VILLA GRAZIA
Near Cortona, Southeastern Tuscany
Luxury farmhouse sleeps 12 in 6 air-conditioned bedrooms or can be rented as two apartments; separate cottage sleeps 4; with shared pool, Jacuzzi, WIFI
What guests say about this property...“The trip was perfect. The house was wonderful — very private and well taken care of. The owner could not have been nicer or more attentive.” — P.M., Philadelphia, PA
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TUSCAN SUN FESITVAL IN CORTONA: AUGUST 1-9, 2009

Villa Grazia is a traditional 17th-century Tuscan stone farmhouse villa, with beautiful grounds and extensive gardens, as well as a large swimming pool (open 9am-8pm) and a fish pond. A private chapel is sheltered in a small wood on the estate, and another stretch of land is cultivated with grape vines and olive trees. Buildings once used for olive oil production have been exquisitely converted into a residence, with two large apartments and a charming cottage. Although there is a train station nearby in Terontola, guests staying at Villa Grazia will need to rent a car.

Minutes from the Umbrian border, the Tuscan hilltown of Cortona is filled with the spirit of its Etruscan heritage. The winding Via Nazionale is lined with shops specializing in antiques, ceramics and wood crafts. Cortona revels in its role as cittá d'arte ("city of art"), hosting a variety of cultural events and festivals through the year. Southeastern Tuscany offers many attractions, including Montepulciano, Montalcino, Cetona, Arezzo, and Chiusi. Access to Florence and Siena to the north, as well as Rome to the south, is easy by rail or by the A1 highway.

One of the great things about Villa Grazia is that is works for groups of all sizes. The main farmhouse can be rented as a whole (to sleep 12) or seamlessly divided into two private apartments, I Gelsi and Le Ginestre, each sleeping six. I Girasoli, a separate cottage, sleeps 2+2. Each accommodation has a separate entrance, private patio for dining al fresco, and separate access to the pool.

Amenities include satellite TV, fans, telephone, stereo, guest safe, Jacuzzi showers and tubs, dishwashers, washing machines and wireless internet access.

The charming owners live in a separate villa on the estate. They have taken such care with the décor that everything is pretty and harmonious as well as comfortable. They enjoy welcoming guests to their property and can help organize trips or museum visits as well as make restaurant reservations. If you are lucky, you may be invited to visit their private garden.

When you arrive at Villa Grazia, you will find a Welcome Basket, with everything you need for breakfast the following morning.

LE GINESTRE (sleeps 6, 1500 sq. ft.; upper level)
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• Large living room with traditional Tuscan fireplace and double sofa bed
• Dining room
• Kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine
• 1 king bedroom, en suite bathroom
• 1 queen bedroom, en suite bathroom
• 1 twin bedroom, en suite bathroom
• 1 additional bathroom
• Terrace with BBQ

All of the bedrooms are air-conditioned. Each bathroom has a Jacuzzi - three are Jacuzzi showers and one has a Jacuzzi tub.

I GELSI (sleeps 6, 1600 sq. ft.; lower level)
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• Lovely living room
• Kitchen with dishwasher
• 2 queen bedrooms
• 1 twin bedroom
• 3 bathrooms (2 with Jacuzzi tubs and 1 with Jacuzzi shower)

I GIRASOLI (sleeps 2+2, 800 sq. ft.)
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• Main living space with table and chairs, sofa and open plan kitchen; stairs leading to loft
• 1 king bedroom
• Bathroom with Jacuzzi shower
• Loft bedroom with twin beds
• Furnished covered porch, private fenced garden and BBQ

2009 Prices

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