VILLA DELLE SOPHORE 16+4

Toscana - Arezzo - CORTONA
Sleeps: 16 + 4
Bedrooms: 9
(7 doubles, 2 singles, 4 single beds can be added)
Bathrooms: 7
(2 with tub, 2 with hydromassage shower, 3 with shower, of which en-suite bathrooms: 3)

Description:

RECEPTIVE STRUCTURE (CIR CODE: 054009AFFIT16358 / 054009AFFIT16359; CIN CODE: IT054009C201016359-IT054009C201016358). An eighteenth century structure only a few kilometers away from Lake Trasimeno with the Etruscan town of Cortona behind it, Villa delle Sophore stands on what was once the border between the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the Papal States and a smuggling area. The conservative renovation has not prevented the house from being made warm and hospitable, extremely comfortable and liveable. The frescoes, painted vaults, majestic entrance hall and, in particular, the decor enfold the visitor in an unreal, timeless atmosphere. Every room has been meticulously decorated, exclusively with antique furniture, the result of a patient and targeted research on the part of the owners without, however, renouncing all modern comforts: LCD television sets, stereo, internet and fully equipped gym. The guests Villa delle Sophore can count on the availability of the owners who live in a outbuilding of the villa with an independent entrance. The strategic position of the villa allows guests to organize pleasant excursions to Lake Trasimeno or to reach the nearby historical centres of Cortona, Montepulciano, Pienza, Chiusi, just a few kilometres away, as well as the famous art cities of Siena, Florence, Perugia and Roma. In the underground cellars of the villa, the owner, a very keen on collection person, exposes a private collection with more than thousands of antique pieces. The furniture and the objects exposed have been wisely positioned in order to create a sort of antique itinerary. A great destination for all those who love professionally restored furniture, and also a beautiful goal for all those experts who will definitely enjoy the show. NO SMOKERS HOUSE.

VILLA DELLE SOPHORE HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY A TECHNICAL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE, TO GUARANTEE QUALITY, CLEANLINESS AND COMFORTS TO ALL CLIENTS WHO WILL STAY HERE.

Interior:

The villa consists of two floors plus a loft. The main entrance door is on the ground floor. This floor is divided into a living area composed of sitting room, dining room with large fireplace and fully equipped kitchen (another fully equipped kitchen is located in the veranda very close to the swimmingpool) and into a sleeping area composed of two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with tub and one with shower. A spectacular, square based, spiral staircase leads up to the first floor composed of two double bedrooms with en suite bathroom with shower (one with hydromassage shower), a bathroom with tub and double bed, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms with shower (one with hydromassage shower). The first floor also has two single bedrooms one of wich with intermediate floor where is a reading room and a games room. In the mezanine there is also a fully equipped gym and a sitting area. In four of the double rooms it is possible to add a single bed. The firepalces in the reading room and in one of the bedrooms are ornimental. WE KINDLY ASK CLIENTS TO NOT SMOKE INSIDE THE VILLA.

Park:

The exterior of the villa is well maintained and pleasant, the pool is set in the centre of a garden-park characterized by the lake climate, always mild and breezy, and by plants of rare beauty. The pair of "sophore japaniche pendule giganti", from which the villa takes its name, represent the highest that the territory and vegetation can offer. All around are oak woods, every kind of local flora and fauna, in respect of the nineteenth century tradition that liked to mix English and Italian styles. The park is completed by a splendid period lemon-house (with loundry inside), a solarium, an antique gazebo and the splendid fountain of the same period. Near the pool there is also a big open veranda that puts at the guests' disposal a fully equipped kitchen and a large table with chairs, a barbecue, ideal for leisurely outdoor dining. Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.

Swimming Pool:

The pool is open from the last Saturday of April to the first Saturday of October. It is only a few metres from the house, in a slightly lower position and is easily reached from the garden down a slight slope. Privacy is guaranteed by a laurel hedge which separates the solarium area from the rest of the park. The pool is rectangular and is provided with a Roman staircase to enter the water and a cold water shower. It measures 11 m x 7 m with a constant depth of 1.25 m. It is lined with PVC and the border and solarium area are in cotto tiles. It is provided with sun beds and umbrellas and is surrounded by old trees providing areas of shade. Near the pool there is also a big open veranda that puts at the guests' disposal a fully equipped kitchen and a large table with chairs, ideal for leisurely outdoor dining.

For more technical details and layout of spaces, see "Planimetries"
Pets: On request. € 50,00 per animal per week or part of week.
Handicap: Uncertified Structure
Fenced-in property: Yes
Amenities and Features
  • air conditioning in all bedrooms
  • 1 satellite TV and 1 smart TV
  • Hi-Fi system with CD reader
  • internet wireless connection
  • washing machine
  • dishwasher (2)
  • dryer
  • microwave
  • kettle
  • American coffee machine
  • espresso machine
  • toaster
  • food processor
  • moka
  • hair dryers
  • iron and ironing board
  • cot
  • mobile barbecue
  • books
  • mosquito screens
  • table games
  • gym(€50.00 per week or part of week)
  • fans
  • table-tennis
  • Finnish sauna (€ 30.00/week or part of week)
  • fully equipped kitchen (with 10 fires) located in the veranda close to the swimming pool

Location and distances


The Location is an ideal starting point for who wish to have nice daily trip and sightseeing all over South Tuscany and Umbria as well: being the city of Cortona located not far either from the motorway A1 ( exit Valdichiana) and from the freeway Siena-Perugia. Very well known sites like Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Perugia, Assisi and so on can be reached in less than hour driving as well as the hidden and maybe most beautiful corners of this 2 regions. Big cities like Florence or Rome can be easily reached also by train ( and we suggest to use it in high season to avoid traffic roads) being Cortona served by 2 train railways stations. Above all we are quite sure that you will fall in love with the ancient atmosphere of this beautiful town. All shops and facilities in the big village of Camucia, nice restaurants, bars, cafes, shops in Cortona. Supermarket are open also on Sunday morning.

