Elegance, style, space and comfort in this independent luxury barn with air-conditioning throughout. Ideal for family, friends travelling together or food lovers who enjoy a great kitchen to cook in.
Fontanella was the barn of Molino di Bordone when it was still a farm. 2 beautifully decorated bedrooms with French windows, each with its own marble-tiled bathroom. Large, country kitchen, fully fitted with locally crafted cabinets, granite surfaces, dishwasher & washing machine; interior dining area. Very large living room with double sofabed; 1 upright piano, reading library, with TV, antique desk for your laptop. Central heating in all the rooms and pellet fire in the living room.
The rooms have high wooden-beamed ceilings and all open directly onto a private garden with views of our olive grove. Under the shelter of century old oak trees, the terrace with barbecue area offers relaxed dining al fresco.
An Authentic Getaway in Cortona - You will be staying at an elegant Tuscan Country Villa with a large Pool.
The property is a restored, 17th century Stone Farmhouse with gorgeous gardens, sunny and shady terraces and a childrens play area.
Complete safety in a 10 acre garden, secluded & off the road. Entertainment for all ages: badminton, trampoline, swings & climbing frame, bikes. And a nice big swimming pool to cool off when it gets hot.
Perfect location for couples, family reunions and small groups of friends.
We have no light pollution so at night the stars shine brightly in the sky perfect for stargazing.
Molino di Bordone is a self catering holiday rental property; ideally located for exploring Tuscany and Umbria. Authentically restored, furnished with country charm and decorated with the utmost attention to detail.
Pino & Caroline restored it from a ruin that had been empty for over 30 years. Drawn by the peacefulness of the place, the 360 degree views and the surrounding vineyards and olive groves, you will often find them there busy gardening and ready to welcome you.
Each apartment is located in a historic part of the property:
Stalla Rustica 3 bed/3bath
Fontanella 2bed/2bath with Aircon.
Molinello 1bed/1bath
Torre Suite 1bed/bath
When you rent Molino di Bordone as a whole you will use all the units and there will be no other guests. The owners still have a home here so there is always someone available on site.
Each unit/apartment has its own private entrance and garden/terrace area with BBQ. You have free access to the swimming pool and play areas, gardens, olive groves and parking area - FREE WiFi.
Help yourselves to the organic vegetables from Pino's Kitchen Garden with abundances of sage, thyme and rosemary and fruit from the trees beyond the lavender bushes (apples, cherries, figs & plums depending on the season).
Aircon: Not all the areas have air conditioning. There are fans in the bedrooms without air conditioning.
For winter rentals there is central heating in all the rooms and some wood burning or pellet fireplaces.
Friendly dogs and cats live on the property (please don’t feed or bring inside).
This is a holiday/vacation rental on a privately owned home.
Locazione per finalità esclusivamente turistica con appartamenti arredati senza alcuna prestazione di servizi accessori o complementari. CIN reg. n. IT051017C23XG14Y3K
We look forward to welcoming you!
Cortona, Toscana, Italy
From Molino di Bordone you can walk to the local coffee bar and pizzeria (20 mins) and also to a fabulous local restaurant (10 mins).
Cortona is just 10 mins in car, a fascinating medieval hill-town perched on slopes of Monte Egidio, overlooks the Valdichiana valley; Lake Trasimeno (20 mins in car).
Visit the Etruscan tombs & MAEC museum, the Museo Diocesano, and the Franciscan “Le Celle” hermitage. Walk down the hill from the Girifalco Fortress past the Sanctuary of S. Margherita through the charming old streets where there is excellent shopping and gelato (icecream).
There are many delightful restaurants in Cortona ad in the surrounding historic towns and villages.
Getting around Cortona, Tuscany and Umbria
You'll definitely need a car. Whilst we are close to towns we are a couple of km off the main road. There is no public transport here but in nearby Camucia or Terontola there is a fantastic rail network linking you with the whole of Italy for excursions to Rome or Florence just an hour away.
TUSCANY: within 100km / 60m
AREZZO (30mins) Our Provincial capital and a charming medieval centre with a lovely cathedral and many antique shops. The Legend of the True Cross frescos, masterpiece of Piero della Francesca are in the Basilica of San Francesco. Arezzo was also the birthplace of painter, architect and biographer Giorgio Vasari who gave his name to the elegant portico on Arezzo’s Piazza Grande.
