Cortona Tuscany Lodging in Luxury

Cortona is located in the provincia Arezzo,in the region Tuscany ,central Italy. The town is about 10 miles from the border with Umbria, and its magnificent views extend over the green fields and hills of Tuscany and Umbria, extending beyond the large Lake Trasimeno. Cortona is a town which you can use as a base for your relaxing holiday. The town is attractive and welcoming, with many inviting bars and restaurants (Trattorias) in the central piazzas, and also museums and churches, art galleries and very good ice cream.
At the foot of Cortona, there is the ValdiChiana valley and about few miles from town there is an old farmhouse, turned into a luxurious suites accommodation, called “La Mucchia casa vacanze”, the name “La Mucchia” was taken from the small torrent which crosses the Chiana valley. The building covers an area of 1,000 sq. meters (10,764 sq. ft) it is located at the foot of the beautiful town of Cortona. It was built in 1760 by a noble family called Fabbri. In 2005, the present owners obtained the house in a state of ruins.
The renovation lasted three years (reminds of Under the Tuscan Sun) and has followed the instructions of the superintendent for Cultural Heritage. According to the old-world design provided by the town of Cortona, all original materials were recovered and used to rebuild the estate. The ultimate goal was to maintain the appearance of its age; at the same time equip it with modern comforts. That is why every apartment is outfitted with internet, a satellite TV multilingual set, A/C, and heating; also each bedroom has its own private bathroom. Particular care was taken to furnish the house in the classic Tuscan style “arte povera”, as well as the old-world style kitchen decorated with hand-painted ceramic tiles. The house is currently divided into eight apartments. It is surrounded by 7,000 sq. meters of land used for lawn, garden and other various services. Some of these services include parking, a play area, swimming pool and soccer court.The old farmhouse has a revival after 300 years of abandons, and it is named : La Mucchia casa vacanze ; Suites farmhouse hotel, in Cortona.
within the walls; narrow streets and hidden churches:
Cortona is enclosed by enormous walls, constructed by the Etruscs, about 3,000 years ago, before even Rome was built .Narrow streets and alleys lead up to the crest of the Cortonese hills, where the Girofalco Fortress (the fortezza Medicea) is still standing tall. Before wandering through the confusing quantity of small streets and piazzas of the town,it’s wise to provide yourself with a map of the town. Just below the fortress there is the cathedral of saint Margaret, rebuilt in the nineteenth-century, not really interesting, although it does contain the mummificated remains of the saint. A local bar is the right place to reinforce yourself ,especially if you climbed your way up by foot up Guelfa road or from Roma gate to the town centre; a climb which can be exhausting in the summer heat.
One piece of art in Cortona that you must see, is the Annunciation by Fra Angelico (Beato Angelico), in the Museo Diocesano ..There other artworks by Cortona-born Luca Signorelli and by Pietro Lorenzetti in this museum. A wide range of local archeologic findings from various periods can be seen in the Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca, (MAEC) where a bronze chandelier, dating to the 5th century BC is exposed.. The museum is located in the 13th-century Palazzo Casali, the beautiful building in piazza Signorelli in Cortona. Churches that you should visit, include the pretty fifteenth-century Chiesa di San Niccolo, a small church where you can admire a, painting by Signorelli, and the church of r Santa Maria del Calcinaio (1485), a domed Renaissance church ,which you find outside the walls. At a few miles' distance, the Franciscan monastery of Le Celle from the thirteenth-century ,has a bond with various saints, including Francis and Anthony.
To Cortona by train;
Cortona is on a slow railway line between Florence and Rome, and is served by trains from both cities. The railway station is called Camucia-Cortona or Terontola-Cortona, and is located at the foot of the hill on which Cortona is sited. Buses or taxi run from the railway station up to Piazza Garibaldi, by the city walls; tickets can be bought at the adjacent bar. If you just miss a bus at the station, more frequent services pass by the crossroads a short distance uphill. If you are travelling from a nearby town, like Arezzo, you may find it more convenient to take a bus between the towns.
Under the Tuscan Sun, the movie and reality;
Under the Tuscan Sun, a bestseller set in Cortona, put Cortona on the tourist itinerary. A personal story about the restoration of a house, bought locally, gives insight into local society and people, is strong on atmosphere and Italian food. American Frances Mayes bought a holiday home here , renovated the property and cooked a lot of meals. To many people this portrayal of the good life , incited a holiday to Cortona; A recent film was based loosely on the book, and the local tourist board is beginning to capitalise on the association.

