SOPPALCO 61 m2 (7+2) The apartment is on the first floor of the main building, with access from an outside stair and small loggia shared with Il Covo apartment. The entrance is directly into the sitting/dining room with fitted kitchen, the table can seat 8 people, on a side there is a nice comfortable leather sofa and a reading lamp. On the left of the entrance a small passage leads to a double bedroom, twin bedroom and bathroom with shower. A wooden staircase, takes to a very spacious upper room with three single beds, - in this room is possible to add one or two cots and there is still space to move around. EQUIPMENT: microwave, freezer, electric oven, top stove with 4 fires, kettle, percolator,bread toaster, mini food processor… plenty of everything you may need to feel at home. Candle holders. Hair Dryer. Historical Estate dating from the 17 th century, located on the hills on the left bank of the Arno River, close to Arezzo (15 kms.). The compound is composed of one cottage (4+2) and four apartments for 2 to 8 people. Our attractive holiday house has been created by the lovingly and painstakingly restoration of a XVII century farmhouse .The farm is set on a panoramic position on the gentle slopes that descend towards the Arno river. The Compound is surrounded by a large garden area equipped with tables, chairs and canopies, with of 7 x 12 meters swimming pool that has a part for children (3x3 meters). The apartments have been tastefully finished , and fully furnished and are all provided with TV sat, and their own heating system. Laundry room with washing machine and iron (+ironing board) available for common use. Barbecue. The quiet hilly panoramic area is only three kilometers from the beautiful medieval Village of Laterina, the lodging enjoys countryside privacy ,close proximity to the attractions and amenities of Arezzo, and it is the ideal base for many excursion in all Central Italy. There are good motorways and rail links with the rest of Tuscany and taking the train you can be in the heart of Florence in about half an hour. Being in the centre of Tuscany you will be able to reach easily, Siena, Cortona,Lake Trasimeno, Perugia...and the shopping lover will find nearby many outlets of the most fashion brands of the Made in Italy, such as Prada, Gucci, Fendi D&G The area is full of nice restaurants, where you can taste the typical Tuscan cuisine. Convenience stores, bank, pharmacy ,food stores, grocery, and a nice restaurant are in laterina only 2.5 km from the house. More stores and a supermarket are in Levane, Ipermarkets and every kind of stores are in Montevarchi and Arezzo. The train station to go to Florence is 7 km from the house with free parking , all our guests have appreciated very much this facility, since it has allowed them to visit Florence ( even every day ) and come back in the evening and relax in the quiet surrounding of our house. Open air markets in many small town or villages in the area, almost every day of the week. Some distances from main towns and villages Laterina 2.5 km Levane 15 km Montevarchi 20 km Arezzo 15 km Terme di Rapolano 20 km Siena 40 km Florence 65 km PERUGIA 70 KM Cortona 50 KM Lake Trasimeno 65 km Assisi, 78 km Pisa 180 km Bologna 195 km Rome 240 km *** Terme Rapolano: Is a SPA where it is possible to spend a relaxing day, which includes massages and beauty treatments , there are also three big swimming pools with thermal natural water (38 °) *** Rentals in high season are Saturday to Saturday with more flexibility in the less busy months.Min.Stay 3 nights. Deposit required to secure a booking is 30%. www.borgosantamaria.com