Airport: Perugia 52 km, Pisa 220 km, Firenze 132 km, Bologna 220 km, Roma 230 km
Train station: Terontola 6 km
Highways: A1 exit Valdichiana 20 km
Shops and services: Petrignano 2,5 km
Beaches: Marina di Grosseto (Tyrrhenian Sea) 156 km
Parking: Inside the property: 8 uncovered parking spaces
Access roads: Paved road until the gate
Attractions within 100 km: Cortona 13 km, Lago Trasimeno 11 km, Montepulciano 26 km, Pienza 39 km, Perugia 44 km, Arezzo 57 km, Assisi 64 km, Siena 72 km, Todi 86 km, Orvieto 92 km, Firenze 100 km
Altitude: 285 slm

Reviews

9.3 / 10

Rating based on received reviews

Average rating

9.2
Overall rating
9.5
General cleanliness
9.7
Quality of pool and park cleanliness
8.9
Quality of furnishing and amenities

Reviews

by Sarah Webster
Canada 9/9/2024
What is your opinion on the quality of the property?
10/10
How do you value the property amenities and furniture?
8/10
What is your opinion on the quality of the garden and the pool?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleanliness of the property?
10/10
Would you consider returning to an Emma Villas property?
Yes
What is your overall opinion of your holiday?
10/10
How would you rate our customer service (including check-in/out)?
10/10
We value your feedback to improve the services provided by Emma Villas.
We had a wonderful holiday and our stay at Villa delle Sophore was great. Mario and his son were very attentive and we really had no issues while we were there. This villa is beautiful and would highly recommend both it, and Emma Villas
by Maciej Jasinski
Poland 6/28/2024
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
It exceeded our expectations
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Perfect
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
Maybe better WiFi, and more refrigerators
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Nothing to add, it was perfect
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Nothing special, beautifull property was the key
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
nothing to add
by Richard Harris
United Kingdom 8/17/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Pretty good value for money.
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
8/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
8/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Excellent. Very responsive to any problems that arose.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Availability of large properties in good locations.
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
None
by Michael Brigden
United Kingdom 7/31/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Good value.
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
The fridges were not really adequate for such a large property. The BBQ was not really adequate.
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
This was excellent. The owner was delightful. Friendly, helpful, and very welcoming. Check out could not have been smoother. Small problems were dealt with immediately.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
We liked the range of properties.
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Emma Villas were first class. All inquiries dealt with immediately.
by Anonimo
1/28/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
8/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Abbastanza buono
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
8/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
8/10
by Matthew Gatt
Malta 1/1/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
This property has exceeded our expectations. Truly one of a kind, incredibly clean, and host Mario was excellent.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
8/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
9/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
The only downside to this property is that the kitchen is rather limited, but otherwise it is perfect for a winter time break.
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Excellent and efficient
by Stephen King
United Kingdom 8/28/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes, extremely beautiful, well looked after, very well equipped & fabulous location. Our best holiday with our extended family of 10.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Excellent
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
None. The property was as described and the owners Mario & his family look after it beautifully. It was a great place for a family holiday with the lovely grounds & pool and our age ranged from 14 to 75!
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Good
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Just found in your website!
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
None
by Lorie Garritty
Canada 8/8/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes for sure!
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Great!
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
Nothing.
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
10/10
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Location, great website, great communication I must add that our original booking was for 2020 which was postponed to 2022 due to the Covid pandemic. Emma Villas worked hard to extend our booking to 2022. With appreciation!
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Can’t think of anything.
by lyn jenkins
United Kingdom 7/3/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Definitely worth the money
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
8/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Excellent. Alessandro our chef did a wonderful job.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Used before
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Always very helpful
by Anonimo
7/3/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
8/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
by Anonimo
5/17/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Ottimo.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Un sito chiaro e ben organizzato.
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
No.
by Gianni Pavan
France 8/16/2021
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Si completamente
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Molto buono
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
No
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Tutto ok
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Reputazione molto buona
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
No
by Melissa Kabul
Belgium 8/9/2021
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
The house itself is a step back in time! Just wonderful how all the pieces in the house match the era of the house itself. It's clear that the owner has put his heart in restoring and maintaining this beautiful property.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
OK!
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
9/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Mario, his wife and his son were such nice people, helpful every moment of the day. Super arrival and same for the departure.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
villa in Italy
by Monica Gravelloni
Italy 8/24/2020
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Si
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
9/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
9/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Ottimo
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Si
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Gli spazi vasti che hanno garantito assoluta privacy a tutti i componenti del gruppo (16 persone) e la piscina
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
Nessuno
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Ottimo
by Gregory Juliano
United States (New York) 7/21/2018
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
8/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
The pool and park were beautiful, especially the flowering shrubs and landscaping. I also admired the furnishings and murals. Mr. Mario was very helpful and considerate.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
Do you have any suggestion to improve the quality of our services?
No, your assistance on-site and via telephone/email was excellent.
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
Yes
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
by roberto aldeghi
Italy 1/9/2018
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Si
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
10/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Ottimo
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Si
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
no
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Ottimo
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
Si
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Si
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
Si
by Martin Dyer
United Kingdom 8/7/2017
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
9/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Well appointed kitchens, tonnes of space, nice bathrooms, beautiful bedrooms and overall stunning design.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
Do you have any suggestion to improve the quality of our services?
No
