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Rare: a cottage for 2 at the edge of marvellous medieval village

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the pergola that offers shade and comfort in the garden
the cottage from the garden
garden
garden and view towards Umbria
Jacuzzi plunge pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cetona (Siena), Tuscany
  • Place, Archaeological Museum of Sarteano
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Sarteano Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Labyrinth of Porsenna
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rare: a cottage for 2 at the edge of marvellous medieval village

"Ombra's cottage" is a little house immersed in the countryside, but at the same time at walking distance from the village of Cetona's main square, where one can find a weekly market, two great cafés and two of the best and most renown restaurants in Tuscany: "Il Tiglio di Piazza, da Nilo", and "Il Merlo".
It is the ideal house for a couple or even a single person, who would enjoy privacy, great views, an olive grove garden, a plunge pool with jacuzzi, and an Oriental style pergola with cushions.
Inside, it has a living room, a kitchen, a veranda/dining room, a bathroom with shower and an upstairs bedroom. The plunge pool is open from May 25 to September 30. Plunge pool’s time can be extended for a fee, previous discussing it with the owner. Air conditioning in the summer. The heating in the colder seasons is not included, and must be payed locally according on usage a market price. Cleaning provided on Wednesdays April to end of September, and all year on Saturdays, with change of linens and towels.

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About the area

Cetona

Located in Cetona, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monte Rufeno Nature Reserve and Val di Chiana, while Chiusi Cathedral Museum and Chianciano Art Museum are cultural highlights. Labyrinth of Porsenna and Pasticceria Il Campanile are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Cetona (Siena), Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Archaeological Museum of Sarteano - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Sarteano Castle - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Labyrinth of Porsenna - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Chiusi National Etruscan Museum - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Chiusi Cathedral Museum - 15 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Chiusi Chianciano Terme Station - 16 min drive
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪osteria spirito di vino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar Cavallino Bianco - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Loconda Dei Tintori - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante La Taverna Di Merlino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Osteria del Patriarca - ‬14 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage, stunning village

The property was beautiful, well equipped, and exactly as described. The housekeeper was very helpful and the owner was very generous with information and with equipment at the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
Thank you Kate!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAtherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Postcard perfect cottage

We spent 2 weeks at this charming cottage in June 2024. Both Livia (host) and Patrizia (housekeeper) are absolutely lovely people and the cottage is, clean, tidy, airy and comfortable. There was plenty of room for 2 people in the cottage but the real selling point is the fabulous grounds and garden that is entirely at your private disposal for the duration of the stay. If you can drag yourself away from the gazebo/hammock/leafy arbors/grapevine-covered trellis/plunge pool, it's a 5 minute walk into the delightful square with restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops and some fabulous gelato. I wouldn't hesitate to return, Loved every minute!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect end to our 2-month stay in Italy.

Livia’s Cetona cottage was one of the true highlights of our trip. First, the location is ideal. The cottage and its terraced gardens provide the peaceful setting and views of the Tuscan countryside, with easy access to many fine walks; at the same time, it is a quick walk into Cetona, one of the loveliest Tuscan villages we visited—as it is a real community not centered on the tourist trade. Second, the cottage itself is wonderful. It has a comfortable sitting room, a separate room with a table that serves well as a desk, indoor breakfast room, a comfortable bed in a cozy upstairs bedroom, and outdoor gazebo and sheltered dining table—thus providing lots of spaces to read, write, nap, eat, etc. The kitchen was easily the best stocked of all the homes we rented during our travels. Plenty of pots & pans, serving bowls & platters, and (especially appreciated) a well-stocked spice rack. Finally, Livia is a true host who made us feel welcome in a home she obviously cares for and loves. We were welcomed with a bottle of wine and other thoughtful amenities—a variety of teas, coffee, milk and juice in the fridge. She also arranged for the cottage to be tidied up while we were still there. And mostly, we enjoyed meeting Livia, hearing a bit about the history of Cetona, talking books and discovering areas of mutual interest. The best part of traveling—making genuine connections with the people met along the way.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2022
What a generous review! Thank you, Laura! Having you and your husband staying in my little cottage in Cetona has been a true pleasure. Looking forward to seeing you again, Livia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Axel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Unterkunft mit Stil

Das Haus ist geschmackvoll und hochwertig eingerichtet. Die Lage am Ortsrand eines wunderschönen Dorfes ist optimal. Kommunikation und Betreuung vor Ort war exzellent.Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2025
Thank you for your generous review, Axel. You'll be welcome to come back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wundervolles Idyll

Ein toller Ort zum Entspannen und Genießen. Ruhig am Rand von Cetona gelegen, gut erreichbar und zentrumsnah. Im Häuschen war alles vorhanden, was man so braucht. Vielen Dank für den netten und erholsamen Aufenthalt!Es war wunderschön!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam T.

Ein kleines Paradies!

Wunderschön in der Natur gelegen und doch nur 5 Gehminuten zur wunderbaren Piazza von Cetona. Außerdem liebevoll und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Marisa und Patrizia sind aus der Nachbarschaft sofort zur Stelle und super hilfsbereit bei Fragen. So schön war s in La Torreta!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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