Hotel Villa di Piazzano in Montanare (Italy)

The Hotel Villa di Piazzano is a manor house of the 1400s located in the countryside just outside the town of Cortona, a town on the border between Tuscany and Umbria made famous by the American writer Frances Mayes with her book and later the movie, Under the Tuscan Sun. The Villa is surrounded by a vast garden with a swimming pool. The 15 rooms are all different from one another, furnished with antique pieces, but providing every modern comforts. Some have canopy beds. The windows open onto magnificent views of the surrounding hills, fields which change color with every season and a lush garden unleashing pleasant scents all year round. The garden which surrounds the ancient residence is a beautiful ancient park protected by the Environmental Authorities because of its beauty and historic importance. Silence reigns interrupted only by the sounds of birds and nature. The intense scents of linden trees, wild roses, lavender and jasmine sweeten the days of guests laying by the pool or under the shade of the century old oaks. The Hotel has also an excellent restaurant.

Rates From £65 per night.
Rooms: 15

From the Florence to Rome A1 motorway exit at Bettolle-Valdichiana. After the toll booth follow the signs for Cortona, (straight accross the round about). You will find yourself on a motorway heading for Perugia. Take the Castiglion del Lago exit (do not take the Cortona exit) and turn right towards Cortona. Pass the towns of Terontola and then Riccio, after which turn right for Ossaia. Follow the road to the very end and turn right towards Mercatale. After approx. 4 km, at the end of the town of Pergo, turn right for Villa di Piazzano (road sign). Follow the main country road - the Villa is located at the very end of the cypress tree lined road. We highly recommend you arrive while there is still daylight and equip yourselves with a map of the area.