The VILLA - www.torredelguado.com - Torre del Guado Country House is an impressive stone manor house located in Tuscany and placed amidst the countryside between the medieval towns of Anghiari and Sansepolcro, close to Arezzo–Cortona, and within easy driving distance of Florence and Siena and other cities of art. This historical Villa, with outstanding views on the enchanting Tuscan scenery, what inspired great painters as Piero della Francesca, Raffaello, Leonardo, Signorelli, … dates back to the 13th century and, recently by new owners, has been carefully restored and transformed into a warm and elegant Country holiday Guest House, where all the modern conveniences, including Wireless Internet connection, have been added to many of original preserved features. The accommodation is divided into 2 beautifully restored spacious reception rooms and 5 lovely self-catering apartments, of different sizes and typology, with excellent facilities. The charming Farmhouse is sat in large and beautifully maintained gardens (20.000 mq), where the guests may stroll through vast green areas and enjoy a spectacular view on the landscape and the tuscan hills. In the centre there is the large and ecological equipped swimming pool, (m 15x8) with solarium, for guests use only. The gardens provide, also, plenty of garden furniture: 3 gazebos, sun-beds, tables, chairs, sunshade (Every unit has its own outside sitting area) and a playing and barbecue area. Torre del Guado Country House caters for a wide range of requirements. With its holiday apartments it is ideal location for a relaxing and invigorating holiday or as a base from which to discover the many places of artistic, historical and cultural significance in the area. And, with its ancient and suggestive reception rooms plus the park inside a spectacular landscape, it is superb location and perfect background for special occasions as weddings, meetings, party, cultural courses (with optional catering service on request). Location: Torre del Guado is 3 kms from Sansepolcro, birthplace of the great painter Piero della Francesca, a medieval town situated in Upper Tiber Valley, on east Tuscany close to the Umbrian border. This area has a great culinary tradition: everywhere you go you can enjoy the wonderful dishes of Tuscan cuisine, accompanied by the fine wines. The location is particularly well-placed for daily tourist itineraries: all the principal historical tourist zones and great cities d’art of Tuscany and of central Italy are within easy driving distance: Rome, Florence, Siena, Assisi, Urbino, Perugia, Bologna, Chianti area, Pisa. Facilities on site: 5 self-catering apartments ( 2/6 sleeps), entirely independent and with entry from the garden, Linens, towels, swimming pool towels and table cloths are provided, Cots and highchairs for babies, iron and hair-dryer available by request, Wireless internet, euro 4 per/day, unlimited access, Well-tended garden (20000 mq): 3 Covered gazebos plus BBQ area, Each unit has its own outdoor sitting area, Large ecological swimming pool (15m x 7m) plus outside shower, Private parking plus a covered parking space for each unit, Free use of Mountain-bikes, Ping-pong, Mini volley & Table football, Large room for Weddings, conventions and cultural events. Facilities nearby: pharmacy: 4 kms, hospital: 4 kms bank: 3 kms from the villa. ATM and VISA service available during closing hour, post-office: situated 2 kms from the vill, grocery store: 2 kms from villa, with typical Tuscan products, supermarket: 4 kms, -five-a-side football: 1500 mt away from the farmhouse there is a football ground on syntethic grass. -Horse-riding: There are 2 horse riding: one at 2 kms and one at 5 kms. -Tennis courts, gym: 1500 mt away from the farmhouse there 2 tennis courts, one is free. -Thermal baths ( Fontecchio) and beauty farm 14 kms -GOLF: (18 holes) is 6 km away Apartments: All the apartments ( from 2+ to 4+ guests) are tastefully and stylishly decorated thanks to a carefully selected colour scheme of warm, pastel shades (yellow, apricot, indigo, mauve) and enjoy plenty of natural light along with panoramic views of the tuscan landscape and the foothills of the Apennines and valley. Each self catering accommodation has its independent entry on the ground floor from the garden, own fireplace, a fully-equipped kitchen-corner (4 plates, gas, refrigerator, ice compartment, electric oven, toaster..), 1 bathroom, with shower, bidet, sink, WC, and all the benefits of modern technology ( Satellite TV, individual washing machine and heating ). Available, on demand, in every apartment, Wireless access, All linens, including swimming pool towels and tables cloths, fans and windows mosquito-nets are provided. Highchairs for babies, iron and hair dryer free on demand. Baby-cot on demand (extra € 7 per/day). The sofa/divan, present in each liv-room, can be transformed into a second double or single bed. Each apartment is furnished for private outdoor dining area with sunshade and garden forniture. RATES: Prices vary according to amenities and season: they go from Euro 640.00 to Euro 1180.00 per week and from 140 to Euro 190 per day. SPECIAL DISCOUNT depending on length of stay and on early bookings