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
No
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
Yes
by Robert Benda
United States 7/25/2017
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
9/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
9/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
The property was wonderful. It is an older villa so there are of course things that could be updated like the showers or kitchens, but overall it was wonderful. Some of the beds could use new mattresses too.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
Do you have any suggestion to improve the quality of our services?
The customer service throughout the entire process has been excellent.
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
Yes
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
by Anneke Uiterweerd
Netherlands 8/15/2016
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
7/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
9/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
9/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
the character of the property is fantastic. It garden setting is also beautiful and perfect for a stay with children
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
8/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
excellent
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
yes
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
yes
by Filippo DAVID
Italy 1/11/2016
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
si
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
10/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
ottimo
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
si
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
La cura degli interni
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
Allargare gli spazi comuni : sala, cucina ecc
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
ottima
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
si
by Paola Frascarolo
Italy 8/16/2015
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
7/10
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
7/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
8/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
8/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
buono
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
si
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Casa fresca, originale, accogliente, bei mobili, bel giardino, curato, anche se arso dal caldo.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
8/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
ottima
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
si
by Tuula Paavola
Finland 7/19/2014
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
10/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
excellent
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
The park was very beautiful and the rare sophore trees wonderful. The furnishings and tastefully done decoration of the house and rooms was a delight! It felt good to be in a house that oozes history. I would certainly go again!
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
We had a big party and the food would have needed the possibility of using both ovens at once. The electrical system did not allow this, and it is something that could be bettered. It would also be nice to have the piano tuned, and to have the hifi-system also in the house - now it is located in a separate structure, the "Limonaia".
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
good
Do you have any suggestion in order to improve the quality of Emma Villas services?
It would be good for the check out to be a bit later (about 12 as in hotels normally)
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes
by Antti Aho
Finland 7/25/2013
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
9/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
excellent
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
house, rooms, garden, pool...
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
to cook for 17 persons, the kitchen was small and some kitchen accezorizes, like knives were poor
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
excellent
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
no
by Adriane Smolen
United States (Virginia) 7/8/2013
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
10/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
good
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
The villa was lovely as were the grounds. Everyone in our group was impressed with the interior decor and especially some of the magnificent antique furniture. The bedrooms were very spacious and accommodating. We appreciated the privacy with the surrounding trees and hedges. We especially enjoyed the outdoor patio by the pool. We had an in house chef prepare a meal for our group the night of our arrival. We were served the delicious meal al fresco in that area which very easily accommodate
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
yes
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes
by Gail Goldberg
United States (New Hampshire) 10/15/2012
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
excellent
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
The structure was clean, beautiful, restored well.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
yes
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes
by Jennifer Squires
United States 9/10/2012
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
excellent
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
The large number of bedrooms; the pool.
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
A/C in the bedrooms and "gym"; better lighting inside and outside (the house often seemed very dark - even during the day due to the recommendation that all shutters be kept closed to keep out the heat. Outdoor lighting is insufficient for the size of the property).
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
excellent
Do you have any suggestion in order to improve the quality of Emma Villas services?
Provide a Visitor's Guide to the house/town/region with recommended restaurants, locations of supermarkets/vineyards/best shopping/etc.
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
yes
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes
by Laura Ferrazza
Italy 7/3/2012
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
si
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
buono
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
si
What is the overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
ottima
Do you agree to be contacted via email by potential Emma Villas clients regarding our service and the property?
si
Do you agree to publish your comments on our website?
si
by Sue Jefferys
United Kingdom 7/3/2012
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
yes
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
good
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
yes
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
8/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
excellent
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
I liked the look of the villa on line. Emma Villas were very efficient, helpful and enthusiastic, answering all questions quickly and they were prepared to discuss pricing in a sensible manner.
Do you agree to be contacted via email by potential Emma Villas clients regarding our service and the property?
yes
Do you agree to publish your comments on our website?
yes
by gilbert mouyal
United States 7/3/2012
Has the property matched your expectations?
yes
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
excellent
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
yes
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
excellent
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Villas to fit my groups and budget
Do you agree to be contacted via email by potential Emma Villas clients regarding our service and the property?
yes
Do you agree to publish your comments on our website?
yes

Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
11/20/2024 - 1/4/2025 5 Nights Everyday
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 1/3/2026 5 Nights Everyday

Availability Calendar


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The price includes:


The price does not include:

  • electricity (€ 42,90 per day in low season - € 57,15 per day in medium and in high season. N.B. These costs, not included in the price list, will be calculated at the reservation time and due at the balance payment.
  • Mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 50,00/week or part of week/animal)
  • Tourism tax (from 01/11 to 30/11 €1,00; from 01/12 to 31/12, from 01/01 to 31/10 € 2,00 per person; for the first 4 days; Please note that children under 12 years old will not pay)

On Request:

  • extra cleaning (€ 22,00/hour/cleaner), extra linen change (€ 15,00 per person), heating (on consumption up to date market prices), firewood (€ 20,00/100 kg), Finnish sauna (€ 30,00/week or part of week), gym (€ 50,00/week or part of week)
  • Health Policy by EuropAssistance (Optional)
Book your holiday in Italy with tranquillity and safety.
With Emma Villas, you now have the possibility to protect your holiday thanks to a wide choice of insurance coverages and guarantees.

