Podere Sant'Apollonia Farm Stay
Nestled in the quiet Valdichiana valley, overlooking the Cortona hills
History and Tradition
Podere Sant'Apollonia was part of the Granducale Estate of Montecchio. Originally a worker's dwelling from the final years of Granducal administration, the property doesn't appear on an 1823 map by engineer A. Manetti because the area was still being reclaimed.
Historical records show the building was divided into two units before the 1863 sale, likely altering its original design. In the late 19th century, the ancestors of current owners renamed all farm units after saints, establishing the present name.
Sant'Apollonia houses the owners and includes the Picchio apartment, while Santa Maria contains the Rondone and Falco apartments, formerly occupied by sharecroppers until 1990.
Our Apartments
5 cozy apartments, all two-room units on the first floor accessible via a loggia. Each apartment maintains the rustic farmhouse simplicity while offering modern comfort.
Rondone
3+1 beds
Spacious and bright two-room apartment, ideal for families. Features a double bedroom, living room with fully equipped...
Falco
2+1 beds • Historic
Historic apartment preserving the last sharecropper's dwelling, occupied until 1990. Features an original large stone...
Sparviero
2+2 beds
Versatile and welcoming two-room apartment, perfect for families or small groups. Features a double bedroom, 2...
Nibbio
2+1 beds
Cozy and intimate two-room apartment, ideal for couples or small families. Double bedroom, living room with kitchenette...
Picchio
2+1 beds
Characteristic two-room apartment located in the Sant'Apollonia farmhouse, the owners' historic residence....
About the Names
The apartment names pay tribute to aircraft designed by engineer Stelio Frati, considered the "Ferrari of aviation" for the excellence of his aeronautical designs.
Comfort and Amenities
All apartments have been renovated maintaining the rustic farmhouse simplicity while offering maximum modern comfort.
Insulated roof
Efficient thermal insulation
New windows
Modern insulating fixtures
Autonomous heating
Electronic ignition boilers
Free WiFi
Throughout the property
Equipped kitchen
Fully equipped
Shower bathroom
Modern and functional
Loggia access
First floor
Two-room units
All apartments
Panoramic view
Overlooking Cortona hills
Rates
Seasonal opening: April 1 - September 30
| Apartment | Beds | Low Season Apr-Jun, Sep |
High Season July-August |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rondone | 3+1 | €60/night | €70/night |
| Falco | 2+1 | €50/night | €60/night |
| Sparviero | 2+2 | €60/night | €70/night |
| Nibbio | 2+1 | €50/night | €60/night |
| Picchio | 2+1 | €50/night | €60/night |
Information
- Minimum stay: 2 nights in low season
- Prices include: utilities, linens, final cleaning
Group Discounts
- 2-3 apartments: 10% discount
- 4+ apartments: 15% discount
Summer Relaxation Area
During the summer season, our irrigation pond is converted into a bathing and relaxation area for guests (available upon request to the property).
This body of water has a distinctive design: viewed from above, it reveals a surprising airplane, precisely a Falco heading south, a playful element that reflects the passion for flying that characterizes the aerial farm stay.
Nearby Areas
Discover the treasures of Valdichiana and Tuscany, all within easy reach
Sentiero della Bonifica
62 km cycle path
A scenic 62 km cycle path connecting Arezzo to Chiusi, running alongside the historic Canale Maestro della Chiana. Flat, car-free, and perfect for cyclists of all levels. It passes through Castiglion Fiorentino, just a few km from the farm stay.
View route and mapLake Trasimeno
~25 km
The fourth largest lake in Italy, famous for its beaches, nature reserves, and picturesque villages like Castiglione del Lago and Passignano. Ideal for sailing, birdwatching, and enjoying the local cuisine based on freshwater fish.
Learn moreCortona
~15 km
A hilltop town of Etruscan origin, famous worldwide thanks to "Under the Tuscan Sun". Don't miss the MAEC (Etruscan and Roman antiquities museum), the Diocesan Museum with works by Beato Angelico and Luca Signorelli, and the panoramic views of the valley.
Learn moreArezzo
~18 km
Birthplace of Piero della Francesca and Giorgio Vasari, Arezzo offers extraordinary artistic treasures: the Basilica of San Francesco with the "Legend of the True Cross" fresco cycle, the famous Piazza Grande with the Giostra del Saracino, and the Medici Fortress. In the evening, the historic center comes alive with wine bars, aperitivo spots, and jazz clubs around Piazza San Francesco and the pedestrian streets.
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