Bedrooms & Bedding

Mattresses are from Hypnos (Made in England), renowned for their comfort and quality, with generous layers of cotton and a single layer of 100% pure British wool. Pillows are duck feather down, but anti-allergy pillows are available if required. Linen is 100% cotton, with 300 TC sheets and pillowcases. The summer duvets are light, but we also have medium-weight winter ones if needed.

Air-conditioning

The double bedrooms have air conditioning, and there’s a portable air-conditioning unit for the single study bedroom.

Laundry

The laundry facilities are located in a separate building next to the lower parking area. There’s a washing machine, a separate dryer, an iron and an ironing board. There’s also a drying line near the pool. The laundry also has an additional fridge and freezer for storing bulky items, and is used by the owner as a workshop and store. Please respect their belongings.

Smoking policy

Please do not smoke inside the house. There are lots of outdoor spaces where you can enjoy smoking whilst drinking a coffee.

Kitchen

The kitchen is well equipped with a gas hob and electric oven, fridge and freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine and small domestic appliances by SMEG, as well as a blender, hand mixer and small food processor.

Coffee Makers

Capsule coffee maker - If you are making just one cup of coffee you can use the Nespresso coffee machine. If you want a cappuccino, there’s an excellent milk frother with different settings for your milk.

Moka pots - If you are a traditionalist, there are two Moka pots: 1-2 cups & 6-8 cups.

Fire places

Make sure the chimney vent is in the open position before lighting a fire; in the summer, it is closed to prevent birds and insects from getting inside.

Jogging or Walking

It is perfectly safe to walk or jog early in the morning or late at night. There are many good walks around the villa, including down the hill to the local mini-market (2.5 km). Opposite the gate, there’s a path to Cortona, which takes you to the Tennis Club and Public Swimming Pool. It takes about 30-40 minutes to walk to Cortona.

Garden & Animals

Please be aware that, as you are in a woodland area, there are animals living around you. The most common animals are:

• Wild boar (cinghiale)

• Porcupine

• Red squirrel

• Grass snakes (common but harmless)

• Vipers (rare but venomous)

• Field mice

• Gekos

• Lizards (all around the villa)

It is not unusual to see wild boar on the road from Saint Angelo or perhaps in the lower field below the villa. You may also hear them in the upper field. There’s an inner fenced area around the villa that prevents them from entering.