Beautiful independent villa with private pool situated a short distance away from the lovely town of Cortona, whose origins date back to the Etruscan period. This house has been recently restored with its original architectural features preserved and has been turned into a welcoming country villa providing modern-design furnishing. Outside guests can enjoy use of a well-groomed garden with a nice gazebo in the nearby woods (approx. 20 meters from the villa away) and of a beautiful private pool. The access to the villa is via an unpaved but well-maintained road suitable to any car. Distances: the small village of Portole with groceries is at 4 km, Cortona with shops of all kinds 13 km away, Citta di Castello 40 km, Arezzo 40 km away, Lake Trasimeno 30 km away, Camucia (with railway station) 15 km away, Perugia (S. Egidio airport) 60 km away, Siena 75 km, Florence 120 km away. At guests disposal: garden with veranda ideal for al-fresco dining, private swimming-pool (12 x 6 m max. depth 2,1 m open from 01/05 through 15/10), open-air shower and solarium area by the pool, barbecue and oven. WI-FI internet is provided (free of charge). Laundry with washing-machine available. Parking within the grounds. Extra Services: Baby bed available upon request (free of charge). Maid service by arrangement ( 12,- / per hour to be paid locally). Upon request chef service for nice Tuscan dinners, cooking classes and food shopping service.240 m2 Ground floor: living-room (satellite TV, DVD reader, hi-fi) with fireplace, kitchen (oven, freezer, dishwasher, microwaves), double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, twin-bedded room (convertible into a double bedroom upon request) with ensuite bathroom with shower (accessible going down 4 steps). 1 step up (from the living-room): dining area (satellite TV) with fireplace accessible both from the living-room and from the kitchen. 1st floor: living-room (satellite TV) with fireplace and double sofa-bed (the living room is also accessible from the outside), double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, double bedroom, bathroom with shower, twin-bedded room (convertible into a double bedroom), bathroom with bathtub. Arrival between 16:00 and 20:00 Departure between 08:00 and 10:00 Pool open from 15 April to 15 October Not included in the rental price and to be paid on the spot: Cook (on request): to be arranged with the owner Refundable security deposit in cash (mandatory): 300.00 Heating: 2.00 per hour Tourist tax (mandatory): 2.00 per person per day Included in the rental price: Final Cleaning Internet Wifi Wood High chair (on request) Babycot (on request) Pool towels