We very enjoyed our week in Cortona. Everything that you can read in the other comments are true. What we have liked the most was the loclation (no one around) the swimmingpool the pizza owen and the argentinian grill! It’s the perfect place to spend some time with your family or with some friends! We hope to come back next year! Thanks for your kindness Mauro and for making sure we had everything we needed!

Heerlijk ruim authentiek Toscaans huis met grote tuin, goeie pizza oven en fijn zwembad. Zeer rustig gelegen en mooi uitzicht. Wij waren er alleen met ons gezin (5 personen) maar het huis is zeker geschikt voor grotere gezelschappen. Eigenaar Mauro is erg vriendelijk, gastvrij en behulpzaam. Minder dan 10 minuten rijden naar een grote supermarkt. Centrum van Cortona en meer van Trasimeno op een kwartiertje rijden.

well kept and owner very responsive for all our needs.

We were given a very warm welcome by the owner Mauro on arrival. The villa is in a very quiet and tranquil area with a lovely pool and view. We made good use of the bbq and pizza oven making our own pizzas one evening. Mauro left us a basket of his tomatoes and peppers and was an excellent owner leaving us to ourselves but giving lots of advice when we needed it. Thank you!

We had a wonderful holiday with uour family. our two sons and theri wives, four grandchildren and some friends who stayed for 5 days. Upon arrival we were greeted by Mauro who explained the necessary details and gave us a run down of the area and the options for visits etc. The house was very homely, we had lots of space, seperate bedrooms for the children, lots of space outside to sit and have our meals. The area was very nice. we visited a number of interesting places, Lake Trasimeno, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Siena. All very interesting. We visited some lovely restaurants to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary and my 70th birthday. It was a real family get together, which is getting more and more difficult as eveybody is always so busy. But we managed to have 2 weeks of quality time together. And thanks to Mauro, who was always at hand with information, fruit from his garden and lovely wine, our stay stay at Villa Le Celle del Farinaio was a great succes. We will cherish this for a long time! Grazie mille Mauro!

The villa was a great place for our family of 10, consisting of grandparents, parents, and grandchildren (teenagers). The structure of the house was perfect for us - one building with 2 almost identical apartments, which connected. We were able to cook and eat together, outside most of the time, but also get away to have time alone. The property is on levels - house on one, gardens terraced and lower than the house, swimming pool above, and far enough away from the house so happy yells of the pool occupants were not heard. We ALL enjoyed the place and would have liked to remain longer. Cortona is a great location - in Tuscany, but so close to Umbria.

Ha sido una casa de mucho encanto con un dueño agradable y fácil de tratar. Hemos sido dos familias (13 personas), y la casa nos resultó perfecto porque en realidad son dos casas separadas, pero unidas a través de un balcón delante de la casa y otro detrás. Hemos utilizado solamente una cocina para todas las comidas. De la casa hemos podido ir a Siena, Pienza, Montepulciano (una hora más o menos de la casa) y a Firenze (hora y media). También hemos dedicado un unos días enteras a la villa, piscina, barbacoa (bistecca!) y cocinando con hierbas del jardín. Gracias, Mauro, por una estancia inolvidable.

The owner, Mauro is fantastic! He greeted us with a hug making us feel welcomed. He and his family baked pizza and salad on the day of our arrival. It was wonderful. For my grandson’s 18th birthday his wife baked a delicious tiramisu. The villa was great. The kids loved the pool, trampoline as well as the football table. All in all our entire family enjoyed our week’s stay.

Geweldig huis (eigenlijk 2 aan elkaar met eigen voordeur), alles aanwezig, veel ruimte, prachtige grote tuin, gastvrije ontvangst en service. Handig om te weten: geen bakkertje of restaurantje op loopafstand, daardoor erg afhankelijk van auto (of fiets). Maar ja, dan zit je wel lekker midden in de heuvels met prachtig uitzicht!

