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Historic 14th Century Church Villa with Private Pool in vineyard near Cortona

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Beautiful San Silvestro
Property grounds
Property grounds
Pool
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cortona, Toscana
  • Place, Cortona Archaeological Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Villa Bramasole
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Trasimeno
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic 14th Century Church Villa with Private Pool in vineyard near Cortona

San Silvestro is a unique 3 bedroom villa with private pool located just 2 km from the historic hilltop town of Cortona. Originally a small country church dating back over 700 years, the house still retains a fresco of the saint by the front door, giving it a rare sense of history and character.

This is a simple, authentic Tuscan home offering privacy and peace in an outstanding location. The villa is arranged over two floors.

On the lower floor there is a comfortable sitting room with a working fireplace and two sofas, leading to the dining room and a fully refitted kitchen with dishwasher. There is also a bathroom with shower on this level.

Upstairs you will find a large double bedroom with beautiful traditional country furniture, a twin bedroom, a small single bedroom and a bathroom with shower.

Broadband (wireless), washing machine, pool towels, barbecue and table football are provided.

The swimming pool is situated approximately 50 metres from the house and offers a peaceful place to relax. Outside the house, mature fig and bay trees provide natural shade and create a wonderfully tranquil atmosphere. It is the perfect base for guests seeking genuine Tuscany rather than polished luxury. The owners live about 50 metres away in their own villa and are available for advice if needed, while always respecting guests’ privacy. They also offer their own cold pressed olive oil for sale.

The location is one of the property’s strongest features. Cortona is just 2 km away and can be reached in 5 to 10 minutes by car, with car parks located just outside the historic centre. There is also a local bus a short walk from the house which takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre. Walking takes approximately 40 minutes.

Cortona is one of Tuscany’s most sought-after towns, with excellent restaurants, stylish boutiques and atmospheric medieval streets within ancient city walls. The views across the valley towards Lake Trasimeno are superb. The famous Etruscan Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into life over 2,000 years ago.

For everyday shopping, Camucia is only 1.5 km away and offers supermarkets, banks, cafés, bars and restaurants. The local cantina sells wine at very reasonable prices, and it is easy to pick up a takeaway pizza and head back to watch the sun go down over Cortona. Camucia is practical and convenient, while Cortona offers a more refined and tourist-oriented experience. Having both within a 10 minute drive gives guests the best of both worlds. The train station in Camucia is 5 minutes by car, 15 minutes by bus or around 25 minutes on foot.

Distances:
Camucia – 1.5 km
Cortona – 2 km
Lake Trasimeno – 13 km
Arezzo – 30 km
Montepulciano – 30 km
Pienza – 45 km
Perugia (airport) – 56 km
Siena – 71 km
Florence (airport) – 119 km

This location makes it easy to explore both Tuscany and Umbria while returning each evening to peace and privacy.

San Silvestro is a delightful country home for those in search of Tuscany at its most authentic. Live the simple Tuscan life in a historic setting, close to one of the region’s most beautiful towns.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 29
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
-During colder periods heating consumption will be measured and paid directly to owner -Pool open May to October (can be negotiated)
-€250 returnable damages deposit due to the owner on arrival -Cleaning fee of €100 due to owner
-€50 per pet fee -€2.50 per person per day tourist tax due to the owner on arrival (max 4 days per person)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number IT051017B5F3XAF7PX

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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cortona

Located in Cortona, this villa is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Trasimeno and Parterre Garden, 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 ecotours, hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Cortona, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Cortona Archaeological Park - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 9 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Villa Bramasole - 10 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Lake Trasimeno - 19 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Arezzo Equestrian Centre - 37 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

  • Camucia-Cortona Station - 4 min drive
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe La Saletta - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante La Loggetta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Rionegro - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cortona Bistrot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Vannelli - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic 14th Century Church Villa with Private Pool in vineyard near Cortona have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic 14th Century Church Villa with Private Pool in vineyard near Cortona?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic 14th Century Church Villa with Private Pool in vineyard near Cortona on 20 June 2026 start from AU$462, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Historic 14th Century Church Villa with Private Pool in vineyard near Cortona pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Historic 14th Century Church Villa with Private Pool in vineyard near Cortona?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic 14th Century Church Villa with Private Pool in vineyard near Cortona?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 14th Century Church Villa with Private Pool in vineyard near Cortona?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic 14th Century Church Villa with Private Pool in vineyard near Cortona located?

This family-friendly Cortona villa is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cortona Archaeological Park, Santa Maria delle Grazie and Piazza della Repubblica. Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial and Museum of the Etruscan Academy are also within 3 miles (5 km). Camucia-Cortona Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Constantin O.

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It was a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rowena D.

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

Tuscan perfection

Fabulous location, fabulous hosts, fabulous property!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Converted Church near Cortona

We had a lovely stay in this property. The welcome from Paolo And Carla, and their assistance throughout our stay, were wonderful. The location in quiet countryside (save for the birds and church bells which were a delight) was superb. Handy for Cortona, but you would need a car, to get up there!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

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

Stunning Silvestro!

