7 Bedroom (Sleeps 14) Villa in Tuscany

La Chimera - Magical Italian villa with private pool and infinity deck - Special winter offer!

At a glance: Parking, Private Pool, Garden.
Reference: P172361 - Book via Simply Owners and pay no booking fees or extra charges

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Owner/Property Manager: Terence Gross
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Overview

Property Type: Villa
Location: Tuscany
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 7 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 5
Minimum nights stay: 2
Low season price per week: £2950
High season price per week: £3750
Average price per week:£3250
Please contact the owner directly to confirm the price and availability

Description

Thank you for your interest in La Chimera.

There is a very special off season offer for our house between October 12th 24v and April 30th 25

A one week rental is discounted to £1500
A two week rental is discounted to £2000
A monthly rental is discounted to £3000
Longer term rentals can be arranged at this monthly rate which is a 80% discount on our summer rates.


The villa is a recently restored 600 year old village fortress built on several medieval terraces, each with a spectacular view of the Tuscan valley where it is located. We are 40 minutes from Perugia International Airport near the beautiful towns of Cortona, Perugia, Gubbio, Montone and Citta di Castello, Rome and Florence are 2 1/2 hours away. We are totally private and secluded, yet close to conveniences. The house is spacious and romantic. It is nestled in one of the most beautiful valleys in the area with a 200 degree unspoiled view of forests, hills and trees. It blends Italian antiques, quirky British touches and modern conveniences. La Chimera has 7 bedrooms (excluding owner/staff apartment) 5 with ensuite, and also has a wood cabin that can be added for groups of over 12 that sleeps two with a modest bathroom (ideal for kids or au pair or loners who like to feel they are nature!)

Take a trip to Cortona for evening drinks, shopping in the cobbled streets and dinner, a morning trip to the walled town of Citta di Castello for coffee and shopping in the market for honey, truffles, wines, gifts and olive oil, and a dinner in a small local trattoria. Other trips to make are to small medieval towns nearby for dinner, the mineral baths in a natural hot spring during early summer and autumn months, and if there is a local wine or truffle festival or live music by the lake you will have a night to remember.

If you have small children be aware the pool and deck are “infinity” and are on a steep terrace which they could fall over the edge of. Don’t let them close to the edge! The other terraces have hedges to create barriers but are still dangerous for small children of they venture close to the edge.

Our view is spectacular - a beautiful valley full of truffle oaks, green trees and sweeping hills. Fireflies light up the velvet darkness, frogs gently chirp in the nearby lake, and guests can enjoy a glass of red under the stars or take a midnight dip. Massage can be arranged, swimming, lazing by the pool, yoga deck, trips to the small local towns or spectacular views.

Enjoy the pool, a terrace with a sunken fire pit for night time fire talks (not in summer it is illegal to light it) an infinity deck with a breathtaking view for meditation or evening yoga, dinner on the lovely terrace, and sunset views and drinks. For full photos please see our website, www.lachimera.co.uk or www.fiercegrace.com

Terrace - YOGA Main covered yoga deck fully equipped with mats, blocks and straps holds 25 people. Infinity deck – open, for meditation, lectures or yoga.

ROOM INFORMATION - The following is a guide to help you plan your room plan and get an overview of the rooms:

BEDROOMS (La Chimera) GROUPS OF UP TO 12
7 beautiful bedrooms in utter tranquility (4 with ensuite, 5 if you include the cabina, and a large communal bathroom on the ground floor) All the double bedrooms are large, light and beautifully decorated with spectacular views of the valley, wooden shutters, and a mixture of double and/or twin beds. Please let us know a minimum of a week in advance how many single and double beds you need so we can prepare them.

Mama’s Room 2 beds, ensuite with shower. Ist floor.

Green Room: 2 beds with ensuite (possible to change to a King bed or to add 1 single to make a triple share. 1st floor.

Rawhide: 2 singles, can be made into a King. No ensuite, but has own private entrance and little terrace. Can connect with Meditation room to make a family area. 1st floor.

Birdland: King. Can add single as well for a non couple. Ensuite. Can share ensuite with The Gods if a single needed in The Gods. The Gods adjoins so perfect to create a family area or 2 bed “apartment.” Top floor.

Holy Cow: King size bed with large ensuite and large bathroom with shower, terrace and views of the valley. Ist floor terrace.
Meditation Room: Single bed, not ensuite, very small, own private entrance. Often used for tutor or chef. Or for someone who wants a single. It opens into Rawhide, so can create a triple room for friends or a couple with a child. 1st floor terrace.

The Gods: Single bed, not ensuite, but can share Birdland bathroom usually if the sex of inhabitants the same! Otherwise uses house bathroom. This room has a curtain that draws across it as the 4th wall, and only the people in Birdland would walk past the curtain to get to their room so it is quite private. Great option for someone who wants a single room or for friend/child of those in Birdland. Top floor.