La Mucchia casa vacanze is a self catering accommodation in Cortona

La Mucchia casa vacanze is a self catering accommodation in Cortona, Tuscany, is a place planned specially for persons who are too hectic with their work and are looking forward for some rest or recreational activities. The old farmhouse in Cortona has ended their search for such a place which in one year became leader among the Cortona hotels. This Luxurious Medieval farmhouse consists of various kinds of suites ranging from one bed room suite to three or four rooms suites that can accommodate up to 6 persons each. The best thing about this place is that the location can also be appropriate for day trip per the requirements or wish of the individual. In Italian they are called Case vacanze and the meaning is vacation houses which many of them can be found in Tuscany.

The salient characteristics of La Mucchia Farmhouse suites hotel are incomparable with the ones known to you. It seems like you are going back in time the moment you enter to the renovated and restored medieval farmhouses originally built in 1760. This place is situated within such premises where one feels that he is living in heaven. The place is completely surrounded by greenery as well as fauna. There is beautiful swimming pool with a view to the mountains of val di Chiana and above them the ancient hill town of Cortona. To stay in Cortona in Tuscany accommodation of luxury suites, will make your vacation delightful and the memories will remain with you forever.

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The advantages of staying in medieval accommodation in Tuscany for your vacation.

Known in Italy as Agriturismo, farmhouse for rent, holiday home rentals, and vacation house rentals, all those search phrases are suitable for those looking forward to a weekend gateway, or even multi-week vacations in Tuscany or other regions of Italy. More vacation rental home owners are aware of the fact that people are travelling abroad and going for holidays more often, mainly to unwind and spend quality time with loved ones. Tuscany itself has about 10 millions visitors each year out of 30 millions tourists in Italy. Due to this, more farmhouses and holiday homes are made available, sometimes even whole year round, to accommodate holidaymakers' needs. Beyond historical getaways, some people are looking forward to spend the vacation in another town, or in another country, and Tuscany has much to offer, especially, for Americans the big “boom” started after the movie and the novel “under the Tuscan sun” of Frances Mayes. Luxury hotels used to be the norm, but the accommodation habits is seeing a change with more people looking up different vacation accommodation, such as authentic medieval farmhouses rentals.
Depending on your budget, there are various farmhouse rentals available to meet your needs. From high-end luxury estates next to main Tuscan cities, with comfort and easy day trip excursions to remote small farmhouses hided between sunflower camps and mountains, each property for rent is unique by design and geographical location. For an extra sum, you get the whole house to yourself, including the facilities and amenities that come with it. Unlike hotel and resort, there is a certain kind of flexibility and homeliness to staying in a house property, with the extraordinary feeling of going back in time, sleeping under Tuscan beam roof old 300-400 years. There are also reputable agencies managing and overseeing the different home rentals around the world, they charge from the owners between 10-15% of commission, so better go directly to the owner and ask for discount. If you prefer to go by agency and you've set your eyes in a particular destination, all you need to do is contact the managing agency and make appropriate arrangements. They will be more than glad to accommodate your needs and preferences.
During off-peak seasons, to start from January till end of March and from October till December, you will also get to enjoy promotional packages offered by homeowners. It is definitely worthwhile if there are a number of you going for the trip. A simple cost calculation may reveal that you pay much less compared to putting up in a five-star hotel. Vacation house rentals are a good choice of stay if you travel in larger groups or plan to stay for a longer period of time. Some properties will offer you also a nice swimming pool, a tennis court, a cook lessons, wine tasting, day trips, list of good and cheap restaurants, markets, museums and bike or horse back riding. If you travel with your small kids, some will have amusements to keep the children busy, letting you to have your relaxation with a magnificent view of sunflower fields.