Renting the house

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Romantic Umbrian Country House in lovely gardens
Italy - in Tuscany/Umbria border near the town of Cortona in the village of Mercatale. The property sleeps 7. It sits in a sophisticated garden with beautiful views on two valleys and has a large secluded swimming pool.
Black swimming pool, dimensions 15 x 5 m
View of the main house from the east
Master bedroom
Kitchen with large dining table
The 150-year old beautifully restored farmhouse is separated into three independent units, each with own bathroom. Surrounded by 20 acres of woods, it enjoys a privileged and quiet position on top of a hill. It is within easy reach of major historic towns in Umbria and Tuscany and the beaches of Lake Trasimeno. The region is famous for its excellent gastronomy.
Facilities
Bedrooms 1 double + 1 twin + 3 singles
Wash Rooms 1 bathroom + 2 en-suite bathrooms all with bathtub & hand held shower
Reception living area seats 10 & dining area seats 10.
Kitchen hob, fridge, freezer, dish washer, iron & board, toaster, juicer, liquidiser, hot-air oven
Leisure TV, radio, stereo system, CD player, books, video films, guides & cookery books in several languages
General washing machine, tumble dryer, telephone, house linen, central heating, maid service, (on request), cook (on request)
Outdoors balcony, terrace, garden, private pool, washing line, parking, patio/garden furniture
Excluded pets & animals
Local sports> golf, water skiing, windsurfing, cycling, tennis, walking, horse riding, aqua park, sports complex, trekking, swimming, bird watching, flora & fauna
Special notes It would be difficult to stay at the property without a car. Please bring your own beach towels. Your booking is confirmed when £100 is credited to the owner's bank account. Full instructions and maps will accompany your booking receipt.
Other Details
Many nearby villages organise typical fairs with dancing and food. There are also several musical and opera festivals in churches and palaces. The garden owner is a RHS member. The garden is 20 years old and is divided into 10 different sections (herb, rose, Japanese garden...), each with its own style, plants and sitting areas, and has a collection of 100 flower pots. A gardener comes regularly to water.
Contact Information
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