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Villa di Piazzano

Tuscany, Italy • Cortona • OVER THE TOP

avg. $830 / night

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At a glance

A fifteenth-century Medici villa in Cortona with original Renaissance details and terraced gardens overlooking Lake Trasimeno.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and collectors seeking Tuscan authenticity

Highlights:

  • Fifteenth-century Medici villa with original pietra serena and 1402 fireplace
  • Rooms split between grand villa suites and converted stone outbuildings
  • Cypress allées and formal terraced gardens overlooking Valdichiana valley
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A fifteenth-century Medici villa set among cypress allées in the Valdichiana hills between Cortona and Lake Trasimeno, Villa di Piazzano carries its age with the kind of unforced confidence that centuries of continuous habitation tend to produce. The property — a manor house flanked by stone-roofed agricultural outbuildings arranged around terraced gardens — was converted into a small hotel by the Cotarella family, who brought the same careful stewardship they apply to their winemaking across central Italy. The aerial view confirms the logic of its layout: the villa at centre, symmetry enforced by flanking cypresses, the rectangular pool cut into the lower terrace in a way that feels like an extension of the formal garden rather than a modern intrusion. Inside, the rooms divide clearly between two registers. The grander suites in the main villa feature arched pietra serena window surrounds, linen curtains with pom-pom trim in duck-egg blue, Persian rugs over wide-plank oak floors, and painted panelling — the atmosphere closer to a Florentine patrician house than a converted farmhouse. The restaurant gathers around a monumental stone fireplace dated 1402, its heraldic fire screen anchoring walls finished in pale intonaco plaster with shallow corniced panels. The converted outbuilding rooms are quieter in register, with limewashed beams, cherry-wood credenzas, and linen drapes admitting the particular greenish Umbrian light that floods the valley all summer.

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Scopri perché tanti viaggiatori scelgono la Villa di Piazzano quando visitano Piazzano. Con un ambiente romantico e una varietà di servizi ideali per viaggiatori come te, questo alloggio offre i migliori comfort e un ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo. Le camere sono dotate di TV a schermo piatto, aria condizionata e frigorifero per il massimo comfort. La Villa Di Piazzano Hotel offre la connessione Wi-Fi gratuita, così gli ospiti potranno navigare online quando desiderano. L'hotel offre uno servizio in camera e un concierge. Inoltre, la Villa di Piazzano offre una piscina e una colazione inclusa per un meritato riposo dopo una giornata impegnata. Per gli ospiti con un veicolo, il parcheggio gratuito è disponibile. Trascorrerai un fantastico soggiorno alla Villa di Piazzano e da qui potrai facilmente scoprire il meglio che Piazzano ha da offrire.

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Villa di Piazzano Reviews

1,057 reviews

"This place was spectacular. The villa was beautiful and the views were like something out of a movie set. The room was large and comfortable. The bar and restaurant were very good and the staff and service were exceptional."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 19, 2026

"I stayed here as part of a 2 month solo Europe trip that I was doing. This was my 3rd stop after Rome and Florence. As soon as I got to the property I knew I was in store for something special. Personally for me I love secluded tucked away vacation spots. This place is all of that. The grounds are amazing and overlooks the countryside and mountains. its a small little place but the staff is amazing and so cool. The restaurant may have been the best thing I have eaten so far in Italy. Not kidding, its that good. Ate there for dinner all 3 nights. Its a full experience. This truly was a place that will stay in my heart forever."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 10, 2026

"There are places you visit and places that stay with you forever. Villa di Piazzano is undeniably the latter. My wife and I arrived after a transatlantic flight, exhausted and jet-lagged, and within moments of pulling up to this stunning 16th-century estate on the Umbria-Tuscany border, something shifted. The rolling countryside, the ancient stone buildings draped in wisteria, the warm and genuinely gracious welcome from the staff — it all washed over us immediately. We had arrived somewhere truly special. We were expecting our first child and this was our last great adventure before our lives change forever. The team at Villa di Piazzano seemed to understand the significance of that without us ever having to say it. Every interaction felt personal, warm and unhurried — the kind of hospitality that can’t be trained, only genuinely felt. The restaurant deserves its own paragraph entirely. Both evenings we dined on the terrace under the covered arbour, surrounded by the sounds of the Umbrian countryside and the warm glow of candlelight. The food was extraordinary — locally sourced, beautifully executed and thoughtfully paired with wines that the sommelier selected with real care and passion. These were among the finest meals of our entire trip to Italy, and we ate very well throughout. We spent one glorious day exploring the hilltop town of Cortona — just fifteen minutes away — before returning to the villa for an evening aperitivo and dinner. The perfect rhythm of a perfect day. We also had the privilege of visiting Braccesca for a wine tour through the Umbrian countryside, which the villa helped facilitate seamlessly. If you are looking for the quintessential romantic Italian escape — countryside, extraordinary food, impeccable service and genuine soul — look no further. Villa di Piazzano is one of the great hidden gems of Italy and we are already dreaming of returning. Eric & Arie — May 2026"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 10, 2026

"We had an absolutely beautiful stay at Villa di Piazzano. Calm, elegant, and welcoming. The setting, service, and attention to detail were all exceptional. A perfect base for exploring Tuscany — we’d happily return."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 16, 2026

"My husband and I eloped at Villa di Piazzano and it was truly the most incredible experience. We kept saying how we felt as if we were living in a dream. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and extremely well kept, the staff was beyond friendly and personable that when we left, so many people said bye and it felt as if we were saying bye to distant friends. Every detail of our stay was well thought out. Our room was extremely quiet and clean. Although the location is tucked away and is more than private, it is only a 15/20 minute drive to Cortona a little city with restaurants, amazing views, and anything you may need. I cannot say enough about this location. They truly made our stay and our elopement day 10/10. Photo by: Simone Lombardi"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 15, 2026

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