower

General

• Air conditioning
• Complimentary wifi
• Bedding and towels included
• Private parking
• Iron and ironing board
• Washing machine
• Dishwasher
• High chair and baby cot

Good To Know

• Pets: On request. 50,00 Euros per animal per week to be paid on site.
• The pool is open from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October
• Access roads: 400 m of unpaved and narrow road not suitable for low and sportive cars
• Parking: 2 cars uncovered

Included in price

• Utilities: Electricity, Water, Gas for kitchen use, Heating
• Weekly linen, initial and final cleaning

Not included in price

• Tourist Tax (where applicable)

Extras on request

• Extra cleaning (22,00 Euros/hour/cleaner)
• Extra linen change (15,00 Euros per person)
• Firewood (20,00 Euros/100 kg)

Places of interest

• Airport: Perugia 61 km, Firenze 142 km, Pisa 203 km, Roma Fiumicino 240 km, Milano Malpensa 474 km
• Highways: Highway A1 exit Valdichiana 29 km
• Beaches: Tyrrhenian Sea 169 km
• Train station: Camucia 9 km, Terontola 11 km
• Shops and services: Pergo 3 km (coffee bar, supermarket, post office), Camucia/Cortona 9 km
• Attractions within 100 km: Cortona 9 km, Lago Trasimeno 23 km, Arezzo 36 km, Montepulciano 37 km, Pienza 53 km, Perugia 53 km, San Sepolcro 64 km, Gubbio 64 km, Montalcino 73 km, Assisi 76 km, Siena 79 km, Todi 91 km, Orvieto 94 km