MONTEPULCIANO (30mins) One of the best-preserved hill towns of Italy. Wine & Cooking of this town are well known all over the world. Much to see. Great visit. Taste the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
PIENZA (45mins) Overlooks the Val D’Orcia. It was the birthplace of Pope Pius II Piccolomini who endeavoured to create an “ideal city” of the tiny town of Corsignano. There are many fine buildings and breath-taking views. The English Patient was filmed here. Pienza features fun boutiques and several shops selling the typical Pecorino cheese.
MONTALCINO (1hr) A Medieval settlement in enchanting natural landscape. Montalcino is all about the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine which can be sampled in the numerous wine bars or nearby wineries. The fortress has a wine shop too and magnificent views from its ramparts
SIENA (45mins) Exquisite Gothic walled city – perfectly preserved since it was never damaged in the 2WW. Small, manageable and pedestrian; pop.50,000. Duomo: see cathedral-library frescoes by Pinturicchio. Campo Square is the place to have coffee and people watch and imagine the Palio race taking place. Enoteca - located in the restored Medici Fortezza; stocks 1000 different wines. You can taste or buy at reasonable prices. Parking in Siena: the best place for 95% occasions is the Fortezza or Stadio - there is nearly always a space. There is also parking San Francesco with escalators into town. It is not easy to find free street parking. Beware of illegal parking.
FLORENCE (1hr 15 minutes) Capital city of the Region of Tuscany and jewel of the Italian Renaissance. We strongly suggest booking the major museums in advance. Going by train saves the problem of parking and is far less stressful and tiring in our opinion. You can park at one of the Cortona train stations and come back in the evening.
UMBRIA: within 100km / 60m
CASTIGLIONE DEL LAGO (25mins) The town of Castiglione del Lago is a large balcony overlooking Lake Trasimeno. It retains a beautiful historic centre within 12th-century medieval walls. From its Rocca, the view captures the entire lake with its islands, the surrounding hills and the profile of the towns that dominate the landscape, from Cortona to Panicale. From Castiglione del Lago there is a cycle-pedestrian path that enables visitors to circumnavigate Lake Trasimeno, some sixty kilometres long.
LAKE TRASIMENO (15mins) Fourth largest lake in Italy. Great day out, with or without children. Pretty towns all around with cafes, beaches, boating, trips to the islands. PASSIGNANO SUL TRASIMENO (20mins) is a charming lakeside town – the spot for Sunday ‘passeggiata’ or to rent a boat - and features several good restaurants specialising in both lake and sea fish.
PERUGIA (45mins) Significant traces of the city’s Etruscan past are visible and there are a number of important historical places to visit. Corso Vanucci offers magnificent stores and historical buildings & the Pinacoteca, Umbrian National art gallery. By car it is best to park at the bottom of the city in the Piazza Partigiani parking garage and go up the moving staircase to the Centre – emerging from inside the old “Rocca Paolina” Fortress. Central Perugia itself is largely impossible to park in.
ASSISI (45mins) Umbria’s best-known city and home to Saint Francis of Assisi & Saint Claire. One of the highest expressions of religious vitality of the region is to be found in the Basilica of San Francesco, which houses the body of the saint and contains a variety of priceless frescoes (Giotto, Cimabue, Lorenzetti, etc.). Pay car parks located all around the walls.
GUBBIO (1hr) High and off the beaten track, it has the most medieval appearance of the Umbrian towns. Well preserved buildings in pink limestone; spectacular countryside all around. Experience the views from the funicular to S.Ubaldo from which you can walk into the hills behind or down into the centre. To get there take the scenic drive via the hamlet of Mercatale and the Umbrian town of Umbertide.
ORVIETO (1hr) take the A1 south to get there. Ancient Etruscan hill town high up on a tufa rock plateau; superb Gothic cathedral & square, it is one of the oldest towns in Italy, famous for its white wines with lots of enjoyable narrow streets to explore, underground Etruscan ‘Ipogei ’ or underground tombs. Return via the scenic route stopping at TODI (1hr) ancient hill town and perhaps DERUTA (1hr) for its world famous, prized, colourful majolica pottery.
TORGIANO (1hr) is small but is host to two marvellous museums: - the Museo del Vino and the Museo dell'Olio. Both are the private collections of the Lungarotti winemaking family, who are responsible for having put Umbrian wine on the map. Wine tasting is possible next door to the wine museum!
SPELLO (1hr) This ancient Roman spa town still features its Roman gates and is home to some splendid works by Pinturicchio (student of Perugino) in the Collegiata of Santa Maria Maggiore. Every year at Pentecost there is the ‘Spello in Fiore’ competition in town for the most beautiful display of flowers along the narrow streets, windows and balconies making this a charming spot to stop and wander.
