The house's location was not as described. It was not 2 to 3 km from Cortona but a 20-minute drive up a mountain from the town's center. Forget about any thought of walking or taking a short drive to town to retrieve early morning cornetti. For that matter, to walk anywhere from the house; it is very isolated. The access road is an impassable .4 mile, single-lane dirt road with a steep drop-off. At night, it is dangerous should you meet a car coming from the opposite direction. Ownership did not respond to the misrepresentations, non-functioning 2nd floor shower, etc. We booked for two-weeks but left after one-week to stay at another Cortona location.
8 / 10
5 day trip
5 day trip
Lovely house, getting to it was a little difficult on the stoned forest path (our car was not fit for off-road!) but the pool and view were fantastic. The house itself is very secluded which is fun in good weather but we had a lot of rain so we had limited options for entertainment (the weather of course was by no means the host's fault!) Host was very friendly and very helpful when we had any requests. Cortona is a lovely little town and close by.
10 / 10
Casa S. Egidio is a beautiful period property with stunning views over Cortona & the valley beyond.
Casa S. Egidio is a beautiful period property with stunning views over Cortona & the valley beyond.
My wife, two teenage children and I have just come back from a wonderful weeks holiday in Tuscany. We stayed at Casa S. Egidio, which is a beautiful period property, nestled in a stunning hillside location overlooking Cortona and the valley beyond, with the Chianti hills in the distance. The house has been very recently and tastefully refurbished.
The house is very well equipped and whilst we did eat out on several occasions, we actually spent a lot of our holiday at the house, relaxing in and around the pool and catering for ourselves. The views from the table on the terrace outside the kitchen (where we ate our breakfast, lunch and dinner by candlelight) are breathtaking.
When we were there the heatwave meant average temperatures of 40c so we were very grateful for the air conditioning and the swimming pool!
We definitely would like to return Casa S. Egidio and next time we will do so for two weeks. In the run up to, and during, our stay both the owner and the local management company were very helpful and responsive to any questions we had.
This is the first time I've booked a vacation home through HomeAway. I'm pleased to say I've had a very good first experience and will be doing it again.
8 / 10
Bellissimo posto
Bellissimo posto
Casa molto bella, ricca di optionals, bellissimo il panorama, la piscina, la terrazza con lo spazio per il pranzo.
Uniche note negative, tanti tafani in piscina in alcuni giorni caldi, la strada complicata da percorrere per lo sterrato e troppi soprammobili che non consentono una pulizia approfondita. Proprietari molto disponibili e sempre pronti per risolvere eventuali problematiche. Spazio perfetto per 3 famiglie.
Lovely house, getting to it was a little difficult on the stoned forest path (our car was not fit for off-road!) but the pool and view were fantastic. The house itself is very secluded which is fun in good weather but we had a lot of rain so we had limited options for entertainment (the weather of course was by no means the host's fault!) Host was very friendly and very helpful when we had any requests. Cortona is a lovely little town and close by.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2020
Casa molto bella, ricca di optionals, bellissimo il panorama, la piscina, la terrazza con lo spazio per il pranzo.
Uniche note negative, tanti tafani in piscina in alcuni giorni caldi, la strada complicata da percorrere per lo sterrato e troppi soprammobili che non consentono una pulizia approfondita. Proprietari molto disponibili e sempre pronti per risolvere eventuali problematiche. Spazio perfetto per 3 famiglie.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2017
My wife, two teenage children and I have just come back from a wonderful weeks holiday in Tuscany. We stayed at Casa S. Egidio, which is a beautiful period property, nestled in a stunning hillside location overlooking Cortona and the valley beyond, with the Chianti hills in the distance. The house has been very recently and tastefully refurbished.
The house is very well equipped and whilst we did eat out on several occasions, we actually spent a lot of our holiday at the house, relaxing in and around the pool and catering for ourselves. The views from the table on the terrace outside the kitchen (where we ate our breakfast, lunch and dinner by candlelight) are breathtaking.
When we were there the heatwave meant average temperatures of 40c so we were very grateful for the air conditioning and the swimming pool!
We definitely would like to return Casa S. Egidio and next time we will do so for two weeks. In the run up to, and during, our stay both the owner and the local management company were very helpful and responsive to any questions we had.
This is the first time I've booked a vacation home through HomeAway. I'm pleased to say I've had a very good first experience and will be doing it again.
