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Borgo San
Pietro is an old farm house built in the 17th centuryand recently restored. With its 7 hectares of private
garden it is the perfect location for a holiday immersed
in the countryside of the Tuscan hills. The famous hill
top town of Cortona is only a few minutes with its cultural
attractions and typical shops.
 The
Residence Borgo San Pietro is an old farm located on
the hill of San Pietro a Cegliolo, only 4 Km from the
Etruscan town of Cortona.
The restoration, begun in the year
1997 and lasting for five years, has restored the antique
characteristics of the building such as the stone façade
and the interiors with the wooden beams, the original
terracotta floors and the fire places made in sandstone.
Every detail contributes to recreate
the charming ambience of a typical Tuscan village, where
you can breathe the atmosphere of a timeless place.
ACCOMODATION: One
enters the property by an evocative arcade from the
1600's . The courtyard is embellished with a romantic
ancient wishing well.
 Residence Borgo San Pietro is divided
into 4 apartments and 14 double bedrooms with bathroom all furnished in the simple Tuscan
style. The
rooms are spacious and bright, perfect for a relaxing
and comfortable stay.
- 1 apartment sleeping 2+1 are made
of a living room with kitchenette, double bedroom and
bathroom;
- 3 apartments sleeping 4+1 are made
of living room with kitchenette, 2 double bedrooms and
a bathroom.
All the apartments have satellite
TV and the kitchens are equipped with oven and four
burner cook top. A hair dryer is available on request. A fixed telephone is available for
the use of the guests for an extra charge. Each apartment
has a private outdoor eating area with table and chairs
delimited by hedges  which guarantee your privacy. There
is a communal laundry for guests to use free of charge.
The Residence Borgo San Pietro has
fabulous character and the owners have taken great pains
to furnish it with pieces that are traditional for a
building of this age and type. The staff are always
at your disposal for any request.
THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT: Outside the apartments there are
steps and little alley ways which lead to the swimming
pool (8 x 16) located on a natural terrace where you
can enjoy the wonderful view over the Valdichiana. The
terrace has delightful green lawns well furnished with
deck-chairs and beach-umbrellas.
The guests will find at their disposal
a gym, a laundry room and private covered parking. For
the children there are swings and slides,  ping pong
and a small football pitch.
LOCATION: Residence Borgo San Pietro is near to Cortona.
The nearest airport is Florence, one hour drive. Pisa
airport is 2 hours and a half away and also Rome.
It is also ideal for day trips to famous towns such
as Siena which is one hour from the property and Arezzo
30 minutes. Montepulciano is just half an hour by car,
Pienza 40 minutes, Perugia 40 minutes and Assisi one
hour.
OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE
NEAR BY: In Cortona you can visit the Museum
of the Etruscan Academy, where important archaeological
finds can be admired, or the Diocese Museum, which keeps
masterpieces by famous artists, amongst them Beato Angelico; you can enjoy cultural and folklore events, or take
a look at the copper works or antique furniture fairs. But even just a walk in the little alleys at the discovery
of typical nice spots, or along the main street, with
its artisans and antiquarians shops, will tell you about
the antique history of the place and let you breathe
the magical atmosphere of the town.
Near
by there are two tennis courts, horse riding, hiking
and bike riding. Also, fabulous restaurants, typical
shops, museums and the theatre.
The nearest golf course is at the
Trasimeno lake (15 minutes), the beach is two hours,
thermal spas in Rapolano Terme or Sant’Albino
(40 minutes), designer out let shopping in the Valdarno
(40 minutes).
Please note: This property does not
have air conditioning. Air conditioning is rarely necessary
in Tuscany due to the lack of humidity and the temperate
climate.  Almost all of our properties at InTuscany are
in remodeled medieval or renaissance buildings. They
generally have very thick walls and high ceilings, most
are built on the tops of our gently rolling hills where
they catch the breezes that spring up at mid day and
in the evenings.
Generally air conditioning is only
found in the city centers or at sea level where noise
and/or humidity make it necessary. We do not have air
conditioning in our offices or in any of our own homes.
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