Spacious Secluded Tuscan Villa Near Cortona, with its own pool and private road. - Cortona

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Al fresco dining shaded from the Tuscan sun

Looking from the kitchen terrace down towards the pool and terraces.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12350 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

52044 Cortona, Prov Arezzo

Villa Bramasole16 min drive
Signorelli Theatre16 min drive
Piazza della Repubblica16 min drive
Florence (FLR-Peretola)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Spacious family Villa in secluded Tuscan hills. Private Pool. Close to Cortona.

Tucked away in the hills of rural Tuscany, about 13km east of the ancient Etruscan / Medieval hill-top town of Cortona. 1.5 hours from Florence and 2.5 hours from Rome. Perfect for two families or for a large extended family get-together. Private pool (10 by 5 metres) and a large terraced garden with outdoor spaces for relaxing and dining. Cypress, fruit and olive trees amid six acres.

Originally four separate houses, now a beautifully restored and well equipped large family home. The accommodation is split-level and arranged with areas for relaxation and privacy at both ends of the house. Central to the house is a gorgeous, large well equipped kitchen opening onto a terrace overlooking the pool and garden. There is also a second kitchen, for a quiet breakfast, two sitting rooms and a variety of hallways where you can escape or challenge each other to a game of table football. The house is steeped in history and set within the stunning surroundings of a national park.

Relax and make use of the barbecue, original bread ovens for the more adventurous cooks, WiFi, TVs with DVD and video, table football, table tennis, board games, books, hammock, and pergolas for relaxation.

The house has four bedrooms, three of which are double and the fourth sleeps four. There is also a balcony / mezzanine above the second kitchen which can be reached from stairs in the main sitting room. This has two extra beds which can be used for sleeping extras, on negotiation with Rebecca (the owner).

There are village shop close by but for more general needs, Camucia and Cortona have supermarkets. For sightseeing, Rome, Florence, Ravenna, Sienna, Assisi are all within reach and the Valdichianna Outlet Village 45 mins by car. Lake Trasimeno with its islands, pedalos, and bars is also close by if you feel like a day on the water. If you feel like visiting a local vineyard there are plenty within easy reach too and trips can be arranged from Cortona - see the local tourist office or ask for Marco in Molesini's wine shop in the central square.

Wonderful for wildlife, birds, including nightingales and hoopoos regularly seen or heard, butterflies, and even wild boar and porcupines visit this tranquil spot. Great for hill cyclists and obviously for sightseeing in this fantastic area. A fabulous baby-sitter who speaks English as well as Italian, a cleaner if you would like extra-help during your stay, a private chef either for the entire stay or just for the odd meal, can all be arranged.

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

A wonderful holiday environment for children.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cortona

Located in Cortona, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tiber River and Val di Chiana, while Signorelli Theatre and Museum of the Etruscan Academy are cultural highlights. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, horse riding and cycling nearby.

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52044 Cortona, Prov Arezzo

What's nearby

Villa Bramasole - 16 min drive
Signorelli Theatre - 16 min drive
Piazza della Repubblica - 16 min drive
Cathedral of Cortona - 17 min drive
Belvedere - 18 min drive

Getting around

Camucia-Cortona Station - 35 min drive
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

Bottega Baracchi - 17 min drive
Caffe Tuscher - 17 min drive
Osteria del Teatro - 16 min drive
Enoteca Enotria - 17 min drive
Hotel Oasi Neumann - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious family Villa in secluded Tuscan hills. Private Pool. Close to Cortona. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Spacious family Villa in secluded Tuscan hills. Private Pool. Close to Cortona. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious family Villa in secluded Tuscan hills. Private Pool. Close to Cortona.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious family Villa in secluded Tuscan hills. Private Pool. Close to Cortona.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious family Villa in secluded Tuscan hills. Private Pool. Close to Cortona. located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Villa Bramasole, Signorelli Theatre and Museum of the Etruscan Academy. Museo Diocesano and Santa Margherita Basilica are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alice Kane

11 Oct 2016

Brilliant mountain villa

We stayed in this fabulous house in August 2016. We were 6 adults and 2 children, but we had no-one sleeping in the top room. There was lots of space. It is right up a mountain – everything is steep, wild, with breath-taking views. The wildlife was stunning – lizards everywhere, wild boars, eagles, owls, all sorts of birds and bees and butterflies. The house is stuffed with books and games. It’s clean and well-laid out, and the owners are friendly and helpful. A high-point was the local lady cooking dinner for us on the bee-terrace (be warned, there are MANY courses). We enjoyed Cortona, and Castigliane del Lago on Lake Tresimeno. But mainly we lounged about in the pool or playing table-tennis & table-football. Finding open food shops was tricky on the Sunday – it does take half an hour to drive anywhere. Stock up on the way. The road up from Cortona requires nerves of steel. It was a brilliant holiday and I’d go back tomorrow! Ali, Oxon

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alastair B.

