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Villa Calcinaio - Holiday Country Villa with swimming pool in Cortona

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Pool
TV, fireplace
Miscellaneous
Interior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Calcinaio - Holiday Country Villa with swimming pool in Cortona

One of the most charming Tuscany villas, lovely stone farmhouse situated in panoramic location offering splendid views over the Chiana Valley and over the ancient church S. Maria delle Grazie al Calcinaio. This charming villa is very close to the centre of Cortona, a beautiful small medieval Tuscan town whose origins date back to the Etruscan period. The villa has been recently restored but it still preserves many of its original details like the ancient terracotta-tiled floors and the beamed ceilings. The interiors are tastefully furnished mostly with some antique pieces offering a cosy atmosphere.
The property, thanks to its spacious interiors and its large exteriors, guarantees a pleasure and safe stay. All the areas, including the swimming pool, are carefully sanitized and sterilized for the health and tranquility of guests.

Distances: Cortona with all kinds of shops 1 km (within walking distance for fit guests), Camucia 1 km, Arezzo about 30 km. Perugia and Siena are approx. 50 km away.
At guests’ disposal: terraced garden offering extensive views over the surrounding landscape and small stone swimming-pool (3,5 x 4 m - open from 15/04 to 15/10) provided with hydromassage jets and charming waterfall, barbecue. Laundry with washing-machine and iron. All of the bedrooms of the first floor are provided with air-conditioning. WI-FI internet connection available (free of charge). Parking within the grounds.
Extra services: maid service available by arrangement (€ 15,- / per hour). Baby bed available on request.

Please carefully check if there are any extra costs to be paid on site!

===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION =====
Ground floor: entrance, living-room (sat. TV) with fireplace, dining area and access to an additional living area with air conditioning (giving on to the ouside) and with double sofa-bed (free of charge for 1 person - if used by 2 persons there is an extra charge of € 80,- / per week) and access to a bedroom with a single bed and to a bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub, kitchen (oven, freezer, dishwasher) with fireplace and dining area.
1st floor (accessible via an external stone staircase too): double bedroom (air conditioning), twin-bedded room (air conditioning), bathroom with shower (Jacuzzi).

The following might be to be paid extra: Babycot, Electricity, Final Cleaning, Heating, Pets, Refundable security deposit in cash, Tourist tax, Wood.

Property manager

Posarelli Villas

Languages

Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Electricity fee: EUR 0.7 per kilowatt-hour
  • Heating fee: EUR 4.15 per cubic meter

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT051017B5UKO23R5K

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 information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Spectacular Amazing Views
4172001
Spectacular Town Cortona Amazing Views
Spectacular Villa Amazing Views
Spectacular Villa Town Cortona Amazing Views

About the neighborhood

Map
Cortona, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Piazza della Repubblica - 14 min walk
  • Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial - 14 min walk
  • Signorelli Theatre - 15 min walk
  • Cortona Cathedral - 16 min walk
  • Villa Bramasole - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Camucia-Cortona Station - 3 min drive
  • Sant Egidio Airport (PEG) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bottega Baracchi - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Tuscher - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante La Loggetta - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Enoteca Enotria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bar La Posta - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Calcinaio - Holiday Country Villa with swimming pool in Cortona pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Calcinaio - Holiday Country Villa with swimming pool in Cortona?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Calcinaio - Holiday Country Villa with swimming pool in Cortona?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Calcinaio - Holiday Country Villa with swimming pool in Cortona located?

Situated on a lake, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Piazza della Repubblica, and Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial. Casali Palace and Signorelli Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Camucia-Cortona Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Villa Calcinaio - Holiday Country Villa with swimming pool in Cortona Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Cortona
Villa Calcinaio was a beautiful place to spend our time while in Cortona. My goal was to get a slice of Tuscan life and this house gave me the opportunity to do just that. It was rustic but charming and updated ~20 years ago. Enrico was very responsive and even came to our rescue when we had trouble locating the house on the dark and rainy night when we arrived. I found the house stocked with all the basics and then some and I fell in love with the view of the beautiful dome from every window. My only word of caution is that the small road to the house is very steep, unpaved, and has poor visibility from both entrances to the main road. It was doable in a compact car, but I felt better having a co-pilot to help me check for oncoming cars when exiting. Again, something that Italians may be used to, but not so much for many others. Also, if being able to walk to town is what's drawing you to this space as it was for me, while it can be done, you are walking on very curvy and narrow roads, and even for someone in good shape, it is a heck of a steep incline. We chose to take the very short drive to the public parking lot up the hill and save our energy for the walks in Cortona.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Merideth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property but strange noises at night.
Nice enough property, very clean. You need to reconfigure furniture in living room so more people can sit. Ok for 2 people but not really inviting and comfortable. Don't need the dining table in that room or that huge hutch. More wine glasses and bowls needed. Update master bedroom mattress. Very uncomfortable. Grounds very enjoyable! Property manager very responsive and helpful. Not really walkable up to hilltop. Reason for the lower rating is the house is over 200 years old (remodeled). At night there are a lot of noises to keep you up. If you get spooked this isn't the property for you. We checked out early due to this night after night.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Tuscan stay
Just on the slope nestled between Cortona city and the Calcinaio church, the location was perfect for us. We enjoyed the serenity of no one immediately around us while only being a very short drive from the city walls. (Admittedly, we could have walked, but driving was easier!) Taking day trips to various Tuscan cities and sights was wonderfully served by the central location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect Tuscan cottage
We were 100% satisfied with this property. It is charming and well maintained, with a great lawn and small pool to cool off in. The driveway is a bit rustic, but the parking is easy and behind a security gate. The views of the adjacent Renaissance church and the Valdichiana are amazing. The hilltop town of Cortona is 5min away and full of good restaurants, shopping, and an interesting Etruscan museum. There is a full service Conad grocery store in the town of Camucia, 5min down the hill. Florence, Siena, and Montepulcianco are easy day trips.The owner’s son, Enrico, met us at the house to check us in and spoke good English. Overall we were completely satisfied.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Christopher C.

