Perched on a hilltop near Cortona, this charming villa offers a serene retreat amidst beautiful woods and the Tuscan landscape. Unwind in the garden, take a refreshing dip in the pool or enjoy al fresco dining on the veranda with barbecue facilities.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4100 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Beautiful private villa with private pool, WIFI, TV, patio, pets allowed and panoramic view
Charming independent villa with private swimming-pool situated in panoramic location, on the hills around the beautiful medieval town of Cortona, approx. 750 m above sea level. This property is surrounded by beautiful woods and offers tastefully furnished interiors and a cosy atmosphere. The location is ideal to enjoy the peace of the Tuscan landscape and at the same time to visit the most important historical cities of the area. The access to the property is via an unpaved but well-maintained road. Distances: the small village of Portole with food shops 6 km away, Cortona with al kinds of shops 13 km, Città di Castello and Arezzo approx. 40 km. Lake Trasimeno is about 30 km away. At guests’ disposal: furnished garden, beautiful irregular-shaped swimming-pool (ca. 7 x 14 m – maximum depth 2,4 m), veranda equipped with tables and chairs for “al fresco” dining, barbecue. Use of a washing-machine and ironing facilities. Parking with the grounds. Extra Services: Baby bed available on request. Upon request chef service available for nice Tuscan dinners.
Please carefully check if there are any extra costs to be paid on site!
===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION ===== 100 m2 Ground floor: living-room (satellite TV) with fireplace, dining area and kitchen corner (oven, freezer, dishwasher), bathroom with shower. 1st floor: reading area, double bedroom, double bedroom with access to a covered terrace, bathroom with shower.
The following might be to be paid extra: Final Cleaning, Heating, Pet, Refundable Security Deposit (cash), Tourist tax.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Dishwasher
Hob
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bidet
Shower
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
Optional extras
Heating fee: EUR 5 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT051017B5B8JYCF8F
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Cortona is home to this villa. Signorelli Theatre and Museum of the Etruscan Academy are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Agricola Buccelletti Winery and Tennis Club Castiglionese. Visit our Cortona travel guide
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)
94 min drive
Restaurants
Caffe La Saletta
17 min drive
Ristorante La Loggetta
15 min drive
Cortona Bistrot
17 min drive
Trattoria Etrusca
15 min drive
Osteria del Teatro
17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful private villa with WIFI, private pool, TV, patio, pets allowed and panoramic view pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beautiful private villa with WIFI, private pool, TV, patio, pets allowed and panoramic view?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful private villa with WIFI, private pool, TV, patio, pets allowed and panoramic view?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful private villa with WIFI, private pool, TV, patio, pets allowed and panoramic view?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful private villa with WIFI, private pool, TV, patio, pets allowed and panoramic view located?
Situated in Cortona, this villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of Villa Bramasole, Santa Margherita Basilica and Fortress of Girifalco. Parterre Garden and Signorelli Theatre are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Beautiful private villa with private pool, WIFI, TV, patio, pets allowed and panoramic view Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Review for stay from 09 August 2025 to 23 August 2025
Maison très agréable en pleine nature, avec une vue magnifique sur les montagnes.
Elle est très bien équipée.
La route d'accès depuis Cortone est un peu longue.
sylvie r.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Giselle D.
16 Oct 2021
Review for stay from 08 October 2021 to 15 October 2021
Having stayed in the villa in October I would suggest you take warm clothing with you as the property is situated high up in the hills where the temperature drops quite low in the evening. There is a wood burning fire which heats the radiators and once up to heat the house becomes quite cosy. I think as one previous reviewer put it quite succinctly, to just do a weeks shopping and hide away for the rest of the time. I say this as although it’s only approx 13km from Cortona, it takes about 30 mins to get there as the road has a lot of bends. The villa itself has all the amenities and Margherita was a wonderful host albeit our communication was somewhat limited as our Italian is not great and she doesn’t speak much English. The countryside was quite stunning different from other parts of Tuscany, being more rugged. Finally I have to say that the food was quite delicious in each of the restaurants we visited, would well recommend if you’re a foody.
Giselle D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Frank K.
7 Oct 2021
Review for stay from 25 September 2021 to 02 October 2021
Wunderschönes Objekt, sehr nette Vermieter, alles bestens, gerne wieder!!
[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Beautiful property, very nice landlord, everything is fine, gladly again!
Frank K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alena M.