4 Jul 2016

secluded spacious villa 20 mins from Cortona

This is the most spacious villa I have stayed in and managed to cope with 10 adults ( including 7 Uni students ) without a sense of us tripping over each other.I think the hillside setting is beautiful. It would suit two families or a family + grandparents who could escape if need be to a quiet part of the villa either indoors or outdoors. It has been well converted from several smaller houses with well finished decor , and has a lovely rambling feeling both indoors and outdoors with beautiful views though the windows of the hilly area in which it is set. The two kitchens could be useful ( although we only used the main kitchen and the second fridge in the smaller kitchen). The photos don't I think show that the outdoor area is really quite large with a number of mown grassy terraces ( four or even five of these) , on one of which is the pool which is big enough for eight adults to play a kind of improvised game of water polo.(!) There are outdoor sitting areas on both sides of the villa and so there is plenty of room to escape to somewhere quiet if need be. Cortona is 20 mins away by car although if the weather is not too hot and one allows a few hours one might be able to walk in along the Etruscan road which runs along the hilltop above the house....( !?) The owner is English and is very helpful and friendlyand can be contacted directly + has local English speaking contacts who show one around on arrival and maintain the pool + can also help in the event of any questions or problems. We had a great week here and would thoroughly recommend it. Dr Alastair Bremner

10/10 Excellent

Eva K., Haarlem, the Netherlands

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family house in beautiful surroundings

We had a lovely stay with two families. The house is beautiful and decorated with taste. We loved the different spaces: lounge area with a beautiful view on the mountains, dining area with a large table and the pool side during the day. Our host Rebecca was super helpful and friendly. Arrival/departure/questions were arranged very easily. We would definitely recommend staying here and would love to come back ourselves!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

4 Jul 2023

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Fantastic

We had a fantastic time with our group of 10. Plenty of space to spread out. Kids and teens really enjoyed the pool. Nice cool temperatures at higher elevation. Nice break from our busy travel pace. We didn’t really want to leave. We did go to Cortona for an evening for dinner (easier to find parking in the evening) and did a drive through Val de Orcia.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Hiltrud Z.

28 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruhige Villa mit viel Komfort und traumhaftem Weitblick

Rebeccas Ferienhaus bietet den Charme eines alten toskanischen Hauses verbunden mit allem Komfort, den man sich als große Familie wünscht. Für alle Wetterlagen gibt es die perfekten Essplätze, ob die geräumige Wohnküche oder die verschiedenen Gartenlauben oder Terrassen. Durch die Hanglage entstehen viele Rückzugsbereiche. Der großzügige Pool liegt eingebettet in einen traumhaft schönen Garten auf mehreren Ebenen, voll mit Feigen- und Walnussbäumen, Rosmarin, Lavendel. Wer Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit sucht, ist hier gut aufgehoben. Das Haus liegt abgelegen, der Weg in den nächstliegenden Ort Cortona braucht mit dem Auto fast eine halbe Stunde, da man straßenbedingt sehr langsam fahren muss. Gleich hinter dem Haus verlaufen sehr schöne Wanderwege durch einen Wald, der im Sommer herrlich Schatten spendet. Rebecca ist eine perfekte Gastgeberin. Sie war für uns immer erreichbar, hatte viele gute Tipps zum Haus und für Unternehmungen in der Region. Herzlichen Dank für zwei erholsame, wunderschöne Wochen mit unseren Kindern und Enkelchen :-)

Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rebecca

We are a family of 5 with local connections to the Cortona area. My husband has spent time in Cortona since 1973 and considers it to be home.

Why they chose this property

We think this region is the most beautiful of anywhere. Within 5 minutes walk from the door of the house you can look over breathtaking panoramic views across much of Umbria, Tuscany and The Marche. You will be near to Cortona, but up in the hills and away from the crowds. The local people are extremely friendly, the food is great, there are butterflies, wild boar, porcupines and other wildlife in abundance. It is just a great location!

What makes this property unique

The house offers ample space for 2 families, a private 10m x 5m swimming pool, not overlooked and a large terraced garden, with fruit trees. Situated on a hill-side in rural Tuscany, bordering Umbria and about 15km east of the ancient Etruscan / Medieval hill-top town of Cortona. About 2 hours from Florence and 2 hours from the outskirts of Rome. Hannibal would have passed the house with his remaining elephant on his way to defeat the Romans at the nearby Lake Trasimeno, so you have a real sense of history here.

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