Villa Stefania was the perfect place to explore Tuscany with our daughters, their spouses, and our four grandchildren (pre-school to teenage). There were ten of us in all and plenty of room for everyone to have his or her space as well as explore the property. The furnishings in the house were lovely, the bedrooms very large, the baths very modern, and the kitchen was well equipped. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained, and the views of Cortona and Tuscany were breathtaking, especially from the pool area. The pool and surrounding area made one feel as if you were in a movie, complete with terraces, lovely pool, chaises, and table and chairs with umbrella for a lovely poolside lunch. Often, photos are misleading , especially if taken with a wide angle lens. In the case of Villa Stefania, the Villa and property outshines the photos.

Villa Stefania was the perfect respite after a day of sightseeing. We love Cortona and enjoyed introducing our family to it. They loved it, even our 13 year old grandson! All, or part, of our family took easy day trips to Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, Perugia, and Assisi. Each one was special and worth the drive. Our short drive to Perugia and Assisi was just an hour and half each way which left time for sightseeing.

We've saved the best for last. Stefania assisted us in navigating the small roads to get there, greeted us upon our arrival, and was gracious and helpful. She assisted us in finding a personal chef who prepared a delicious Tuscan dinner for us. He entertained all of our questions, let us watch him do his craft, and even let our granddaughter help serve.

We would give Villa Stefania a 5 Star rating. It was the perfect setting to build family memories that will last a lifetime and beyond.

Pat and Bill