11 Jul 2021
Review for stay from 03 July 2021 to 10 July 2021
Villa Margherita is located at a beautiful place in the mountains where you can enjoy absolute privacy. The owners are very nice and have a good restaurant right in the next house. The food is delicious and very cheap.
Alena M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Domenico P.
8 Aug 2020
Review for stay from 08 August 2020 to 15 August 2020
very good place, lovely family looking after you in a stunning position. Do your food shopping for a week and barricade yourself in for a real rest.
Domenico P.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Letizia M.
25 Jul 2020
Review for stay from 25 July 2020 to 08 August 2020
Casa molto bella, un po'scricchiolante il piano superiore, la vista dalla piscina è uno spettacolo, il giardino è in sicurezza... Un po'più di informazioni magari, anche solo che passa il signore del pane 3 volte a settimana, cmq regna la pace e il silenzio...molta privacy... Una pecca, ho portato due gatti, uno molto piccolo, per 2 settimane 200€ un po' caro...la piscina è molto alta, perciò per i bimbi molto piccoli non va bene... Per tutto il resto... meraviglioso
[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Very nice house, a little creaking on the upper floor, the view from the pool is a spectacle, the garden is safe ... A little more information maybe, even only that the bread van passes 3 times a week, however peace and silence reigns ... a lot of privacy ... A flaw, I brought two cats, one very small, for 2 weeks the extra was 200 € which is a bit expensive ... the pool is very high, so for very small children not good ... For everything else ... wonderful
Letizia M.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Thomas A.
25 May 2019
Review for stay from 25 May 2019 to 01 June 2019
Sehr sehr liebe Besitzer. Einige Kleinigkeiten funktionieren nicht. Aber kein Problem.
(English translation - Very very nice owner. Some little things do not work. But no problem,)
Thomas A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marek D.
18 Aug 2018
Review for stay from 18 August 2018 to 25 August 2018
Villa Margharita with its surroundings are amazing. It is comfortably equipped and people find everything they need for vacation there.
The large pool with sun beds provides a pleasant place to relax, from which there is an incredible view of beautiful hills around, breathtaking views of the landscape and the sunset.
But also it is the Pareti family, living in the close villa, who gives the place it's charm beauty. They all are very helpful, generous and really nice. They make you feel welcomed in their restaurant, where you can taste so delicious Italian dinner - I so recommend it. There was no problem with anything even though their communication was from 99% in Italian, but at least one learns some new Italian words :)
For sure, we'll come back again.
Marek D.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
20 Sept 2017
Review for stay from 29 July 2017 to 05 August 2017
alles is naar wens verlopen
[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] everything went as desired
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Guy V.
29 Jul 2017
Review for stay from 29 July 2017 to 05 August 2017
alles is naar wens verlopen
[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] everything went as desired
Guy V.
Archival
8/10 Good
13 Oct 2016
Review for stay from 24 September 2016 to 01 October 2016
Very nice setting, very friendly tenants, , very quiet, nice pool. Some 15km off Cortona, all you do, you do by car. I expected to be closer to Cortona.
But we do recommand Villa Margherita.
Archival
8/10 Good
Thomas R.
24 Sept 2016
Review for stay from 24 September 2016 to 01 October 2016
Very nice setting, very friendly tenants, , very quiet, nice pool. Some 15km off Cortona, all you do, you do by car. I expected to be closer to Cortona.
But we do recommand Villa Margherita.
Thomas R.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
1 Aug 2016
Review for stay from 24 June 2016 to 01 July 2016
Villa Margherita is fantastic! Highly recommended.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Xavier M.
24 Jun 2016
Review for stay from 24 June 2016 to 01 July 2016
Villa Margherita is fantastic! Highly recommended.
Xavier M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
8 Oct 2015
Review for stay from 05 September 2015 to 26 September 2015
We just spent a fantastic three weeks here, It is so beautiful and tranquil. Unsurpassed sunsets. Lovely owner and family were so helpful with anything we needed. We will always treasure our days at this gem! Thank you, Michaela & Tom
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Michaela R.
5 Sept 2015
Review for stay from 05 September 2015 to 26 September 2015
We just spent a fantastic three weeks here, It is so beautiful and tranquil. Unsurpassed sunsets. Lovely owner and family were so helpful with anything we needed. We will always treasure our days at this gem! Thank you, Michaela & Tom
Michaela R.
Archival
8/10 Good
16 Jun 2015
Review for stay from 23 May 2015 to 30 May 2015
If you want to be away from all, relax totally, this is the place to be! There will be no other tourists bothering your peace! The house is nice, cosy. The pool very clean, with an spectacular view over the hills of Tuscany. To get there you need to drive also on a unpaved road. We arrived in our SUV, which was perfect for this place. We loved it.