Independent villa surrounded by nature with two panoramic terraces overlooking the splendid Cortona, a place to relax and recharge, outside the private swimming pool with solarium and deckchairs, the property is not fenced there is only a part of the fence and there is a gate, small tree house to let your children play .... Inside, large living room with sofa and armchairs and a large fireplace, satellite TV, air conditioning and heating in all rooms, 3 bedrooms of your choice, one triple, 4 bathrooms with shower, one with a bathtub, possibility of adding beds furniture, dining room and kitchen, outside brick barbecue. kitchen equipped with all appliances. The sunsets over the wonderful Cortona will surprise you every evening .. A few kilometers from the most famous tourist and cultural cities of Tuscany and Umbria Possibility of chef at home for dinners and cooking classes Wine tasting .
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
FAQs
Is parking included with this villa?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at House with breathtaking view over Cortona. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is House with breathtaking view over Cortona pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at House with breathtaking view over Cortona?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.
"My wife, two teenage children and I have just come back from a wonderful weeks holiday in Tuscany. We stayed at Casa S. Egidio, which is a beautiful period property, nestled in a stunning hillside loc..."
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Independent villa surrounded by nature with two panoramic terraces overlooking the splendid Cortona, a place to relax and recharge, outside the private swimming pool with solarium and deckchairs, the property is not fenced there is only a part of the fence and there is a gate, small tree house to let your children play .... Inside, large living room with sofa and armchairs and a large fireplace, satellite TV, air conditioning and heating in all rooms, 3 bedrooms of your choice, one triple, 4 bathrooms with shower, one with a bathtub, possibility of adding beds furniture, dining room and kitchen, outside brick barbecue. kitchen equipped with all appliances. The sunsets over the wonderful Cortona will surprise you every evening .. A few kilometers from the most famous tourist and cultural cities of Tuscany and Umbria Possibility of chef at home for dinners and cooking classes Wine tasting .
Lovely house, getting to it was a little difficult on the stoned forest path (our car was not fit for off-road!) but the pool and view were fantastic. The house itself is very secluded which is fun in good weather but we had a lot of rain so we had limited options for entertainment (the weather of course was by no means the host's fault!) Host was very friendly and very helpful when we had any requests. Cortona is a lovely little town and close by.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2020
Casa molto bella, ricca di optionals, bellissimo il panorama, la piscina, la terrazza con lo spazio per il pranzo.
Uniche note negative, tanti tafani in piscina in alcuni giorni caldi, la strada complicata da percorrere per lo sterrato e troppi soprammobili che non consentono una pulizia approfondita. Proprietari molto disponibili e sempre pronti per risolvere eventuali problematiche. Spazio perfetto per 3 famiglie.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2017
My wife, two teenage children and I have just come back from a wonderful weeks holiday in Tuscany. We stayed at Casa S. Egidio, which is a beautiful period property, nestled in a stunning hillside location overlooking Cortona and the valley beyond, with the Chianti hills in the distance. The house has been very recently and tastefully refurbished.
The house is very well equipped and whilst we did eat out on several occasions, we actually spent a lot of our holiday at the house, relaxing in and around the pool and catering for ourselves. The views from the table on the terrace outside the kitchen (where we ate our breakfast, lunch and dinner by candlelight) are breathtaking.
When we were there the heatwave meant average temperatures of 40c so we were very grateful for the air conditioning and the swimming pool!
We definitely would like to return Casa S. Egidio and next time we will do so for two weeks. In the run up to, and during, our stay both the owner and the local management company were very helpful and responsive to any questions we had.
This is the first time I've booked a vacation home through HomeAway. I'm pleased to say I've had a very good first experience and will be doing it again.
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7.2Good
(5 Ratings)
"My wife, two teenage children and I have just come back from a wonderful weeks holiday in Tuscany. We stayed at Casa S. Egidio, which is a beautiful period property, nestled in a stunning hillside loc..."
Independent villa surrounded by nature with two panoramic terraces overlooking the splendid Cortona, a place to relax and recharge, outside the private swimming pool with solarium and deckchairs, the property is not fenced there is only a part of the fence and there is a gate, small tree house to let your children play .... Inside, large living room with sofa and armchairs and a large fireplace, satellite TV, air conditioning and heating in all rooms, 3 bedrooms of your choice, one triple, 4 bathrooms with shower, one with a bathtub, possibility of adding beds furniture, dining room and kitchen, outside brick barbecue. kitchen equipped with all appliances. The sunsets over the wonderful Cortona will surprise you every evening .. A few kilometers from the most famous tourist and cultural cities of Tuscany and Umbria Possibility of chef at home for dinners and cooking classes Wine tasting .
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
FAQs
Is parking included with this villa?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at House with breathtaking view over Cortona. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is House with breathtaking view over Cortona pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at House with breathtaking view over Cortona?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.
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