2 Bedroom Apartment in Cortona

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Just on the border of Tuscany, Pilari is an old 'Borgo' only a short walk from the small market town of Mercatale.
The road on from Mercatale winds upwards through lovely countryside and you have stunning views of Lake Trasimeno and its islands.

There are wonderful views across the sunflower fields to the hills beyond, both from the apartments and from the swimming pool which has shady arbours for sitting under in the heat of the day.
The owners, who have lovingly restored these delightful old farmhouses, have provided plenty of lounging chairs around the swimming pool for a really relaxing stay.

Pilari is a marvellous place to unwind completely in glorious countryside, while also visiting the the sites of Umbria and Tuscany. Up above the main farmhouse there are three newly restored apartments. Each apartment has a private terrace for sitting and eating out. It is only a a few steps to the beautifully landscaped pool area, with its hydromassage spa area.
Cars are parked a little way off down the path so it always remains peaceful, though you can drive to the door for unloading.
The owner now speaks English, and farms this whole part of the valley as his family have done for centuries. He produces excellent wine which I am sure you will sample while you are there.

The Pilari apartments are in the ancient village that is the heart of this farm and its origins are lost in the distant past. The oldest part of the village was built as a watch tower of Pierle castle near the XIII century. This castle was a very important fortress in Valle di Pierle. The watch tower base was cut out of the rock and you can still see this in the wall of the cellar. Over time the tower became a farm house and the owner added other rooms so the house grew.

The restored apartments are the rear part of the village and it is only a few years since it was occupied by the last ‘contadino’ and his animals. This apartment is called CASTAGNOLO because that was his nickname.
Another apartment was the stable (STALLA) and the other was a TABACCAIA (a big oven for drying tobacco leaves).
These three apartments are on three different levels up the slope.

Stalla (sleeps 2) is on the first level and it was the old stable. Next the entrance there is a stone ring in the wall where people tied their horse or the cow. In the bedroom the bed is put on the old manger. In the apartment there is a the sitting room with corner kitchen, a double bedroom, the bathroom with shower and a big veranda.

For Castagnolo (sleeps 4) you go up some old stone steps. This was a farm-worker’s cottage and some parts have been left almost as the original. The sitting room and kitchen ceilings are constructed in a local style of woodwork. On the first floor there is the sitting room, the kitchen, a double bedroom with bathroom, another bathroom and a terrace; on the third floor there is the other double bedroom. In the kitchen there is a gas stove, electric oven and fridge freezer.

Tabaccaia (sleeps 4) is on the third level but is still at a ground floor level. There is a sitting room with corner kitchen and a big veranda. On the first floor there are two double bedroom and the bathroom with shower. In the kitchen there is a gas stove, electric oven and fridge freezer.
In the older part of the house was a big oven where the farm workers put dried the tobacco.

In each kitchen there is a gas stove, electric oven and fridge freezer and all you need for cooking. Each apartments has independent entrance and heating and there is a laundry room with a washing machine.
On all the verandas and terraces there are tables with chairs and sunbeds.
There is a laundry room with a washing machine and iron.

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In each kitchen there is a gas stove, electric oven and fridge freezer and all you need for cooking. Each apartments has independent entrance and heating. On all the verandas and terraces there are tables with chairs and sunbeds. There is a laundry room with a washing machine and iron.

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Mercatale di Cortona is 10 minutes walk from the property and has a selection of shops, two banks with cashpoint machines, two supermarkets, three bars, a chemist, a post office, restaurant and other services.

It is well positioned for exploring the wonderful cities of Assissi, Gubbio and Perugia. Only 20 minutes drive away is the famous Etruscan city of Cortona.
There is a wonderful drive over the hill to Lake Trasimeno, passing through the battlefield area where Hannibal destroyed the Roman legions after crossing the Alps.

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Price Table				Season Rate
Season House Price Low season Stalla 350 Low season Tabaccaio 495 Low season Castagnolo 525 Mid season Stalla 495 Mid season Tabaccaio 695 Mid season Castagnolo 795 High season Stalla 595 High season Tabaccaio 795 High season Castagnolo 895				Low Season Price:	£350 per Week
				High Season Price:	£795 per Week

Low season 3 Jan-16 May & 26 Sep-19 Dec Mid season 16 May-19 Jun & 5 Sep-26 Sep High season 19Jun-4 Sep Xmas & Easter - ask about per day prices Price includes linen and towels. Price does not include heating. 50% deposit payable on booking. Balance due 70 days before departure. Payment by credit card, debit card, bank transfer or cheque. By arrangement, payment may be may in euros at an agreed rate. In the event of cancellation by the client the following charges shall apply which will be payable by the client depending on the date upon which the cancellation is properly notified in writing: Up to 70 days prior to the departure specified in the confirmation invoice the amount of the deposit. Between 69 and 30 days prior to such departure date a charge of 70% of the full price. Less than 29 days before such departure date, 100% of the full price.

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