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Just 10 minutes walkin from Cortona old city

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Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 596 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Cortona, AR
  • Piazza della Repubblica
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Cortona Cathedral
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Villa Bramasole
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Just 10 minutes walkin from Cortona old city

Wonderfully located only ten minutes walking from the city center of Cortona. From this property you will have one of the most beautiful views of the city, the valley and the lake Trasimeno.

It is one apartment on the first floor of a villa, the owner live upstairs.

The inside space it is divided into: a living room with 2 sofas, tv and dining table, a beautiful new high thech kitchen, 2 bedroom with double size beds, 1 newly restored bathroom with corner tub.

The outside space has a porticato with patio furniture, dining table.

The property is located in one of the most popular resort cities of Italy, in Tuscany, Cortona, known for its history, social structure from the time of the Etruscans until it was transformed into the free Community of Medieval times, and known also as the home of many illustrious men, among them Luca Signorelli, Brother Elia Coppi, Pietro Berettini, Gino Severini. Lately a movie based on a book by Frances Mayes 'Under the Tuscan sun' starring Diane Lane was filmed in Cortona and in the villa Bramasole.








The property is located in one of the most popular resort cities of Italy, in Tuscany, Cortona, known for its history, social structure from the time of the Etruscans until it was transformed into the free Community of Medieval times, and known also as the home of many illustrious men, among them Luca Signorelli, Brother Elia Coppi, Pietro Berettini, Gino Severini. Lately a movie based on a book by Frances Mayes 'Under the Tuscan sun' starring Diane Lane was filmed in Cortona and in the villa Bramasole.

Cortona is conveniently located on a hill overlooking the valley called Valdichiana, it offers a family atmosphere and fantastic natural beauties throughout the Tuscan and Umbrian countryside being not far from the Nobile di Montepulciano, Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti areas, the lake Trasimeno, Passignano, Castiglion del Lago, Chiusi, Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo, Pienza, Florence, Perugia, Orvieto, Assisi, Gubbio, Rome, Siena, Pisa, Lucca.

Nearby resturants: Osteria del Teatro, Taverna Pane e Vino, Ristorante La Loggetta, Pizzeria La croce del Travaglio, Trattoria Toscana, Trattoria Dardano, Antica Trattoria, Trattoria La Grotta, Ristorante Preludio, Ristorante Hostaria La Bucaccia, Ristorante Tonino, Ristorante Tempero, Ristorante Sartu', Ristorante Il Falconiere, Borgo il Melone, Ristorante le Rughe, Ristorante Agrisalotto, Pizzeria Cantanapoli, Pizzeria La Tufa, Pizzeria Vallone, Pizzeria San Lazzaro.

Property manager

Roberto & Rebecca Ghezzi

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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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

No 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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cortona

Located in Cortona Old Town, a neighbourhood in Cortona, this apartment is in a rural area. Signorelli Theatre and Museum of the Etruscan Academy are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tennis Club Castiglionese and Fattoria Le Capezzine. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Cortona, AR

What's nearby

  • Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Signorelli Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cortona Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Villa Bramasole - 8 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Camucia-Cortona Station - 11 min drive
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bottega Baracchi - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tuscher - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nessun Dorma - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Osteria del Teatro - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante La Loggetta - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Just 10 minutes walkin from Cortona old city pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Just 10 minutes walkin from Cortona old city?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just 10 minutes walkin from Cortona old city?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Just 10 minutes walkin from Cortona old city located?

Located in Cortona Old Town, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial and San Domenico Church. Piazza della Repubblica and Palazzo Comunale are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gîte agréable
Gite bien aménagé avec tout le nécessaire. On apprécie surtout la vue magnifique sur la Toscane et le lac Trasimène depuis la terrasse. Les chambres et le salon sont équipés de ventilateurs de plafond, agréables en cas de températures élevées. Les propriétaires sont à l'écoute, et discrets.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Eileen W., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect retreat in Tuscany
great location. Wonderful apartment. All amenities you will need for your stay. Spacious living room. Comfortable beds, beautiful porch and garden. Great host. Easy check in and out. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Six weeks Stay
All I can say is the apartment was exactly as we expected. Ten min. walk to the town and a view for miles - We would recommend this apartment to anyone who wants to experience Cortona. Rebecca even met us at the train station because we were unsure as to their exact location - Wonderful!
Stayed 40 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Troels Bertram K.

vores italienske hjem
Dette er bare en fantastisk lejlighed!! Fra første dag føltes det som vores hjem.Vi ankommer en varm sommerdag, og bliver mødt af vores skønne værter. vi bliver vist rundt i hele lejligheden og får vist alle rum. 2 dejlige soveværelser, et lækkert køkken med masser af redskaber, stor stue med et stort tv, og det bedste, en skøn og stor terrasse med den dejligste udsigt <3 <3 på bagtrappen er der vaskemaskine og tørretumbler. Der ud over ligger byen 10 min gang derfra. Super skønt, vi ville gerne kommen igen <3
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Debbie M.

