Sanitate, exterior view
Posted in: Aosta Valley Chianti Cortona Lakes Localities Lombardy Northwest Italy Villa Reviews Villa Spotlights Villas and Farmhouses

Thinking about your next vacation in Italy but not quite sure where you want to go yet? Well, why don’t you let some of our recent guests guide you by telling you all about some 5-star reviews of experiences in a selection of our villas in Italy and maybe you will find the holiday rental of your dreams with their help?

Villa Torreone, pool
Posted in: Central Italy Cortona Localities Tuscany Villa Spotlights Villas and Farmhouses

If you are a fan of pretty views, houses with incredible and distinct character, plenty of space and beautifully finished interiors, history, manicured gardens, private pools, and romantic al fresco dining areas then you will find that all this and more besides is offered if you are booking one of our Tuscany Villas for a holiday in Italy and decide upon Villa Torreone. Impossibly beautiful, it makes a lasting impression and is the kind of place where you can make special memories that will last a lifetime!

Casa Minerva, garden
Posted in: Cortona Localities Villa Spotlights Villas and Farmhouses

Casa Minerva is a seriously pretty old stone building that is located right in the historic core of the charming Medieval city of Cortona, one of the loveliest towns in all of Tuscany. However, despite being in a historic building and surrounded by ancient structures, Casa Minerva has been carefully decorated and finished in recent years to create a wonderful property combining the best of old and new worlds under one roof. Those who are looking to enjoy all of the aesthetic delights and traditional touches of Tuscany and to be located right in the centre of all of the action of one of the region’s best destinations but who don’t want to miss out on modern conveniences and comforts, therefore, will find this to be a perfectly cosy gem. With air-conditioning throughout and some massive old fireplaces, the property is also ideally set up for optimal temperatures year round, whether you’re enjoying a break during the hottest months of the summer or if you’re after a winter getaway during the coldest time of the year. 

Casa Delle Magnolie
Posted in: Central Italy Cortona Localities Top 10 Lists Tuscany Villas and Farmhouses
In the last post in this series, we are rounding up some of our most charming vacation rentals within the walls of the charming historic Tuscan town of Cortona. With beautiful sights around every corner and lots to see and do, this lovely gem is just waiting to be explored and we have the perfect places for you to stay while you do just that...

8. Casa Delle Magnolie (Available from €100 per night)

This pastel gem is located on a quiet paved lane in the centre of the city and is a one bedroom, one bathroom apartment, with an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. Carefully decorated and truly adorable, it is incredibly bright and whimsical and an ideal place to return to after long days of exploring the city.
Cortona Oroselli Apartment
Posted in: Central Italy Cortona Localities Top 10 Lists Tuscany Villas and Farmhouses
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.