rental apartment is accessed by an external staircase entering into the country style kitchen. In addition to the usual appliances there is an large wooden cupboard, table and stools plus a chefs trolley.Through an archway the dining room has a 1930s oak dining suite and a desk. It is well equipped for 6 person dinner parties. Through a second arch the sitting room has a comfortable settee and matching armchair and foot stool. There is a woodburning stove. The bathroom has a toilet and bidet, a full size bath with shower attachment and a large wash basin. There is an alcove with washing machine/tumble dryer, electric water heater, clothes dyer, ironing board etc. Towels and bed linen are supplied and changed weekly. Both large double bedrooms are well furnished and have nets over the beds. The second bedroom has an additional single bed and is suitable for children sharing. The bedrooms have doors leading onto the large roof terrace which has external lighting, dining furniture, sun loungers and an umbrella. The complete privacy of the terrace offers an unrivalled opportunity for sunbathing and relaxing. All windows have nets and shutters. This apartment is tastefully furnished with lots of thoughtful finishing touches which makes it very welcoming and comfortable. The Area This is an area of exceptional artistic and cultural interest.From Etruscan burial grounds to medieval castles, splendid cathedrals and religious works of art. Where to begin? To enjoy the rural setting it is essential to have a car. At 1 km Petrignano on the Umbrian border is the nearest village. It has a good shop and a bar. Valiano, 3 km uphill, has an excellent restaurant and a nice old village centre. Nearby Cortona and Montepulciano are just two of the renowned hilltop towns in the area. These townships all have their own distinctive charm and host concerts, festivals and markets which create a very lively atmosphere. Castiglione del Lago and Lake Trasimeno have a wide range of tourists attractions and restaurants with the smaller lakes of Chiusi and Montepulciano being much less known. Lake Montepulciano is hidden oasis with facilities for bird watching. Other local activities include swimming, fishing (with a licence), cycling, walking, horse riding and of course wine tasting! Vino Nobile di Montepulciano cantinas are in very scenic settings and open daily for tasting and direct sales. The Via della Stella has three noted fattorias plus "my local man" who sells very good but inexpensive wine and oil. Using the autostrada or superstrada Siena, Perugia, Assisi and Orvieto are reached in about an hour. Day trips by train to Florence and Rome take about 1.5 hrs from Terontola station, which is 10 mins drive from the house. Inside this Valiano di Montepulciano villa Sleeping: The apartment comprises 2 bedrooms in total; 2 double. This gives room for up to 5 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use. General: apartment has 1 bathrooms for your party's use. Entertainment: The music system will play cassettes, radio. Eating & Living: There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. To prepare food you will find a cooker, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils. Further Information: Smoking: Smoking is allowed in this apartment. Pets: Pets are welcome. House trained pets are welcome Wheelchairs: Property is not suitable for wheelchairs. Babies: Propery is not suitable for babies. Outside this Valiano di Montepulciano villa rental The apartment is in a very quiet area. It has a garden, a patio area, a balcony, panoramic views. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting. Key locations near this Valiano di Montepulciano villa rental The apartment is: 40 min from Perugia airport. 120 min from Rome & Pisa. In the local area of this Valiano di Montepulciano holiday rental On site, you'll find the following activities, sights and/or attractions: * walking * cycling Less than 15 minutes drive, you'll find the following activities, sights and/or attractions: * a beach * swimming * sailling * boat hire * fishing * a museum * a theatre / cinema * a restaurant * a food shop Less than 45 minutes drive, you'll find the following activities, sights and/or attractions: * flying * golf * historic sites Extra information: Most activities take place at Lake Trasimeno. The beach is a lakeside beach. Montepulciano letsinthesun