Shared house bathroom (Rawhide and Meditation Room) shower, bidet, sink. Ground floor.

Cabina - sleeps 2 in singles. Used for staff. Rustic. Has ensuite. Not normally opened unless needed or pre booked for large groups of more than 12. Additional charges may apply.

If you have any questions, please get in touch. More info and photos on our website lachimera.co.uk and fiercegrace.com/retreats or THROUGH WWW.SIMPLYOWNERS.COM

We hope you have a wonderful stay in Tuscany.

Warm regards Michele and Terry

10 Reviews

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A Gem of a House

By Anna Dawson on 27-Aug-2024

La Chimera is a gem of a house. It is enormous, with plenty of space to spread out and find a quiet spot, if so desired. We stayed in August 2024, a family of five (3 adult boys) and by the end of two weeks felt like we had moved in properly. The outside space and views from the multiple terraces and bedroom windows is spectacular, looking across to wooded hills across the valley. The swimming pool is the place to be during the hot days, with enough space alongside for everyone to relax, and a good mix of shade and sun to suit different needs. The two main outdoor areas we used were the dining terrace and 'drinks' terrace. Both over enough shade during the day and are well lit for evening eating and games of cards.

We loved this house

By Shauna Sugrue on 23-Aug-2024

we loved this house. The building is steeped in history, and beautifully and comfortably renovated. The location is fantastic - there is a little village nearby and beautiful walled towns like Cortona and Citta de Castello in easy reach. The owners recommended lots of restaurants in different towns around the area and we tried a different one each night. They were great restaurants which we would never have found otherwise, great food, amazing value and full to the brim with locals (always a good sign). We can't wait to go back

Magical place

By Shauna on 15-Aug-2024

We loved this house. The building is steeped in history, and is beautifully and comfortably renovated. The location is fantastic - there is a little village nearby and beautiful walled towns like Cortona and Citta de Castello in easy reach. The owners recommended lots of restaurants in different towns around the area and we tried a different one each night. They were great restaurants which we would never have found otherwise, great food, amazing value and full to the brim with locals (always a good sign). We can't wait to go back"

There was something for every one of us to enjoy

By Masako Trench on 25-Jul-2024

We stayed as a group of 13, spanning three generations of our families from teenagers to grannies. La Chimera is a large comfortable villa restored beautifully by the owners and there was something for every one of us to enjoy. The teenagers loved access to the pool everyday at any time. The parents loved the large outside dining area and various other lounging areas to sit, eat, drink and relax. The grannies liked being with everyone but could easily slip away into their beautiful quiet bedrooms to read or rest whenever they wanted. Everyone enjoyed day trips to little Umbrian and Tuscan villages. The villa overlooks a quiet valley but we could easily get to the local trattoria. Somehow, there seemed to be a distinct calm, relaxed and happy atmosphere about the villa. The owners were kind and helpful in every way and so relaxed considering they had opened up their cherished villa to us. We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to be able to visit again.

Exceeded all Expectations

By Esha Marwhaha on 14-Nov-2023

‘La Chimera exceeded all expectations with its stunning setting amidst the Tuscan hills. The villa is well-equipped, spacious and thoughtfully designed with an outdoor yoga space, pool and terrace - all of which were perfect for soaking in the picturesque views. Maintained to high standards, it blends modern luxury with charm. The villa is peacefully secluded yet only a short drive from some of Tuscany’s most beautiful small towns. La Chimera is an excellent choice for those seeking tranquility and elegance.’

Exceeded all expectations

By Esha Marwaha on 11-Oct-2023

La Chimera exceeded all expectations with its stunning setting amidst the Tuscan hills. The villa is well-equipped, spacious and thoughtfully designed with an outdoor yoga space, pool and terrace - all of which were perfect for soaking in the picturesque views. Maintained to high standards, it blends modern luxury with charm. The villa is peacefully secluded yet only a short drive from some of Tuscany’s most beautiful small towns. La Chimera is an excellent choice for those seeking tranquility and elegance.

Prices

MAY 2 - 12 guests 1800 - 3000
JUNE 2 - 12 guests 2000 - 3750
JULY 2 - 12 guests 2400 - 3950
AUGUST 2 - 12 guests 2600 - 3950
SEPTEMBER 2 - 12 guests 2000-3750
OCTOBER 2 - 12 guests 1800-3000

Location

Facilities

Fridge
Hob
Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Pantry Items
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Linens Provided
Washing Machine
Parking
Living Room
Ironing Board
DVDs
Video Library
Games
Books
Private Pool
Balcony
Garden

Theme

Away from it all
Historic
Romantic
Tourist attractions