Pomaio Villa
- Property type: Prestige Properties
- Sleeps: 10
- Region: Tuscany
- Location: Arezzo
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Swimming pool: Private
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With origins dating back to the 14th century, Pomaio is a lovely traditional Tuscan farmhouse that sits on a hill surrounded by verdant countryside and overlooking the valley and the city of Arezzo in Tuscany
The house is part of a 23 hectare organic farming estate. The estate along with its own winery, specialises in using natural organic methods for the production of extra-virgin olive oil, honey, saffron, fruit and vegetables. The winery is placed inside the vineyards in a quiet and sunny position with the farm’s wine cellar at the heart of all the activities. The winery's basement is devoted to the production of wine and winemaking equipment stands in a space where gigantic sandstone boulders form three of the four walls of the room. Besides the scenic effect of the boulders, reminiscent of the ancient Etruscan walls, this ingenious solution helps provide the ideal conditions to age wine. Above the cellar and facing the vineyards, are the areas dedicated to guests and to all those who want to learn and to experience the world of food in Tuscany. Here it is possible to organize wine tastings, events and weddings, meetings, cultural events, cooking classes.
Lying at the heart of the estate, in a peaceful and private position, is the beautiful Tuscan farmhouse Pomaio. The house, situated in its own garden gounds and with its own panoramic swimming pool, is completely independent and private. A post and rail fence runs around the ample garden and the gardens and swimming pool overlook the valley and offer splendid panoramic views of Arezzo.
Arezzo, situated in the south-east of Tuscany and of ancient Etruscan origin, is a magnificent city. The birthplace of many illustrious artists, it has a wealth of interesting museums and churches and a wonderful medieval centre. The cities of Florence, Siena and Perugia along with many pretty historic towns, such as the splendid Cortona (of Etruscan origin), Monte San Savino, San Sepolcro and Anghiari, Pienza, Assisi and Gubbio, along with the beaches, islands and water-sports of Lake Trasimeno, are all easily accessible and within about an hour’s drive.
Accommodation
Ground floor: From an open sided loggia with tables and chairs set out for dining alfresco you enter a large dining room with small kitchen corner, open fireplace and original wood oven. Comfortably furnished living room with french doors to garden and spiral staircase to 1st floor. Main kitchen with fridge/freezer, oven, hob, dishwasher and microwave oven. Bathroom with shower. Laundry room with washing machine. Spacious double/twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom and french doors to garden (bathroom adapted for disabled). Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and french doors to garden.
First floor: Two generous double bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms with shower. Twin bedroom with fireplace and french doors to furnished terrace, en-suite bathroom with shower. Small enclosed landing with double sofa-bed.
Grounds
Well-established, generous garden grounds with excellent views and private swimming pool. The garden surrounding the house is very pretty with a nice mix of shrubs and trees. A sunny loggia is attached to the house and furnished with a huge wooden table and chairs is an excellent place for family dining alfresco.
Facilities
- Laundry room with washing machine
- Dishwasher & Microwave
- BBQ
- The 'Botteghina' shop selling the farm produce (olive oil, fruit, vegetables, honey, saffron, wine)
- Winery tour and wine tasting - Pomaio farm produces the famous Chianti wine.
- Special traditional Tuscan dinners can be arranged
- Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi internet access
Pool details
Private swimming pool (6m x 12m). Depth 1.4m and ladders for entry/exit.
Activities
- Shopping and restaurants 6km
- Winery and wine tasting
- Special dinners by arrangement
- Cooking courses
Access road
Easy access along winding asphalt country road through woods.
Airports
Florence 1hr 15min, Perugia 1hr 10min, Bologna (City & Forli) 2hrs, Pisa 2hrs, Rome Ciampino 2hrs 25 min, Ancona 2hrs 40min.
Distances
Arezzo 6km, Cortona 40km, Florence 85km, Siena 90km, Perugia 90km, Pisa 160km, Bologna 230km, Rome 230km
| Arrival Date | Departure Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2012 | 30/06/2012 | Weekly rate: £2940 |
| 30/06/2012 | 01/09/2012 | Weekly rate: £3470 |
| 01/09/2012 | 29/09/2012 | Weekly rate: £2940 |
| 29/09/2012 | 27/10/2012 | Weekly rate: £2470 |
Prices include
- Welcoming dinner
- Electricity, Water, Gas, weekly change of linen and towels
- First supply of Bathroom and Kitchen accessories.
- Midweek linen and Towels change
- Supply of fresh vegetables from our garden
- Final cleaning
- High speed wire less internet connection
Security Deposit
On arrival you will be asked for a security deposit of €300, payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you at the end of your rental.
Arrival Times
Arrivals expected between 16.00 - 19.00 hrs. If you are going to be late, you MUST advise us or the owner/keyholder in advance. Property to be vacated no later than 10.00am on day of departure.
