A stunning view of Cortona's rooftops, Lake Trasimeno, and the Valdichiana

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Location: Cortona, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Closest airports: Firenze, Perugia, Rome, Pisa.)

Accommodations:  Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)

This heavenly mountaintop retreat on 1,000 acres has the peace and tranquility that St. Francis himself sought when he took refuge for a year in the eighth-century hermitage that still stands behind the house. The rental cottage overlooks the ancient Etruscan town of Cortona, and the Roman Road winds just below through sloping pastures and shepherd's huts. Miles of mountain hiking paths are just out the door. The property commands a stunning view of the rooftops of Cortona, the Valdichiana, and in the distance Lake Trasimeno, Monte Amiata, and Monte Cetone.

For rent is a simple, rustic, but spacious and beautifully renovated 13th-century stone cottage, located on the country estate of an Italian gentleman whose family goes back 2000 years and who speaks English and is an endless fund of local history and lore. The cottage stands close by the owner's villa. A central kitchen with fireplace and table leads into two master bedroom suites, each with bath and anteroom (one with additional twin beds). Mountain breezes keep this spot cool even in the heat of summer; birdsong fills the air from dawn to dusk.

On foot one can follow the ancient Roman Road from this property down to the cleft below Cortona where St. Francis established a monastery in 1211. Or take your walking stick and circle the mountain's heights, on wooded trails that open to 360-degree views. Just out the door are miles of mountain trails, ranging from a shady stroll on even ground to a day's demanding hike.

The property and its lovely green lawns provide an ever cool and fresh retreat from sightseeing in the heat of the Italian summer. Yet it is only a short drive from the town of Cortona (15 minutes by car) Arezzo (20 miles), Montepulciano (15 miles), Siena (50 miles), Perugia (32 miles), Florence (62 miles), and dozens of other storied towns and cities of Umbria and Tuscany. Express trains from Terontola station speed to Rome and Florence at regular intervals.

Note: A smaller cottage on a hillside below Cortona is also available for rent, as is a beautifully restored and furnished farmhouse (sleeps 9) from which one can walk to town. Please inquire.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Linens Provided
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Mountain View
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding

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Weekly Rates .. €800/week for mountaintop retreat (sleeps 6), May-Oct.
€600/week for smaller cottage on lower hillside (sleeps 2-3), year-round.
Heating surcharge for central heating per day depends on use and fuel prices
Payment via PAYPAL or personal check; 50% deposit due on reservation.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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