Le Terre Dei Cavalieri Apartments Cortona
General Description
This superb resort is situated at the slopes of the medieval town of
Cortona. Immersed in a vast estate, Le Terre dei Cavalieri consists of an
ancient farmhouse and in a villa Leopodina dating back to the XVIIIth
century. After an accurate restoration, the resort offers its guests the
possibility of sojourning in rooms and suites equipped with every comfort,
is the ideal place to spend pleasant and relaxing hours, or to visit the
most interesting artistic sites of Tuscany and Umbria. The estate consists
of a farmhouse and a Leopodina. You will be able to dine in a kitchen that
used to accommodate over 30 people at a time, sleep in a bedroom converted
from the old cattle shed, or in the bedroom converted from the old
dove-tower. The walls are adorned with paintings and pictures, but the best
images you will be able to behold come from simply opening the windows onto
stunning natural settings, such as the dark mountains hanging over Cortona,
the sweet and seamless countryside and the profile of Cortona. Bedrooms are
tastefully furnished with careful attention to Tuscan tradition, with
terracotta floors, ceilings with wooden beams and antiques. In addition to
the better known Tuscan cities, such as Florence, Pisa, Siena, Arezzo,
Perugia and Assisi, there are many minor towns and places which are well
worth a visit and which can be easily reached by car from Le Terre dei
Cavalieri. These include: Cortona This town is the summer centr of antiques
fairs, well known for its magnificent painting of Beato Angelico and its
famous Etruhian Museum, Pienza Founded by Pope Pio II and realised by
Piccolomini, this is the city born from a love of thought and a dream of
beauty a jewel in Renaissance Art. Pienza is also well known for its
typical food shops, full of Tuscan specialities. Other beautiful places to
visit include: San Quirico dOrcia, with its marvelous 13th century Roman
Collegiate Church and the 16th Horti Leonini; Sant Antimo, with its
charming Abbey, founded by Carlo Magno Montalcino, kingdom of Brunello
wine; Banfi Castle, ancient fortress on the way to the sea, recently-
restored and now museum of the most refined glass- making techniques for
wine bottling. The property offers barbecue area, doctor on call, wireless
Internet access, laundry service, library, lobby, pets allowed, reception,
restaurant, solarium and outdoor swimming pool.
Address
C.S. Burcinella - Localita Santa Caterina 46
City
City
Cortona
Country
Italy
3
Hotel Facilities
High-speed Internet, Restaurant, Swimming pool, Pet Friendly, 24 Hour
Reception, Babysitting / Child Services, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Safe-Deposit Box, Cable / Satellite TV, Bath / Hot Tub, Kitchenette, Hair Dryer, TV, Laundry service, Garden, Solarium, Free Parking Ratings
Price (approx.)
EUR 98.00
Bookings/reservations:
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