La Balconata
La Balconata
Overview
This old building is located within walking distance of the historic center of Cortona, within the Etruscan walls. A few years ago, the whole building was converted for hospitality purposes, and it has been divided into three cozy, spacious and comfortable apartments. From each apartment, one can admire and enjoy a splendid view over the Val di Chiana, but La Balconata offers breathtaking panoramas which are best appreciated from its stunning terrace.
La
Balconata is located on the top floor of the building. To access this 90 sq mt
apartment, guests have to climb a 40-step staircase.
The
entrance leads into an open-plan area with a fully-equipped kitchen and a
living room. Besides being an open-plan area, the kitchen is well-defined, as
well the living room.
The
living room has a modern sofa, placed in front of French windows which give access
to the terrace, allowing guests to admire the stunning view whether outside or happily sitting in the warm living room.
Decorated
with antiques, the apartment is elegant but still cozy.
On
the same floor, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms with shower
The
added value of La Balconata is undoubtedly the terrace. It’s furnished with a
sofa and armchairs so you can enjoy a meal al fresco or relax outdoors.
The apartment has a beautiful 15 sq mt terrace furnished with a sofa and armchairs, a quaint place where to sit and relax.
In exclusive use for La Balconata‘s guests.
- Wi-Fi
- A/C
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Cooker/stove
- Fridge and freezer
- American-style coffee maker
- Moka pot
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron and ironing board
- Hairdryer
- Cot and highchair on request
The picturesque town of Cortona, made famous by the movie ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ is perched on a hill overlooking the Valdichiana valley. This beautiful medieval town is rich in history and art, but also excellent restaurants, cafes and ice-cream parlors. All are within walking distance from La Balconata, which is in a street parallel to Cortona’s high street Via Nazionale (or Rugapiana).
A small supermarket is also less than 10 minutes away on foot and so are ATMs and the post office. La Balconata is in the so-call Limited Traffic Zone (a restricted traffic area in Italy), but public parking can be reached in a 5-minute walk.
The town of Camucia is less than 4 km away. Here one can find bigger supermarkets, shops, restaurants, pizzerias, a train station, ATMs, cafes and petrol stations. Every Monday at Piazza Segardi, in Camucia, one can shop at the CIA’s market (Italian Farmers Confederation) and buy zero mile farm products.
Together in Tuscany main office is located in Terontola, only 15 km from Piccolo Convento, and there are a small supermarket, ATMs, petrol stations, a post office and a train station.
At Terontola-Cortona station, there are Intercity and Frecciarossa trains straight to Firenze, Roma, Orvieto, Perugia, Venezia.
Distances by car: Montepulciano 30 km, Pienza 40 km, Siena 60 km, Castiglion Fiorentino 20 km, Lucignano 25 km, Passignano sul Trasimeno 25 km, Corciano 40 km.
Distances by train: Roma 2h30, Florence 1h30, Assisi 1h10, Orvieto 1h, Arezzo 25 min, Perugia 40 min.
A1 Motorway exit: Valdichiana.
Airports: Florence 1h30, Rome 2h, Pisa, about 2h20.
Closest railway station: Terontola-Cortona (for Florence and Rome).
Minimum stay: 1 week. Check in: from 3.00pm – Check out: by 9.30am
Arrival day: during high season, stays are from Saturday to Saturday only.
Rate includes: weekly linen change, utilities (except for heating and A/C), wi-fi, final cleaning and sanitation are also included.
Together in Tuscany & Umbria always implements comprehensive health and safety procedures. For this reason, our already stringent hygiene protocols have been reviewed and adapted with additional COVID-19 cleanliness measures consistent with our own high standards.
Extra costs:
- Heating, if guests turn radiators on (based on usage- to be paid cash at check-out);
- €80/week for the A/C (to be paid cash at check-in).
Taxes: mandatory tourist tax, to be paid in cash at check in. The tourist tax is €8 per person for the first week (except for children under 12 years of age).
Refundable damage deposit: €250 for incidental damages, to be paid by credit/debit card upon arrival.
Codice Identificativo Regionale (CIR): 051017LTI0007
The ID number above certifies that this vacation rental complies with local regulations and legislation.

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