Villas In Tuscany is a specialist website offering bespoke villa vacation rentals in Tuscany, owned and operated by HILL TOWNS TOURS based in Cortona, Tuscany. We are a young and dynamic English-speaking team, versed in every nook and cranny of our region, in each hill and each valley. Our knowledgeable experts will help you select the perfect location and villa for your Tuscan experience, and make all the necessary arrangements to satisfy your specific needs and requirements. Not only do we list a broad selection of villas and farmhouses situated in some of the most beautiful landscapes of Tuscany, many of which we manage on an exclusive basis, but we also offer personal guidance in your choice of complementary activities that will maximise and enhance your Tuscan adventure in a unique and memorable way. Our mission is to transform that simple vacation into a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will never forget. HTT support is available throughout your stay and contact details for office hours and after hours are provided at check-in. Upon request, it is possible to book extra private services in advance: HTT offers a wide range of high-quality services and unique experiences, such as delicious meals prepared by private chefs, cooking lessons, private drivers services for out-of-town visits and activities, wine pairings and lessons with sommeliers, wine-tours, truffle hunting, cheese-making lessons, guided excursions, bike tours and much more. Our cleaning staff is available for extra cleanings or daily cleanings, in order to make your holiday as smooth as possible. Do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to organize a fabulous experience, based on your interests and needs.

Villa Torre degli Elci is located in the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by the iconic olive and cypress trees, just a mere 4 km from the Etruscan hill town of Cortona. The name of the villa derives from its history as an old watch tower, dating back to the 13th century, later becoming a monastery and then finally a home. Boasting views of Cortona and the Chiana valley, here you are far from the chaos and movement, surrounded by elm trees. Villa Torre degli Elci is a 5-bedroom / 6-bathroom property spread over 300 sqm, with a main house that has three levels, and two annex buildings. On the ground floor of the main house, there are two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of these rooms has a fireplace. On the first floor there is another double bedroom and bathroom, as well as a large living room and dining room, with another cosy fireplace, a kitchen, and a reading room. On the second floor there is another reading room, with a beautiful panoramic view, and one double bedroom and bathroom. From this room you can access the attic through a steep wooden staircase where there are 2 single beds and a bathroom with a shower, that is suitable for children. The first annex building has a fully equipped kitchen on the ground floor, with a dining area and half bathroom. There is a great outdoor area here, and right next to the kitchen you will find an old stone oven for making delicious homemade pizzas! Dine under the gazebo and take in the breathtaking views of the hill where Cortona is located. The second annex has another double bedroom and bathroom, a mini bar and laundry area. Villa Torre degli Elci is entirely for the exclusive use of guests. The access to the property is via a small asphalted road that leads to the gate that opens onto the private parking area. The garden is weekly looked after by the maintenance worker. All costs of electricity, gas, heating, air conditioning and final cleaning are included in the price!

Cortona is a small charming town,in the province of Arezzo in southern Tuscany and is the main cultural and artistic center of the Val di Chiana. The city, enclosed by Etruscan stone walls, sits on the top of a hill about 600 meters above sea level that embraces a view of the whole Valdichiana and Lake Trasimeno.The heart of Cortona is Piazza della Repubblica, with Palazzo Comunale overlooking the square, from which originates the main street, named via Nazionale, the only flat street in town, also knows as Ruga Piana among the locals.The town offers many interesting places to visit, such as the Diocesan Museum where you can admire Beato Angelico's painting, and Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca, displaying items from Etruscan, Roman, and Egyptian civilizations, as well as art and artefacts from the Medieval and Renaissance eras.You should not miss a visit to the beautiful Santa Margherita Sanctuary, patron of the town, to the Girifalco Fortress and to the Franciscan hermitage Le Celle, the first monastery built by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1211.