Our attractive accommodation has been created by the lovingly and painstaking renovation of a large XVII century farmhouse, placed on the left bank of the Arno river, near the ancient Sanctuary of Santa Maria in Valle, the origins of which date back to the late Middle Ages. A few kilometres from the house is the ancient hamlet of Laterina with its perfectly preserved town centre and ancient castle, the scene of fierce battles fought between the Municipality of Arezzo and the Florentine Republic. The farmhouse, divided into one cottage and four apartments, is located on the slopes of one of the many hills which make up the foothills of the high peaks of Pratomagno and which at this point gently descend towards the Arno Its position is particularly privileged since combines the peace and tranquillity of the place with the opportunity of making fast and easy trips to the most interesting art cities of central Italy, in Tuscany and Umbria. We are in the upper Valdarno ( this area is called Chianti Aretino) just few kiloters away from the Florentine Chianti. Some distances: > Arezzo 18 km > Levane 15 minutes drive, > Montevarchi 20 minutes drive > Siena 35 minutes drive > Florence 65 km > PERUGIA 70 KM > Cortona 50 KM > Assisi, 78 km > Pisa 180 km > Bologna 195 km > Rome 240 km The house is surrounded by a large garden area equipped with tables, chairs and canopies, where the swimming pool of 8 x 12 metres is situated, with a part for children (3x3 metres). The apartments have been tastefully finished and furnished in the old Tuscan style. You will find oak beams ceilings, red terracotta floors and iron beds. They are all provided with satellite TV. Laundry room with washing machine available for common use.hair dryer in every accommodation.BBQ. IL COVO 67 m2 (4+2) First floor apartment with access from outside stairs and small loggia shared with Il Soppalco apartment. The entrance gives into a very spacious sitting/dining room with double sofa bed, kitchen, double bedroom, twin bedroom and bathroom with shower. EQUIPMENT: microwave, refrigerator/ freezer, electric oven, hobs, percolator, mini food processor, plenty of dishes, cutlery ,kettle... all you need to feel at home. Convenience store and many others are in the Village of Laterina, there you will also find a Bank, a pharmacy, bar and restaurants. 3 km from the houses. All the area is full of nice places where you can taste the typical Tuscan cuisine. Either is Arezzo or in Montevarchi, there are big malls ( that for the standard of the area) When you arrive at the house, you will find a book full of Information useful numbers, and proposal for nice trips around the area, and we will be there every morning to help you if you need help or information. Please fell free to write.
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