STAY CANCELLATION INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Included in the price)
The final price of the reservation includes the Insurance Policy for Cancellation of Stay. You can cancel and be reimbursed in the event of:
  • objectively and unambiguously documentable motivations of health or work and not foreseeable at the time of booking
  • Covid-19 infections (new)
  • a terrorist attack that has struck the place of stay (new)

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HEALTH ASSISTANCE INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) +1,5% of the rental price Not only cancellation policies, but also protection during your stay. You can choose to purchase this policy in the event you should, for the duration of your stay, want coverage for:
  • Healthcare with Operations Centre 24/7;
  • Vehicle Assistance to and from the place of stay and for the entire duration of your holiday; (zona "rossa" o impossibile da raggiungere a causa di restrizioni ufficiali alla libera circolazione);
  • Healthcare for family members left at home;
  • Reimbursement of medical expenses;
  • Repeat Trip Guarantee that reimburses the unused portion without deductible in the case of medical return home or early return home.

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And to protect you in the case of damage caused to the property?

ZER0DEP COVER - by EuropAssistance (Mandatory) 49€ each reservation The new "Zer0Dep" guarantee protects you and allows you to have a tranquil holiday. Zer0Dep stands for "Zero deposit"; it is an insurance coverage developed in partnership with EuropAssistance which replaces the security deposit and which is therefore mandatory. The benefits of this guarantee are: you do not pay the security deposit on arrival: neither in cash nor by immobilising a substantial amount on your credit card limit;
  • you are protected in the case of eventual damage to the property caused accidentally during your stay (up to the maximum limit of 1500 euro);
  • you avoid any dispute on the responsibility of the damage and its quantification during check-out;
  • you can enjoy your villa holiday in greater tranquillity.

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"EMMA", OUR NEW APP FOR SMART SERVICE Furthermore, from spring 2021, all our properties will be supported by Emma, a multifunctional Web-App, developed in partnership with Vikey s.r.l., that will allow you to implement:
  • online check-in (entering the required details that you did not enter when booking);
  • payment of tourist tax (where due) and eventual flat-rate payments requested (eg electricity, heating, extra cleaning for animals, etc.);
  • the purchase of additional services, hospitality (extra cleaning, in-house chef, first grocery shopping, etc.) and experiences (food and wine tours, guided tours, etc.)


Live your holiday in tranquillity and safety, thanks to our project "Safety Reception" (click here to download)

The following extra services are available to be purchased during the booking process.
You can start adding the services you want by selecting them in the booking box.

Food
Food Delivery - Authentic Tuscany and Umbria
Food Delivery - Authentic Tuscany and Umbria

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY, FRIDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - The regional pairing of central Italy. A blend of traditions and interpretations of the raw materials from these incredible territories. The opportunity to taste the traditional combination of aged beef and pork with beans.
Info
€ 125.00

Food Delivery - Dining in the Great Outdoors
Food Delivery - Dining in the Great Outdoors

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY, FRIDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - In company around a BBQ of excellent raw materials: tasty arrosticini and hamburgers of our Angus from the Italian supply chain, black pork sausages from the Sicilian Nebrodi mountains and Leonessa potatoes baked in foil. To accompany the burgers, the unfailing pane cafone, cheddar and sweet San Marzano tomato sauce. To accompany, our Amatrice spelt beer and the ever-present iced tea for the little ones.
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€ 170.00

Food Delivery - Glamours Aperitif
Food Delivery - Glamours Aperitif

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - A platter of delights to share with friends, featuring the finest ‘Made in Italy’ ingredients, accompanied by DOC Prosecco from Veneto.
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€ 173.00

Food Delivery - Picnic on the Lawn
Food Delivery - Picnic on the Lawn

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - To start, tantalizing nachos with guacamole, followed by our selection of cured meats and cheeses served with hand-stretched breadsticks and chocolate brownies to finish.
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€ 129.00

Food Delivery - Poolside Brunch
Food Delivery - Poolside Brunch

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - An international classic that combines the relaxation of breakfast with the flavours of lunch: a brunch featuring top-quality ingredients.
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€ 110.00

Food Delivery - Romantic Aperitif
Food Delivery - Romantic Aperitif

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - A selection of three prestigious caviars, directly from Siberia,
to be enjoyed with 'pane carasau' bread, salted butter made from 100% Piedmontese milk, hand-rolled breadsticks and Prosecco.
A magical combination with the 'del Mago drinks' Vodka selection by Chef Marcello Trentini.
Info
€ 148.00

Food Delivery - Vegan experience in villa
Food Delivery - Vegan experience in villa

DELIVERY ONLY FROM TUESDAY TO FRIDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - Discover all the taste of our vegetable products. A rich starter with tofu cheese, our sott'oli and pane cafone. First course with fusilloni from Gragnano accompanied by a yellow date sauce. To finish, tasty vegetable nuggets accompanied by lioness potatoes.
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€ 101.00

Sleeps: 16 + 4
Bedrooms: 9
(7 doubles, 2 singles, 4 single beds can be added)
Bathrooms: 7
(2 with tub, 2 with hydromassage shower, 3 with shower, of which en-suite bathrooms: 3)

Description:

