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Reviews of "Villa Stefania" Old Tuscan Farmhouse - Great View on Cortona

"Villa Stefania" Old Tuscan Farmhouse - Great View on Cortona
Cortona, Arezzo

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10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Getaway in Tuscany
Where to even begin? We loved everything about our stay. Stefania was wonderful, and responsive to our many questions before we even arrived. Upon arrival, it felt like a dream. The Villa is beautiful, private, and expansive. The property is huge, with lots of olive trees, fig trees, and places for the kids to play and explore. And not to mention the stunning pool, which overlooks the most incredible views of Cortona. We were pleased to find a ping pong table, and just absolutely loved the pool (especially in the August heat!). The Villa is only a few minutes from Cortona by car, and a few minutes drive to Coop for groceries. The Villa itself has everything you’d need for a comfortable stay and quickly felt like home. The kitchen is well-equipped, the beds are comfortable, the showers have great water pressure, and there are plenty of towels. And Stefania set us up with wonderful chefs to come and cook for us a few days–and they even did a cooking class for the kids. The apartment was a huge plus for us as well, giving our parents a place to stay and plenty of privacy with their own bedroom and kitchen. Grateful to have found such a wonderful Villa. It truly felt surreal. The perfect combination of rustic Tuscany countryside with the modern amenities to have a comfortable, relaxing stay where you can disconnect and unwind. Would recommend to anyone. Thank you, Stefania!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a delightful seven nights day at the end of July 2023. There were two families which worked out perfectly with the two sleeping arrangements. There is the main villa and the Annex (one double and a twin room). The whole villa is prepared to a very high standard. This includes copious amounts of towels and accessories that you will need during your stay. There kitchen was extremely well stocked and had enough cutlery and plates for everyone and more! The COOP was a 5 min drive away and Cortona a 10 min drive. Unfortunately nothing was walkable. The hosts were extremely contactable and left a wonderful surprise for us one breakfast-yummy pastries. The pool was huge and so immaculately clean, the kids and adults, a like, spend the majority of the time in there. We went to Rome for a day trip and Luigi gave us detailed instructions for the train trip and where to go. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol G., Los Altos, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lifetime memories
This property is absolutely wonderful. The villa is charming and spacious and the views of Cortona are beautiful. Our hosts were very helpful and gracious. Lifetime memories made here!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful traditional Villa
Excellent Location and Beautiful Villa which provided for a very relaxing Holiday
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Time at Villa Stefania!!
We spent two weeks at Villa stefania with 4 adults and 6 kids ages 11 and under, and it was magical. The villa is located just below the town of Cortona, about a 10 minute drive but very accessible to grocery shopping and we went into Cortona about once a day. The pool was lovely with an amazing view of Cortona up on the hillside. The bedrooms were all beautifully furnished and the house has the lovely tuscan character you would hope for. The house is separated into two separate apartments. Our children stayed in the lower apartment and the adults stayed in the upper with the two smallest children. Both apartments have living spaces, laundry, and kitchens. The property is fully fenced and gated and felt very safe. The house was fully equipped with everything you would need and had a variety of dishes, pots and pans, and even spices to use. Stefania and Luigi were both very responsive before we arrived, when we checked in, and also when we had questions or any small issues at the house they responded immediately. Stefania also arranged for a cook to come the evening of our arrival and for two babysitters to watched the children while we went to dinner in Cortona. They were lovely and the kids really enjoyed them. The home was very comfortable. Two of the adults were working remotely and the internet worked fine for them. Would like to thank Stefania and Luigi for such a wonderful time. They are lovely people!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol K., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Beauty and Charm in the Tuscan Countryside
Our family of six adults had a wonderful time in this beautiful, spacious Tuscan farmhouse filled with character and charm. We spent our days visiting local hill towns (including Cortona, Montepulciano and Assisi) and then enjoyed relaxing at the pool in the afternoon. The property includes olive groves, a small vineyard and a large pool with spectacular views of Cortona. We cooked dinner together several nights in the well appointed kitchen using delicious local ingredients. We felt the serenity of being in the Tuscan countryside (including hearing the church bells and animals), yet it was an easy 10 minute drive to Cortona and the local grocery store. Stefania and Luigi were very responsive to all our requests and were excellent hosts. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Our stay was beyond belief even though the pool was unheated and we didnt manage to get alot of use out of it. The views were spectacular, there is a ton of room for group dinners inside and out, and separate but attached quarters for another family or friends.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana L., Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Villa
We had a wonderful and relaxing week in this villa. The gardens are fantastic with lovely views of Cortona and the pool is absolutely amazing!! It is huge and was clearly the highlight for our family, especially when it was lit up at night. The villa has two parts: 3 bedrooms in the large part and two in the smaller part, which has a separate entrance. Both parts have their own kitchen and bathrooms. It would perhaps make sense to put the larger dishwasher into the larger part of the house and modernise the kitchens a bit but it did not really bother us. The villa is 1300 years old and has the lovely traditional charm we were looking for. Stefania and Luigi, we would like to thank you for being such wonderful, extremely responsive and helpful hosts! The pastries and especially your olive oil were a wonderful treat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emanuela I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tuscany oasis
Perched on a hilltop in Cortona is this charmingly beautiful and rustic villa where my sisters, partner, brother-In-law and good friend spent a delightful and rejuvenating sojourn in Tuscany. Our hosts, Stefania and Luigi, were extraordinarily gracious and welcoming , greeting us with home made olive oil, a delicious fruit pie and tempting Italian pastries. The villa showcases the craftsmanship of stone and woodworking throughout and the strategically placed windows highlighted the spectacular landscapes from every window in the villa. Our daily wake up call were the rhythmic church bells, roosters and braying of the donkey and symphony Of songs from all the birds. We were able to prepare a few meals in the well equipped kitchen, and the grounds were spacious and lush with olive trees abd flowers and several seating areas where we could enjoy the morning sun and evening dusk in a different Setting. Ti ringraziamo per una settimana meravigliosa nella tua affascinante villa e per essere visu gentile e générosité da associate che ci godremo ogni momento del bistro tempo qui. . Gratefully, Rosemarie, Emanuela, Joe, Joanne abd John
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Dear, for me it was an honor to meet you. thanks for the beautiful words and I hope one day to meet you again. Good Life! Stefania

