Between Tuscany and Umbria, this holiday house and cottage for rent lie near Lakes Trasimeno, Chiusi and Montepulciano. This is a beautiful setting for a romantic vacation in the green heart of Italy. [ local map | map of region ]
I Binami is situated in beautiful landscape between Tuscany and Umbria and just 160km from Rome, facing onto Lake Montepulciano. Here, you’ll stay within a typical stone-built house immersed in the countryside, yet close to many tourist destinations.
The apartment lies on the first floor of the main house. It has three bedrooms (one with a double bed, the others with two single beds), a large terrace and a full bathroom. There is a big living room with fireplace, and a terraced garden. The garden has a 6 x 4 metre swimming pool, and there is a putting green and bowls.
Nearby, another little house, La Casetta, lies at the entrance to the village. The apartment has its own garden and can sleep up to four people. It has a living room and a dining room with fireplace. There is a kitchen and a small bathroom with WC, washbasin and bidet. On the first floor are two bedrooms (one with a double bed, the other with a bunk bed) and a full bathroom with bath, WC, washbasin, bidet and washing machine.
Nearby you’ll find everything you’ll need, including tennis courts, riding schools, golf, a swimming pool and a gymnasium). Nearby lie the thermal spas at Chianciano and Montepulciano.
The properties are strategically situated for exploring central Italy. Just 15km away is Cortona. One of the twelve cities that once comprised the Etruscan Federation, Cortona sits high on a hill above the Valdichiana. With spectacular views towards Lake Trasimeno, Monte Amiata and Castiglione Fiorentino, Cortona has long been a centre of art and is still noted for its cathedral, architecture and museums. The town is packed with quaint shops, good restaurants and pretty streets. Also 15km away, Montepulciano is a treasure house of mediaeval, Renaissance and Baroque palazzi and churches. A long, winding street called the Corso climbs up into the main square, which crowns the summit of the hill. Montepulciano is also a popular destination for bird watchers.
Arezzo, 30km away, dates back to the fourth century BC, and has preserved its architectural character behind 13th century walls. Perugia, 50km away, has been continuously inhabited for more than 25 centuries and contains many Etruscan and Roman remains. Siena is 60km away and is well worth a day’s exploring. It has a fine 12th century Cathedral in stunning black and white marble, and one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1240. Its Campo - the mediaeval square at the heart of the city - is famous for its Palio, the furious bare-backed horse-race which take place every year in July and August. You’ll find marvellous restaurants, cafes, bars and shops here.
And Florence, The home of Michaelangelo, Botticelli and the Medici, the hub of modern art and the centre of the Renaissance, lies 100km away.
This is a perfect setting – deep in the countryside yet with unrivalled access to the mediaeval cities of Tuscany and Umbria. To find out more click below.
