Planning on exploring the gorgeous and historic city of Cortona in Tuscany with its charming medieval core? Or maybe you’re dreaming of a getaway in Tuscany generally and you’re not sure where to go but you’d like to be able to walk to shops and restaurants and tourist attractions easily? Or maybe you have a fantasy of escaping to a place far from the stresses of your daily life, completely immersing yourself in an evocative and charming destination? Well, if so, our luxury apartment rental, Appartamento Reale, delivers on all of the above and then some and is a perfect holiday rental in Cortona!
Calcinaio
Unique independent holiday home with private pool, hot tub, WIFI, A/C, TV, panoramic view, parking
Excellent 4 Guest Reviews 5 /5
Last-Minute
Book 14 days or less before the arrival date and receive a 20 % discount off the published rental rates.
This Offer is valid only for stays of 7 nights minimum and can not be combined with any other special offers.
Property Description
One of the most charming Tuscany villas, lovely stone farmhouse situated in panoramic location offering splendid views over the Chiana Valley and over the ancient church S. Maria delle Grazie al Calcinaio. This charming villa is very close to the centre of Cortona, a beautiful small medieval Tuscan town whose origins date back to the Etruscan period. The villa has been recently restored but it still preserves many of its original details like the ancient terracotta-tiled floors and the beamed ceilings. The interiors are tastefully furnished mostly with some antique pieces offering a cosy atmosphere.
Distances: Cortona with all kinds of shops 1 km, Camucia 1 km, Arezzo about 30 km. Perugia and Siena are approx. 50 km away. The access to the villa is via an unpaved but well-maintained road. The road leading to Cortona passes approx. 50 m from the property away.
At guests’ disposal: terraced garden offering extensive views over the surrounding landscape and small stone swimming-pool (3,5 x 4 m - open from 01/05 to 30/09) provided with hydromassage streams and charming waterfall, barbecue. Laundry with washing-machine and iron. All of the bedrooms are provided with air-conditioning. WI-FI internet connection available (free of charge). Parking within the grounds.
Extra services: maid service available by arrangement (€ 15,- / per hour). Baby bed available on request (€ 45,- / per week).
Interior Description
Ground floor: entrance, living-room (sat. TV) with fireplace, dining area and access to an additional living area (giving on to the ouside) with double sofa-bed (free of charge for 1 person - if used by 2 persons there is an extra charge of € 80,- / per week) and access to a bedroom with a single bed and to a bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub, kitchen (oven, freezer, dishwasher) with fireplace and dining area.
1st floor (accessible via an external stone staircase too): double bedroom, twin-bedded room, bathroom with shower (Jacuzzi).
Location Cortona, Tuscany, Italy
Places near the property(Distances as the crow flies)
- Airports
- Firenze Peretola (Flr), 135.8 Km
Guest Reviews for Calcinaio
Ein wunderschönes Haus das Atmosphäre ausstrahlt. Der Garten ist auch sehr schön angelegt auch wenn wir ihn nicht nutzen konnten, da wir fast 2 Wochen Regen hatten. Die Vermieter sind sehr nett und bemüht alle Wünsche zu erfüllen.
[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] A beautiful house that shines with a special atmosphere. The garden is also very nice even though we could not use it because we had almost two weeks rain. The owners are very nice and tried hard to fulfill all wishes.Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Staying at Il Calcinaio was a definite highlight of our trip to Italy. Our family of five, with three young children, was very comfortable here and the location was perfect for exploring Tuscany. The house has been remodeled to a very high standard and the yard, view, olive trees, church, and town of Cortona made for a perfect setting. Many thanks--
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Calcinaio has been beautifully and artfully restored and we had a very comfortable stay. Home-made jam, a bottle of wine and a magnificent bowl of tomatoes awaited us on arrival. There is a little traffic noise and the driveways take a bit of manouvering but the quality of the property overrides all of this. Turn the fountain on and relax out by the pool with a good drink!
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
In general, this is a fabulous central location for the region and a lovely villa. The house, pool and garden were delightful, well stocked and comfortable. The air conditioning units in the bedrooms are a huge advantage in the summer months. However, both driveway entrances/exits to the villa are unpaved, steep, and dangerously located at blind intersections on the main and very busy road to Cortona. We did feel like we were taking a serious risk everytime we had to drive in or out of the villa, and we are experienced drivers in Italy. It is also unrealistic to expect to walk anywhere from the villa, except perhaps on the main road a short distance to a bus stop. There is also a significant difference between the two bedrooms -- one clearly a master bedroom, with ample closets, dressers, side-tables, etc and a master bathroom next to it. The other is clearly a second bedroom with two twin beds, a small closet but no dresser or other storage. The second full bathroom is located downstairs and again, has no storage cabinets, counter space. For two couples sharing the villa the inequities of the space might be problematic. For a family with children (who are old enough to safely navigate a steep open stairway to the second floor), its probably a great set-up.
Paula S. Milwaukee, WIWould you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
