Self-catering holiday homes: Cortona area house
Make a holiday rental villa or apartment in Cortona, Italy your home away from home
To take a holiday villa in Cortona, an ancient and noble city, is to travel back to Italy’s past. Cortona is a magnificent destination with a tangible atmosphere and some of the best artistic heritage outside Venice and Florence. Set high in the hills of Arezzo, Tuscany, Cortona offers magnificent views over Lake Trasimeno and of the Apennines.
Places to holiday in Cortona, Italy
Lake Trasimene is the largest stretch of water in the Italian Peninsula. It is a beautiful lake, surrounded on three sides by hills. The banks are covered in beautiful flora and fauna, and there is a considerable variety of bird life. The fishing available from a self catering villa in Cortona revolves around Lake Trasimene, and is varied, extensive and extremely tranquil.
Things to do in Cortona, Italy
When you first arrive at your holiday rental in Cortona, the first thing to investigate are the 3,000 year old city walls, much of which remains in tact, and the Medici Fortress which menacingly dominates the skyline. The city is characterised by the steep, narrow streets and medieval buildings of the Piazza Garibaldi, which give the city a fantastically timeless atmosphere. To get a clearer understanding of the long and fascinating history of the city, the Musee dell’Accademia Etrusca in Palazzo Pretorio will supply all the answers. The incredible archaeological heritage of Cortona and the surrounding area has been recorded and reserved in the Parco e del Museo Archeologico di Cortona.
The artistic treasures of Cortona include the two panels in the Diocesan Museum and the fresco adorning the entrance of the Church of San Domenico by Fra Angelico.
Sporting holidays to Cortona are popular especially with cyclists. The mountain biking trails are of particular note, and there are bike hire available in the city. Touring from a Cortona apartment or holiday villa is also considered a fantastic method of exploring the surrounding countryside.
Weather in Cortona, Italy
Cortona enjoys a dry, warm climate. Summer temperatures remain pleasant, with monthly averages of 23˚C in July and August. Winters also remain mild, with average temperatures in the coldest months of January and February remaining around the 10˚C mark, allowing you to discover this magnificent city and the treasures within by foot all year round.
Flights to Cortona, Italy
Cortona’s holiday villas are closest to Florence Airport (FLR), and cheap flights do arrive directly from the UK. However, for the majority of good deals on cheap flights to Cortona, and for the most regular service, Rome Airport (FCO) is the best option.
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LA CAPANNA: Restored Farmhouse with studio/annex and pool — Property 53898
- House, self catering
- floor area: 35 m²
- studio , sleeps 2
- 1 bathroom
- rural , town
- garden
- pool
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £480 per Property per week
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In the historic center of Cortona. — Property 89673
- House, self catering
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4
- 2 bathrooms
- city centre , mountain
- pool
- pets not allowed
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £528 - £653 per Property per week
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Charming cottage near Cortona, garden, olive grove, air-conditioned — Property 58176
- House, self catering
- floor area: 1400 sq. ft.
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4
- 3 bathrooms
- rural , village
- air-conditioning
- garden
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £440 - £640 per Property per week
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Character town house at the heart of cultural historic Cortona — Property 73238
- House, self catering
- floor area: 120 m²
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5
- 2 bathrooms
- city centre , mountain
- garden
- pool
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £1080 - £1560 per Property per week
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Tastefully furnished Tuscan Holiday home - Private pool with panoramic views — Property 74671
- House, self catering
- floor area: 200 m²
- 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6
- 3 bathrooms
- mountain , rural
- garden
- pool
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £1150 - £1500 per Property per week
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Exceptionally well equipped house in Southern Tuscany with pool — Property 90836
- House, self catering
- floor area: 80 m²
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4
- 2 bathrooms
- rural
- air-conditioning
- garden
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £620 - £775 per Property per week
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Villa Fabbri
Vacation villa in a beautiful, quiet location with a large pool and a lawn — Property 24908
- House, self catering
- floor area: 450 m²
- 8 bedrooms, sleeps 20
- 7 bathrooms
- rural
- garden
- pool
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £2400 - £4240 per Property per week
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New villa situated in charming Hamlet of Pierle, close to Cortona. — Property 86998
- Chateau / country house, bed and breakfast
- floor area: 220 m²
- 5 bedrooms, sleeps 12
- 3 bathrooms
- rural
- garden
- pool
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £1603 - £2443 per Property per week
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The 'old bakery' house with garden in historical Tuscany. — Property 93811
- House, self catering
- floor area: 200 m²
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5
- 3 bathrooms
- rural , village
- garden
- pets not allowed
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £763 per Property per week
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MOSES' PALACE elegant & historic townhouse in the heart of Cortona — Property 64080
- House, self catering
- floor area: 250 m²
- 4 bedrooms, sleeps 9
- 3 bathrooms
- city centre , town
- pool
- pets not allowed
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £952 - £1349 per Property per week
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