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Luxury Villa Rentals in Arezzo
Farmhouses and country villas in the hills of eastern Tuscany, from Cortona and the Val di Chiana to the edge of Chianti
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Piero's city, and the quieter side of Tuscany
Arezzo is the Tuscan city that most visitors to Florence and Siena pass on the motorway, which is very much their loss. It was one of the great Etruscan cities, it gave the world Petrarch and Giorgio Vasari, and its Basilica of San Francesco holds Piero della Francesca's Legend of the True Cross, one of the finest fresco cycles of the Renaissance. The province around it runs from the olive terraces of Cortona to the beech forests of the Casentino.
Our Arezzo collection runs to 140+ properties, mostly stone farmhouses and country villas, many with private pools, spread through the hills around Cortona, Lucignano and Bucine, with a handful of apartments and smaller houses closer to the city. The largest has 16 bedrooms, enough for three generations and a few friends besides.
Here is how the province divides, what is worth the drive and when to come.
Arezzo at a glance
- Villas
- 140+ in the province of Arezzo, with up to 16 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,200 to £5,500 a week, from around £1,500
- Best areas
- Cortona, Lucignano and the Val di Chiana; Bucine and the Valdarno; the hills around Arezzo itself
- Best time
- May, June, September and October; the first weekend of any month for the antiques fair
- Getting there
- Florence and Perugia airports are each around an hour by road; the fastest trains from Florence take around half an hour
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Cavriglia Arezzo: Luxury 10-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Scenic Views – Tuscany10 bedrooms
Villa Laurenzi | 6-Bedroom Villa in San Giustino Valdarno Arezzo6 bedrooms
Villa Borro Arezzo: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Countryside Views – Arezzo5 bedrooms
Villa Levante Quarata Arezzo: 4-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Swimming Pool – Arezzo4 bedroomsWhere to stay in Arezzo
Cortona and the Val di Chiana for hill towns, Etruscan history and views towards Lake Trasimeno, the countryside around Arezzo for the city and its frescoes, and Bucine for the western edge of Chianti.
Frescoes, a sloping piazza and a monthly antiques fair
Start at San Francesco, where Piero della Francesca's Legend of the True Cross fills the walls of the main chapel. Visits are timed, so it is worth booking ahead. From there, the streets climb to Piazza Grande, the steep, oddly shaped square framed by Vasari's loggia, which film lovers will recognise from Roberto Benigni's Life Is Beautiful.
On the first Sunday of every month and the Saturday before, the Fiera Antiquaria takes over the centre. It has run since 1968, and hundreds of dealers spread through Piazza Grande, Piazza San Francesco and the side streets, selling everything from walnut dressers to old prints. Come early on the Saturday, before the crowds arrive.
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A hill town above a wide green valley
Cortona sits high on its ridge, with Etruscan foundations under its walls and a view that reaches across the Val di Chiana to Lake Trasimeno. The Museo Diocesano has Fra Angelico's Annunciation, and the town became famous in Britain and America through Frances Mayes's Under the Tuscan Sun. Our villas around it range from modest farmhouses to much larger houses on the slopes below.
Down in the valley, Lucignano is worth a morning for its oval street plan, which coils around the hilltop. Montepulciano is close enough for a long lunch and a few bottles of Vino Nobile.
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On the trail of Piero, Francis and Michelangelo
East of the city, the upper Tiber valley is Piero della Francesca country. His Resurrection hangs in the Museo Civico of Sansepolcro, the town where he was born, and his Madonna del Parto is in a small museum at Monterchi. Anghiari, on its hill above the plain where Florence and Milan fought their battle in 1440, is one of the best-kept small towns in Tuscany. Michelangelo was born nearby, at the village now called Caprese Michelangelo.
To the north, the Casentino is wooded and cool, with the castle at Poppi, the monastery of Camaldoli and the sanctuary of La Verna, where St Francis received the stigmata.
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Chianina beef, Cortona Syrah and two jousts a year
The Val di Chiana gives its name to the Chianina, the white cattle behind a proper bistecca, and Arezzo's own dishes include grifi all'aretina, a slow-cooked veal stew, and pappardelle with hare. Around Cortona, Syrah has become the local speciality, which still surprises visitors who expect only Sangiovese.
May, June, September and October are the kindest months, and high summer can be very hot in the valley. The Giostra del Saracino fills Piazza Grande on an evening in late June and again on the first Sunday of September. Our concierge can arrange joust seats, a guide for the Piero frescoes, wine tastings and a private chef.
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Casa Castagno Arezzo: Spacious 7-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Sauna – Arezzo7 bedrooms · sleeps 15From £11,067 a week
Rent Villa Terontola Italy4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £10,269 a week
Villa Alba Castiglion Fiorentino Arezzo: Spacious 6-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Countryside Views – Arezzo6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £10,024 a week
Villa Ristori | 9-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Lucignano9 bedrooms · sleeps 18From £9,986 a week
Villa Ambra Rigutino Arezzo: 7-Bedroom Tuscan Countryside Villa with Lake – Arezzo7 bedrooms · sleeps 13From £9,257 a week
Villa Dardano | 9-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Cortona Arezzo9 bedrooms · sleeps 18From £9,182 a week
Villa Fattoria Poggio Arezzo: Luxury 11-Bedroom Villa with Two Pools – Arezzo Tuscany11 bedrooms · sleeps 22From £8,869 a week
Tenuta Valdambra | 9-Bedroom Villa in Province of Arezzo9 bedrooms · sleeps 20From £8,679 a weekWhy book your Arezzo villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Arezzo's villas are spread across several very different valleys, and we know which are a short drive from Cortona's restaurants, which are close to the motorway for Florence, and which are properly remote. With 140+ properties in Arezzo, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
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You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Seats for the Giostra del Saracino, a guide for the Piero della Francesca frescoes, wine tastings around Cortona and Montepulciano, a private chef, car hire and transfers from Florence or Perugia. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in the province of Arezzo?
Cortona and the Val di Chiana suit most visitors, with hill towns, good restaurants and Montepulciano within easy reach. The countryside around Arezzo is best for the city and its art, and Bucine, on the western side, puts Chianti and Siena close by.
When is the best time to visit Arezzo?
May, June, September and October offer warm days without the heat of high summer. Time a visit for the first weekend of a month and you can add the Fiera Antiquaria, Arezzo's monthly antiques fair.
When is the Giostra del Saracino?
Arezzo's medieval joust is held in Piazza Grande twice a year: on the penultimate Saturday of June, in the evening, and on the first Sunday of September. Grandstand seats sell out, so it is worth booking early.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Arezzo?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Arezzo cost?
Across our 140+ villas in Arezzo, weekly rates typically range from £2,200 to £5,500, with the most affordable from around £1,500 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Arezzo?
Florence and Perugia airports are each around an hour away by road. Arezzo is also on the main railway line between Florence and Rome, and the fastest trains from Florence take around half an hour. Our concierge can arrange transfers and car hire.
Are there villas in Arezzo for large groups?
Yes. Our Arezzo collection includes properties with up to 16 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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