Villa Erbavoglio
Chianti · 18 guests
Historic Estate
Villa della Cappella
A 9-bedroom villa in Cortona, Tuscany
18 guests · 9 bed · 10 bath · from €10,150 / week
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18 guests · 9 bedrooms · 10 bathrooms
From €10,150 / week
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At a glance: Villa della Cappella sleeps 18 in 9 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms in Cortona, Tuscany.
The essence
At the foot of the Etruscan hill town of Cortona, Villa della Cappella is a 17th-century villa restored over two years into a private retreat for eighteen guests across nine bedrooms. More than 1,000 square metres of frescoed ceilings, terracotta floors and antique furniture open onto a fully fenced seven-thousand-square-metre park — lawns, centuries-old trees, potted lemons and an oleander-lined drive leading to the pool and a stone gazebo built for long, unhurried dinners.
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The distinction
Why Villa della Cappella
is in the collection.
- 01
A genuine 17th-century restoration: frescoed vaulted ceilings, painted walls and terracotta floors across more than 1,000 square metres, overseen by architects and interior designers for two full years.
- 02
A private chapel on the grounds — Villa della Cappella is licensed and set up for weddings, not just large enough to host one, with a run of five-star guest reviews naming the hosts by name.
- 03
The ground floor is one grand frescoed salon with an antique billiards table; upstairs, nine panoramic bedrooms with romantic four-poster beds and marble en-suite bathrooms.
The villa
Architecture & restoration
Nine bedrooms across the upper floors, each with a four-poster bed, its own character, and a marble en-suite bathroom. The ground floor is dominated by a single grand salon — vaulted, frescoed ceilings, painted walls, and an antique billiards table — built for a whole group to gather in one room rather than scatter across several. A games room adds board games and ping pong for the days when the weather keeps everyone inside.
The setting
Land, view, context
At the foot of Cortona's walls, in the hamlet of Ossaia, with the town's cafés, boutiques and restaurants a short walk or drive away. Montepulciano is thirty-five minutes, Siena under an hour, and the hill towns of the Val d'Orcia — Pienza, Montalcino — an easy morning's drive. Villa Bramasole, the villa made famous by Under the Tuscan Sun, is nearby but is a separate, distinct property.
Where it sits
Cortona.
- Cortona centre
- 10 min walk
- Montepulciano
- 35 min drive
- Siena
- 55 min drive
- Val d'Orcia hill towns (Pienza, Montalcino)
- 45–60 min drive
- Perugia (Umbria)
- 45 min drive
- Florence airport
- 1 hr 30 min drive
Approximate location: the nearest village, not the villa itself. The exact address comes with your booking confirmation.
Living here
The completely fenced park — lawns, century-old trees, potted lemon trees and an oleander-lined drive — wraps a large pool and jetted jacuzzi, with a stone gazebo furnished for al fresco lunches and dinners a few steps away. It is a house built as much for a wedding as for a holiday: the private chapel, the grand salon and the grounds are all sized for a full celebration, and the family who run it handle vendors and logistics directly rather than through an agency.
Pricing
Rates by season.
- LowJan · Feb · Mar · early Apr · Oct · Nov · Dec€10,150 / week
- ShoulderLate Apr · May€11,200 / week
- MidLate May · Jun · Late Aug · Sep€13,300 / week
- FestiveChristmas & New Year€14,490 / week
- HighLate Jun · Jul · Aug€14,700 / week
Minimum 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday, in high season (flexible other seasons) · pool open 1 May – 15 Oct · excludes tourism tax and refundable security deposit. How renting works.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Villa della Cappella.
- How many guests does Villa della Cappella sleep?
- Villa della Cappella sleeps up to 18 guests in 9 bedrooms, with 10 bathrooms.
- Where is Villa della Cappella?
- Villa della Cappella is in Cortona, Tuscany. See Cortona for the area.
- How far is Villa della Cappella from the airport and nearby towns?
- Cortona centre: 10 min walk. Montepulciano: 35 min drive. Siena: 55 min drive. Val d'Orcia hill towns (Pienza, Montalcino): 45–60 min drive. Perugia (Umbria): 45 min drive. Florence airport: 1 hr 30 min drive.
- Can a private chef be arranged at Villa della Cappella?
- Yes. A private chef can be arranged at Villa della Cappella, for one dinner or for every evening of your stay.
- Is Villa della Cappella suitable for weddings?
- Yes, Villa della Cappella is one of our villas for weddings and family celebrations. Event guest numbers are agreed with the owner when you enquire.
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Meals and gatherings
We can arrange a private chef for one dinner or every evening of your stay. Tell us the dates and guest numbers; menus and costs are quoted separately.
A villa this size suits milestone birthdays and family reunions. Our birthday planning advice covers dining spaces, catering and music. Visiting guests and events are agreed with the owner when you book.
This villa hosts weddings. Our guide to Tuscany wedding venues compares settings; ceremony guest numbers are agreed separately from overnight capacity.
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