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apartment details and facilities

living room

Enter through the front door into a large airy loft style living area with beamed ceilings and an exposed stone feature wall which forms part of an 12th century tower. The room is stylishly decorated with a mix of traditional and modern pieces, and has a comfortable sofa bed which sleeps 2. There are occasional tables and a writing desk with stationery. The main window looks out onto a small courtyard, terracotta rooftops and the surrounding hills.

• LCD flat screen TV
• DVD player
• selection of Music & DVDs available on request

bathroom

The bathroom is situated off the living room and also retains character beamed ceilings. The shower, WC, bidet and basin are contemporary in design with a mix of ceramic, glass and chrome fittings. Towels changed every 3 days on request.

• Cotton towelling bath robes (1 per guest)
• Cotton towel set (1 set per guest)

bedroom

The romantic bedroom is housed in the 12th century tower. The queen sized cast Iron bed is a period feature typical of the Tuscan region and is dressed with crisp white bed linen and sumptuous pillows and cushions. An antique wrought iron chandelier hangs from the high beamed ceilings. Linen changed every 3 days on request.

• Hairdryer

kitchen/dining area

The stone built kitchen unit is very typical of Tuscan design and is fitted with modern appliances. At one end of the Kitchen there is an original stone structure, quite possibly used for for displaying treasured objects from times gone by. The furnishings are typically Tuscan simple and rustic in design. The kitchen is fully equipped for those wishing to cook at home.

• Cooking hob and oven
• Fridge freezer
• Pots & pans
• Plates, glasses, cups and cutlery for 4 people
• Toaster
• Iron & ironing board
• Cool box/bag

loggia

A loggia is typical of Italian architecture and can be defined as a covered Gallery, Portico or in the case of Casa Colomba an internal room with a large open recess so residents can escape from the heat of the day, enjoy the cooling breeze of the evening and admire the views over the surrounding countryside and hilltop white chapel. The chapel reputedly holds a holy relic (A splinter of the wood from the crucifix on which Jesus was crucified) which was braught from the Holy Land during one of the Holy Crusades. The loggia is the perfect place to relax and is furnished with day beds & floor cushions.

laundry facilities

Washing machine, iron & ironing board.

access and parking

• 2nd floor
• 2 flights of stone steps (34) in total
• Free car park 100 metres away
• Main entrance into the town house is shared with the proprietor
• Not suitable for those who have difficulty negotiating stairs