Lovely villa well appointed.everything you need.
A little noisy as close to the road. Close all shutters and it is fine. We had a problem with dogs barking all night. Got better towards the end of the week. No internet at all but on holiday so ok. Stteep walk to town but found escalator which helped . Can drive to escalator park car free so easy. C and c carroll August 2018
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marylin Y.

Great time was had by all!
3 Couples from Florida stayed for 6 nights. The villa was more rustic than I expected but it was fun to live as Cortonians... Enrico, one of the owners and caretakers was great. He helped us out several times. The seating areas are not the roomyish but it worked. My husband and I slept in 2 different little rooms downstairs but since one of us snores it worked well. The view and location are fabulous. Easy to visit many other towns. You need a car, no doubt. Sitting outside in the evening was great. Only the 2 rooms upstairs are air conditioned. This time of the year, early May, the downstairs was cool. I think it is pushing it for 3 couples but we are all good friends and it worked! Thank you Enrico! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

William C., Germany/California

Beautiful Stone House Overlooking the Val de Chiana and the Chiesa Santa Maria della Grazia
We spent a winter week in this nicely renovated stone farm house on the hill side below Cortona. The house is in a unique and beautiful setting on a terrace overlooking the Val di Chiana. It has a good size well-equipped kitchen with a dining area and its own fireplace. There are two small living/dining areas adjacent to the kitchen. One living area with a second fireplace, nice to have in the winter. The large garden terrace includes a small spa/pool (shut down in the winter). The second floor has two good size bedrooms, with some nice antiques, and the second bathroom. The ground floor also has a very small bedroom and a full bathroom. The original restoration of the house was obviously carefully thought out and well constructed. The arrival is at the owners' family home at the bottom of the hill, and the arrival and check-in went very smoothly. Enrico was friendly, helpful and had any information you may need for your visit to the area. We had a couple of small issues with the house the first day, and Enrico responded immediately and easily remedied everything. Other than the house itself, the views over the Val di Chiana and immediately over the Chiesa Santa Maria della Grazie are spectacular. Wonderful to be outside and just enjoy the views and sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Wonderful! Beautiful villa, great communication with owner, a Tuscan dream
I can't rave enough about this villa! It is exactly what we were looking for- set in the Tuscan hills with access to the charming town of Cortona (which, incidentally, has a 1 star Michelin restaurant, 2 Bib gourmands, and a few other Michelin guide restaurants...a surprising number of quality places for such a small town!). The villa is spacious, the man who met us was VERY helpful, it's quiet at night, the lawn is much bigger than it looks from the pictures and the bathrooms were surprisingly easy to use for European bathrooms! One note- it is fairly difficult to walk into Cortona from the villa. It's do-able but, you have to cross or walk down fairly busy roads. That said, it's only a 3-4 minute drive into town. And, this villa is so great, I didn't even care that I couldn't walk to town!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joey T.

Fanstatic...
The property owner could not have been more gracious. The house and view of the church and the Valdichiana was beautiful. This place is a jewel in Tuscany.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Patrick K.

Good location for Cortona, Camucia, Castilion di Lago, Pergo.
Lotsa of room and hot water. Nice view. Enrico the manager of the property very helpful and responded quickly to our needs. Close to Strata so a lot of traffic noise during the day. Like any villa in the country ants, spiders, centipedes and scorpions are present but with regular sweeping and mopping of floors along with spray/vapour plug ins they can be kept at a minimum. Keep track of your electrical usage by reading meter every couple days as it can get very expensive ...up to €18/day. Would stay there again. Patrick and Laurie
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2016

8/10 Good

Stefan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Claudia G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice but too expensive
Nice house and a fantastic garden. Cortona is a great place. The house wasn't very clean and the Air-Con is available but doesn't really cool the bed rooms upstairs on hot summer days. It's too expensive for what it is.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

stefano

Liked: Cleanliness
Settembre al Calcinaio
Soggiorno piacevole, affaccio eccezionale (meglio che nelle foto!), prato e piccola piscina con idromassaggio che fanno godere molto relax, abitazione dal fascino d'altri tempi ma attrezzata agli attuali, wi-fi e frigo così così, ma saranno migliorati, attenta e gentile collaborazione da parte dei proprietari. Certamente da consigliare.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

sylvie D.

énorme déception !!!
cette soit-disante splendide villa restaurée de 200 m² n'est en fait qu'une maison rustique de 120 m², restaurée il y a 20 ans !!! impossible de cuisiner dans la cuisine, il n'y a aucun plan de travail, ni de rangement ! le séjour est tout petit, et occupé par de nombreuses araignées ! l'eau qui coule dans la baignoire est marron ! les équipements de jaccuzzi dans la salle de bain et la salle d'eau sont vétustes et inutilisables !!! bref, le prix est scandaleusement cher que ce type de location. c'est une honte !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

Wonderful, authentic villa, close to everything!
We had a wonderful stay in the villa. Close to sights in Booth Toscany and Umbria and in walking distance to lovely Cortona. The house is cosy and well equipped and the garden is lovely. We spent many days just relaxing in the garden. The surrounding mountains are perfect for biking.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

patrick m.

goed
goed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016