La Corte dei Papi - At A Glance

Know It All

Hit the Spot
A peaceful village near historic Cortona.

Be Savvy
Be sure to eat in – dining here is a highlight.

Be Smitten
Honeymooners especially love it here.

Bedtime...

Rooms and suites
Eight rooms and suites.

Special features
All rooms have an inviting queen-size bed and several have jacuzzi bathtubs. All have TV and wi-fi.

Also…
Pretty gardens and a centrepiece pool terrace add to the appeal.

Pillow Talk
We loved the luxe, space and peachy colours of the canopy-bedded Bridal suite.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
Cooking here is exceptional. La Corte dei Papi's young and talented kitchen brigade produce flavoursome and inventive dishes majoring on Tuscany's seasonal local produce. Nibble on freshly baked, herby foccaccia, then bite into wild game, perhaps – pheasant, rabbit, partridge or wild boar – succulent steaks or delicious pasta dishes such as traditionally braised wild boar with papardelle noodles and toasted pine seeds . There's an excellent wine cellar to choose from.

Breakfast
Buffet breakfast is served until 10am and it's pretty hearty fare. Expect plenty of home made pastries and preserves, fresh fruit, eggs, cold cuts and just about everything else you can think of

Room service
No, though if you need anything the friendly staff will be happy to help. And there is a babysitting service if you can't bear to leave the kids at home.

See & Do

See & Do
The hilltop city of Cortona is bursting with history and art riches. You'll want to see the Duomo, the church of San Francesco and the town's fetching little streets and squares. Dating back to Etruscan times, the city of Perugia is another gem, with great art collections, churches and fabulous stores. Arezzo, too, is arresting. Trasimeno Lake is also within easy driving distance, with boating, beaches and cafes. Do call into the local weekly market in the town of Camucia, below Cortona in Val de Chaina.

Diary Dates
July
Some of the world's greats flock to Perugia for the Umbria Jazz festival – a must on the music calendar.

August
Cortona's yearly Tuscan Sun festival is one of Italy's most prestigious cultural events, while the Palio in Siena is one of the most boisterous.