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Idyllic 16th century mill cottage with private pool

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Pool
Garden with private pool
Pool
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cortona, Toscana
  • Cortona Cathedral
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Piazza della Repubblica
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Villa Bramasole
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Idyllic 16th century mill cottage with private pool

Our beautiful 16th century cottage is in an enviable location. The gardens with a private pool stretch out into views of the surrounding hillsides, clad with olive groves and vineyards. The nearby village of Pergo has bars, restaurants and a supermarket. A 10 minutes drive will take you to vibrant Cortona with museums, galleries, amazing shopping and a variety of Italian dining.
Our characterful cottage sleeps from 2-5 people, though we keep the rent low to encourage couples travelling alone to take advantage of it. There are two double bedrooms, 1 single room and 2 bathrooms. .The well equipped first floor open plan living area is a spacious light and airy room with good views. It has a wood burning stove for cooler evenings. There are loads of books, DVDs and TV boxed sets for you to enjoy and tourist guides and maps are available. There is WiFi which is connected to the tv so you can access any of your streaming accounts such as netflx. The kitchen is well equipped with a really good oven/microwave. It has direct access to a large dining terrace with stunning views. The garden has a barbecue and there is even a traditional bread oven attached to the house should you wish to try cooking pizza the Italian way.
The down stairs bedrooms stay cool in summer due to the metre thick walls! We have mosquito nets on the beds (though biting insects are not a particular problem) This does mean you can sleep with a door open to enjoy the sounds and breezes of the night if you wish without the worry of being got at!
Our guests always rave about the tranquil garden which has a wide variety of seating and eating areas all with different views. It has been planted to give year round enjoyment. Our pool is treated with 'oxygen' not chlorine - so no nasty smells, or irritation. There are sun loungers and plenty of shady areas should the sun be too hot. Many guests find it hard to leave the garden, despite the lure of the wonderful sightseeing that is available.

Property manager

Chiara Baldini

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cleanings out of the price of 100 euros at the arrival
Costs of the heating are out of the price to be paid at checkout

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cortona

Located in Cortona, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Santa Maria delle Grazie and Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tennis Club Castiglionese and Fattoria Le Capezzine. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cortona, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Cortona Cathedral - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Signorelli Theatre - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Piazza della Repubblica - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Villa Bramasole - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Eremo Le Celle - 15 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Camucia-Cortona Station - 14 min drive
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bottega Baracchi - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Tuscher - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante La Loggetta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Enoteca Enotria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hotel San Luca - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Idyllic 16th century mill cottage with private pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Idyllic 16th century mill cottage with private pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic 16th century mill cottage with private pool ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic 16th century mill cottage with private pool ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic 16th century mill cottage with private pool located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Santa Maria delle Grazie, San Domenico Church and Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial. Cortona Cathedral and Signorelli Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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6.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Joséphine C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disapointing

La maison avait un beau jardin mais les chambres étaient en bas et étaient humides nous avons préféré dormir dans le séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

martijn l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful place in Tuscany and soo queit

The house and even more the gardens were beautiful it is cleat everything is take care of, and that the house is not an ordinary holiday home. The outside especially is so beautiful and well taken care of. The kitchen very well equiped and it is a reall living room. The bedrooms are downstairs which is an advantage in summer. The only downside we can think of is that the beds are quite small for big dutch people
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joerg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schön

Leider konnten wir den wunderbaren Garten wegen schlechten Wetter kaum nutzen
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olaf P.

Exzellent

Ruhige Lage, sensationelles Grundstück, alles vorhanden, was man für einen tollen Urlaub braucht,
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H.

Lovely place great location

Very nice cottage in a simply lovely area would recommend for a relaxing break
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

Absolutely INCREDIBLE Cottage

We had an amazing time at this gorgeous cottage! There was a group of 6 of us who all fit in comfortably (using the sofa beds upstairs aswell) and we absolutely loved the days we spent, relaxing by the pool, reading in the rose garde, eating etc. The cottage was everything and more than we expected, kept immaculately clean, and containing anything you could want for a holiday - from books and dvds, to some ball games and even a cheeky bottle of Limoncello in the cupboard! We went into Cortona which was beautiful (a short bus ride away) and on one day went down to Rome aswell - about 2 hours by train. The local village is very friendly and welcoming to visitors, and the surrounding countryside is stunning. Really couldn't recommend enough.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect in every way

We have been holidaying here for over ten years and in that time have seen the cottage develop and expand into one of the best holiday homes we have experienced. Our latest vist in early June was really the best week we've spent at the cottage ever!! What made it special, over and above the house and locale which were as good as ever for exploring Tuscany and Umbria, was the wide range of wildlife we saw. Scorpions were in short supply but not so the fireflies, field birds and lizards. Most days saw the appearance of a raptor in the skies which we have now marked as a short toed eagle. We also spotted a couple of buzzards fighting with the local crow population. Europe's most exotic bird, the hoopoe also made frequent visits to the garden but the most spectacular guest was an adult deer actually in the orchard. Lorenzo the pool man said they make early morning appearances quite often. Be prepared to be amazed by the cottage and its surrounding scenery of farm land and low hills, the light changes hour by hour. With Cortona on the doorstep and Camucia railway station even closer there is no end of trips out to other hill towns and cities. Our preference for car hire is Avis at Arezzo, it's right by the train station and less than 30 minutes drive to the cottage, a lot less stressful than Pisa airport but does involve a little more planning. Another option that works well is Perugia airport which gives you a fantastic first trip through the countryside. Weather, wine and wildlife. smashing. Alan and Kath
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Roger C.

A lovely relaxing holiday location

A well maintained and equipped house with a fabulous garden in an attractive, quiet location only 15 minutes drive from the lovely town of Cortona.

About the host

Hosted by Chiara Baldini

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We are both semi retired. We love Italy and over the years feel we have been privileged to become part of the local scene. Folk have welcomed us in and it is now a home from home for us. One special family have taken care of us over the years - looking after the house, garden and pool. You will be greeted and looked after during your stay by one of the family members. We hope you will feel the same as we do about this wonderful place in Tuscany.

Why they chose this property

We loved this area because there is so much variety of scenery as well as having access to the main sight seeing areas - we are still discovering new things after 18 years!
We wanted to be part of a village that had a definite community and social life around the bars and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

It is wonderful to be in a property as old as this one, feeling the history all around you. Some of the walls are 1 meter thick! (which is helpful in keeping cool in summer!) We loved its location with different views in every direction. We were not isolated but at the same time could be private.

Languages:

English, Italian