Wonderful Views of Tuscan Countryside
Great place to stay to explore Cortona and the rest of Tuscany. Terrace is wonderful place to relax with wine and unwind after a day driving the country roads. It is a 15 minute walk straight uphill to the lovely main piazza in Cortona. There were some initial problems with the hot water and the gas was turned off to the stove but Roberto fixed that when we told him about it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Beautifully situated and appointed property.
This property is beautifully furnished and decorated. It is very comfortable. The lovely terrace was our favourite place to sit at any time of day. We loved being able to walk into the charming and historic town of Cortona where there are many restaurants as well as places to sit outside, people watch and enjoy a coffee or spritz. The atmosphere in Cortona is so friendly for any age group. Italy doesn't seem to have the same generational divide that we do in Britain. We loved watching people of all ages dance together in the piazza while a live band played. Be aware, steep walk into and around Cortona, but worth it. Easy driving access to Sienna and Arezzo. We particularly liked he main piazza in Arezzo.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

Perfectly comfortable property --fantastic views and amenities an easy walk to the heart of the
Lovely living space with easy walk to Cortona, a charming Tuscan walled town with vibrant charm, superb restaurants and pleasant hosts. Cortona is a greatly base from which to explore towns like Siena, Orvieto, Assisi, and the wine country to the west. The beauty of the region made it a place to simply hang out and enjoy the view of the valley below and lake to the south. Rebecca and Roberto Ghezzi were very gracious and helpful; the original artwork of Pat Moss (Rebecca's mother) added to the charm of the comfortable and well appointed furnishings. We couldn't have chosen better for our first trip to the heart of Italy.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We love it!!
Roberto, Rebecca and Sofia are WONDERFUL people, the apartment and accommodations were beyond our expectations even as the photos are totally reflective of it. They made our vacation there the best we've ever had. Molto grazie Roberto!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Eileen W., San Diego

Perfect Getaway
What a fantastic place. Roberto and Rebecca are the perfect hosts. The location for exploring the region is great. The apartment has a wonderful kitchen, spacious living quarters and almost panoramic views. We were a family of three and had plenty of room. This is one of our very favorite places to stay when traveling. We'll be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steven H., Turlock, CA USA

A dream in Tuscany
Wow, were we impressed???? You always wonder when you book through VRBO, but this apartment was everything, and more, than what we expected. My wife and I spent a full week at "Belvedere". It was incredible in location, size, setting, and furnishings! We had arrived from Florence in a rental car and explored many hill-top towns in Tuscany throughout the week. Roberto and Rebecca were very helpful when needed, but we felt like we had our own home (even made friends with Cookie, the cat). The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well-stocked and functional, the bathroom very modern and nice tub, and we could have stayed an entire month (or more). We usually walked into Cortona as it was closer to walk than to drive and park in the central parking lot. Day trips included Siena, Pienza, and a drive around a large lake to the southeast. I can't wait to return to Belvedere for at least another week (hear "month".....). I would recommend this apartment to all of my friends and relatives.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

TWO WONDERFUL WEEKS AT PAT'S HOUSE
My cousin and I stayed at Pat's house for 2 weeks in June. It was the perfect apartment. Only a 10 minute walk to town. We shopped at all the local shops, the restaurants are all wonderful. We also bought fresh past and sauce and prepared our dinner at home. The apartment had everything we needed and sitting on the patio with a constant cool breeze, drinking wine, cheese and bread with a beautiful view in front of us. We highly recommend that you spend time in corton and at Pat's house.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom C., Colorado