RECEPTIVE STRUCTURE (CIR CODE: 054009AFFIT16358 / 054009AFFIT16359; CIN CODE: IT054009C201016359-IT054009C201016358). An eighteenth century structure only a few kilometers away from Lake Trasimeno with the Etruscan town of Cortona behind it, Villa delle Sophore stands on what was once the border between the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the Papal States and a smuggling area. The conservative renovation has not prevented the house from being made warm and hospitable, extremely comfortable and liveable. The frescoes, painted vaults, majestic entrance hall and, in particular, the decor enfold the visitor in an unreal, timeless atmosphere. Every room has been meticulously decorated, exclusively with antique furniture, the result of a patient and targeted research on the part of the owners without, however, renouncing all modern comforts: LCD television sets, stereo, internet and fully equipped gym. The guests Villa delle Sophore can count on the availability of the owners who live in a outbuilding of the villa with an independent entrance. The strategic position of the villa allows guests to organize pleasant excursions to Lake Trasimeno or to reach the nearby historical centres of Cortona, Montepulciano, Pienza, Chiusi, just a few kilometres away, as well as the famous art cities of Siena, Florence, Perugia and Roma. In the underground cellars of the villa, the owner, a very keen on collection person, exposes a private collection with more than thousands of antique pieces. The furniture and the objects exposed have been wisely positioned in order to create a sort of antique itinerary. A great destination for all those who love professionally restored furniture, and also a beautiful goal for all those experts who will definitely enjoy the show. NO SMOKERS HOUSE.

VILLA DELLE SOPHORE HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY A TECHNICAL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE, TO GUARANTEE QUALITY, CLEANLINESS AND COMFORTS TO ALL CLIENTS WHO WILL STAY HERE.

Interior:

The villa consists of two floors plus a loft. The main entrance door is on the ground floor. This floor is divided into a living area composed of sitting room, dining room with large fireplace and fully equipped kitchen (another fully equipped kitchen is located in the veranda very close to the swimmingpool) and into a sleeping area composed of two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with tub and one with shower. A spectacular, square based, spiral staircase leads up to the first floor composed of two double bedrooms with en suite bathroom with shower (one with hydromassage shower), a bathroom with tub and double bed, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms with shower (one with hydromassage shower). The first floor also has two single bedrooms one of wich with intermediate floor where is a reading room and a games room. In the mezanine there is also a fully equipped gym and a sitting area. In four of the double rooms it is possible to add a single bed. The firepalces in the reading room and in one of the bedrooms are ornimental. WE KINDLY ASK CLIENTS TO NOT SMOKE INSIDE THE VILLA.

Park:

The exterior of the villa is well maintained and pleasant, the pool is set in the centre of a garden-park characterized by the lake climate, always mild and breezy, and by plants of rare beauty. The pair of "sophore japaniche pendule giganti", from which the villa takes its name, represent the highest that the territory and vegetation can offer. All around are oak woods, every kind of local flora and fauna, in respect of the nineteenth century tradition that liked to mix English and Italian styles. The park is completed by a splendid period lemon-house (with loundry inside), a solarium, an antique gazebo and the splendid fountain of the same period. Near the pool there is also a big open veranda that puts at the guests' disposal a fully equipped kitchen and a large table with chairs, a barbecue, ideal for leisurely outdoor dining. Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.

Swimming Pool:

The pool is open from the last Saturday of April to the first Saturday of October. It is only a few metres from the house, in a slightly lower position and is easily reached from the garden down a slight slope. Privacy is guaranteed by a laurel hedge which separates the solarium area from the rest of the park. The pool is rectangular and is provided with a Roman staircase to enter the water and a cold water shower. It measures 11 m x 7 m with a constant depth of 1.25 m. It is lined with PVC and the border and solarium area are in cotto tiles. It is provided with sun beds and umbrellas and is surrounded by old trees providing areas of shade. Near the pool there is also a big open veranda that puts at the guests' disposal a fully equipped kitchen and a large table with chairs, ideal for leisurely outdoor dining.

For more technical details and layout of spaces, see "Planimetries"
Pets: On request. € 50,00 per animal per week or part of week.
Handicap: Uncertified Structure
Fenced-in property: Yes
Amenities and Features
  • air conditioning in all bedrooms
  • 1 satellite TV and 1 smart TV
  • Hi-Fi system with CD reader
  • internet wireless connection
  • washing machine
  • dishwasher (2)
  • dryer
  • microwave
  • kettle
  • American coffee machine
  • espresso machine
  • toaster
  • food processor
  • moka
  • hair dryers
  • iron and ironing board
  • cot
  • mobile barbecue
  • books
  • mosquito screens
  • table games
  • gym(€50.00 per week or part of week)
  • fans
  • table-tennis
  • Finnish sauna (€ 30.00/week or part of week)
  • fully equipped kitchen (with 10 fires) located in the veranda close to the swimming pool

Location and distances


The Location is an ideal starting point for who wish to have nice daily trip and sightseeing all over South Tuscany and Umbria as well: being the city of Cortona located not far either from the motorway A1 ( exit Valdichiana) and from the freeway Siena-Perugia. Very well known sites like Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Perugia, Assisi and so on can be reached in less than hour driving as well as the hidden and maybe most beautiful corners of this 2 regions. Big cities like Florence or Rome can be easily reached also by train ( and we suggest to use it in high season to avoid traffic roads) being Cortona served by 2 train railways stations. Above all we are quite sure that you will fall in love with the ancient atmosphere of this beautiful town. All shops and facilities in the big village of Camucia, nice restaurants, bars, cafes, shops in Cortona. Supermarket are open also on Sunday morning.