10/10 Excellent

Ewoud S.

Well worth it!
We all much enjoyed the experience. All well catered for by Luigi and Stefania, including an occasional tasty Italian treat. All functioned well - equipment, pool, showers, airco etc. So a great venue with an unbeatable view of Cortona! Suggestion might be to do up some of interior that is a bit old fashioned? No complaint though...!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen D., Waterlooville

Family holiday with my three children, brother and partner and my elderly mother.
On arrival we initially had problems finding the villa but Luigi kindly came to meet us and we followed him back to the villa. Our hosts Luigi and Stefania spoke very good English and gave a very comprehensive guide of the villa and all the amenities. The villa has a well equipped kitchen, large spacious bedrooms and three large bathrooms equipped with hair driers and a large supply of towels. Air conditioning made it very comfortable to sleep at night. Outside there are three separate seating areas, one of which has a barbecue with plenty of loungers around the pool. The villa was well located near to the beautiful hilltop town of Cortona where there are a vast array of shops and restaurants. Camucia is just 10 minutes away where there is a co op and a railway station and en route to Camucia we found a superb fish restaurant. You can take the train to Florence for the day and Siena is only an hour away by car and for my elderly mother We found that Pienza was much flatter than the usual hilltop villages. Our stay was in July and the pool was a perfect way to cool down, enjoyed by all. For those that didn't want to swim there was plenty of shaded seating areas around the villa. I couldn't fault Stefania and Luigi, they were perfect hosts. On two mornings Stefania left fresh pastries for us to eat along with a bottle of olive oil made from the olive trees within the grounds and Luigi also kindly printed out our boarding passes for the return home. Thankyou Stefania and Luigi for making this such a memorable stay and I would certainly come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 13, 2020
Thanks you so much😊

