Caprese Michelangelo cottage in Arezzo area - Tuscany holiday cottage

The villa is nestled in the Tuscan hills on 2.5 hectares idyllically landscaped with ponds, woodlands and flowers. The house is beautifully restored to retain the Tuscan charm with beams, terracotta ceilings, chestnut doors & windows, tile floors and a wood burning stove. The private terrace commands majestic views across hills & valleys to Michelangelo's birthplace. It's ideal for intimate, relaxing get-aways all year. Since the villa is situated within easy access to major attractions, staying at Cappellino will ensure you enjoy the breathtaking views of the rolling hills & valleys as you wine and dine on the terrace and/or take easy day trips to Florence, Pisa, Bologna, Siena or Assisi. Your holiday will be more memorable than you ever imagined. Among the rolling Tuscan hills, you can explore the nearby hills, fields and streams bountiful with wild life, chestnut, walnut, mushrooms, rare ferns and wild flowers. The property overlooks a small tranquil village in which its proud residents have lived for generations in their family homes. Straight and elegant cypress trees, mountain streams with rapids and waterfalls adorn this charming little Italy village. A famous Tuscan restaurant 'Il Rifugio', that attracts patrons from Milan and Florence, is within a 5-minute walk of your holiday rental home.

Views:The House overlooks the beautifully landscaped grounds that provides a peaceful and secluded holiday

Floor Area:200 sq meters

Since the villa is situated within easy access to major attractions, staying at Cappellino will ensure you enjoy the breathtaking views of the rolling hills & valleys as you wine and dine on the terrace and/or take easy day trips to Florence, Pisa, Bologna, Siena or Assisi. Your holiday will be more memorable than you ever imagined. Caprese Michelangelo: It is the birthplace of the renowned Renaissance artist Michelangelo. Michelangelo was born in Caprese on March 6, 1475 in the house shown here. His great works were almost entirely in the service of the Catholic Church, and include a huge statue of the Biblical hero David in Florence, sculpted between 1501 and 1504, and the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Sanctuary of La Verna: Less than a 30 minute drive from Casa Cappellino is the famous Sanctuary of La Verna where San Francesco d'Assisi (St. Francis of Assisi) lived in seclusion and received the stigmata (marks of Christ's wounds) in 1224. Since

Rental notes: 50% deposit required at time of booking followed by balance at time of arrival.

The house is a charming Tuscan home on two levels. It is beautifully restored with stone exterior walls, wood beams, terra cotta ceilings, chestnut doors and windows, and terra cotta floors. It has two big double bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen for meal preparation and fine dining in the dining area. The living area has a wood burning stove. The house is designed for a cozy and intimate get-away for all seasons. A study room in the lower level opens to the veranda/terrace that commands majestic views of rolling hills, valleys and the beautiful grounds of the property. The veranda / terrace is a private and relaxing place to sunbathe, read, enjoy romantic meals or stargaze into the night.

Outside Area:The veranda / terrace is an amazingly relaxing place to unbathe, read, have romantic meals or stargaze into the night. There are outdoor sitting areas where you can choose to spend the time with a bottle of wine on our 'love bench' by the pond or under the grapevine covered pergola. The veranda/terrace is completely private and it commands magnificent views across rolling hills to the birthplace of Michelangelo and a panorama view of Lama that lies in the valley below.