Airport: Perugia 52 km, Pisa 220 km, Firenze 132 km, Bologna 220 km, Roma 230 km
Train station: Terontola 6 km
Highways: A1 exit Valdichiana 20 km
Shops and services: Petrignano 2,5 km
Beaches: Marina di Grosseto (Tyrrhenian Sea) 156 km
Parking: Inside the property: 8 uncovered parking spaces
Access roads: Paved road until the gate
Attractions within 100 km: Cortona 13 km, Lago Trasimeno 11 km, Montepulciano 26 km, Pienza 39 km, Perugia 44 km, Arezzo 57 km, Assisi 64 km, Siena 72 km, Todi 86 km, Orvieto 92 km, Firenze 100 km
Altitude: 285 slm

Reviews

9.3 / 10

Rating based on received reviews

Average rating

9.2
Overall rating
9.5
General cleanliness
9.7
Quality of pool and park cleanliness
8.9
Quality of furnishing and amenities

Reviews

by Sarah Webster
Canada 9/9/2024
What is your opinion on the quality of the property?
10/10
How do you value the property amenities and furniture?
8/10
What is your opinion on the quality of the garden and the pool?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleanliness of the property?
10/10
Would you consider returning to an Emma Villas property?
Yes
What is your overall opinion of your holiday?
10/10
How would you rate our customer service (including check-in/out)?
10/10
We value your feedback to improve the services provided by Emma Villas.
We had a wonderful holiday and our stay at Villa delle Sophore was great. Mario and his son were very attentive and we really had no issues while we were there. This villa is beautiful and would highly recommend both it, and Emma Villas
by Maciej Jasinski
Poland 6/28/2024
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
It exceeded our expectations
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Perfect
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
Maybe better WiFi, and more refrigerators
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Nothing to add, it was perfect
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Nothing special, beautifull property was the key
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
nothing to add
by Richard Harris
United Kingdom 8/17/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Pretty good value for money.
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
8/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
8/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Excellent. Very responsive to any problems that arose.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Availability of large properties in good locations.
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
None
by Michael Brigden
United Kingdom 7/31/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Good value.
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
The fridges were not really adequate for such a large property. The BBQ was not really adequate.
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
This was excellent. The owner was delightful. Friendly, helpful, and very welcoming. Check out could not have been smoother. Small problems were dealt with immediately.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
We liked the range of properties.
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Emma Villas were first class. All inquiries dealt with immediately.
by Anonimo
1/28/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
8/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Abbastanza buono
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
8/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
8/10
by Matthew Gatt
Malta 1/1/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
This property has exceeded our expectations. Truly one of a kind, incredibly clean, and host Mario was excellent.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
8/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
9/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
The only downside to this property is that the kitchen is rather limited, but otherwise it is perfect for a winter time break.
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Excellent and efficient
by Stephen King
United Kingdom 8/28/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes, extremely beautiful, well looked after, very well equipped & fabulous location. Our best holiday with our extended family of 10.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Excellent
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
None. The property was as described and the owners Mario & his family look after it beautifully. It was a great place for a family holiday with the lovely grounds & pool and our age ranged from 14 to 75!
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Good
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Just found in your website!
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
None
by Lorie Garritty
Canada 8/8/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes for sure!
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Great!
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
Nothing.
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
10/10
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Location, great website, great communication I must add that our original booking was for 2020 which was postponed to 2022 due to the Covid pandemic. Emma Villas worked hard to extend our booking to 2022. With appreciation!
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Can’t think of anything.
by lyn jenkins
United Kingdom 7/3/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Definitely worth the money
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
8/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Excellent. Alessandro our chef did a wonderful job.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Used before
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Always very helpful
by Anonimo
7/3/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
8/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
by Anonimo
5/17/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Ottimo.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Un sito chiaro e ben organizzato.
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
No.
by Gianni Pavan
France 8/16/2021
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Si completamente
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Molto buono
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
No
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Tutto ok
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Reputazione molto buona
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
No
by Melissa Kabul
Belgium 8/9/2021
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
The house itself is a step back in time! Just wonderful how all the pieces in the house match the era of the house itself. It's clear that the owner has put his heart in restoring and maintaining this beautiful property.
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
8/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
OK!
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
9/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Mario, his wife and his son were such nice people, helpful every moment of the day. Super arrival and same for the departure.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
villa in Italy
by Monica Gravelloni
Italy 8/24/2020
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Si
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
9/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
9/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Ottimo
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Si
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Gli spazi vasti che hanno garantito assoluta privacy a tutti i componenti del gruppo (16 persone) e la piscina
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
Nessuno
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Ottimo
by Gregory Juliano
United States (New York) 7/21/2018
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
8/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
The pool and park were beautiful, especially the flowering shrubs and landscaping. I also admired the furnishings and murals. Mr. Mario was very helpful and considerate.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
Do you have any suggestion to improve the quality of our services?
No, your assistance on-site and via telephone/email was excellent.
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
Yes
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
by roberto aldeghi
Italy 1/9/2018
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Si
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
10/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Ottimo
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Si
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
no
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Ottimo
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
Si
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Si
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
Si
by Martin Dyer
United Kingdom 8/7/2017
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
9/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Well appointed kitchens, tonnes of space, nice bathrooms, beautiful bedrooms and overall stunning design.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
Do you have any suggestion to improve the quality of our services?