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

It is a very nice villa and the location is great. Very peaceful.
It is a great place. We we a small group of 9 friends and family members. Lots of room. The views were great. We did a bit of walking around the area. I would recommend this villa to anyone who wants to relax and enjoy the Tuscan countryside. The town of Cortona is very nice. It has many nice shops and good restaurants. This location was our hub for day teipa to San Gimignano, Florence, Siena, etc. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Incredible Villa with a great location
The villa was gorgeous, clean, organized and well furnished. The pool was incredible with amazing views and the kids loved spending the afternoons by the pool. The hosts were very nice and available for questions. The location was central enough where we were able to make day trips to Siena, Arrezo, Florence, and many trips to Cortona. We went in the middle of August and the villa was cool enough inside we only had to occasionally use the air conditioning. I really don't have anything negative to say. It was just a fabulous 2 week vacation for the family.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Perfect Villa to Explore Tuscany
Villa Stefania was the perfect place to explore Tuscany with our daughters, their spouses, and our four grandchildren (pre-school to teenage). There were ten of us in all and plenty of room for everyone to have his or her space as well as explore the property. The furnishings in the house were lovely, the bedrooms very large, the baths very modern, and the kitchen was well equipped. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained, and the views of Cortona and Tuscany were breathtaking, especially from the pool area. The pool and surrounding area made one feel as if you were in a movie, complete with terraces, lovely pool, chaises, and table and chairs with umbrella for a lovely poolside lunch. Often, photos are misleading , especially if taken with a wide angle lens. In the case of Villa Stefania, the Villa and property outshines the photos. Villa Stefania was the perfect respite after a day of sightseeing. We love Cortona and enjoyed introducing our family to it. They loved it, even our 13 year old grandson! All, or part, of our family took easy day trips to Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, Perugia, and Assisi. Each one was special and worth the drive. Our short drive to Perugia and Assisi was just an hour and half each way which left time for sightseeing. We've saved the best for last. Stefania assisted us in navigating the small roads to get there, greeted us upon our arrival, and was gracious and helpful. She assisted us in finding a personal chef who prepared a delicious Tuscan dinner for us. He entertained all of our questions, let us watch him do his craft, and even let our granddaughter help serve. We would give Villa Stefania a 5 Star rating. It was the perfect setting to build family memories that will last a lifetime and beyond. Pat and Bill
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Thank you for nice words.It was a pleasure to meeting you. Stefania

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Beautiful restored villa
We had a wonderful time at the villa. You cannot beat the location. It is 5 minutes by car to the town of Cortona, which ended up feeling like a home away from home. Stefania and Luigi were very welcoming. They went out of their way to show us how things worked, even when we bothered them a few times! Stefania greeted us 2 mornings with delicious pastries and was kind enough to provide some gluten free products for my sister and I. She also drove our luggage to the train station when it was time to leave, which was a huge help. Thank you Stefania and Luigi. I cannot say enough about Cortona, the friendly people and the fantastic food. We were lucky enough to be there during the town's festival week too. The villa is also centrally located to so many other quaint towns. Close to Florence and Rome by train. We drove to some towns and booked tours with Francisco from Toursintuscany.com who was wonderful. We miss Cortona and hope to return some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Thanks you for nice words it was a pleasure to meet you! Luigi e Stefania

10/10 Excellent

Lu B.

Villa Stefania and Tuscany were Bella!
Villa Stefania is a beautiful farm house located in the hills of Tuscany. The house was perfect for our group of 8 adults. It's conveniently located to Cortona, where there are many excellent restaurants and shopping. The Coop grocery store is close with good selections of food and wine. We visited the Coop almost everyday and ate many of our evening meals at the villa. The pool at the villa is very nice where we spent the hot afternoons keeping cool. Luigi and Stefania were very gracious hosts, bringing pastries to the villa a couple of mornings. We throughly enjoyed our time at Villa Stefania and would definitely recommend a stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Many thanks. It was a pleasure to meet you! Luigi e Stefania

10/10 Excellent

Anne dAuray L.

