Villa Sartino - Seven Bedroom Castle, Sleeps 12

Set in the Tuscan hills between Cortona and Mercatale, the exquisite Villa Sartino is the ideal retreat for those wishing to enjoy idyllic and peaceful surroundings in extreme comfort.

Designed and renovated by a renowned UK interior designer, Villa Sartino exudes sophistication and tranquillity. The villa enjoys lots of space both internally and externally. Large showers, wood beams, oak ceilings and stone doorways all assist in combining to create a unique, luxurious getaway.

The spacious kitchen/dining room, provides the latest equipment in elegant surroundings. Through two ancient Roman capitols you leave the kitchen and enter the large hall and from there, the double doors open onto an exquisite arched loggia. The huge table of reclaimed oak is a wonderful place to enjoy lunch and look down on the olive groves and the infinity pool below.

Each bedroom and bathroom is dedicated to comfort without losing any of the integral charm of this beautiful house. The bathrooms are characterized by the magnificent free standing baths, large walk-in showers, antique marble baths and the bedrooms by the four poster beds and antique furniture. The drawing room, a large and extremely spacious room, is furnished with a graceful and understated style. The sofas are deep and comfortable and the supremely beautiful artifacts and paintings only add to the atmosphere. The study is charming and more intimate, and the upstairs galleried sitting room with sofas is another beautiful space to retreat from the world. From two of the first floor terraces you can see castles on the distant hilltops, and it is the ideal place to sip a bellini and drink in the atmosphere.

The pool is set amongst the olive trees, sculpted into the grounds, with an infinity edge that disappears into the spectacular backdrop. Surrounded by over 70 acres of its own land, all fenced to maintain the safety of the natural environment and the protection of the animals that live within the woods, it provides the perfect backdrop for the truly idyllic holiday.

Features:

Villa InteriorGround floor- Hall- Kitchen with dining area with table - Sitting room with TV- Drawing room with French doors opening onto the front terrace- Bedroom with king bed (twins on request) with French doors opening onto the back terrace- Bathroom with twin basins and walk-in shower that is also used as cloakroom - Bedroom with four poster king-size bed, French doors opening onto the front terrace and en-suite bathroom with shower and bathtub- Utility room with washing machine



First floor- Tower Room with superking size bed- Galleried sitting room with access to terrace over loggia with panoramic views - Family bathroom- Small studio with desk- Bedroom with superking size bed and en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower- Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with tub- Bedroom with king-size bed- Master bedroom with four poster king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower. Access to the upstairs terraceOutside Grounds- Arched loggia with dining table to seat 14 and additional sofas- Heated infinity pool (6x12, depth 1,20 to 2,40 m) with electric cover, open approximately from mid-May to mid-September- Poolside pergola and seating area- Ground floor terrace- Two first floor terraces- Garden at front of property- 70 acres of fenced grounds, including meadows, woodland walk and lake- Badminton Net
Additional Facilities- Wi-Fi- Air-conditioning (in all bedrooms)- Boules- Access to tennis court (located a short drive away)



Location:

Set in the Tuscan hills between Cortona and Mercatale, the exquisite Villa Sartino is the ideal retreat for those wishing to enjoy idyllic and peaceful surroundings in extreme comfort. Set within its own meadows and olive groves, a private lake and numerous woodland walks, it is still within easy reach of many of the major Tuscan and Umbrian towns.

Niccone Valley

The picturesque Niccone Valley is the perfect, central point from which to explore the hill towns of both Umbria and Tuscany. Located roughly midway between Rome and Florence, just north of Lake Trasimeno, it’s an easy drive to the historic cities of Cortona, Gubbio, Perugia, Assisi, Deruta, Montefalco, Spoleto, Spello, Todi, Montepulciano, Pienza, Siena, Umbertide, Città di Castello, Sansepolcro and others.

The Niccone Valley is named for the stream that flows through it, spilling into the Tiber River at its eastern terminus near Umbertide. Part of the valley is in Umbria and part is in Tuscany; at either end are the Umbrian towns of Lisciano Niccone and plain Niccone, and a small section from Mercatale to La Mita is in Tuscany. A country road, route 416, runs through the valley, roughly parallel to the stream.

The valley was a much travelled route throughout Italy’s history, and evidence of its strategic position can be seen in the castles that dot the hilltops, facing off from both sides across the border. Today the fertile plain is devoted to crops—winter wheat, sunflowers, maize, tobacco, alfalfa and vegetables. There are vineyards and silvery olive trees on the slopes and myriad shades of green in the surrounding forested hills. Farmers still raise animals and maintain kitchen gardens for their own needs, and the towns along the road supply what must be bought. 

Terms & Conditions:

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£3500 charged to client’s credit card as a pre-authorisation one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.

An additional deposit of £575 for heating is required as a pre-authorisation one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, based on consumption and subject to inspection.

4 p.m. Check-in outside this time may be subject to an extra cost. Please enquire for more details.

10 a.m.

Yes.

Yes, and weekly change on Wednesdays included.

Upon request and prior owner's authorisation.

Basket of logs included in the welcome pack.



Two extra guests may be accommodated on request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a supplement will apply – please enquire for further information.



Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking.



Please note home security devices may be installed at the villa, please enquire for further information.



Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner or their property manager.



Please note that the use of any external caterers and/or contractors is not permitted.

Saturday. All other changeover days on request.

Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.

Outside only.

7 nights. All other durations on request.

An additional deposit of £575 for heating is required as a pre-authorisation one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, final charge will be based on consumption and subject to inspection.

Pool with electric pool heating and electronic cover, included in the rental price.

Wi-Fi connection included.

Yes, and twice weekly change included.

The pool is open approximately mid-May to mid-September. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
Smoking - not allowed