No
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
No
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
Could you be interested in booking another villa for next year with Emma Villas?
Yes
by Robert Benda
United States 7/25/2017
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
Yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
9/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
9/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
Excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
Yes
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
The property was wonderful. It is an older villa so there are of course things that could be updated like the showers or kitchens, but overall it was wonderful. Some of the beds could use new mattresses too.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
Excellent
Do you have any suggestion to improve the quality of our services?
The customer service throughout the entire process has been excellent.
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
Yes
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
Yes
by Anneke Uiterweerd
Netherlands 8/15/2016
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
7/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
9/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
9/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
excellent
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
the character of the property is fantastic. It garden setting is also beautiful and perfect for a stay with children
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
8/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
excellent
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
yes
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
yes
by Filippo DAVID
Italy 1/11/2016
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property meet your expectations?
si
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
10/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
ottimo
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
si
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
La cura degli interni
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
Allargare gli spazi comuni : sala, cucina ecc
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
ottima
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
si
by Paola Frascarolo
Italy 8/16/2015
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
7/10
How do you rate the quality of the amenities and the furnishing?
7/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
8/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
8/10
How do you rate the value for money of the property?
buono
Would you rent this villa again / recommend it to friends?
si
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
Casa fresca, originale, accogliente, bei mobili, bel giardino, curato, anche se arso dal caldo.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
8/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
ottima
I give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information about your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission to publish my feedback on your website.
si
by Tuula Paavola
Finland 7/19/2014
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
9/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
10/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
excellent
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
The park was very beautiful and the rare sophore trees wonderful. The furnishings and tastefully done decoration of the house and rooms was a delight! It felt good to be in a house that oozes history. I would certainly go again!
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
We had a big party and the food would have needed the possibility of using both ovens at once. The electrical system did not allow this, and it is something that could be bettered. It would also be nice to have the piano tuned, and to have the hifi-system also in the house - now it is located in a separate structure, the "Limonaia".
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
good
Do you have any suggestion in order to improve the quality of Emma Villas services?
It would be good for the check out to be a bit later (about 12 as in hotels normally)
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes
by Antti Aho
Finland 7/25/2013
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
10/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
9/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
excellent
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
house, rooms, garden, pool...
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
to cook for 17 persons, the kitchen was small and some kitchen accezorizes, like knives were poor
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
excellent
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
no
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
no
by Adriane Smolen
United States (Virginia) 7/8/2013
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
10/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
good
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
The villa was lovely as were the grounds. Everyone in our group was impressed with the interior decor and especially some of the magnificent antique furniture. The bedrooms were very spacious and accommodating. We appreciated the privacy with the surrounding trees and hedges. We especially enjoyed the outdoor patio by the pool. We had an in house chef prepare a meal for our group the night of our arrival. We were served the delicious meal al fresco in that area which very easily accommodate
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
yes
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes
by Gail Goldberg
United States (New Hampshire) 10/15/2012
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
excellent
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
The structure was clean, beautiful, restored well.
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
10/10
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
yes
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes
by Jennifer Squires
United States 9/10/2012
How do you rate the quality of our structure?
8/10
Did the property you select satisfy your expectations?
yes
How do you rate the quality of the accessories and the furnishings?
8/10
How do you rate the cleanliness of park and pool?
10/10
How do you rate the general cleanliness of the structure?
10/10
How do you rate the qulaity for money relationship?
excellent
How do you rate the ease and clarity of the online booking procedure?
yes
What are the aspects of the property that you appreciated the most?
The large number of bedrooms; the pool.
Do you have any suggestions to improve the property?
A/C in the bedrooms and "gym"; better lighting inside and outside (the house often seemed very dark - even during the day due to the recommendation that all shutters be kept closed to keep out the heat. Outdoor lighting is insufficient for the size of the property).
What is the overall rating of your holiday?
9/10
How do you rate the customer service (check-in and check-out included)?
excellent
Do you have any suggestion in order to improve the quality of Emma Villas services?
Provide a Visitor's Guide to the house/town/region with recommended restaurants, locations of supermarkets/vineyards/best shopping/etc.
I Give my permission to be contacted via e-mail by clients who request additional information on your Company and properties.
yes
I give my permission on the pubblication of my feedback and comments on your website.
yes
by Laura Ferrazza
Italy 7/3/2012
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
si
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
buono
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
si
What is the overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
ottima
Do you agree to be contacted via email by potential Emma Villas clients regarding our service and the property?
si
Do you agree to publish your comments on our website?
si
by Sue Jefferys
United Kingdom 7/3/2012
What do you think of the quality of the property?
9/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
yes
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
good
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
yes
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
8/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
excellent
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
I liked the look of the villa on line. Emma Villas were very efficient, helpful and enthusiastic, answering all questions quickly and they were prepared to discuss pricing in a sensible manner.
Do you agree to be contacted via email by potential Emma Villas clients regarding our service and the property?
yes
Do you agree to publish your comments on our website?
yes
by gilbert mouyal
United States 7/3/2012
Has the property matched your expectations?
yes
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
excellent
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
yes
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
excellent
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Villas to fit my groups and budget
Do you agree to be contacted via email by potential Emma Villas clients regarding our service and the property?
yes
Do you agree to publish your comments on our website?
yes

Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
11/20/2024 - 1/4/2025 5 Nights Everyday
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 1/3/2026 5 Nights Everyday

Availability Calendar


Calendar is updated in real time and it is possible to book on line 24/7.
Before proceeding with a specific request ("Book " -"Option" - "Information") click on the calendar to select the dates.
If you wish to change the date click on "Reset".


Booked
Optioned
Short stay available


The price includes:


The price does not include:

  • electricity (€ 42,90 per day in low season - € 57,15 per day in medium and in high season. N.B. These costs, not included in the price list, will be calculated at the reservation time and due at the balance payment.
  • Mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 50,00/week or part of week/animal)
  • Tourism tax (from 01/11 to 30/11 €1,00; from 01/12 to 31/12, from 01/01 to 31/10 € 2,00 per person; for the first 4 days; Please note that children under 12 years old will not pay)

On Request:

  • extra cleaning (€ 22,00/hour/cleaner), extra linen change (€ 15,00 per person), heating (on consumption up to date market prices), firewood (€ 20,00/100 kg), Finnish sauna (€ 30,00/week or part of week), gym (€ 50,00/week or part of week)
  • Health Policy by EuropAssistance (Optional)

Book your holiday in Italy with tranquillity and safety.
With Emma Villas, you now have the possibility to protect your holiday thanks to a wide choice of insurance coverages and guarantees.

STAY CANCELLATION INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Included in the price)
The final price of the reservation includes the Insurance Policy for Cancellation of Stay. You can cancel and be reimbursed in the event of:
  • objectively and unambiguously documentable motivations of health or work and not foreseeable at the time of booking
  • Covid-19 infections (new)
  • a terrorist attack that has struck the place of stay (new)

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HEALTH ASSISTANCE INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) +1,5% of the rental price Not only cancellation policies, but also protection during your stay. You can choose to purchase this policy in the event you should, for the duration of your stay, want coverage for:
  • Healthcare with Operations Centre 24/7;
  • Vehicle Assistance to and from the place of stay and for the entire duration of your holiday; (zona "rossa" o impossibile da raggiungere a causa di restrizioni ufficiali alla libera circolazione);
  • Healthcare for family members left at home;
  • Reimbursement of medical expenses;
  • Repeat Trip Guarantee that reimburses the unused portion without deductible in the case of medical return home or early return home.

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And to protect you in the case of damage caused to the property?

ZER0DEP COVER - by EuropAssistance (Mandatory) 49€ each reservation The new "Zer0Dep" guarantee protects you and allows you to have a tranquil holiday. Zer0Dep stands for "Zero deposit"; it is an insurance coverage developed in partnership with EuropAssistance which replaces the security deposit and which is therefore mandatory. The benefits of this guarantee are: you do not pay the security deposit on arrival: neither in cash nor by immobilising a substantial amount on your credit card limit;
  • you are protected in the case of eventual damage to the property caused accidentally during your stay (up to the maximum limit of 1500 euro);
  • you avoid any dispute on the responsibility of the damage and its quantification during check-out;
  • you can enjoy your villa holiday in greater tranquillity.

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"EMMA", OUR NEW APP FOR SMART SERVICE Furthermore, from spring 2021, all our properties will be supported by Emma, a multifunctional Web-App, developed in partnership with Vikey s.r.l., that will allow you to implement:
  • online check-in (entering the required details that you did not enter when booking);
  • payment of tourist tax (where due) and eventual flat-rate payments requested (eg electricity, heating, extra cleaning for animals, etc.);
  • the purchase of additional services, hospitality (extra cleaning, in-house chef, first grocery shopping, etc.) and experiences (food and wine tours, guided tours, etc.)


Live your holiday in tranquillity and safety, thanks to our project "Safety Reception" (click here to download)

The following extra services are available to be purchased during the booking process.
You can start adding the services you want by selecting them in the booking box.

Food
Food Delivery - Authentic Tuscany and Umbria
Food Delivery - Authentic Tuscany and Umbria

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY, FRIDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - The regional pairing of central Italy. A blend of traditions and interpretations of the raw materials from these incredible territories. The opportunity to taste the traditional combination of aged beef and pork with beans.
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€ 125.00

Food Delivery - Dining in the Great Outdoors
Food Delivery - Dining in the Great Outdoors

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY, FRIDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - In company around a BBQ of excellent raw materials: tasty arrosticini and hamburgers of our Angus from the Italian supply chain, black pork sausages from the Sicilian Nebrodi mountains and Leonessa potatoes baked in foil. To accompany the burgers, the unfailing pane cafone, cheddar and sweet San Marzano tomato sauce. To accompany, our Amatrice spelt beer and the ever-present iced tea for the little ones.
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€ 170.00

Food Delivery - Glamours Aperitif
Food Delivery - Glamours Aperitif

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - A platter of delights to share with friends, featuring the finest ‘Made in Italy’ ingredients, accompanied by DOC Prosecco from Veneto.
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€ 173.00

Food Delivery - Picnic on the Lawn
Food Delivery - Picnic on the Lawn

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - To start, tantalizing nachos with guacamole, followed by our selection of cured meats and cheeses served with hand-stretched breadsticks and chocolate brownies to finish.
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€ 129.00

Food Delivery - Poolside Brunch
Food Delivery - Poolside Brunch

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - An international classic that combines the relaxation of breakfast with the flavours of lunch: a brunch featuring top-quality ingredients.
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€ 110.00

Food Delivery - Romantic Aperitif
Food Delivery - Romantic Aperitif

DELIVERY ONLY ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - A selection of three prestigious caviars, directly from Siberia,
to be enjoyed with 'pane carasau' bread, salted butter made from 100% Piedmontese milk, hand-rolled breadsticks and Prosecco.
A magical combination with the 'del Mago drinks' Vodka selection by Chef Marcello Trentini.
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€ 148.00

Food Delivery - Vegan experience in villa
Food Delivery - Vegan experience in villa

DELIVERY ONLY FROM TUESDAY TO FRIDAY - KIT RECOMMENDED FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE (for larger groups we suggest to add more kits) - Discover all the taste of our vegetable products. A rich starter with tofu cheese, our sott'oli and pane cafone. First course with fusilloni from Gragnano accompanied by a yellow date sauce. To finish, tasty vegetable nuggets accompanied by lioness potatoes.
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€ 101.00