Beautiful and charming
Our thought for a unique vacation was to rent a villa in Tuscany to use as a base camp for daily excursions. When I went to the VRBO website I saw a post for Villa Stefania and the description perfectly matched our needs, and I must admit the picture of the pool was a decider. Well, when we arrived at Villa Stefania, we were more than pleasantly surprised. When Stefania took us on a tour of the inside and outside of the villa, we knew then that our 17-day stay on this property would be perfect in every way and it was. The location is ideal for many day trips by car and the Terontola-Cortona train station is convenient for overnight and day train trips to places like Rome and Florence. Stefania provided us with fresh pastries on 2 occasions and on another a delicious homemade cake. After each day of sightseeing, it was a pleasure to cool off in the pool and enjoy a glass of Chianti. The Villa is surrounded by olive trees, rosemary, lavender and, of course, a small vineyard. The evenings were quiet and we enjoyed listening to the bells of a nearby church while scanning the magnificent views of the hillsides. Stefania gave us some recommendations for ristorantes in Cortona and Camucia and we were not disappointed in any of them. If you are looking for a comfortable, charming, rustic home away from home, look no further - Villa Stefania is for you.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Fantastic place
Wonderful villa with an amazing view over Cortona. Facilities in the villa were excellent and Stephanie and Luigi could not have been more helpful. Would definitely consider returning
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Thanks for the nice words!Stefania

8/10 Good

Linda m.

Liked: Cleanliness
YES! Great place for a family gathering
We stayed at this villa for a month. We had our family of 9 people here for 10 days. The layout with 2 separate apartments was perfect for our group. We had great weather during our stay and so we used the pool (unheated) frequently. The kitchen has all the utensils you will need for cooking, and some spices too. The owners were very responsive to any issues that came up. This is a rustic typical Tuscan villa. It could use additional comfortable seating inside, and it would be great if there was a smart TV in case you want a night in to watch a movie. Fabulous location! Wonderful view of Cortona. You definitely need a car if you are staying here. So much to do and see in the area.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully relaxing
The propoety was perfect for a large group particulary with two families as there were two houses. The swimming pool is large and great for relaxing. The view on Cortona is stunning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Flintholm K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tuscany
Very nice stay☀️🍷🇮🇹
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hadelin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa spacieuse, typique et confortable
Nous avons bien apprécié l'accueil des proriétaire qui étaient présent à notre arrivée et nous ont tout expliqué, l'espace de la maison et du jardin, la propreté générale, l'équipement très complet, la piscine est bien entretenue ainsi que le jardin, le calme est absolu, la vue sur les collines et la ville de Cortona est magnifique, la batisse a énormément de charme, la literie par contre est un peu ferme et le conditionnement d'air fonctionne mais pas dans toutes les chambres. C'est une location que nous recommandons sans réserve et nous y retournerons volontier.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paola V.

Liked: Cleanliness
SOGGIORNO IDEALE
Villa Stefania è una proprietà curata nei particolari, sia per quanto riguarda la zona esterno del parco e della piscina che per l'interno della casa molto accogliente, arredata con gusto e con un'ottima sistemazione degli spazi. Abbiamo soggiornato in 11 affittando l'intera Villa e tutti abbiamo potuto godere del tempo in compagnia ma anche della nostra privacy. Cucina provvista di tutto il necessario e perfettamente funzionante. Aria condizionata in tutti gli ambienti. Accoglienza puntuale e gentile, massima disponibilità per qualsiasi richiesta. Abbiamo avuto il piacere di conoscere la gentilissima proprietaria, Stefania, che è passata a farci un saluto. Dopo 10 giorni è stata dura lasciare il posto perchè ci siamo sentiti come a casa. Super consigliato!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hervorragende Unterkunft
Wir waren zu 10. unterwegs und hatten wunderschöne 10 Tage in dieser tollen Unterkunft. Leider wurden wir an manchen Tagen unangekündigt vom Vermieter bzw. Angestellten überrascht. Insgesamt war es ein sehr erholsamer schöner Urlaub. Man sollte sich jedoch eher auf Umbrien als auf klassische toskanische Umgebung einstellen.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Christine R.

très jolie propriété au calme
Nous avons passé une très belle semaine dans la maison de Luigi et Stephania, très accueillants et prévenants. Bien équipée pour 7 adultes et trois enfants, confortable pour une semaine en hiver. Ce doit être un rêve absolu dès le printemps quand on peut aussi profiter des extérieurs en terrasses. A recommander absolument.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Markus N.

Simply wonderful!
We (3 adults and 4 children) have spent wonderful summer holidays at Villa Stefania. All our expectations have been exceeded. Beautiful, spacious, well-equipped and very tidy villa. And most importantly, Stefania and Luigi are absolutely loveable hosts/landlords. We would always come back if possible! (Camilla and Markus from London)
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2017