Sitting in the middle of the plains of Cortona amidst the seasonal colors of the flowers and plant life is the Azienda Agrituristica Il Barattino. This large farm is full of fruit trees, olive groves and vineyards and offers accommodation in two typical Tuscan style farmhouses. Alba Chiara and Goccia di Rugiada have been tastefully restored with terracotta, wood and stone interiors giving a healthy slice of old farmhouse life.
Cortona with its medieval style, Etruscan origins and immense store of valuable works of art is easily reached by car. On of Italy’s largest lakes Trasimeno is nearby and has beaches, islands and the many ancient towns on its surrounding hillsides.
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The houses have shady well kept gardens large enough for guests to have their own area and are both situated close to the communal 5 x 12m swimming pool.
This small first floor stone house is reached by an external staircase. There is, sitting/dining room with fireplace, kitchenette and small double sofa bed, double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Equipment includes TV, oven, communal washing machine, iron, wood burning oven.
The old stone farmhouse is reached by a lovely outside staircase. There is sitting/dining room with fireplace, kitchenette, single sofa bed. Double bedroom with single sofa bed and en-suite bathroom with shower, twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower. Equipment includes TV, oven, communal washing machine, iron, wood burning oven.