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Overview
Description
Our family run holiday agency, Friends of Tuscany Ltd, will manage all aspects of your villa booking with tailored information to get the most from your holiday.Located just 3 km from the historic hilltop town of Cortona and 17 km from Tuscany's largest lake, Lago di Trasimeno, Casa Dardano is a spacious, character-filled country home. Its prime location makes it perfect for both relaxation and exploring the best of Tuscany and Umbria.
The House
Dardano seamlessly blends rustic charm with modern comforts, offering:
First Floor: A farmhouse kitchen and dining-living space with stone floors and a medieval "spy hole."
Second Floor:
This level includes a compact double bedroom, a twin bedroom, and a bathroom with a shower. Moving through the house you will reach a charming two-level tower, featuring a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and an upper-level double bedroom accessed via open stairs.
Outdoor Living
The property features a lush garden with a vine-covered pergola for shaded dining, a neatly mowed meadow with stunning countryside views, and a fully fenced private pool (3’9” deep) for peace of mind. Additional amenities include a barbecue, outdoor kitchen, table football, and covered parking.
Local Highlights
Cortona: Just a 5-10 minute drive (or a scenic 40-minute walk), Cortona is famed for its role in Under the Tuscan Sun. This ancient town offers cobbled streets, vibrant eateries, artisan shops, and cultural treasures like the Etruscan Museum. Convenient transport options include a nearby bus stop and the Camucia train station, 8 minutes away by car.
Lago di Trasimeno: Only 17 km from Casa Dardano, this expansive lake is a hub for water sports such as sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, and paddleboarding. Visitors can also enjoy fishing, swimming, or taking a ferry to explore its picturesque islands. The surrounding area offers hiking and cycling trails with breathtaking lake views.
Other things to do in the area:
Wine Tasting: Visit local vineyards and wineries for a taste of Tuscany's famous wines.
Historic Sites: Explore nearby towns such as Montepulciano, Pienza, and Arezzo, all within an hour’s drive.
Outdoor Adventures: Beyond many lake activities, enjoy hiking and mountain biking in the scenic Val di Chiana countryside.
Cultural Events: Cortona frequently hosts art exhibits, food festivals, and open-air concerts, particularly in summer.
Culinary Delights: Savor traditional Tuscan cuisine at local trattorias and enjoy fresh, local ingredients at the nearby minimarket just 5 minutes’ walk away.
Casa Dardano is perfectly situated to enjoy the serenity of the countryside, the vibrancy of Cortona, and the recreational opportunities of Lago di Trasimeno, making it the ideal base for your Tuscan adventure.
Distances to Major Destinations
Siena: 75 km (1 hour 15 minutes by car)
Arezzo: 30 km (35 minutes by car)
Assisi: 80 km (1 hour 20 minutes by car)
Perugia: 50 km (50 minutes by car)
Florence: 115 km (1 hour 30 minutes by car)
Rome: 200 km (2 hours 30 minutes by car)
Nearest Airports
Perugia Airport (San Francesco d’Assisi): 58 km (50 minutes by car)
Florence Airport (Amerigo Vespucci): 125 km (1 hour 40 minutes by car)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci): 220 km (2 hours 40 minutes by car)
Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei): 190 km (2 hours 15 minutes by car)
Additional Details:
Pool dimensions: 36 ft x 13 ft, depth 3’9” (fully fenced).
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x Double Bed
Bedroom on top floor- large mezzanine style bedroom
Bedroom 2
1 x Double Bed
Bedroom 2- with mezzanine above
Bedroom 3
1 x Double Bed
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
2 x Single Beds
Twin room
21 Reviews
Leave ReviewBeautiful house
By Nathalie on 22-Aug-2025Beautiful old house with different corners where you can sit outside. Nice swimming pool and quiet environment. The owner of the house was very nice and made sure the pool stayed clean. Nice place!
We want to come back!
By Caroline on 14-Jul-2024We had a lovely stay at Paolo and Carla’s villa Dardano. They were extremely helpful and friendly, even offering to drive us in and out of Cortona! The villa is rustic and charming with lovely pool and outside space. The only criticism we could have was that there was no full length mirror - might be worth putting one in at some point. Thanks so much to Paolo and Carla for a real lovely holiday - we’ll be back!"
Parfait
By Federic M on 09-Aug-2024Tout s’est bien passé. La maison et la piscine sont conformes à l’annonce. Les propriétaires sont très accueillants et très sympathiques. La situation géographique est très bonne pour visiter la Toscane
Amazing
By Laura on 04-Jun-2025We had a lovely stay in Montalla at Paolo and Carla’s villa. Incredibly peaceful location and a good base for driving out to Florence, Assisi, Montepulciano and Arezzo. Hosts were incredibly helpful at all times of day and night! Would firmly recommend and would have loved to have stayed even longer"
Great Hosts
By Justin on 29-Jul-2025Beautiful, serene and private surroundings with a lovely big pool. The house was rustic in style and a little dark inside but had everything we needed. As others have stated, Carla and Paolo were very attentive and relaxed hosts who looked after us very well - good advice on restaurants and responsive with questions.
Beautiful traditional house
By Yolande on 15-Aug-2025Very pleasant stay. Beautiful house with a view and a lovely swimming pool. Well-equipped kitchen. Paolo and Carla are very hospitable and make sure everything is perfect. Highly recommended!