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Maniero di Sorbello

Val d'Orcia & near Cortona, Tuscany, Italy

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  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge
  • Swimming pool
  • Table tennis
  • Wifi

Our View

With a private lake, woodlands and olive groves, and splendid views to distant hilltop castles, this luxury villa in Tuscany is an exquisite retreat, exuding tranquillity and sophistication.

In brief

  • Hi-spec luxury
  • Elegant interiors
  • Breathtaking views

About the villa

A superb family villa, set in the hills between Cortona and Mercatale, this imposing old manor house is quietly secluded, yet well placed for exploration of both Tuscan and Umbrian towns....

A superb family villa, set in the hills between Cortona and Mercatale, this imposing old manor house is quietly secluded, yet well placed for exploration of both Tuscan and Umbrian towns. Beautifully restored to retain its character features, the villa’s rough-hewn rafters, oak ceilings and stone lintels are now juxtaposed with modern appliances, contemporary comforts and intriguing artefacts, in rooms designed with understated elegance. At the heart of the house a charming drawing room is furnished in fresh blue and white, complemented by a cosy tv room, first floor study and galleried sitting room.

Bedrooms are romantically and individually styled, including four-posters and antique pieces, while bathrooms are fitted with large walk-in showers and roll-top or old marble baths. Providing the perfect setting for indoor/outdoor living, the house has a wonderful loggia for al fresco sitting and dining. And in the gardens, a pathway through pergola arches leads to the infinity pool and striking poolside gazebo. Nestled in acres of privacy, the villa is within very easy reach of Castello di Reschio, now known as one of central Italy's finest resorts with restaurant open to external guests. The villa is also 8km from shops and restaurants in Mercatale and 12km from Umbertide.

Villa details

Accommodation

Ground Floor

  • Entrance Hall
  • Kitchen
  • Drawing room
  • Utility room
  • Sitting/TV room
  • Double bedroom (super king size can be made up as twin)
  • Shower room with double vanities
  • Double bedroom (four poster bed) with bathroom en suite and separate shower
  • Arched loggia for dining al fresco

First Floor

  • Double bedroom with shower room en suite
  • Landing with fireplace and sitting area
  • Tower bedroom/Study
  • Bathroom with walk-in shower
  • Double (super king size) bedroom
  • Twin bedroom with bathroom en suite with freestanding bath and shower
  • Master double bedroom with bathroom en suite with Carrara marble bath and sink, and separate shower opening to terrace

Facilities

Children's Facilities

  • Cot and highchair

Cooking Outdoors

  • Portable barbecue

Entertainment

  • WiFi
  • Italian Sky Satellite TV
  • Smart TV
  • DVD Player
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • BluRay player

Games and Sports

  • Table tennis
  • Boules

Keeping cool

  • Air - conditioning in bedrooms
  • Portable fans in all bedrooms

Kitchen Essentials

  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
  • Nespresso coffee machine
  • Italian moka coffee machine
  • Blender
  • Mixer

Private Pool

  • Pool heating included
  • 12m x 6m
  • 1.2m - 2.4m deep
  • Built-in steps
  • Pool towels
  • The pool is open from 14 May - 15 September
  • Retractable Electric Hard Cover

Villa Essentials

  • Washing Machine
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Telephone
  • Insect screens
  • Heating

Something Special

  • Ortigia Bathroom amenities

Service & Staffing

Included

  • Welcome pack
  • Maid service 4 hours per day 6 day(s) per week

AVAILABLE ON REQUEST AT AN ADDITIONAL COST

  • Pre-arrival grocery shopping
  • Cook or chef service and waiting staff
  • Mid-week linen and towel change
  • Cooked breakfast service
  • Pizza demonstration
  • Cookery classes
  • Wine delivery
  • Additional maid service
  • Airport transfers
  • Concierge

Important Information

No more than 12 guests are permitted including no more than 6 children.  

Please note that pool heating will usually bring the water temperature up to approximately 10 degrees higher than the night time temperature. As such in early or late season if the nights time temperatures are low, guests may still find the pool feels cold despite heating.

CV REPRESENTATIVE

An English speaking CV representative in Italy will be available by phone during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents.

TENANCY TIMES

Arrival from 17:00. Departure by 10:00.

LOW WALLS

Please refer to the Health & Safety pages on this website.

 

Location

Amenities

  • Nearest restaurant Castello di Reschio 4km
  • Supermarket 12km Umbertide
  • Shops 8km in Mercatale

Places of INterest

  • Camucia Cortona 25km
  • Cortona 25km
  • Citta di Castello 30km
  • Perugia 46km
  • Montepulciano 54km
  • Arezzo 54km
  • Assisi 64km
  • Todi 86km
  • Siena 96km
  • Spoleto 100km

Airports

  • Perugia 35km
  • Florence 150km
  • Ancona 153km
  • Rimini 173km
  • Bologna 225km
  • Pisa 245km
  • Rome 260km
About the area

Val d'Orcia & near Cortona

Average weather

The rolling, strangely haunting scenery of the Val d’Orcia is the backdrop to many a Renaissance painting. Its cypress-studded ridges form one of the iconic modern images of ‘classic Tuscany’. The towns are a delight for architecture buffs: the Renaissance palaces of Montepulciano and Pienza; the Romanesque Collegiata in San Quirico d’Orcia, hewn entirely from honey-coloured travertine. Cortona clings to the side of a mountain overlooking the Valdichiana, looking out to Lake Trasimeno and neighbouring Umbria.

Find out more about Val d'Orcia & near Cortona

Essential Information

Please note that there is a European tourist tax payable on arrival. Further details will be advised prior to arrival.

Having a barbecue in Italy is one of the best ways to cook your food but you may find that due to long drought periods in high season barbecuing may be restricted in some areas. You will be informed if this happens by your house staff or local representative. 

FLIGHTS

CV Villas is happy to book flights for our customers on scheduled, chartered or low cost airlines from London and regional UK airports. Please ask for details.

CAR HIRE

Car hire can be pre-booked through CV Villas with collection at the airport.