This is villa is well located close to Montepulciano, Assisi, Siena, Lake Trasimeno. The villa itself is very spacious with comfortable well decorated rooms. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we could think of. The deco is true Tuscany style. The gardens outside are beautifully landscaped with hide away corners. We used the fire places in the evenings which created an intimate atmosphere. We had a wonderful Tuscany meal prepared by Mauro and his family. Not to be missed.!! Don't have too much of the starter as the 5 course meal was very filling. Mauro is a very attentive and humble host. Nothing was too much to ask and he made our stay very comfortable. We took away memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you Mauro and your family. You are such nice people.

We had a fabulous fortnight at Le Celle del Farinaio. Mauro was a very helpful and generous host, with information on and suggestions about what to do in the area. He welcomed us with home grown tomatoes and pastries from the local bakery and delivered home grown figs no less than 3 times over our stay. When one member of our group asked if he could lend the a needle and thread he took their item away with him and returned with it fully repaired within the day. Any concerns/questions we had were answered or attended to immediately. He couldn’t have been more welcoming or helpful. The villa is actually 2 semi detached houses, each with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. However we used it as one and it didnt cause any problems as you could go from one to another both at the front and back of the property. We were 3 families with young children and there was plenty of space for us all. The open plan layout downstairs was perfect when preparing food. Each house also had a laundry room, one of which we used as a baby’s bedroom as there was plenty of room for a cot and it was nice and dark. The gardens were lovely with lots of different places to sit and enjoy the wonderful view. We all loved the pool, table tennis, table football, trampoline and pop up badminton. There were also a few pool inflatables and skittles so lots to keep us entertained. The children loved blackberry picking in the garden. The area felt a bit more off the beaten track than more central Tuscany and we enjoyed visiting the lake towns of Passignano sul Trasimeno and Castiglione del Lago. Cortona was lovely and Siena was roughly an hour away and an easy half day trip. The children loved the Waterpark near Monte san Savino half an hour away. We also enjoyed a pizza night at the house - Mauro and his family made lots of different pizza which we hadn’t tried before and they were really delicious. We would recommend confirming price etc before though as although we loved it it was more expensive than going to a restaurant. Overall we had a great time and would thoroughly recommend the villa. Mauro - Grazie per tutto. La casa e incantevole e sei stato molto generoso. Abbiamo passati una vacanza molto felice a Farinaio.

We had a fabulous fortnight at Le Celle del Farinaio. Mauro was a very helpful and generous host, with information on and suggestions about what to do in the area. He welcomed us with home grown tomatoes and pastries from the local bakery and delivered home grown figs no less than 3 times over our stay. When one member of our group asked if he could lend the a needle and thread he took their item away with him and returned with it fully repaired within the day. Any concerns/questions we had were answered or attended to immediately. He couldn’t have been more welcoming or helpful. The villa is actually 2 semi detached houses, each with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. However we used it as one and it didnt cause any problems as you could go from one to another both at the front and back of the property. We were 3 families with young children and there was plenty of space for us all. The open plan layout downstairs was perfect when preparing food. Each house also had a laundry room, one of which we used as a baby’s bedroom as there was plenty of room for a cot and it was nice and dark. The gardens were lovely with lots of different places to sit and enjoy the wonderful view. We all loved the pool, table tennis, table football, trampoline and pop up badminton. There were also a few pool inflatables and skittles so lots to keep us entertained. The children loved blackberry picking in the garden.The area felt a bit more off the beaten track than more central Tuscany and we enjoyed visiting the lake towns of Passignano sul Trasimeno and Castiglione del Lago. Cortona was lovely and Siena was roughly an hour away and an easy half day trip. The children loved the Waterpark near Monte san Savino half an hour away.We also enjoyed a pizza night at the house - Mauro and his family made lots of different pizza which we hadn’t tried before and they were really delicious. We would recommend confirming price etc before though as although we loved it it was more expensive than going to a restaurant.Overall we had a great time and would thoroughly recommend the villa.Mauro - Grazie per tutto. La casa e incantevole e sei stato molto generoso. Abbiamo passati una vacanza molto felice a Farinaio.

