The apart. "Guado" is on two levels, 3 rooms, 90 sqm. This apartment is stylishly decorated in indigo shades and enjoys picturesque country views. Spacious open plan living/dining with 1 double sofabed, fully equipped kitchen, dining table for 6, plus fireplace, satellite TV and wireless Internet on request. The upper level features a double bedroom with ample wardrobe space plus a second bedroom featuring 2 single beds [these can be made up as a double]. A well appointed bathroom with shower is also located on the upper floor. Private outdoor patio with sunshade. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Sleeps 4–6: 4 are the guests accommodated in beds. The sofa/divan, present in the apartment, can be transformed into a second double bed.
The Apartment is tastefully and stylishly decorated thanks to a carefully selected color scheme of warm, pastel shades (yellow, apricot, indigo, mauve) and enjoy plenty of natural light along with panoramic views of the landscape and the foothills of the Apennines and valley. This accommodation has its entry on the ground floor, own fireplace, a fully-equipped kitchen (4 plates, gas, refrigerator, ice compartment, electric oven) and all the benefits of modern technology (Wireless Internet, Satellite TV, individual heating ( with counter) and private washing machine). All linens, including swimming pool towels and tables cloths, are provided, Cot and highchairs for babies, iron and hair dryer free on demand. Wireless internet available on request euro 4 per/day. The sofa/divan, present in every apartment, can be transformed into a second double or single bed. The apartment has its private outdoor dining area with sunshade.
The Villa
Torre Del Guado Country House is an impressive stone manor house located in Tuscany and placed amidst the countryside between the medieval towns of Anghiari and Sansepolcro, close to Arezzo–Cortona, and within easy driving distance of Florence and Siena and other cities of art.
This historical Villa, with outstanding views on the enchanting Tuscan scenery, what inspired great painters as Piero della Francesca, Raffaello, Leonardo, Signorelli, dates back to the 13th century and, recently by new owners, has been carefully restored and transformed into a warm and elegant Country holiday Guest House, where all the modern conveniences, including Wireless Internet connection, have been added to many of original preserved features. The accommodation is divided into 2 beautifully restored spacious reception rooms and 5 lovely self-catering apartments, of different sizes and typology, with excellent facilities.
The charming Guest House is sat in large and beautifully maintained gardens (20.000 mq), where the guests may stroll through vast green areas and enjoy a spectacular view on the landscape and the tuscan hills. In the center there is the large and ecological equipped swimming pool, (m 15x8) with solarium, for guests use only.
The gardens provide, also, plenty of garden furniture: 3 gazebos, sun-beds, tables, chairs, sunshade (Every unit has its own outside sitting area) and a playing and barbecue area.
Apartment amenities:
Facilities on site:
* 5 self-catering apartments ( 2/6 sleeps), entirely independent and with entry from the garden,
* Linens, towels, swimming pool towels and table cloths are provided,
* Cots and highchairs for babies, iron and hair-dryer available by request,
* Wireless internet, euro 4 per/day, unlimited access,
* Well-tended garden (20000 mq): 3 Covered gazebos plus BBQ area,
* Each unit has its own outdoor sitting area,
* Large ecological swimming pool (15m x 7m) plus outside shower,
* Private parking plus a covered parking space for each unit,
* Free use of Mountain-bikes,
* Ping-pong, Mini volley & Table football,
* Large room for Weddings, conventions and cultural events
Facilities nearby:
* Pharmacy: 4 kms,
* Hospital: 4 kms
* Bank: 3 kms from the villa. ATM and VISA service available during closing hour,
* Post-office: situated 2 kms from the villa,
grocery store: 2 kms from villa, with typical Tuscan products,
* Supermarket: 4 kms,
* Five-a-side football: 1500 mt away from the farmhouse there is a football ground on syntethic grass.
* Horse-riding: There are 2 horse riding: one at 2 kms and one at 5 kms.
* Tennis courts, gym: 1500 mt away from the farmhouse there 2 tennis courts, one is free.
* Thermal baths ( Fontecchio) and beauty farm 14 kms
* Golf: (18 holes) is 6 km away
Location & Nearby Attractions:
Location
Torre del Guado is 3 kms from Sansepolcro, birthplace of the great painter Piero della Francesca, a medieval town situated in Upper Tiber Valley, on east Tuscany close to the Umbrian border.
This area has a great culinary tradition: everywhere you go you can enjoy the wonderful dishes of Tuscan cuisine, accompanied by the fine wines. The location is particularly well-placed for daily tourist itineraries: all the principal historical tourist zones and great cities d’art of Tuscany and of central Italy are within easy driving distance: Rome, Florence, Siena, Assisi, Urbino, Perugia, Bologna, Chianti area, Pisa.
The area:
Sport and nature enthusiastic may take excursions on foot, on horseback or on mountain bike and wander through woods and vineyards, ruins of old churches, castles and lovely old farm buildings. Golf Club, tennis-courts and horse-riding are at short driving distance.
For art-lovers, in this area there are Signorelli, Perugino, Pinturicchio frescos in addition to the 'Piero della Francesca trail' around Arezzo, Sansepolcro & Monterchi. There are a number of music festivals in the region, including Umbria Jazz in Perugia in July. For history-lovers there is interest everywhere, with Etruscan tombs, Roman remains and medieval city-centres.
City: Arezzo
One of the most important Etruscan towns, set on a hill rising from the floodplain of the Arno river. In this friendly town one can admire artistic masterpieces by Piero della Francesca and also the stained-glass art works of Guillaume de Marcillat. This town has surely produced a great number of cultural giants. Just to mention a few: Guido Monaco, inventor of the modern musical scale and notation - the poet Petrarch who, together with others, is a founder of the humanist movement - the basis for the cultural Renaissance and Spinello Aretino, a great trecento master of Italian frescoes.
How to Reach Us:
Airports: Torre del Guado can be reached by airplane, by train, by car. The airports in Rome, Florence, Perugia, Bologna, Arezzo, Forlì are easy driving distance .
Fly direct to Perugia (our nearest airport : 45 minutes drive) via Ryanair, or to Bologna-Forli ( about 100 kms), or to Florence Peretola ( 85 kms) , or to Ancona (2 hours' drive), or to Bologna, Pisa or Rome, Pisa Galileo Galilei 80 km.
By Car:
from Milan-Bologna: A14 Highway to Cesena: exit Cesena nord, Follow E45 Superhighway to Rome-Perugia- exit Sansepolcro sud.
from Rome-Orte: E45 Superhighway Perugia-Cesena: exit Sansepolcro sud.
from Florence: A1 Highway - exit Arezzo with direction Sansepolcro.
From the exit at Sansepolcro sud, follow the road to Arezzo; after approx. 2kms turn left, signposted Gricignano.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Price Includes:
- Power,
- Gas for kitchen,
- Firewood,
- Private covered parking,
- Washing-machine,
- Linens including pool towels, weekly change, final cleaning, highchairs and use of the mountain bikes, taxes ( IVA 10%).
Price Excludes:
- The individual heating ( when required is calculated based on consumption: each apartment has its counter), baby-bed and highchair ( € 5 per/day) and wireless internet (on demand: €4 per/day).
Supplier Information
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Location: Italy
Joined InfoHub: Oct 2008
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M18790, Grassano Angela owner, from 10 years in turistic working. We come from Milan and have bought this medieval stone manor house and converted into a warm and refined country holiday villa. We work here from 5 years and many guests come back because our services are refined and satisfactory.
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