Cortona holiday house: Molino di Bordone, Montanare Village,

We rented this property to suit the different needs of our family, in particular energetic son (aged 10) and older parents (80+) with limited mobility. Overall, it worked pretty well. The location is superb with fabulous views to the rolling hills, olive groves and fields of sunflowers. We were close enough to Cortona for a night out and there is a small bar, cafe and shop very nearby. Lots of other interesting places to visit are within an hours drive. Pino and Caroline are very welcoming and helpful but not intrusive. The property and grounds are lovely and well maintained with a good sized pool where my son spent most of the holiday along with the other children staying on site and Pino and Caroline's children giving tired husband plenty of time to relax and read. There are lots of lovely animals on site including the two dogs Bianca and Molly who made us feel very at home! The apartment itself is very large and has its own private walled garden area and barbecue surrounded by lavender, rosemary and bay trees. For parents, this was particularly welcome as they did not want to sit by the pool and enjoyed the privacy of a room with french doors which opened onto the garden so that they could have a quiet read or nap whenever they wanted. My mother-in-law is almost wheelchair bound and this arrangement worked very well as they did not have to move far to get to the outdoor eating table. She also very much enjoyed the opportunity to sketch the fabulous views. Unfortunately, this room is down 3 very steep internal steps which meant that the main sitting room and kitchen of the appartment were inaccessible for her. It is a great shame that the bedroom most suited to a person of limited mobility has a bath and not a walk in shower. With this small change and ramps, the apartment would be very well suited for those who cannnot walk too far or manage steps. It is not the best place for a wheelchair as the main drives are gravel and there are steps to get from them to the apartment itself. Overall, the apartment is fitted to a good standard with a lovely rustic feel. The bedrooms are comfortable with three ensuite bathrooms. We did feel the kitchen was very basic though as we like to cook and some equipment was missing, old or worn out. Even so, we had a fabulous holiday. It is a wonderful location and a very beautiful property. Many thanks to Caroline and Pino for a lovely time and making us feel so at home. We hope to come back again soon!

Il Molino is a great place for putting up your feet for a few days or a week or a month. The apartment we stayed in was beautifully turned out, spacious and with all the modern comforts. Although in the valley, the views are spectacular and the grounds are beautifully landscaped with lots of little spots in which to escape. The pool and pool terrace are great for those scorching summer days. The pictures on the web do not do this place justice at all. Our hosts Caroline and Pino were wonderful and had lots of helpful info. Il Moligno is especially well suited to families. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this villa to all our friends. Booking was hassle-free by email.

We stayed here for 3 nights with our extended family (9 of us) in June. The location is amazing - in the country but close enough to make sightseeing day trips - we went to Cortona one day and Florence the other.
The apartments have been beautifully designed with exquisite finishes; quality furnishings; all the amenities you could desire and were immaculately clean. We loved the "farm setting" including the friendly family pets - (who, by the way, were not allowed inside).
Pino and Caroline were very generous, kind, friendly and full of helpful information during our stay as well as beforehand.
Our only complaint was that it was far too short of a stay. It was definitely the highlight of our month long tour of Europe! We hope we can come back someday soon and spend a week or two!