House in Cortona, Toscana

Your Holiday Under the Tuscan Sun

Your Holiday Under the Tuscan Sun

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View from the living room on Val di Chiana Valley
View of Val di Chiana Valley from the living room
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Overview of Your Holiday Under the Tuscan Sun

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Explore the area

Cortona, Toscana
  • Popular LocationPiazza della Repubblica5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSignorelli Theatre6 min walk
  • Popular LocationVilla Bramasole4 min drive
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)93 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Your Holiday Under the Tuscan Sun

This charming apartment, made of stones, consists of bedroom with queen size bed and a big wardrobe/closet, living room with a convertible sofa-bed and a breath taking view of the Val di Chiana Valley, full kitchen with dish washer, breakfast table and the same beautiful view as the living room. The bathroom has shower, bidet, sink and toilet. Also includes a washing machine for clothes, Free WiFi, Air conditioning and ceiling fans.
The house has been completely renovated in May 2009, taking care of any little particular and mixing the old Tuscan style with a modern touch.

NEW!!! Under The Tuscan Kitchen: Tuscan home cooking classes available now!

Free WiFi!

Air Conditioning

We also have 4 more apartments right next door, if you see that this one won't be available on the calendar. So, feel free to contact us and ask us about availability and price!

LAST MINUTE SPECIAL RATES: from time of inquiry till a month later (if not already rented out). Email us to get a special price!

Built on a hill, this stone town house is right outside the old city walls (dating from the 2nd century B.C.) of Historical Centre of Cortona, an old city founded by The Etruscans, the ancient civilization that built Rome. Cortona is conveniently located in a 1,15 hrs drive from Florence, 2 hrs from Rome and Pisa International Airports, 30 mins from Perugia (in Umbria) and Arezzo, 45 mins from Siena, 35 mins from Montepulciano, 1hr from Assisi (Umbria) e Montalcino (where the famous 'Brunello' wine comes from)...all the best sights of the famous Tuscan countryside, with yellow sunflower fields in the summer and multi colored trees in the spring!

Cortona is famous as the inspiration and setting for the book Under the Tuscan Sun, (that later became a movie) written by USA writer-novelist Francis Mayes. It also homes a branch of the Georgia University - USA, for artistic matters, since 1970.

Property manager

Mirko Tessandori

Languages

English, Italian
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Mountain view
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 1:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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

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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cortona

This holiday home is located in Cortona Old Town, a neighbourhood in Cortona. Signorelli Theatre and Museum of the Etruscan Academy are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Casali Palace and Palazzo Comunale. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling and hunting nearby.

What's nearby

  • Piazza della Repubblica - 5 min walk
  • Belvedere - 6 min walk
  • Signorelli Theatre - 6 min walk
  • Cathedral of Cortona - 7 min walk
  • Villa Bramasole - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Camucia-Cortona Station - 3 min drive
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bottega Baracchi - 6 min walk
  • Caffe Tuscher - 6 min walk
  • Nessun Dorma - 6 min walk
  • Osteria del Teatro - 6 min walk
  • Ristorante La Loggetta - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Holiday Under the Tuscan Sun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Holiday Under the Tuscan Sun?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Holiday Under the Tuscan Sun?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Your Holiday Under the Tuscan Sun located?

Located in Cortona Old Town, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Piazza della Repubblica, Belvedere and Casali Palace. Museum of the Etruscan Academy and Signorelli Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Camucia-Cortona Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

5/5 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Lovely appartment. Just as the pictures show
Vanna very helpful, picked me up at station. Everything you needed there. Other apartment equally good too. Lovely atmosphere and good that it's near parking and bus stop.Would definitely recommend. .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

5/5 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cortona Magic
Beautiful location in Cortona just outside of the walled center. Easily accessible with parking directly across the street. Everything was clean and bright and the living room had a beautiful view overlooking the Tuscan countryside. Communication was fast and easy. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

5/5 Excellent

Rosa G., Wien Österreich

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schöne helle Ferienwohnung mit toller Aussicht bis zum Lago Trasimeno
Die Wohnung besticht durch ihre Lage am Südhang der Altstadt von Cortona. Sie ist sehr gemütlich und geschmackvoll eingerichtet , alles für den täglichen Bedarf ist in der Küche vorhanden, die Betten haben sehr gute Qualität. Die Besitzerin Vanna kümmert sich liebevoll um ihre Gäste und ist immer erreichbar. Mein Mann und ich waren rundum zufrieden und haben eine wunderschöne Woche hier verbracht.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

5/5 Excellent

Merle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEAUTIFUL & QUAINT PLACE TO STAY!! LOCATION!
My husband and I just returned from Under the Tuscan Sun in Cortona and what a beautiful place it was! Vanna and her son Mirko are lovely. Communication is on point and always responsive. Vanna is so lovely!!! We took her cooking class and had such a memorable amazing time. I fell in love with Cortona and definitely made new friends with Vanna and her charming cousin Reynaldo. They are lovely and the apartment is so comfy and perfect for two! The morning views were mesmerizing. The kitchen had everything you needed to either make a meal or reheat the leftovers from the great restaurants in Cortona or after Vanna's yummy cooking class. The bed was comfy and the room is dark which we loved. Bathroom shower is a bit small for a big person but we are not on the big side so it worked for us. The only thing i would have wanted was more than two towels for the week. Since it was raining when we were there (November rainiest month of the year in Italy) it was difficult to get the towels to dry for next use. Other than that easy fix, the apartment was just perfect!! We will definitely be back and for much longer than a week! Cortona's walled city is just across a parking lot and so much to see do taste and experience! Miss it already!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

5/5 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Under the Tuscany Sun: Bellissimo!
Our hostess, Vanna , was just outstanding. She is a very warm and welcoming person and we thoroughly enjoyed her cooking class. A variety of delicious food was the reward. Our apartment was classically decorated , very comfortable, and had a fantastic view of the Tuscan countryside. We loved Cortona and this location is right across the street from the entrance gate. Highly recommend this place

About the host

Hosted by Mirko Tessandori

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I'm a musician traveling the world, living between the US and Italy and I manage my family properties from wherever I am. I cherish the friendship we get to establish with our guests, that then become our friends and come back to stay with us! :-)

Why they chose this property

This is my family house and we owned it since ever as far as we know. My mother, grandparents and great grandparents lived here.

What makes this property unique

A breath-taking view of the Valdichiana Valley, 2 steps away from a nice park and 5 mins walk from the Historical Centre, the 'Rugapiana' promenade with all its shops, the main square with its clock tower and flight of steps over the 'Piazza'! I also enjoy very much walking at the 'Parterre', a long tree-lined unpaved road that takes you to a Tennis court overlooking the whole Valley...priceless!!!

Languages:

English, Italian
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