Cortona
means an encounter with history, art and mysticism. Founded by the
Etruscans, it is one of the oldest hilltop towns in Tuscany. Set on the
side of a mountain with its cobbled streets and alleys lined with
medieval buildings, Cortona is reached by a winding road through
terraces of vines and olive groves, where breathtaking views of the Val
di Chiana and beyond can be enjoyed. Florence (1hr), Rome (2hrs), Pisa
(2 hrs), Siena, Arezzo, Perugia, Assisi, Gubbio, Orvieto,
Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, etc. are all easily accessible. Lake
Trasimeno with its many beaches is only a twenty minute drive. Five
minutes to main line railway station and fifteen minutes to A1
motorway. Perugia airport with flights from London Stanstead only 35min
drive (68 kms).
The
main farmhouse has one bedroom on the ground floor with double bed and
en suite shower room. Living room/dining room with open fireplace. Well
equipped kitchen. On the first floor there are three further bedrooms
-Master bedroom with double bed and en suite shower room and two
further bedrooms with option of either two single beds or one double
bed in each with shared shower room. The detached studio annex has
wheelchair access and comprises of a kitchen area, living room area,
shower room and bedroom with option of two single beds or one double
bed. Outside there is a solar heated pool with walk in steps with sun
loungers and umbrellas. There is a beautiful chestnut pergola with
terracotta tables and seating for eating al fresco. Barbecue.
There is ample parking for several cars.
Things to do/places to see
Lake
Trasimeno, the third largest lake in Italy, where Hannibal defeated the
Romans in 217 BC is only twenty minutes away with its many beaches -
take a boat ride to one of the islands. Wine lovers are spoilt for
choice and can visit the many vineyards in the area. Take a scenic
drive to Montepulciano - famous for its 'vino nobile' and then drive
further on to Pienza - famous for its 'pecorino cheese' as well as its
breathtaking views. Beyond pienza take the road to Montalcino - famous
for its 'Brunello' wine. Take a day trip to Florence or Rome, either by
car or train. Visit the many factory outlets in the area to grab a
bargain. For antique enthusiasts the monthly antique fair in Arezzo is
a must - taking place on the first Sunday of the month and the
proceeding Saturday. Visit the towns of Gubbio and Deruta - famous for
their ceramics. Tennis and golf are within a half hour drive. Cortona
has concerts and operas in the summer and local villages have their own
festas!!
Services/Testimonials
Services
We
can arrange various types of tours, Italian language lessons, cookery
lessons, painting lessons, babysitters, cooked meals and much more.
Airport transfers.
Testimonials
'Just wanted to say another thank you for a fantastic holiday - we all
thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and did not want to come home. The layout
and setting of the villa is wonderful wuth such easy access to Cortona
and other towns and cities yet secluded enough for us to enjoy privacy
too - certainly the best we've stayed in so far.'
Other Activities Tours, Italian language lessons, Cookery and Painting courses
