Rooms and art in a tower near Montepulciano

Double room in a family run B&B, located in an ancient 13th century tower. The property is surrounded by olive trees and vineyards with a peaceful garden and plenty of artworks, being home of a sculptor. Exactly on the border between Tuscany and Umbria, at 18 km from Cortona and Montepulciano and 10 km from lake Trasimeno, it is easily connected to the best itineraries of this wonderful part of Italy: Siena, Arezzo, the Orcia Valley, Pienza and Montalcino, Perugia, Orvieto and many more The B&B is family run and has 4 double rooms available for the guests. Its oldest part comes from the Middle Age and it is known that Santa Margherita, the patron saint of Cortona, lived here in the XIII century. The little chapel is still a holy place. The owner is a sculptor and you can see his artwork everywhere in the house. The property is surrounded by the most enchanting Tuscan landscape, with olive groves and vineyards, just a short drive from the beautiful towns of Cortona, Montepulciano and lake Trasimeno. A small village is just one km away, with a convenient store and a bar. The Cassaforte room is in the old part of the building, with a spacious bathroom with shower. A sitting area with art books is available for the guests. Free wifi. Cortesy coffee and tea facilities in the breakfast room. The family will be pleased to show you the amazing view from the tower and will help you to book the typical trattoria or the small local producer where to buy Vino Nobile di Montepulciano or the best pecorino cheese. Italian breakfast is included in the room rate. Extra services on request: daily cleaning, Traditional Tuscan breakfast with local products, dinner on the tower, aperitifs with sparkling wine "just for two" on the tower (honeymoon special), cooking lesson followed by dinner in a nearby agriturismo. Please ask for extra services in advance The B&B is located in the family house, with a private entrance and separate from the owners' apartment. The 4 rooms for the guests, all with en suite bathrooms, are on the first floor and share a sitting room with art books and literature about the territory. Free wifi. On the ground floor: the breakfast room (for the Italian breakfast included in the room rate) with coffee and tea facilities and a refrigerator that the guests can use, a large hall with a piano, and a peaceful garden for the guests to sit and relax, with tables and chairs to have breakfast outside, swimming pool. Painting corner available for the guests. The family lives in the house, the atmosphere is informal and relaxed, this is not a hotel! Antonella will be glad to give you information about the area, suggest the best itineraries and excursions, help you to book restaurants, wine tastings or any other activities. Massimo is a sculptor and you can see him working in his workshop, and possibly carve a piece of olive wood together with him. A painting corner with painting facilities is available for the guests. Italian breakfast is included in the room rate and, on request, Antonella can prepare for you (at an extra charge) a traditional Tuscan breakfast with local products or romantic dinner on the tower (pease ask in advance), a aperitifs for two (honeymoon special) or help you book a cooking lesson followed by dinner: learn to make Pici, the local home made pasta! Reception for small groups (with the use of the chapel) can be held in the garden or in the main hall. This is a very strategic location, exactly halfway between Cortona and Montepulciano and at a short drive from lake Trasimeno. Very easy to reach (18 km from A1 Rome-Florence motorway, exit Valdichiana) can be a perfect starting point for daily excursions as well as a relaxing place for some peaceful time in the countryside, or a stop on your drive between Rome and Florence . At one km a small village with a convenience store, at 2 km a family run trattoria and an agriturismo for farm dinners. A restaurant in the property opposite. Daily excursions: -Wine tour:Montepulciano- Pienza - Bagno Vignoni- Montalcino- Sant'Antimo -the mystic Umbria: Spello - Assisi- Deruta -Ancient hamlets around the lake: Castiglione del lago- Isola Maggiore (by ferry) - Panicale- Città della Pieve -The antique market: Cortona- Arezzo Antique fair (1° Sat and Sun of the month) -the spa (each of these small towns has a renowned spa with hot water springs and wellness treatments): Bagno Vignoni, Bagni San Filippo, San Casciano dei bagni, Chianciano, Rapolano Terme and what about .... -ride a vintage Vespa tour -private cruise of the lake A car (or a bicycle for active tourists) is needed as there is no public transport. Car, bicycle and Vespa rental in the vicinities. Let us know if you want us to arrange this services for you. If you travel by train, we can arrange for a pick up from the train station of Terontola No smoking allowed in the rooms Open from April 1 till October 31. Cats and other domestic pets are around. No air conditioning but fans in the rooms. Free Wifi . We are a licenced B&B and need to register our guests, so please provide your passport or id at check in. One euro tourist tax per person per day to be paid cash on departure.