Villa Gloria, built in the 18th century, was originally renovated from the old servant's quarters that served the main Tuscan Villa.The area of Cortona and Valdichiana situated in the territory of the Toscana region enclose on this locality all the natural, historical and gastronomical features that are typical of the zone.Villa Gloria is equipped with all comforts and particularly with a nice private pool to spend full of fun hours with friends and family, a great garden equipped with a barbecue area which enhances your summer feasts. This villa offers simple but comfortable accommodation with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and is within easy walking distance of the village's shops and restaurants. Distances: Nearest village: Lucignano 500 mt (also reachable on foot), with groceries, restaurants and other services; Sinalunga (large shopping centre with a supermarket and cinema) - 8 km, Rapolano Terme (known for its natural thermal springs) - 19 km, Arezzo (train station) - 25 km, Montepulciano a 30 km, Pienza a 35 km, Cortona - 35 km, Siena - 45 km, Florence - 90 km, Orvieto - 90 km, Todi - 110 km, Rome - 200 km. At guests' disposal: The Villa's ample grounds include a private pool (mts 6x12 depth 1.2/1.5 mts), a furnished gazebo and a fully restored capanna with barbecue pit and dining area for your evenings under the Tuscan moon. Wifi internet access. This Villa is composed by two apartments not communicating internally and accessed by 2 separate entrances (one beside the other)and they are rented as one unit. This also can give large groups a sense of privacy if needed. Extra services: Cooking classes can be arranged at the owners villa: you will be guided to learn the secrets for cooking Italian dishes, especially the one's of the Tuscan tradition; you will learn how to make pasta with your hands like tagliatelle, pappardelle, pici, ravioli, tortellini and maccheroni, traditional Tuscan dishes like panzanella using bread and vegetables (cucumber tomatoes, onions and fresh basil), Tuscan crostini, the secrets to cook perfectly our chianina t-bone on bbq and traditional Italian desserts like tiramisu' and "panna cotta" with strawberries and chocolate.Apartment 1 First floor (short flight of steps): dining room with kitchen corner (stove, oven, refrigerator and dishwasher) with access on a terrace, living room (satellite TV), double bedroom with private bathroom with shower, double bedroom, bathroom with bathtub and washing machine Apartment 2 First floor (short flight of steps): double bedroom, bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom with shower. Arrival between 15:00 and 19:00 Departure within 09:00 Pool open from 1 May to 30 September Not included in the rental price and to be paid on the spot: Bed Linen and Towels (additional set) (on request): 10.00 per person Final Cleaning (mandatory): 150.00 Maid service (on request): 15.00 per hour Cooking lessons (on request): to be arranged with the owner Cook (on request): to be arranged with the owner Refundable security deposit in cash (mandatory): 500.00 Heating (on request): 4.00 per cubic meter Pool towels (on request): 3.00 per person per change Included in the rental price: Internet Wifi Babycot