Farmhouse Fonte Vecchia - Sleeps 8 with breathtaking views & Private Pool | Villa in Mercatale di Cortona
4 Bedroom Villa in Bivio Lugnano, Mercatale di Cortona
Enchanting, secluded old Tuscan farmhouse with breathtaking views of hilltop villages, the Niccone Valley and the distant Abbruzzi mountains, restored to a high standard of luxury whilst retaining the traditional features. Located 20 minutes from the Etruscan hilltop town of Cortona. A watchtower forms part of the building, a reminder of the often tense tense relations between the Grand Duchy and the Pope.
The main house has four bedrooms (all doubles and all with their own bathrooms), plus a study in the tower, kitchen, pantry, two living rooms, a dining room and an entrance hall with a guest toilet. Below there is a changing room and bathroom and a fenced swimming pool in the gardens.
Inside the feeling is of simple elegance with country furniture, comfortable sofas with soft-toned fabrics and kilims spread over the terracotta floors of the arched double living rooms. The thick colour-washed walls and louvred shutters ensure this spacious house (500 metres above sea level) remains cool in the summer. The four bedrooms, all upstairs, have en-suite bathrooms and variable speed ceiling fans.
Fonte Vecchia is the name of this rebuilt medieval farmhouse. Parts of the house are believed to date back to the XIVth century, when it was probably a watchtower guarding the valley below and the frontier between the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the Papal States. The two were frequently at war. Before that the Romans occupied the area. It was near here that the Roman Empire suffered its single greatest military defeat, when Hannibal wiped out the Roman legions during a daylong battle near Tuoro on nearby Lake Trasimeno.
Maid service, three hours a day is included, six days a week. The house is set in 7 acres of olive groves. Around the house there is a mature garden full of Mediterranean plants - lavender, rosemary, sage, broom, roses, bay leaf and climbers like wisteria, evergreen jasmin and honeysuckle. Cypresses and pine trees along with oak and lime complete the setting. Apart from fig trees dotted around the property, which is fenced in, there are greengage, cherry, apple and apricot trees on the sloping orchard and a vegetable garden.
There is a covered terrace with barbecue overlooking the pool (perfect for lunch or dinner) and a large table with two patio umbrellas at the front (great for breakfast).
The 5m x10m pool, with a depth ranging from 1m to 2.2m has steps on one side leading into the water. Eight sun loungers and three large umbrellas, plus tables and chairs surround the pool as well as a swing. There is a heat retaining cover for the nights. An optional child-proof fence is stored in the pool house when not required. The nearby village of Mercatale di Cortona has a baker, butcher, post office, two small supermarkets, two banks with ATM's, a petrol station and a friendly family restaurant, Trattoria de Mimi. Her son rents the tennis court there and offers lessons.
Lake Trasimeno which is 20 minutes away, offers safe swimming on a sandy beach with umbrellas. There is a regular ferry service to the small island called Isola Maggiore, which boasts a charming lake-side restaurant, and to Isola Polvese, a nature reserve, also with a restaurant.
Farmhouse Fonte Vecchia - Sleeps 8 with breathtaking views & Private Pool is located in Bivio Lugnano. Farmhouse Fonte Vecchia - Sleeps 8 with breathtaking views & Private Pool provides accommodation, featuring Private Pool, Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Villa features Private Pool, Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Farmhouse Fonte Vecchia - Sleeps 8 with breathtaking views & Private Pool has 4 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bivio Lugnano has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Bivio Lugnano, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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4 bathrooms
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Bidet
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Hair dryer
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Shower/tub combination
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Towels provided
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4 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Wood stove
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Coffee/tea maker
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Dishwasher
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Microwave
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Spices
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Stovetop
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Toaster
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Washing machine and dryer
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Car required
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Designated smoking areas
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Note from host: Smoking is not permitted inside but outside only
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Boat on site
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Cave exploring nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Golfing on site
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Hunting nearby
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Mountain climbing nearby
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Rafting nearby
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Snorkeling nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Tennis on site
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Winery tours nearby
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Books
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DVD player
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Foosball table
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Games
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Music library
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Pool or billiards table
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Stereo
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Table tennis
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Video library
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TV with cable/satellite service
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Unit size: 6458 sq ft (600 sq m)
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English
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Italian
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In a rural location
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In a village
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In the mountains
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Near a hospital
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Near outlet shopping
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Children's toys
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Highchair
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Chef
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Iron/ironing board
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Limited housekeeping
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Phone
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Internet access
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Barbecue grill
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Garden
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Patio
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Deadbolt lock
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Fire extinguisher
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First aid kit
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Smoke detector
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Private pool
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
