Set in a secluded olive grove at the base of the historic town of Cortona, where famous renaissance artists such as Fra Angelico, Vasari and Signorelli painted their masterpieces in the 14th - 15th centuries. This ancient stone house sits at the crossroads between its rich history and modern design, with its own chapel, built-in 1278 and a state of the art private pool. The thick stone walls, brick vaults and original features have also been preserved in a minimalist, contemporary architectural renovation, featuring; an open plan kitchen, fireplace and floor heating for cooler months, dining and a lounge looking onto the garden beyond. Upstairs, a second lounge overlooking the Valdichiana Valley, 5 bedrooms and 2 contemporary bathrooms with large walk-in showers and feature bath.


>The Essential Benefits:

- The Villa is located just a short 10-minute drive from the heart of the ancient Etruscan town of Cortona, which features a number of museums, traditional restaurants, bars, evening performances, a theatre, parks and stunning views over the Valdichiana Valley and Trasimeno Lake.

- The Villa sits in the quiet village of Metelliano with a local farmer's market with fresh ingredients, just a 5-minute drive away. The market also accepts home delivery allowing you to have fresh produce and products delivered straight to your doorstep.

- While we recommend having your own mode of transport during your stay, the Villa is conveniently located near two Train Stations (Camucia and Terontola) with daily services to Rome, Florence and Perugia's central stations. Private Taxi service can be arranged on request to take you to and from the Villa and to whichever other sights you wish to visit during your stay at Metelliano.

- The Villa is also only a 45-minute drive from Perugia International Airport, making your voyage into Tuscany a short flight away from other European Airports.


>Experiences and Activities.
Staying at Metelliano Villa also provides you access to a number of other additional experiences which you can book through us during your stay:

- Wine Tasting: Enjoy a private wine tasting experience in the olive grove provided by Cortona's local wine providers. This will allow you to savour a selection of the region's and the world's finest wines, brought to you directly from Montepulciano, Montalcino and Tuscany's other wine-producing Hamlets.

- Book a private dining experience with a local chef. The chef will cook a bespoke Tuscan meal for you using local ingredients and share their insight about local traditional gastronomy and culture.

- Love cycling? Whether you prefer road bikes or mountain biking, Cortona and the surrounding areas boast some of the most perfect cycling routes in the country, attracting cycling enthusiasts from across the world to ride through the town and countryside's stunning meandering roads and tracks.

- Art Tour: Tuscany is filled with Renaissance masterpieces, many still in situ, waiting to be discovered. Book a private art tour with a local art historian, who will guide you to through the museums of Cortona or take you to one of the many charming towns (Arezzo, Perugia, Assisi, San Sepolcro, Urbino, Orvieto, Siena, San Giminiano to name a few!) to discover the Tuscany's history and the birth of the Italian Renaissance.

- Olive picking: Tuscan Olive Oil, along with its Cretan counterpart, is regarded as the highest grade olive oil in the world. Rent the Villa in late November for an opportunity to participate in the Olive picking season and to take home your very own freshly produced Olive Oil. There is nothing like picking olives during the day and enjoying a warm fire in the evenings!

- Behind the Villa are trails built by the Romans and Germanic tribes in the 1st
and 4th centuries AD as part of the Teutonic Road. These paths into the Tuscan hills, and are perfect for morning and evening walks and strolls through the lush forests this region has to offer. If you are lucky you may spot some local wildlife, such as Deer, Boars, Porcupines and Badgers.


We hope you enjoy your stay in Metelliano and we look forward to welcoming you soon!