Casa Gioia's noble origins can be distinguished by the carved stone archways and
niches and the handsome masonry of the walls surrounding the villa. This
stone villa-farmhouse has been thoughtfully renovated, preserving its antique
charm. Casa Gioia boasts a lovely rose garden,
cypresses, cedar, olive and fruit orchards
as well as manicured lawns in the garden of the upper terrace where the
pool is located.
Guests will enjoy magnificent views of Cortona's fortress
and Palazzone to the West and a southern view of the hills and valley where the
battle of Trasimeno took place between Hannibal and the Romans some 2,000 years
ago. The attractive interior reflects the owner's personal and tasteful
style, which incorporates both Italian and English antiques into the décor to
create a charming and cheerful atmosphere.
The house recently appeared in the Italian home decoration magazine, Brava
Casa. Casa Gioia,
enclosed within hand-hewn
stone walls, is set back 150 meters from a local road offering easy
access to
Umbria and the Val di Chiana. The lower garden’s marble table and wrought-iron
chairs invite outdoor dining. Lavender, broom, rosemary, jasmine and viburnum abound in the upper garden near
the
pool. Have a glass of "Bianco Vergine", the local Cortonese white
wine, under the wisteria pergola, while watching the sunset.
Once a 16th century Ghibelline tower with four floors, Casa Gioia now has three
floors (200 square meters). The ground
floor level has an entrance hall, bathroom with shower and laundry. dining
room, and living room featuring a stone fireplace and French doors opening onto
lower the garden. Library with English books, CD player, DVD player and
satellite TV: for our guests' enjoyment. A spacious kitchen is complete with dishwasher,
microwave,
Italian and continental coffee makers as well as a cozy breakfast
area. An extra large refrigerator, new cutlery and appliances have been
added.
The middle
floor has a master bedroom with
queen bed. There is a small but elegant and intimate double bedroom.
The bathroom on this floor is located between the bedrooms. It is large
with bathtub, shower and all new stainless steel fixtures.
The upper
floor has another master bedroom with a king bed. There is also a
double bedroom with either queen bed or two single beds (as required). The
newly designed bathroom with shower on this floor is also located between the
bedrooms.
The services of the
friendly housekeeper are required during the week at the local hourly
rate. Her
husband, the gardener, looks after the pool and lawns. The
excellent and
creative cook of Tuscan specialties will prepare the evening meal upon
request.
Be sure to treat
yourself to a few meals at home OR you may even want to have a few
cooking
lessons with her! Cook/Maid service is payable at the local
hourly
rate. Cell phone, final clean and central heating to be settled
up
locally.
Guests will
discover a very international atmosphere in nearby Cortona,
where cultural and gastronomic events abound.
Festival update: The
Tuscan Sun
Festival takes place in Cortona, Italy every year during the first
three weeks of August. Events include
opera in the piazza, concerts, art exhibitions, jazz, gastronomic
events
and courses, lectures on Italian
literature and much more!
Included in
the price:
All taxes, bed/bath/kitchen linens, electricity (max 100 kw/stay/ additional usage @ € .24/kw), gas and water, once weekly change of bed linens, twice weekly change of towels, gardener's service, pool maintenance.
Supplemental costs to be paid on the spot:
Final cleaning is Euros 200 for up to 6 guests and Euros 240 for 7-8 guests, obligatory maid service required during the week. Heat: Euros 250/week– not usually needed between mid – May and mid – October;
Cell phone calls are charged according to usage
Security deposit:
Euros 500 - paid in cash upon arrival
Upon request:
Cook: Euros 11/hour, plus the cost of food and drink; choice of vast repertoire of dishes prepared by first class chef. Please give
the cook at least two days notice, should you wish a meal prepared at the villa. Cooking lessons - to be arranged in advance, personal laundry and ironing available at local hourly rate.
All supplemental costs and upon request services are paid in Euros cash on site.
AVAILABILITY UPON REQUEST
Rental prices 2010
PLEASE NOTE: This property
is priced in EUROS
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High season |
June 26 - August 28 |
EUROS € 4150/week |
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Mid season |
April 3 - 10
May 1 - June 26
August 28 - October 2
December 18 - January 8 '11 |
EUROS € 3570/week |
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Low season |
All other weeks |
EUROS € 3150/week |
Plus $35 booking fee.
Distances:
Pergo: 500 meters from villa for basic shopping; cappuccino bar and
pizzeria.
Cortona: 4 kilometers “Città d’Arte”
Camucia: 5 kilometers - Supermarket, complete shopping centers.
Arezzo and Perugia: 35 minutes
Siena and Florence, Perugia: 1 hour
Rome and Pisa 2 ¼ hours
Terontola train station: 8 min. from the house, for an easy ride
into Florence or Rome.
Sports:
Tennis: Camucia 7 kms - the Point Tennis Club.
Excellent biking - (Cycling enthusiasts may borrow owner’s 2
high-quality TREK bicycles)
Hiking
Horseback riding
Train station:
Terontola/Cortona - frequent intercity (rapid) trains on the
Florence/Rome line, 8min. from villa.
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| Additional costs paid on site |
Security deposit |
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Maid service per hour
Final cleaning paid on arrival
Heat not included
Electricity included up to 100 KW
Final cleaning 200 Euros (6 guests)
Final cleaning 240 Euros (7-8 guests)
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500 Euros - paid to owner on site |
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