Casa Zia - Self-catering house in Tuscany
Tasso 49, 52028 Terranuova Bracciolini, Arezzo
Tuscany,
Italie
Birdwatch by day, stargaze by night, chase fireflies. This is for those in search of solitude: no phone lines, just rolling vistas onto Tuscan hills and a one-bar hamlet down the road. Once a rustic dwelling for five farming families (people upstairs, animals down), this 18th-century ‘casa colonica’ is elegant and rich in personal detail. It was inherited by English owners 20 years ago and sleeps eight in huge comfort, its rooms radiating around two deep south-facing loggias decorated with mirrors to extend the views. Downstairs is the open plan, country-cosy living/dining/kitchen space, and an en suite bedroom alongside. Upstairs is the sitting room, lofty and large, where upholstered reading chairs and squishy sofas rub shoulders with antiques, art, books and family photos. Bedrooms have good mattresses, generous bathrooms, handsome rugs, and all feels warm and inviting, like the home of a favourite aunt. Outside: roses, herbs, hammocks slung between trees, a small vineyard, a saline infinity pool, and table tennis. Paint, write, rest, relax, retreat… no need to do more.
Caractéristiques
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Claire Swann:
Points d'intérêt locaux proposés par
Claire Swann:
- This is the heart of the Valdarno &the area is known for Le Balze, extraordinary tower like cliffs soaring into the sky. These feature in Leonardo's Mona Lisa and there are good marked walks around them.
- There are good markets for both food and clothes in Loro Ciuffenna on Mon, Montevarchi on Thur, Terranuova on Fri and San Giovanni on Sat. It's really worth shopping in the markets, everything is so fresh & mostly local. Stall holders always helpful.
- The beautiful ancient church of Gropina with Etruscan and Roman origins is at Loro Ciuffenna 15 mins away. Loro is a charming hillside town cut through by a deep and dramatic gorge.
- There are plenty of nearby restaurants to choose from. They vary from the sophisticated & English speaking to the simple & rustic serving genuine Tuscan food, always locally sourced.
- The farmers in the valley will sell you their homemade pecorino and ricotta cheeses made from the milk of the sheep that graze around the house. The sheep are usually accompanied by a few white egrets.
- You may be woken by Golden Orioles singing in the valley and serenaded by nightingales as soon as the sun sets. Listen out for nightjars too and then go on porcupine quill hunts in the fields around the house.
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Details
- 1 House for 8
Special Offer: June offer - Early summer offer: Book from 15th-22nd of June and enjoy a 10% discount!
Minimum stay: 5 nights in high season. Also bookable for smaller groups; please enquire for more info & price.
Christmas, 1 November - 1 April.
Tasso 49, 52028 Terranuova Bracciolini, Arezzo
