Location: Cortona, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (2 - 1/2 Hours from Rome - 1 - 1/2 hours from Florence)
Accommodations: Farmhouse, 5 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Vacation in a Renaissance Painting. . .
Il Rifugio... where you will enjoy privacy, serenity and spectacular views. Unwind in this 17th century farmhouse on fifty-six acres of gardens, fields, woodlands and centuries-old terraced olive groves.
Il Rifugio is comprised of a seventeenth century stone farmhouse and 56 acres of private land. The house is situated on the edge of an ancient olive grove located above the village of Montanare in the community of Cortona in Tuscany, Italy. Cortona is just 10 minutes away by car.
Il Rifugio has two charming buildings: one is the main house, which has ten rooms plus 3-1/2 bathrooms, and the other is a small cottage, a few steps from the kitchen, with a laundry room and a bedroom with a bathroom.
Upstairs in the main house are four bedrooms: a master bedroom with a double bed, en suite bathroom and dressing room; a second bedroom with a double bed and en suite bathroom; two bedrooms that share a bathroom, each with single beds that can be made up as doubles; and a common sitting room with a fireplace.
Downstairs is a large kitchen with a fireplace, separate walk-in pantry, dishwasher, five-burner stove with two ovens, a refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, American coffee machine, enough pots and pans for cooking gourmet meals, and an outdoor pizza oven.
Also downstairs is a half bath, sitting room, formal dining room and a living room with a large fireplace fitted with a cast-iron wood-burning stove.
The cottage has a laundry room with a washer, dryer and deep sink, and a bedroom with two single beds and an en suite bathroom.
Il Rifugio can accommodate up to twelve people comfortably, with ample space for privacy.
There is plenty of garden furniture and a pergola on the spacious stone terrace for eating or relaxing outdoors, with spectacular views of the surrounding olive grove and the rural valley below.
Utilities are included in the rental price except for telephone charges, which will be deducted from the security deposit at the end of your stay. Of course the house is completely cleaned and supplied with fresh towels, soap, bed linens and basic supplies before you arrive and every week. Additional maid service during the week can be arranged at a minimal cost depending on the number of guests. Additional services, such as private city tours, Tuscan garden tours, private in-house dinners, cooking school, wine or olive oil tasting, etc., can be pre arranged at the time of booking.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace (2) : There is a fireplace in the kitchen where you can cook and a fireplace in an upstairs sitting room.
- Wood Stove: There is a very efficient cast iron wood burning stove set on the hearth of the large living room fireplace.
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (6) : These beds can also be put together and made up to be a Each pair of these beds can also be put together and made up to be a single queen size bed.
- Convertible Bed: We have two single size day beds; one in a private den and the other in a more public sitting room between the kitchen and the dinning room.
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Pool: The pool is located on a terrace above the house in a very private area with spectacular views of the valley below.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: The kitchen is large and well equipped with a professional stove, dishwasher, fireplace, island and a separate walk-in pantry.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Please see our web site for more details on our optional guest services.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Cell Phone
- Other Amenities
- Swimming pool, 3 Fireplaces, one with a Wood-Burning stove, Firewood, Cell phone, Board games, Fully equipped kitchen, Microwave oven, Toaster oven, American coffee machine, Hair dryers in each bathroom, Cooking utensils, Laundry room with Washer, Dryer and deep sink, Outdoor Pizza Oven, Pergola and plenty of lawn furniture on a stone terrace, Wines will be available onsite at cost, No Smoking or pets please
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Great sunsets, and Sightseeing, Cooking classes, Wine or olive oil tasting, Private tours and Language classes can be scheduled, In house Dinners, supplemental Maid services and child care can also be arranged, Bicycle, Scooter and car rentals are close by, There is also Swimming, Sailing and Fishing at Lake Trasimeno, just 20 minutes away and Golfing about 35 minutes away, Centrally located near many small Etruscan hill-top towns, Just 1-1/2 hours by train to Florence, 2 hours to Rome
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
First Saturday in January through the last Saturday in March, $5000
Second Saturday in May through the second Saturday in October, $6000
All other times, $5500
Security deposit is $300.
The rental price includes electricity, gas for heat, hot water, cooking and
firewood is available.
Additional mid-week cleaning service can be arranged for a fee.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Front of House - Cortona, Tuscany, Italy Farmhouse Rental - Vacation in a "Renaissance Painting"
- Back of House - Cortona, Tuscany, Italy Farmhouse Rental - Vacation in a "Renaissance Painting"
- Il Rifugio Patio - Cortona, Tuscany, Italy Farmhouse Rental - Vacation in a "Renaissance Painting"
- Pergola
- Il Rifugio Front Door
- Pool Site
- Pool
- Autum View from Driveway
- Olive Grove at Harvest Time
- Kitchen South Side
- Kitchen North Side
- Living Room
- Den
- Upstairs Sitting Room
- Master Bedroom
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Positive Rating
"My stay at Il Rifugio was both a joy and serene. I felt so comforted by the the land and the energy thet surrounded me. My room was so warm and cozy and I slept like a baby every night of my stay. The beauty of the land was so breath-taking, it was as if I was in a constant state of meditation. Chuck was a wonderful and kindhearted host and he made my stay a joyful experience that I will always remember. I highly recommend Il Rifugio to anyone who wishes to experience Bliss!"
Positive Rating
"I just wanted to tell you that our stay at Il Rifugio was fantastic! We loved the tranquility of the house as well as its ability to spaciously and comfortably accommodate our many friends for dinners and casual gatherings. The grounds are peaceful and the views of Cortona and the valley are wonderful. I must tell you that gathering and roasting chestnuts was a Tuscan treat! I must compliment you on the Tuscan wine selections, having them available certainly contributed to our enjoyment of meals and time outside on the terrace watching the world go by. I look forward to returning every year!"
Positive Rating
"Il Rifugio is a magical place in the classic Italian stone house tradition. Exactly what we were looking for. We were there with our kids and four other friends and all felt extremely warm and comfortable."