This week, we're focusing on the lovely Tuscan city of Cortona. An excellent holiday destination, steeped in history and charm, it has plenty to see and do and the most picturesque surroundings in which to do them. We have a selection of great rental properties in the area so here are more of the best places to stay as you explore this stunning city...
4. Cortona Oroselli Apartment (Available from €65 per night)
Located in the centre of Cortona, this apartment in housed in a nice stone building on a quiet paved street. Spacious, with high ceilings, but still cosy, the minimalist interiors boast terracotta floors, exposed ceiling beams and stone features walls, elegant pieces of furniture (both modern and vintage), and tasteful touches added to finish the property to such a high standard.
4. Cortona Oroselli Apartment (Available from €65 per night)
Located in the centre of Cortona, this apartment in housed in a nice stone building on a quiet paved street. Spacious, with high ceilings, but still cosy, the minimalist interiors boast terracotta floors, exposed ceiling beams and stone features walls, elegant pieces of furniture (both modern and vintage), and tasteful touches added to finish the property to such a high standard.
There is an open-plan living space with a kitchenette (featuring a stove, counter space, coffee machine and a large sink), dining table, open fireplace, and a big comfy couch. In addition, there is one large double bedroom that sleeps two and has an ensuite bathroom. Stylish and chic, this reasonably-priced beauty is ideal for a couple, two pals or a solo traveller looking for a great base from which to explore the city.
5. Michelangelo Cortona Apartment (Available from €100 per night)
This charming little apartment is a cosy and pretty gem that is also located in a stone building on a quiet paved lane in the centre of the city, in an elevated position with great views offered from a balcony on the front of the building. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, it sleeps up to four people and has a sitting room with a sofa, television, dining table and a small but well-equipped kitchen. Decorated in a pretty, elegant style, it is a lovely place for a small family or a small group of friends.
5. Michelangelo Cortona Apartment (Available from €100 per night)
This charming little apartment is a cosy and pretty gem that is also located in a stone building on a quiet paved lane in the centre of the city, in an elevated position with great views offered from a balcony on the front of the building. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, it sleeps up to four people and has a sitting room with a sofa, television, dining table and a small but well-equipped kitchen. Decorated in a pretty, elegant style, it is a lovely place for a small family or a small group of friends.
6. Cortona Charme - Suite Reale (Available from €215 per night)
For something a little more luxurious, this stunning one bedroom rental is ideal. Located in a historic stone building, it is comprised of a bedroom and bathroom and, like the property in the same building mentioned in the last post, is similar to a hotel room. With high ceilings, large windows, luxurious draperies over the giant bed, a chaise, a fireplace and elegant and impeccably chosen pieces of furniture, it is a perfectly stylish dream to luxuriate in over a vacation.
For something a little more luxurious, this stunning one bedroom rental is ideal. Located in a historic stone building, it is comprised of a bedroom and bathroom and, like the property in the same building mentioned in the last post, is similar to a hotel room. With high ceilings, large windows, luxurious draperies over the giant bed, a chaise, a fireplace and elegant and impeccably chosen pieces of furniture, it is a perfectly stylish dream to luxuriate in over a vacation.
7. Casa Zeni-Severini (Available from €80 per night)
Another bargain, this apartment is located on the ground floor of a beautiful stone building and has a terrace that opens out onto a pretty paved lane, an idyllic spot to breakfast in the mornings. Inside, there is a compact living, dining and kitchen area, a bedroom, and a bathroom. Cute and cosy, it is perfectly equipped with everything you could need, and is ideal for up to three people.
For our last picks, be sure to read on to the last post in this series and get planning a dream trip to Cortona...
Another bargain, this apartment is located on the ground floor of a beautiful stone building and has a terrace that opens out onto a pretty paved lane, an idyllic spot to breakfast in the mornings. Inside, there is a compact living, dining and kitchen area, a bedroom, and a bathroom. Cute and cosy, it is perfectly equipped with everything you could need, and is ideal for up to three people.
For our last picks, be sure to read on to the last post in this series and get planning a dream trip to Cortona...
