This idyllic apartment is in “Leopoldina”, a traditional Casa Colonica, a picture-book Tuscan country house. Live the “dolce vita” in this first-floor apartment which sleeps 6 people. The house is surrounded by well-kept gardens, with a shared swimming pool.

Leopoldina has been carefully restored retaining many of the original features; stone walls, terracotta floors and beamed ceilings. On the first floor, there is a living room furnished with a sofa and flat-screen TV. In the corner is a traditional open fireplace. Double doors open onto a small loggia with a table and chairs. Here guests can relax with a cup of coffee and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The kitchen/dining room, with a table for 6 people, can be reached through an archway. The kitchen is well-equipped with a cooker hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and Moka coffee machine.

The outside spaces, both private and communal, have been as carefully considered as the interiors. Each apartment has a private lawn and terrace. The shared swimming pool has multiple sun loungers and parasols for guests to relax.

Sleeping
Bedroom 1: On the second floor, this charming master bedroom is traditionally furnished with a wrought iron double bed and a painted wardrobe.
Bedroom 2: On the first floor, this bedroom has two single beds and a wardrobe.
Bedroom 3: Also on the first floor, this spacious bedroom has a double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers.

Bathrooms
There are 2 independent bathrooms, one with a full bath and showerhead and the other with a shower. Both have bidet, basin and WC

Additional
• Shared pool • Satellite TV • Free WiFi • Outside dining area • BBQ • Central heating & open fireplace • Child-friendly • Cot and high chair available • Air conditioning • Private & shared gardens • Washing machine • Private parking, car essential for your visit • Waste disposal • Smoke detector • Small pets allowed: €35 extra fee for cleaning • Final cleaning to be paid on site €140/up to 7 days, €170/+7 days • Electricity has to be paid on the spot On Consumption €0,45 kw/h. • Refundable Security Deposit €250 to be paid in cash on arrival • Town tax for guests over 12 years old €2.50/per person/day up to 4 days • Gas for heating if needed, as per consumption, to be paid on site • Check-in 4/8 pm, Check out 8/10 am unless previously arranged

Location
The property is ideally situated for exploring some of the most beautiful parts of Tuscany and nearby Umbria. At the foot of the hills, below the stunning Etruscan town of Cortona (15 minutes), the villa is close to local amenities, with excellent road access to Arezzo (40 minutes), Lake Trasimeno (25 minutes), Florence (1 hour, 15 minutes), Siena (50 minutes) and Perugia (50 minutes).

The town of Cortona is well worth a visit. Its Etruscan walls contain medieval houses and Renaissance palaces. There are many excellent restaurants and cafés to suit all budgets. For guests who want to cook at home, Cortona’s weekly market takes place every Saturday. Here you will find the best local produce.

For fashion lovers, the Valdichiana Outlet is just 20 minutes away. Here you can find discounted stores from some of the world’s best-known brands.

Florence International Airport is just a 1 hour 20 minute drive from the villa and Perugia Airport is 55 minutes by car.