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About The Experience

Have your own “Under the Tuscan Sun” experience in this historic apartment in Cortona, a small and picturesque hilltop town in Tuscany. Narrow winding lanes lead you to original little shops, piazzas with cafes, good restaurants, and living history. It is all just outside of your door.

Location Description

The property is located in a typical Cortonese townhouse with four stories and a rooftop terrace in the center of Cortona on Via Nazionale, the main road of the town, which is closed to traffic. You can park your car at Piazza Garibaldi, just outside of the town gates, and walk to your apartment 200 m away. Casa Erma 2 is close to everything, from shops, restaurants, tourist office, bank, post office bus stop and Piazza Republica, the town’s main square with its 13th century town hall and clock tower. In the vicinity you will also find the impressive Duomo and the Museo Diocesano that exhibits outstanding art. Molesini market, the biggest grocery store in town offers Italian delicacies and in Piazza Signorelli there is an open-air market every Saturday with food, clothing and household items. “The gardens of Parterre”, a beautiful park along the hillsides of Cortona, are fun to explore, and are close to Bramasole the famous house of Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun”. The cities of Arezzo and Perugia are only 30 km away. There is a main train station, Terontola, 6 km below Cortona, that can be reached by bus or car from Piazza Garibaldi right outside the town center.

Nearby Attractions: Lake Trasimeno, Arezzo, Montepulciano, Perugia, Siena, Assisi, Florence (best by train). Public pool open mid-June to mid-September. Tuscany Sun Festival during the summer for two weeks; “Sagra della Bisteca” festival on August 15th.

Rome: 170 km/105 mi
Florence: 80 km/50 mi
Siena: 75 km/46.5 mi
Arezzo: 30 km/18.5 mi
Perugia: 30 km/18.5 mi
Lake Trasimeno: 15 km/9 mi
Terontola Train Station: 6 km/4 mi

Exterior Description

Even though the building is located in the center of town, the area is relatively free of traffic sounds, as Via Nazionale is closed to vehicles. The windows face the back, and are not facing the street. The main entrance leads to Casa Erma 1 on the ground floor and to Casa Erma 2, which is a larger apartment upstairs, distributed over three stories. Free public parking is available within 200 m of the house.

Interior Description

(50 m2/538 ft2)

Ground Floor: The entrance to the building is shared with Casa Erma 2 (upstairs unit). The entrance leads to a hallway which opens into a large living room, a bedroom and a bathroom. The living room is furnished with a table and 5 chairs. It has 2 armchairs and a queen-size sofa bed (160 cm). The bedroom is equipped with a queen bed that is slightly smaller than standard (152 cm), a large closet, 2 bedside tables and a chest of drawers. The kitchen has a stove, oven, dishwasher and there is a utility room with a washing machine. The private bathroom features a sink, a glass enclosed shower stall, a toilet and bidet.

Features Description

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

• Chef Service: 20 Euros per hour
• Maid Service: 12 Euros per hour
• Babysitter: 15 Euros per hour

Features and Amenities

Walk To Town CD player DVD player American Coffee Maker Hair Dryer Microwave Washing Machine

Heating - Whole House Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request Cook Service Available - Extra Cost Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Mon 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Tue 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wed 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Thu 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Fri 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Sat 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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