Cortona (Arezzo) Code
Villa "Corte delle Stelle " is a beautiful farmhouse with swimming pool, located in Creti, in the province of Arezzo and near Cortona. The farmhouse with swimming pool is a secluded villa that thus offers all the serenity and privacy you are looking for in a vacation. This is complemented by the convenience offered by the most modern facilities, such as the beautiful swimming pool, the wonderful garden that surrounds it and the private indoor parking , to make you enjoy your stay in Tuscany to the fullest.
The Micheli family's property covers 15 hectares. The 'farm, totally self-managed, is called Belvedere, a name taken from the hill on which the entire estate stands. The fields are cultivated with wheat and sunflowers, in addition to the presence of olive groves and vineyards, which give the landscape a unique and evocative blend of colors.
The old stables where the animals were raised have been torn down to make way for the brand new farmhouse with swimming pool where you can stay.
The farmhouse with swimming pool near Cortona, furnished in Tuscan style, with exposed wooden beams, terracotta floors and pietra serena fireplace, can accommodate up to 8 people. The ground floor consists of a large living room with fireplace and kitchenette, two bedrooms with double beds, one bedroom with twin beds and two bathrooms with shower. On the second floor in the turret reached by an internal staircase is the double bedroom with bathroom with shower, as well as the pearl of our facility: the panoramic balcony furnished with table and chairs, from which to enjoy one of the most beautiful landscapes of Tuscany.
Each room is equipped with:
A hair dryer is also available to guests in each bathroom.
Inside the dining area are available to guests:
Other facilities offered are:
The Wine and Grapes
The grapes usually reach the right ripeness and are harvested from mid-September to the end of October. A total and quality control is conducted on the production cycle that begins with the agronomic care in the vineyard and cultivation techniques, up to the decisive moment of the harvest, which coincides with a careful and rigorous selection of the grapes to be picked. Come during this period, and you will be able to observe the farm staff engaged in this activity with great passion and commitment, following ancient traditions.
The Olive Groves and the Olive Oil
Not only wine. The farm "Belvedere" is also famous for the production of extra virgin olive oil. Just as the natural and typical scenery of the Valdichiana dictates, the orderly rows of olive trees flank the vineyards and fields of wheat and sunflowers, giving a beautiful view.
The olives, harvested between the end of October and the beginning of November, are placed in boxes and taken to the oil mill, where they are pressed within 48 hours to avoid oxidation and preserve the organoleptic properties and taste-olfactory peculiarities.
Cooking Classes
About 100 meters from the Villa Corte delle Stelle farmhouse, Tuscan cooking classes are held. The Villa Corte delle Stelle farmhouse staff will be happy to accompany you to classes where you can learn the secrets of Tuscan cooking. With seasonal ingredients, bought in typical Tuscan produce stores or gathered directly from the gardens and fields, you can have fun and make wonderful dishes.