We had a wonderful time. Paolo and Carla were excellent hosts. They reccommended some wonderful restaurants. Location was lovely. Camucia is a real place. Conad supermarket nearby. House very well equipped. Fantastic stay and even the weather was good in October.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

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Love returning to Camucia/Cortona

Everything was just perfect! We used to live near here so it felt just like home. Carla and Paolo were wonderful and helpful and even put the pool lights back on for us when the heat required a late night dip! The yard and eating out near the vineyard was perfect on a summer evening. We even had some cinghiali visitors!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

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Beyond 5 Stars

We spent two wonderful weeks at this villa, and the welcome we received was beyond anything we have experienced before. Carla and Paulo went out of their way to ensure that we had everything that we wanted - from a beautifully clean villa and pool to providing an unexpected lasagne which we ate in the vineyard. On top of this we were shown how to make pasta and Tirimasu, in a traditional Italian way, and treated to some delicious wine and cava; we ate this with the family outside which was a real treat. The accommodation is spotless. The kitchen has a gas cooker, good size fridge and freezer and all the utensils that are necessary to make your stay a home-from-home. Good space downstairs and ample size bedrooms upstairs with comfortable beds and quality linen. Outside there are plenty of spaces to eat, a BBQ, and the location is both private and quiet. The pool is much larger than the photos suggest and the surround is both quiet and private - opposite their house. Carla was happy for us to pick fresh fruit and veg to use in our cooking. The area is great to explore and the local restaurants serve wonderful food. I would like to thank our hosts for enabling us to have such a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Philipp W.

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Sehr nette Vermieter und ein schöne, gemütliche villa.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne B.

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Wunderschön

Wir haben einen tollen Urlaub in einem sehr schönen und liebevoll eingerichteten Haus verlebt. Die Umgebung ist traumhaft schön! Vielen Dank an Carla und Paolo, die sehr nette Vermieter sind
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mariagrazia P.

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Vacanza rilassante

Ci siamo trovati benissimo, ben accolti da Carla e Paolo,nella casa tipica e pulitissima si gode una meravigliosa tranquillità. La posizione è ottimale per visitare i borghi della Toscana e dell’Umbria.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

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Under very hot Tuscan sun!

We had a fantastic time at san San Silvestro. The house was exactly as advertised. As most quest’s before have stated , Carla and Paulo are absolute diamonds. On arrival we were ushered into their house for ice cold Prosecco, and cake! Later in the week Carla made us a huge tiramisu, then Paulo’s mum made us a Panzenella! There is fantastic space around the house and the minute Walk to the large swimming pool is through the vineyard.cortina is fab, camuncia has a large supermarket that our teenage boys walked to most days( sure they bought beer) . Florence is an easy day trip by train, as are a whole host of beautiful little hill towns. Just book this place and go , don’t think about it!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

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Beautiful Tuscan villa

We had a great time in this beautiful holiday home. It boasts a large private garden full of natural shade and a perfectly kept pool to cool you down when the Tuscan summer heat gets overbearing. The house was well equipped and lacked nothing, the hosts were extremely welcoming and friendly. We can only recommend choosing this place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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Tuscany Paradise

If you want to stay in a unique place in a spectacular location, this is it. Close to grocery and restaurants in Camucia. (We did not have a car but hired Transfer and Tours Cortona to get us around town and do Tours. They are the best!) The town of Camucia is walkable and we did so many times. The owners Carla and Paulo were as helpful and friendly as they could be. Many times we would just hangout at the Villa and grounds because they were so beautiful. We cooked all of our dinners at home and would go to Cortona and do other tours during the day. The Villa looks like the pictures. Wi-Fi worked fine. There was no TV, but was not missed. We took the train from Rome to Camucia-Cortona and back. We also did a day trip from Camucia-Cortona to Florence. All very inexpensive and another way to see more of the country side. After touring the region we determined that the Camucia-Cortona area was the best for us and we would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Serge S.

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Toskana pur - ohne Touristenrummel

ein 700 Jahre altes Haus mit dicken Mauern, beeindruckende Zedern, Blick auf Cortona und die weitere Landschaft, direkt am Weinberg, ein erfrischender schön eingefasster Pool, herzlich einladende Besitzer, die in allen Lebenslagen helfen. Was will man mehr? Die Antwort: noch eine Woche länger bleiben.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Virginie T.

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Comme reçus par des amis

Que d’attentions à notre arrivée et tout au long du séjour, nous aidant a trouver et réserver des bonnes adresses. Maison très spacieuse au milieu d’un jardin paysager avec même des vignes qu’il faut traverser pour aller à la piscine. Aussi bien équipé qu’à la maison; Transats et tables au 2 endroits, cuisine où il ne manque rien, ventilateurs dans les chambres car pas de clim
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jean-François T.

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Excellentes vacances en famille

La maison est très agréable et l'accueil des propriétaires est très sympathique. Excellentes vacances dans une très belle région entre Toscane et Ombrie.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

William G.

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Under the Tuscan Sun

The house was interesting and historic, while spacious and comfortable. There was more than enough room and the location is perfect to explore Tuscany and Umbria. The check-in process was easy, and our hosts Paolo and Carla were most gracious in their welcome. During the stay, they even had us to dinner at their home. This turned into an even of multi-course Italian delights and interesting conversation. Overall, I'd rate the house and experience very highly. Cortona is a beautiful little city, made famous in the movie, with great shops, markets and restaurants, and it was easy to get around to other Tuscan and Umbrian delights such as Arrezzo, Todi and Perugia.
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10/10 Excellent

Kenny B.

Highly Recommended!

A fascinating old house in a fabulous area. Owner Paolo is a great character. Walk into Cortona, enjoy the Tuscan Sun! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Molly McKean

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We are a family run business providing accommodation, activities and specialised information in Tuscany since 1994.

Why they chose this property

Walk to the old centre of the famous town of Cortona. Spend relaxing by the pool at this beautifully converted church or go exploring to the many famous towns and villages in the vicinity.

Languages:

English, Italian
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