Villa in Tuscany near Cortona with 6 bedrooms

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Casale Poppello is situated in the charming Tuscan countryside. It’s an ancient country house, made of local antique bricks, measuring approximately 300 sqm and still preserving it’s antique name. Thanks to the succesfull restauration and the choice of materials for the internal finishings, such as terracotta and wooden beams, the house has been given a new life. Casale Poppello is inserted in one of the most beautiful areas surrounding Cortona, there were the plain of the Chiana makes place for the delicate land of wine, giving rise to one of the most classical Tuscan landscapes. The recovery of the structures has allowed to bring back to life the different parts of the house by transforming the antique, rural spaces into comfortable environments, rich in allure, where you can absolutely spend special vacations.
At sunset, the house aquires a magical light thanks to the rosy colour of the antique bricks and the beautiful surrounding nature. The furniture consisting of antiques, beautiful colourful finishings, art pieces and objects, as well as it’s position close to the Tuscan art cities, make Casale Poppello the ideal place to spend a relaxing holiday and discover the beautiful landscapes, which made this part of Tuscany so famous.


- First floor: this floor is directly accessible from the garden, as well as from the ground floor. The main kitchen is obtained in the antique stables which still preserve the undulating ceilings. Here you will find the charming porch were you can spend pleasant summer evenings around the large table, with a nice view on the swimming pool and on the surrounding country side. In the kitchen itself you will find another big table, which is capable of hosting 10 people. The furnishing is rendered even more attractive due to the numerous colourful ceramics.
Through a distinctive door, you will enter a little reading area with particular armchairs, from were you can see the large living room with characteristic arches. Here it is possible to relax on the comfortable sofas, which are placed in front of a big fireplace, or spend festive moments around the large, original dinner table. The living area is provided with a separate toilet and a laundry area which has been obtained under the staircase. The romantic double bedroom with a four-poster bed, is provided with an internal bathroom with shower. This room is accessible through the living room by means of a luminous glass door (with curtains) and has direct access to the garden.
- Second floor: Either by taking the internal wooden staircase, or through the external characteristic loggia you can enter the living room which is provided with comfortable sofas and a TV area. From this area you have access to the sleeping area which consists of two double bedrooms with a private bathroom and a twin bedroom with an internal bathroom with bathtub.
- ANNEX: is divided from the villa by an hedge, it can host up to four people and is composed by a double bedroom, one bathroom with shower, a living room with two single beds.

Casale Poppello has a park of approximately 5 hectares; the area maintained as a garden of about 5.000 sq. m. Please note that the property is not fenced.


Swimming Pool open from the last saturday in April untill the first saturday in October. The swimming pool measures 5 x 10 m, with a maximum depth of 3 m, it’s perfectly exposed, surrounded by a well kept lawn and provided with quality furniture. Also in this area is a gazebo, umbrellas and a large fitted barbecue for meals by the pool. Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 7 Nr. Persons: 12+2.

Casentino-Valdichiana Itinerary

VALDICHIANA AND CASENTINO, TUSCANY YET TO DISCOVER...

These Tuscan areas are geographically the counties located in the south-east of the region, and in some ways they are yet to be discovered. The northern area is called Casentino, and has in it the Casentino Forest Park. This territory is perfect for those seeking nature and green areas. The southern part is called the Chiana Valley (Valdichiana) and is a more flat land with an original and dynamic coexistence of modern and ancient villages.

- Arezzo and its province: many cute villages, such as Anghiari (Museum of Weapons) Castefranco di Sopra, Loro Ciuffenna, Poppi (Guidi Castle and Park Zoo). All towns listed in the guide of the most beautiful in Italy).

- Bibbiena: La Verna Sanctuary and hermitage of Camaldoli

- Cortona: town on the border with Umbria from the top of which we discover a part of Lake Trasimeno and its valley. Worth a visit: the old town, churches and archaeological park just outside the town.

- Monte San Savino: village of Caprese Michelangelo (birthplace of Michelangelo).

For those who love nature:

Casentino Forest Park
Hermitage Camaldoli
Acquacheta waterfall
Lake of Idoli
Lake of Ponte
Mount Penna (with the Verna rock)
Mount Falerona
Stia wool workshop
Forest of Lama
Ridracoli and its dam
Abbey of San Benedetto in Alpe
Abbey of Badia Prataglia
Path of Bonifica (by byke or on foot, from Monte San Savino to the so-called Chiusa dei Monaci)
Poppi Zoo Park
Oasis of Lake Marena (WWF) near Bibbiena

For those who love sports:

Horsemanship Colussi Marcello Escursioni Ippoturistiche: Loc. Farneta, 17 Cortona, ph +39 0575.610048
Horsemanship Saltafossi: Loc. Tecognano, Cortona, ph +39 0575.638130
Casentino Golf Club: Loc. Palace, Poppi, ph +39 0575.52980

Siena Itinerary

THE DISCOVERY OF SIENA, THE CRETE SENESI TERRITORY AND THE PARK OF VAL D'ORCIA

A postcard-territory, so you can define the province of Siena, that from the south of Chianti stretches towards the border of Umbria. Soft hills and picturesque landscapes look almost lunar. In these counties there are many villages of natural and cultural interest. The most famous ones are Montalcino, Pienza, San Casciano dei Bagni, Chianciano Terme, Cetona, Montepulciano, Buonconvento, Asciano, San Quirico d'Orcia.

- Sienna: the city itself is worth a visit. Piazza del Campo with its high Torre del Mangia, the Duomo, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the Piccolomini Library, the Italian Wine Bar and all the noble palaces. Also interesting is the whole countryside with Renaissance villas: Villa Pavo, Villa Gori, Villa Flora, Villa Chigi and Villa Apparita. Do not miss the double summer appointment with the famous Palio (horse race in Piazza del Campo). For bike lovers, we recommend a ride along the way to Gaiole in Chianti from Sienna, renamed "L'Eroica". We also recommend a drive through these beautiful landscapes and villages.

Other destinations recommended:
- Montalcino: the country of the famous Brunello, a wine popular all over the World. This territory is rich in vineyards and beautiful farms. There is also a special train (Montalcino express) that runs all over the place. Castello Banfi, Castello di Argiano, wine tastings of Brunello, the local Museum of Glass and Bottles.

- Pienza: Other UNESCO world heritage site, distinctive for its amazing downtown and its specialties (the pecorino cheese in particular) and taverns.

- Bagno Vignoni: cute little town near Montalcino and Pienza, with its large water square, int the center of the village. Just outside the city are instead the ancient Roman Baths and a picturesque waterfall of spring water.

- Some of the most beautiful villages in Italy: Cetona, Buoconvento, San Casciano dei Bagni (resort with one of the best spa in Europe but also with areas of old water sources free to the public).

- Montepulciano and Chianciano Terme: the village of Montepulciano is very nice and also has traditional gastronomic tradition. From here the road leads to the lands of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a red wine with great personality.
Chianciano is a modern town with a very popular and large spa resort.

- Castelnuovo Berardenga: town located south of the other towns. Worth a visit arethe park of Villa Saracena, the Certosa di Pontignano and the town of San Gusmè. We also recommend a visit to the Landscape Museum.

For those who love nature:

Montagnola Park
Sovicille Museum of the Forest
Murlo Mine Railway
Nature Train (an ancient train, with vintage wagons, crossing the Val d'Orcia near Siena, Asciano, Monte Antico, Civitella Paganico)

For those who love sports:

Etruria Golf Club: Via del Poggiolo, 1 Torrita di Siena
Bike Route "L'Eroica", ph +39 0577.280551
Berardenga Horsemanship - Siena
Monte Amiata Skiing, ph +39 0577.775811

For those who love spa:

Chianciano Spa
Montepulciano Spa
Petriolo Baths
San Casciano dei Bagni Spa
San Filippo Spa
Monticiano Baths
Bagno Vignoni
San Giovanni (Rapolano) Spa