Location: Cortona, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (In hills very near Cortona. Airports Pisa, Florence, Rome)
Accommodations: Farmhouse, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Halfway up a valley and commanding breath-taking views over the rolling landscape of the Val di Chiana to the mountain range dominated by Monte Amiata, the Casa del Mulino enjoys a secluded setting with no buildings overlooking the house or swimming pool. Pool available most months. See website for more details.
This farmhouse, built over 200 years ago and sensitively restored over the past 30 years, stands in extensive grounds. These include a 'secret garden' with statues and surrounded by a wisteria-covered pergola, classically inspired parkland with a 'temple' and monuments, and a woodland hollow with a stream running through it and flowers on its banks.
It is a fine location for walks and bird watching. Ideally situated to discover lesser known towns and sites in southern Tuscany and nearby Umbria, it is also within easy reach of such famous centres as Siena, Assisi, Arezzo, Cortona, Perugia, and Florence. Seasonal pleasures vary from birdsong and wild flowers in spring and early summer to the grape harvest in autumn.
In addition to the extensive shopping resources of Cortona/Camucia some 3 kilometres away (and designer outlets in the area), there are local bars and shops, including a pharmacy, and a regular bus route all within 15 minutes' walking distance at the bottom of the valley.
The house can accommodate from two to eight people with one group only at a time and no shared facilities. Costs are scaled according to numbers renting the property, and payment can be in sterling or euros.
May and June are the best months for fireflies and nightingales and for the garden. The roses and blue and white flowers in the 'secret garden' are at their best. The grape harvest starts from mid-September and there are pomegranates in the hedgerows.
Some comments from previous guests:
Our stay at the Casa del Mulino was delightful. I especially enjoyed the gardens and the sculptures contained within them. Barbara C., USA
Casa del Mulino is a delightful retreat nestled in the hills near Camucia, Italy. It is close to many amenities and within easy reach of Cortona, Arezzo, or Perugia by car and Rome or Florence by rail. The main house can accommodate 6-8 people comfortably, with plentiful gardens and trails, olive groves and vineyards. It is a wonderful location to relax with a good book, or to use as a base for exploring on day-trips. Richard and Beverly W., Canada
We shall visit the house again. It is such a beautiful place. Thank you so much for renting it out, and for putting in so much effort to make it the place it is. I have loaded our pictures onto Facebook, and we have received so many comments from friends! We all enjoyed our stay so much – the house and garden are just magical! Jackie H., UK
The gardens are absolutely stunning and a real tribute to your hard work and we thoroughly enjoyed them…
Graham B., UK
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided: Due to the lack of laundry facilities in the area, we encourage guests to bring their own linen. We can provide linen for 15 Euros per person.
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Lanai: Veranda with stunning views of an extinct volcano
- Gazebo (4) : Four separate tables sheltered by vines and virginia creeper
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Other Amenities
- Extensive parkland with stream, gardens in front and behind house, wood-fired pizza oven
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Allowed: Outdoors but not in house
- Smoking Not Allowed: Outdoors but not in house
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Euros)
. Apr, May & Oct | September | Jun, Jul, Aug
1-2 people .. Euro 440/week | Euro 500/week | Euro 700/week
3-6 people .. Euro 600/week | Euro 660/week | Euro 900/week
7-8 people .. Euro 750/week | Euro 810/week | Euro 1050/week
Euro 100 additional charge for bookings of a single week.
Discounts available for bookings of more than 4 weeks
Refundable deposit of 140 Euros
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Front view of farmhouse
- View from veranda across valley towards the extinct volcano Monte Amiata
- Living room on top floor
- View of the swimming pool (loungers, chairs and tables out of view)
- View of extensive park land in Spring
- View of private parkland (exclusive use) around the house
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #124906
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