Archival
8/10 Good
Andreas M.
23 May 2015
Review for stay from 23 May 2015 to 30 May 2015
If you want to be away from all, relax totally, this is the place to be! There will be no other tourists bothering your peace! The house is nice, cosy. The pool very clean, with an spectacular view over the hills of Tuscany. To get there you need to drive also on a unpaved road. We arrived in our SUV, which was perfect for this place. We loved it.
Andreas M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
23 Aug 2010
Review for stay from 14 August 2010 to 21 August 2010
We booked Villa Margherita for a relaxing week following four days in Rome. And it was a superb week! The location is magnificent and we spent each evening discussing whether the amazing views at sunset from the pool area was better than the night before or whether it surpassed anything we'd ever experienced. The jury is still out but it takes some beating! The low humidity in the mountains meant that heat was not a problem and concerns over the lack of aircon unfounded. In fact the first few day were a bit cool and we used our minimal wardrobe in a layered fashion!!
There were just two of us (no kids this time - hurrah!) but if you had young children, you would need to give consideration to the pool area and the pool itself. Fantastic for swimmers and jumpers but with no real shallow area. And the views might be wasted on 3year olds!
A helpful, non-intrusive owner (little English but French worked a treat!)
A fabulous, cool, relaxing, inspirational week. Highly recommended.
Archival
8/10 Good
22 Aug 2010
Review for stay from 31 July 2010 to 14 August 2010
Villa Margherita or Casa Serena, named to the owners daughter, is situated in Bagnole, up in the mountains near Cortona. It can be reached by driving an unpaved road ending up at a small community in an 'agritursimo' setting. The house is surrounded by trees, providing pleasant shadows during hot summer times. Villa Margherita is decorated nicely with all necessary amenities. The view from the house to the area is sensational, panoramic. The pool is large and nice and for exclusive use, it is situated about 30 meter away from the house, and does provide almost, but not full privacy. The pool is kept clean by the housekeeper on a regular basis. The owners of the house are very, very friendly and helpful. The nearest restaurant or supermarket can only be found 20 minutes drive away. We really loved our stay at Casa Margherita. Thank you Serena!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
David F.
14 Aug 2010
Review for stay from 14 August 2010 to 21 August 2010
We booked Villa Margherita for a relaxing week following four days in Rome. And it was a superb week! The location is magnificent and we spent each evening discussing whether the amazing views at sunset from the pool area was better than the night before or whether it surpassed anything we'd ever experienced. The jury is still out but it takes some beating! The low humidity in the mountains meant that heat was not a problem and concerns over the lack of aircon unfounded. In fact the first few day were a bit cool and we used our minimal wardrobe in a layered fashion!!
There were just two of us (no kids this time - hurrah!) but if you had young children, you would need to give consideration to the pool area and the pool itself. Fantastic for swimmers and jumpers but with no real shallow area. And the views might be wasted on 3year olds!
A helpful, non-intrusive owner (little English but French worked a treat!)
A fabulous, cool, relaxing, inspirational week. Highly recommended.
David F.
Archival
8/10 Good
Marc K.
31 Jul 2010
Review for stay from 31 July 2010 to 14 August 2010
Villa Margherita or Casa Serena, named to the owners daughter, is situated in Bagnole, up in the mountains near Cortona. It can be reached by driving an unpaved road ending up at a small community in an 'agritursimo' setting. The house is surrounded by trees, providing pleasant shadows during hot summer times. Villa Margherita is decorated nicely with all necessary amenities. The view from the house to the area is sensational, panoramic. The pool is large and nice and for exclusive use, it is situated about 30 meter away from the house, and does provide almost, but not full privacy. The pool is kept clean by the housekeeper on a regular basis. The owners of the house are very, very friendly and helpful. The nearest restaurant or supermarket can only be found 20 minutes drive away. We really loved our stay at Casa Margherita. Thank you Serena!
Marc K.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
12 Sept 2009
Review for stay from 29 August 2009 to 05 September 2009
nice place, everything was in the house
If you want a place for your self, this is it.
Nice pool, it isn't directly near the house, so you can't see the house - pool. The view is excellent!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
12 Sept 2018
Review for stay from 18 August 2018 to 25 August 2018
Verified traveller
Archival
4/10 Poor
5 Nov 2016
Review for stay from 19 October 2016 to 24 October 2016