In the green and harmonious Val di Chiana, in a border area between Siena and Arezzo, and a few minutes from the fascinating Cortona, one of the oldest Etruscan cities in Tuscany perched on the top of a hill 600m above sea level, is Albachiara: a charming stone farmhouse, originally conceived as an agricultural shed for the nearby Leopoldina villa (discreetly inhabited by the owner, a useful reference point for guests). The villa is totally modernized through a recent conservative renovation, in which all of them have been carefully recovered the original materials. The result is a welcoming and elegant country house, fully equipped, characterized in the interiors by natural shades that recall the colors of the earth and illuminate the rooms. furnished in a sober and essential way to create a warm and inviting home atmosphere. Outside, the luxuriant garden, with multiple blooms, is the flagship of this property, frames the inviting equipped areas and accompanies guests to experience the spectacle of nature in an exclusive triumph of scents and colors, where relaxation and quiet are guaranteed. The farmhouse, surrounded by fields of sunflowers and overlooking Cortona, is not far from the shopping centers and road links, and allows you to undertake interesting cultural, artistic and enogastronomic itineraries towards the main art cities of Tuscany, such as Siena, Florence. in Arezzo, but also in nearby Umbria, such as Perugia, Assisi and Orvieto. The famous rural villages around Siena, such as San Gimignano, Montepulciano. The Emma Villas Concierge team will be at your disposal for any urgency or need during your stay. All telephone numbers are provided with the sending of the travel documentation. Interior: The farmhouse is on two levels. The main entrance on the ground floor opens onto the living room, with sofas and satellite TV, which leads to the dining room, the latter connected to the kitchen and to a further living room. Each room is equipped with French windows for direct access to the garden. Also on the ground floor there are two double bedrooms and two bathrooms with shower. The first floor, accessible from the staircase in the kitchen, houses a double bedroom (with divisible bed) and a twin bedroom (with joinable beds), both served by a bathroom with shower.