We truly hated to leave
My wife and I just completed spending 6 weeks in heaven. Our stay at Pat house was simply wonderful. The property is as stated. Nice living room-adequate kitchen-2 nice size and very comfortable bedrooms and a nice bathroom. The area that makes this a place you never want to leave is the veranda. The view is to die for and it is where we spent all of our time when we were home. Coffe in the morning-cocktails and dinner in the evening. Just can not beat it. Do not hesitate to rent out Pat house. It is better than advertised. Oh and by the way the owners-Roberto and Rebecca live right above so if you need anything they are right there. Oh and just as a bonus they are super folks
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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A magical getaway
Cortona and the apartment were the perfect antidote to our ambitious type-A travel craziness. A day off to see Rome. A day off to see Florence. Another for Sienna. Thankfully, we eventually gave in to the seductive call of the beautiful and comfortable apartment and spent some time sipping wine and nibbling cheese on that epic balcony overlooking the Tuscan countryside. What a phenomenal spot. The walk into Cortona for fresh bread in the morning. Albino, our eccentric cabbie. The outstanding wine dinner with our hosts, Roberto and Rebecca, who made our trip a visit with friends. Truly a trip of a lifetime. Unfortunately, I can't recommend the apartment to others because I want it available when we come back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Toscany perfection!
Our stay at Pat House was everything we hoped for & more! The house was lovely, comfortable, clean & looked exactly as pictured in the photos. The hosts (Roberto & Rebecca) were delightful: generous, friendly, relaxed, gracious. The scenery was stunning! And the house was just far enough from town to justify our gelato habit! We never ran out of interesting places to explore during our wonderful week in Cortona!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amazing experience at Cortona
We had really a chance to rent this Villa because the owner gave us some good opportunities for wine tasting and met some nice people from Cortona, specially the family Molinesi at the Enoteca. The Villa was so charming,quiet and the view from the nice terrasse (patio) and the garden were amazing. We appreciated the little garden of wild herbs for the "cucina" and their cat "Phyllo" with their nice "miow, miow". we felt really like home there. We will recommend for sure this place. Joanne, Marc and Sylvie from Montreal (Québec) Canada
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Don A., Olympia, WA

Perfect Tuscany Rental
When you're sitting on the covered porch of Pat House, sipping on a glass of Chianti Classico while looking out on an airplane view of Tuscany, you'll realize you've chosen an ideal place to serve as your base for exploring Tuscany and Umbria. Roberto and Rebecca are great hosts and the apartment is very clean and well stocked. We found we had everything we needed for cooking on nights we just wanted to sit out and enjoy the view. We are experienced travelers and the week we spent there exceeded our expectation. We'd definately hope to return to Pat House in the future. If you stay there, don't miss a meal at Bucaccia in Cortona. We didn't have a better meal at any other resteraunt in Tuscany, Umbria or Rome. The dining area had real Tuscan charm plus the owner was a character and made us feel like family. Side note - if you are planning to explore Tuscany and Umbria by car definitely arrange for a GPS - it's worth every penny! Enjoy your stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Girlfriends' Getaway
We were a party of 4 who recently stayed at the PAT house. What a delightful experience! Roberto and his wife, Becky, were wonderful hosts, and were of invaluable help with information regarding trains, taxis and restaurant recommendations. The apartment lived up to the VRBO photos. Such fabulous views!! . We were very comfortable.The apartment was very clean and well-equipped. We ate in several nights and had everything we needed. The town of Cortona is a 10 minute walk up the hill. It is charming. We loved shopping in the local shops, and the local museum was fascinating. We would highly recommend this listing to friends and relatives. Bucaccia is a fabulous restaurant!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Appropriate
When we arrived at the Pat House we were amazed at the beauty of the setting and the warm greeting we received from the owners. It was all we had hoped for and more. Our expectations were met and exceeded in all ways. The photos that we had seen on VRBO were accurate and the property was in A1 shape! I would recommend this property to anyone who wanted to spend time in Tuscany. This was Tuscany at it's best! This was the Tuscany of Frances Mayes' and more. We could not have asked for better landlords than we had.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely apartment
We stayed at this apartment for 3 days and wish we had stayed a week. It is clean, comfortable, and has outstanding views. Far enough from town to be peaceful, yet close enough (10-15 min walk) to go out to dinner, shop, or just wander the streets of this beautiful town. The owners live upstairs and are very friendly and accommodating.

About the host

Hosted by Roberto & Rebecca Ghezzi

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Roberto is a Cortona native and resident. It is married with Rebecca and has lived in the USA for 9 years, he is fluent in English. He is a registered Italian estate agent and a member of the International Consortium of Real Estate Agencies, his centrally located agency on Cortona’s main high street is always open to clients whether it be for work or play: A regular presence in the lives of Cortona’s international community, he is always up for sharing or hosting friendly dinners, good food and fine wines.

Why they chose this property

It is the most central part of Cortona but nice and quite.

Languages:

English, Italian