Located only 500 metres (5 minutes on foot) from the very heart of Cortona, an ancient Etruscan town, Casale Girifalco is the ideal location for relaxing and stress-free holidays. Casale Girifalco, converted from a 17th century farmhouse and tastefully restored, provides guests thanks to its stunning panoramic location, its beautiful swimming-pool and its proximity to the town centre with an ideal spot for relaxing holidays in Tuscany. The beautiful stone-building has retained notable 16th century trimmings. Restoration work was completed in June 2007 and all furnishings were personally and carefully picked by the owner amongst valuable genuine family antique pieces. The mansion served up to the 18th century as a post house known as the Locanda del Girifalco (as is witnessed by the old coat of arms depicting a gyrfalcon a bird of prey also known as Falco rusticolus) where the wayfarers could spend a night under cover.Both the villa and the farmhouse open out through large French doors (all with insect screen) onto the front garden unfolding with terracings and lawns.At guests' disposal:The outdoor of the Villa consists of a private garden developing on two levels. On the upper level there is the patio with a table for al fresco dining. BBQ and wood-burning oven and firewood on request for pizza and typical tuscan dishes.The 4x8 metre swimming-pool specially reserved for our guests enjoyment is equipped with a salt electrolysis water-treatment system and sun shower.Distances:Cortona 500 mts, Camucia 7 km, Arezzo 40 km, Perugia 43 km, Siena 58 km.Parking within the grounds.Casale Girifalco consists of a mansion and an adjoining farmhouse.VILLA (sqm 350)Ground floor: living area with large fire place and with living room with dining room, kitchen and toilet.First floor large living room with old stone fireplace and four double bedrooms (two with private en-suite bathroom with shower and two with shared bathroom with shower and bath-tub.FARMHOUSE (sqm 100 )The adjoining farmhouse is spread over two floors; only the ground-floor apartment is rented out (the apartment on first floor with separate entrance is occasionally used by the owner).Ground Floor living room with dining area with stone fireplace, small fully-equipped kitchen, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite with shower and one with shower and bath-tub).All rooms on the ground floor have direct access to the front garden through large French doors.Equipped garden with table for 12 people ideal for al fresco dining. 2 panoramic terraces with chairs for aperitif watching the breathtaking sunset!Arrival between 16:30 and 19:30Departure between 08:00 and 09:30Pool open from 1 May to 15 OctoberTo be paid on the spotNot included in the rental price:Bed Linen and Towels (additional set) (on request): 15.00 per personBed linen and towels (weekly changed): 150.00 per weekFinal Cleaning (mandatory): 360.00Extra Bed (on request): 150.00 per weekRefundable security deposit in cash (mandatory): 850.00Heating (on request): 4.50 per cubic meterBabycot (on request): 60.00 per child per weekPool towels (on request): 5.00 per personWashing Machine: 3.00 per usageTourist tax (mandatory): 2.50 per person per dayIncluded in the rental price:Bed Linen and Towels (initial set)ElectricityInternet Wifi