Residence Il Casale

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw the address for Residence Il Casale, I thought “great, another place in the middle of nowhere that’s going to be impossible to find.” But you know what? That San Pietro A Cegliolo location is actually perfect. It’s tucked away in the Tuscan countryside about a 10-minute drive from Cortona’s historic center, which means you get those postcard views without the tourist crowds stumbling past your window at 7 AM.

The property itself feels like someone’s family converted their actual farmhouse into a hotel – and honestly, that’s probably exactly what happened. The rooms have this authentic lived-in quality that most places try to fake with distressed furniture from catalogs. I mean, the stone walls are genuinely old, and there’s something about the way the light hits those terracotta floors in the afternoon that makes you want to pour a glass of wine and just sit there. The 4-star rating is spot-on – it’s not trying to be some fancy resort, but everything works well and the beds are actually comfortable (which, if you’ve stayed in enough “authentic” Italian places, you know isn’t always a given).

What really sold me on this place was how the staff seemed to actually know the area. When I asked about hiking trails, the guy at the desk didn’t just hand me a generic brochure – he drew a little map showing me where to park near the Etruscan walls and mentioned that the path gets muddy after rain. That kind of local knowledge is worth its weight in gold when you’re trying to make the most of a few days in Cortona. The 8.4 rating makes sense too – it’s not perfect (the WiFi can be spotty in some rooms, and parking is a bit of a free-for-all), but it delivers on what matters most. You’re surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, you can walk to a decent restaurant in the village, and when you want to explore Cortona proper or day-trip to Montepulciano, you’re perfectly positioned. Plus, there’s something to be said for coming back to a quiet place where you can actually hear the cicadas instead of scooters revving all night.

Rooms

• Apartment – Ground Floor with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Apartment – Ground Floor with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Superior Apartment with 3 single beds and 1 large double bed for 5 adults
• Duplex Apartment with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 4 adults
• Apartment – Ground Floor with 2 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults
• Duplex Apartment with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 4 adults
• Duplex Apartment with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 4 adults
• Apartment – Split Level with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 4 adults
• Duplex Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults
• Villa with Private Pool with 3 single beds, 5 × 2 single beds, 12 × 1 large double bed and 1 single bed for 38 adults
• Maisonette with 2 × 2 single beds and 2 × 1 large double bed for 8 adults
• Apartment with Pool View with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Denisa from Slovakia (9/10)

  Beautiful and relaxing atmosphere of the house and surroundings. The pool is amazing, the house in traditional style, comfortable beds, equipped kitchen.
  The hosts are very kind and friendly, we recommend to everyone who is looking for an escape from reality. 🙂

• Elizabeth from Hong Kong (9/10)

  Very relaxing, comfortable and spacious accommodation. Nice garden and pool.

• Joanna from United Kingdom (9/10)

  We stayed for two weeks at Residence Il Casale which provided us with a perfect opportunity to fully relax. It was also a great base to explore the local areas in both Tuscany and Umbria so the location is perfect. Our apartment was spacious, clean and very well stocked with everything we needed. Pool and communal areas also great and an opportunity for laundry too. Many others came and went but we would recommend staying longer! Allows you to really relax and experience beautiful Tuscany in a beautiful area. Gardens are really superb!

• Monica from United States (9/10)

  Everything! The environment was peaceful and nicely kept. The apartment was great!

• Susan from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Very clean and in a lovely location to get above

• Maicon from Ireland (9/10)

  The perfect place to have some relaxing time. From the staff to the place itself. Amazing!!!
  Gianluca and his wife were fantastic. They advised us on supermarkets, restaurants and shops closed by. The suggestions were amazing and helped us exploring the town while staying in this great hotel.

• Sarah from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The property is beautiful. The pool is big and in beautiful surroundings.

• Sabine from Germany (8/10)

  Der Pool ist schön, leider hat das Wetter nicht so mitgespielt. Das Anwesen ist auch sehr schön.
  Mückennetze vor den Fenstern.

• Corien from Netherlands (8/10)

  Mooi appartement en mooi gelegen, goed koel met warmte en goed zwembad

• Danny from Netherlands (7/10)

  Ligging in combinatie met de te bezoeken plaatsen in de regio

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