A perfect place to mix relaxation with travel adventures in Tuscany. Mauro was a kind and attentive host. We will always remember the special meals prepared in the outdoor hearth. An exceptional experience that created lasting memories.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the villa. From the moment we arrived, Mauro and his family welcomed us and made us feel very comfortable. We walked to the local shops, took day trips to the thermal springs, to Arezzo, Cortona and Orvieto, nowhere was really far away. Mauro's wife made us a lovely strawberry tart for our arrival and Mauro gifted us with some local pastries on our first morning. Fredrico ( Mauro's son ) cooked us pizza on our first night, as we were arriving quite late in the day. The pizzas were lovely and Fredrico is extremely talented but we were did feel the cost of this was quite high.... We should have confirmed a price beforehand. All in all, the Villa was perfect for our needs and Mauro and his family were very accommodating to our needs. We would certainly not hesitate to recommend this place to others.

Volveríamos otra vez a esta Villa, muy bien ubicada para realizar paseos a los pueblos cercanos, muy cómoda y bien equipada, todo era como lo vimos en las fotos. Pasamos unos días maravillosos junto a mi familia y amigos. Federico el hijo de Mauro, nos cocinó pizzas a la piedra realmente buenas. Muy agradecidos de la hospitalidad recibida por parte de Mauro y su familia. Las vistas desde la piscina, hacia la campiña italiana, realmente dejan sin aliento. Nos gustaría volver en otra oportunidad

Just home from a wonderful stay at the beautiful Villa le Celle del Farinaio with 3 generations of our family. The villa is perfect, situated in the tranquil Tuscan countryside but in close reach of civilisation, enabling us to visit the local towns and to easily reach the more famous cities. The accommodation worked well for us as a group of grandparents and 2 families. Excellent facilities and made full use of the pool. Lovely woodland surroundings and beautiful gardens. The owner and his family are wonderful and go out of their way to ensure you have a great stay. Thank you so much Mauro, Nevio and Gabriella xx

Dear Mauro and Family, Mille Graci!!!! Staying at your villa was a highlight of our Italy vacation! We miss being there already! The Villa was decorated so beautiful and we had all the comforts of home. Thank you for making your villa seem like our home away from home. The amenities were plenty and we enjoyed the hammock, relaxing chairs, beautiful flowers and landscape, bocce, swimming pool and trampoline. Great area to hike and amazing views of Lake Trasimeno. The villa location was perfect to visit many wonderful hill towns such as Cortona, Montepulciano and Castiglione Del Lago. The train station is very close and made visiting Florence easy. Graci to our amazing chef, Federico, who made our arrival dinner of brick oven pizza(the best pizza we have ever eaten) and our departure dinner of roasted chicken/potatoes, homemade spinach ravioli, la torta della nonna and my beautiful surprise of Tiramisu cake!! The cake was delizioso and a memory I will always treasure!!!! We hope to stay in your beautiful villa again sometime on future travels to peaceful Tuscany! Molto fortuna to all of you and God Bless! John, Teresa, Ava and Ana

We couldn't have picked a more perfect place to spend our week in Italy. The house was perfect for our group of 8 women with ages ranging from 56 to 84! It worked wonderfully for a home base to retreat from after a day of touring local towns. We got lost on the way there from Venice...but Mauro and his son, Fedrico saved the day by meeting us and showing us the way. They had a welcome home dinner waiting for us and it was so amazing and a blessing for us 8 very tired travelers. Marcos even started a wonderful fire for us to snuggle next to as we drank the bottle of wine they left. Then the next morning, Marcos brought fresh pastries for breakfast! OMG! The accomidations were better than expected. Great beds, great baths and an awesome view! We hired Fedrico - to be our Chef for 4 evening meals. Fedrico worked with our budget and created wonderful italian dishes. Those truly were the most appreciated and enjoyed evenings there. We had a couple days at the villa where we just stayed home and enjoyed the views & hiked up the mountain behind the villa to an awesome old church and met the neighbors. It is my plan to repeat this trip with couples next October... the weather is wonderful and not hot but just chilly enough to have a fire at night. Thank you Mauro and family. You will always be a part of our family....See you next October.

We had two wonderful weeks with our friends, our kids and our Dogs in the house of Mauro and his family. The house is clean, very nice arranged and the view is fantastic. The pool area is at the top of the property, what creates a perfect view over Tuscany. The house is sorrounded with olive fields and wood. It`s very quiet and private there. Owner Mauro is very hospitable and a very kind person like the whole family. Also a highlight is the homemade Pizza dinner prepared by son Federico. Delicious! The place is close to beautiful villages and towns like Siena, Florence, Cortona and Arezzo. Also a trip to Rome is possible. Thank you Mauro and family for a wonderful time and we hope to come back one time! Grazie and greetings from Munich

Es waren zwei tolle Wochen im Haus von Mauro und seiner Familie. Das Haus ist groß, das Grundstück riesig und die Gastfreundschaft gigantisch. Die Aussicht auf die Toskana ist wunderschön und im Haus fühlt mich sich sofort pudelwohl. Und auch Hunde sind hier sehr willkommen. Das Haus ist sehr sauber und mit Liebe eingerichtet. Es war wirklich alles vorhanden, was man braucht und noch mehr. Der Vermieter Mauro war sehr aufmerksam und der Pool wurde täglich gereinigt. Das Haus liegt auf einem Hügel mit einer tollen Aussicht. Und der Vorteil daran ist, dass man auf jeden Fall jedes angegessene Gramm von Federicos toller Pizza beim Gassi gehen sofort wieder verbrennt, denn es geht entweder runter und dann wieder rauf oder rauf und dann wieder runter:-) Das Haus ist umrandet von Olivenhainen und Wald in einer sehr ruhigen Gegend. Die Lage des Hauses lässt jede Menge Ausflüge zu, ohne weit zu fahren. Wir waren sogar 2 Tage in Rom (mit dem Zug 1,5 Std.), aber auch Arezzo, Siena und Florenz sind schöne Tagesausflugsziele. Und ein Besuch im kleinen, charmanten Bergstädtchen Cortona in 8 km Entfernung lohnt sich auch schon, um nur mal ein Eis zu essen. Alles in allem, würde ich das Ferienhaus jedem weiterempfehlen! Es war wirklich ein Traumurlaub mit tollen und herzlichen Vermietern. Vielen Dank an alle, die unseren Aufenthalt so schön gemacht haben. Grazie Mauro, Federico, Nevio, Lisa und Gabriella. We hope to see you again! Michi, Caro, Nico, Maxl, Annalina, Sammy, Stefan, Kilian, Johanna, Chris, Leon, Maria, Melli, Martin, Mirjam, Linda, Lilly und Pepper

Our family of 13 took over Mauro's villa for a wonderful week long reunion in June. The villa was perfect for our four families with great facilities to gather and to separate. The pool was always pristine and well attended. The pizza oven was a favorite feature. Do not miss the opportunity for a splendid meal featuring local dishes prepared by Mauro's very talented son with the support of Mauro and his wife. A true highlight! Once we found the villa and got the hang of remotely opening the gate and gunning our van up the driveway we found the villa conveniently located to enjoy day trips to Lake Trasimeno, Cortona, Sienna and Firenze.

This is a unbelievable nice, beautiful and cultivated property ! The owner Mauro is the friendliest and attentive person you can desire...We had a great time there and were everyday amazed about the love the owner created his house, the terraces and the gardens. The location is perfect to check the surroundings and the famous Tuscany citys. But it´s hard to detach the comfort of this house for a moment... Thank you Mauro for everything, it was a great stay !!!