Villa Bellaria, Lucignano - Arezzo and Cortona

This straightforward, attractive modern villa surrounded by olive groves in the east of Tuscany is a great base for parties of up to 12. Flexible accommodation makes it an excellent choice for groups of family or friends. Five of the six bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms; three are arranged as doubles and three have twins beds, but you can ask for these one double to be set up as a twin and one twin to convert to a double, depending on your needs. The open-plan lounge-kitchen-dining area is large and opens on to a generous covered terrace. Indoors and out here, you have dining tables that can seat a full house - an indication of how easy Villa Bellaria makes it to spend relaxed time together. The garden is simple, sunny and totally private. Your pool, a short distance from the house, is completely fenced - one of the aspects that make this place a good choice for those with children.

With a farmers' market and several restaurants in the pretty medieval town of Lucignano, a short drive or walk away, the villa is well provided for. But the varied delights of Montepulciano, Arezzo, Cortona and Siena all make wonderful days out.

Ground Floor

Kitchen-Lounge-Diner
Fully equipped kitchen, two sofas, two armchairs, table and chairs, shelves, sideboard, cupboard, coffee table, fireplace, stairs to first floor, doors to garden.

Bedroom 1
Twin beds (cannot be converted into a double), desk, chair, wardrobe.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted into twins), wardrobe.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, washstand, WC.

Cloakroom
Sink, WC.

First Floor

Bedroom 3
Twin beds (can be converted into  a double), desk, chair, wardrobe.

Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Bedroom 4
Double bed (cannot be converted into twins), chest of drawers, mirror, armchair, chair.

En-suite Bathroom
Bath with handheld shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Bedroom 5
Twin beds (cannot be converted into a double), armchair, desk, chair, wardrobe.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, double sink, WC.

Bedroom 6
Twin beds (can be converted into a double), wardrobe, desk, chair.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, washstand, WC.

Our Thoughts
The accent here is distinctly relaxed - there is plenty of room for everyone; no one will be fighting over the bathroom; and you'll surely spend a lot of time around the pool and the dining tables. If you have children, it's easy to keep an eye on them from your sunlounger or the shady pergola; there are swings and a slide for younger family members. And, importantly for some, Villa Bellaria is a good option for those with limited mobility: one of the ground-floor bedrooms has an accessible en-suite shower.

Pool:
Length: 9 metres
Width: 4.5 metres
Depth: 1.2 - 1.3 metres
Entrance: Roman steps
Opening times: from May to September, weather permitting.
Fenced: Yes
Furnished: Sunloungers and parasols
Cleansed: Chlorine
Distance from villa: 20 metres