Entire home
Your Holiday Under the Tuscan Sun
Photo gallery for Your Holiday Under the Tuscan Sun



Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Cortona, Toscana
- Piazza della Repubblica5 min walk
- Cortona Cathedral6 min walk
- Villa Bramasole19 min walk
- Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)52 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.
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.
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Mountain view
Outdoor space
Have a question?
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties

Tuscany as it once was
Tuscany as it once was
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, (31 reviews)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Spegnere aria condizionata e riscaldamento
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
This property accepts cash
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
Property Registration Number IT051017C2S5RZHJAX
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
Cortona Old Town, a neighbourhood in Cortona, is home to this holiday home. Signorelli Theatre and Museum of the Etruscan Academy are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Santa Maria delle Grazie and Casali Palace. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking and horse riding nearby.

Cortona, Toscana
What's nearby
- Piazza della Repubblica - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Cortona Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Santa Maria delle Grazie - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Villa Bramasole - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Osteria del Teatro - 7 min walk
- La Bucaccia - 5 min walk
- Bar Caffè Signorelli - 5 min walk
- Caffè degli artisti - 6 min walk
- Bar Fiat 500 - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Mirko Tessandori

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
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback