10/10 Excellent
Teresa P., New York
2 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous escape in Tuscany
My family of four (2 adults, 2 teens) loved staying at Villa Rosa! First the views are so impressively beautiful. The grounds are very well maintained with a fig tree, lemon trees, olive trees, and lavender. There are flat areas and terraced areas and it was extremely private and serene. The pool was very refreshing with endless views. The house was the perfect size for our family and we dined outside a few nights under the wisteria trellis. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with salts, oils, spices, and all the utensils and cooking gear you may need as well as a great coffee/espresso maker. The items in the house were very well organized so you could find almost anything you can think of from flashlights to lighters. We loved Christine’s collection of books on her numerous bookshelves and my kids both finished two books in the 5 days we were there. This was a beautiful escape near the town of Cortona, where we spent many nights walking along the public garden into town. It can be a steep walk in the heat wave we had so sometimes we drove to the tennis courts and walked from there. Oh and without any advertisement, Villa Rosa is situated right next to the famed Villa Bramasole from “Under the Tuscan Sun”. It’s literally right next door, but you’d never know it. I might not have booked if I knew that because I’d be fearful of tourists, but despite being there in late June, there was no fanfare and it sat quietly and beautifully alone. It is a lovely sight with beautiful gardens too!
Teresa P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019