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Elegant & Comfortable Tuscany Farmhouse Villa in Cortona Italy

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A stone staircase leading up a hill, surrounded by various plants and trees.
A stone building with a stone wall and potted plants.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a mountainous backdrop.
A rustic stone interior with a wooden ceiling, a large window, and leather armchairs.
A cozy living room with a stone wall, a wooden ceiling, a sofa with patterned cushions, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cortona, Arezzo
  • Place, Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Piazza della Repubblica
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Cortona Cathedral
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Elegant & Comfortable Tuscany Farmhouse Villa in Cortona Italy

Vacation in a Renaissance Painting at Il Rifugio...

where you will enjoy privacy, serenity, and spectacular views. Unwind in this 17th-century farmhouse on 64 acres of gardens, fields, woodlands, and centuries-old terraced olive groves.

Il Rifugio is comprised of a stone farmhouse and 64 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. The house can accommodate 10 people in 5 bedrooms.

There are two charming buildings: one is the main house, which has ten rooms plus 4-1/2 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 a second bedroom with a double bed and en suite bathroom; two other bedrooms with en suite bathrooms 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, a separate walk-in pantry, a dishwasher, a 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 comfortably accommodate up to ten people, 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. 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 and winery tours, Tuscan garden tours, private in-house dinners, cooking classes, wine or olive oil tasting, etc., can be prearranged at the time of booking.

PLEASE NOTE: Il Rifugio only rents by the week from Saturday to Saturday.

Keywords: Villa, Farmhouse, Casa, House, Home
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 15722vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cortona

Located in Cortona, this villa is in a rural area and near a water park. Santa Maria delle Grazie and Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Trasimeno and Parterre Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Naturalistic Oasis La Valle, or check out an event or a game at Tennis Club Castiglionese. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Cortona, Arezzo

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria delle Grazie - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 17 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Santa Margherita Basilica - 17 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Cortona Cathedral - 17 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Camucia-Cortona Station - 25 min drive
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osteria del Teatro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Vineria di Cortona - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cortona Bistrot - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Enoteca Enotria - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Etrusca - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Elegant & Comfortable Tuscany Farmhouse Villa in Cortona Italy have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Elegant & Comfortable Tuscany Farmhouse Villa in Cortona Italy?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant & Comfortable Tuscany Farmhouse Villa in Cortona Italy on 26 Aug 2026 start from £6,861, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Elegant & Comfortable Tuscany Farmhouse Villa in Cortona Italy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elegant & Comfortable Tuscany Farmhouse Villa in Cortona Italy?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant & Comfortable Tuscany Farmhouse Villa in Cortona Italy?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant & Comfortable Tuscany Farmhouse Villa in Cortona Italy?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant & Comfortable Tuscany Farmhouse Villa in Cortona Italy located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Parterre Garden, Signorelli Theatre, and Museum of the Etruscan Academy. Santa Maria delle Grazie and San Domenico Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Chuck Ofria

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In 1988 my wife Shirley and I decided to travel the length of Italy by train to Sicily where all of my grandparents were born. It was also a transition time for me as I was leaving the corporate IT world and starting a one person business as a software developer. The seed was planted on that train ride passing through the Tuscan countryside. The rural terrain spotted with old stone farmhouses in varying degrees of decay struck a deep cord within me. The dream faded away when I woke up upon returning from vacation and had a business to get up and running.

In 2000 I was getting tired of what I was doing and revisited my dream from 12 years ago. I came to Siana for about five weeks and visited a different town every couple of days. I finally decided on Cortona and came back in 2001 to stay for five weeks to get to know the area and confirm my previous feelings about the town and the area. I talked to some real estate agents to check out the market and have some properties to look at knowing Shirley was coming out later.

After looking at several properties we went to see a property we knew was outside of our budget. As soon as we walked on the property it was like getting hit in the chest with two open hands. I was physically taken back and instantly knew this was the property we have been looking for. We just looked at each other and said, 'whatever it takes...'

In 2001 we started the purchase process. In 2002 we finalized the purchase and started a cosmetic restoration. In 2003 we had our first guests. Splitting my time between Cortona and Santa Barbara got old, so in the Spring of 2005 Shirley early retired, I wound down my business, we put our house in Santa Barbara on the market and moved here permanently.

We were never running away from anything but rather running to something we found in Cortona. We very much like the culture, lifestyle and of course meeting and accommodating our guests. Any regrets? Yes. I wish I did it 20 years sooner.

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