Bosco dei Tartufi

Set high in the wooded hills above the historical town of Cortona, this restored and ancient farm provides a great location for those who wish to enjoy peaceful, unspoilt, yet interesting surroundings in great comfort.

As one drives down to the property you can’t help feeling a sense of anticipation: turning into a gloriously open space surrounded by trees and ultimately your holiday home, it is difficult not to be overwhelmed by the setting and the stunning, far reaching views to the distant mountains. Surrounded by 62 hectares of its own land, there is a glorious walk through the woodland to one of the most spectacular views in Tuscany overlooking Lake Trasimeno.

The swimming pool, sculpted into the grounds and set in to the side of the hill, is designed in a way whereby the edge simply “disappears”, into a spectacular backdrop providing the ultimate panorama. Its interior designer owner, with both inside and alfresco living in mind has exquisitely and sensitively restored the house.

Whilst remaining sympathetic to its natural environment, it is a house imbued with a sophisticated yet “comfortable” ambience, and furnished throughout with beautiful, inviting sofas and armchairs, antiques, artefacts, all softened with warm rugs and cushions. The sitting room is smart and spacious, the study with fireplace intimate and cosy, bedrooms spoiling and comfortable, bathrooms characterised by their magnificent free standing old-fashioned bathtubs, two large walk-in showers and spectacular tuscan stone sinks. The spacious kitchen/dining room acts as the social hub of the house; a well equipped and attractive living space which leads onto a covered terrace with a dining table set in a position to enjoy long, lazy evenings whilst enjoying the spectacular views of the hills.

With its two independent cottages within metres from the main house, it is perfect accommodation for family gatherings, or an adult group (most comfortable for a maximum of four couples) who may appreciate the opportunity for their own space. A highly recommended property and early booking is advisable.

Room Description

Ground Floor: Kitchen/dining room •  Sitting room • Study/dressing room •  Double bedroom •  Shower room

First Floor: Sitting room • Twin bedroom •  Twin bedroom •  Bathroom •  Master double bedroom with bathroom en suite.

Separate Annexe: Twin bedroom with shower room en suite. 

Separate Annexe: Double bedroom with shower room en suite.

Rental Conditions: No more than 10 guests are permitted.

Facilities

Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, Basic Italian Sky Satellite TV, DVD, Stereo/CD Player, Telephone, Heating (payable locally), Barbecue, Pizza Oven.

Children's Facilities

A travel cot with cot sheets is available on request.

Private Infinity Pool

12m x 6m, 1.2m - 2.2m deep with built-in steps. The pool is open from mid May until mid September. Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an extra charge. Infinity Pool: Please see web site for details.

Welcome Provisions Included

A welcome gesture to offer you a drink after your journey; tea or coffee and biscuits, wine or juice and a snack. They are not sufficient for an entire meal. Owners will also generally leave a few other items such as some salt, sugar, oil, bin bags and toilet paper.

Food Hamper

Can be arranged for an additional cost and service charge payable locally. For guests who are arriving late or who recognize they may be delayed and arrive with no time to do shopping. Shops are shut on Sundays, so the aim of the Food Hampers is to provide two light meals and two breakfasts, to allow guests to go out for one meal, then do more shopping on Monday. We can adapt these hampers to take into account allergies, dislikes and dietary requirements, or according to whether there are children in the party.

Cook Service

You may wish to avail yourself of the services of a cook while you are on holiday, allowing yourself the luxury of not having to prepare a meal, but at the same time not having to drive back from a restaurant in the dark (and being able to drink as much as you please!).

There are a couple of good cooks in the area who are willing to offer their occasional services to CV Travel clients. They normally like to cook good local dishes, and are usually available to cook evening meals. Sometimes, by arrangement, they will agree to cook lunch instead, or even as well.  They  may prepare some things in their own kitchen, cooking other and last-minute dishes at Il Bosco dei Tartufi.  Fees include time taken shopping, travelling, serving the first two courses and clearing up as much as possible in the kitchen.

Booking

Booking fee applicable and payable in advance of departure directly to CV Travel London.

The cook will charge €12 per hour for her time, plus there will be the cost of food. Bear in mind that shopping and travelling take up quite a long time. As a very rough indication, a simple three-course meal for 6 people could take 5 hours, whilst a more elaborate four-course meal for 10 could even take nine hours.

If you are happy with these arrangements, we need to know if you would like a cook's services, to book her well ahead of time. The cooks all have various commitments, and we cannot guarantee availability.  We would therefore be grateful if you could ask for and complete the attached questionnaire and return it to us as soon as possible.  (Please note that the cook service is not usually available on Sundays or on Public Holidays, though exceptions might be made for special occasions).

Prices

a)  Full cook service of 6 evening meals a week, plus a light meal left for the Sunday

Cost: € 12 per hour, plus the cost of food, all to be paid locally to the cook.

b)  Three or four evening meals per week –  not Sunday

Cost: €12 per hour, plus the cost of food, all to be paid locally to the cook. 

c)  One evening per week (e.g. Saturday evening meal, plus a light meal for the Sunday, both left for you) at  €12 per hour, plus the cost of food, to be paid locally to the cook

Shopping

We suggest you stop on the way and shop for ‘basics’ and food for breakfast for Sunday and Monday mornings.  Most shops will be closed on Sunday, though in the height of summer, the large COOP supermarket in Camucia (25 mins away) should be open for a few hours on Sunday morning. There may also be other shops open on a Sunday, but nothing is certain. If you are arriving late (planes can be delayed), we recommend you order a Food Hamper to tide you over the weekend (See the Travel Directory of the Italy Brochure)

Note

Please bear in mind that the arrangements outlined above are an extra goodwill service organized by CV Travel, who cannot guarantee that the cook will always be able to prepare meals as requested. Should the cook become unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be refunded CV’s booking fee.                   

CV Contact

An English speaking CV Representative in Italy will be available by phone during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents.

Linen and Towels

Provided once per week on Saturday. Extra changes are available on request for an additional charge.

Maid Service

2 hours, 6 days a week.

Tenancy Times

Tenancies commence at 16:00 hours on the day of arrival and villas are to be vacated at 10:00 hours on the day of departure

Your Location

Airports

Perugia 60 kms, Florence 110kms, Pisa 190kms, Rome 210kms

Amenities

Nearest shops in Montenare 3kms, Supermarket at Camucia 10kms, riding and watersports at Lake Trasimeno 30kms, Tennis club Cortona 15kms

Mainline Station

Camucia 10kms

Places of Interest

Cortona 15kms, Perugia 60kms, Orvieto 120kms, Assisi 80kms

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