Cortona is one of Tuscany’s famous medieval towns with Etruscan origins and a preserved historic centre that seems to almost have gone entirely untouched by time. It is the kind of destination where one could easily spend their entire vacation visiting local museums, admiring gorgeous churches stuffed full of incredible artworks and lovely architectural gems, wandering the winding cobbled streets and picturesque little alleys, strolling to a restaurant for long meals and glasses of wine enjoyed sitting out in a piazza, grabbing fresh pastries and delicious Italian coffee from nearby coffee shops and bakeries in the morning, and generally soaking up the wonders of Tuscan life. For those who want to visit other parts of the region, it is also a great base from which to explore Tuscany as a whole. The best way to really make the most of your time in Cortona, then? To find a vacation rental in Cortona, right smack-bang in its historic core, such as the lovely Appartamento Zefferini.
Appartamento Zefferini is a stunning apartment located on the second floor of a beautiful old building, right in the centre of Cortona, that sleeps up to six guests comfortably in three bedrooms with three bathrooms. Affording views over the pretty streets below and an incredibly convenient central location as well as boasting elegant interiors with traditional touches and lovely antiques alongside mod-cons like WIFI and air-conditioning, this little gem is ideal for those who really want to enjoy the town and soak up their surroundings.
Upon entering the apartment, one arrives into a hallway with high ceilings, trompe-l'œil wallpaper mimicking panelling and stucco details, and some antique pieces. This hallway then opens into the charming kitchen with a breakfast bar extending from the counter that can seat four guests for casual meals, a dishwasher, fridge-freezer, oven, toaster, coffee machine, washing machine, dryer, and television. The red marble counters and splash-backs, ample counter space, cream cabinets, lots of gleaming chrome, and collection of thoughtful touches make this a lovely apartment kitchen that foodies will enjoy preparing meals in and that any guest will appreciate.
The living room, then, has another table for proper sit-down meals that can seat all six potential guests, another television, a small marble fireplace, a big vintage sofa in a pink and red stripe, two matching armchairs, a red velvet chaise with fringing, a grandfather clock, a charming gilt chandelier, other antique and vintage touches, a big plush rug, and more trompe-l'œil wallpaper that all adds up to make an elegant but cosy little room.
A main bathroom, with a luxurious finish, is also located off the hallway. This room features more red marble on the floor and as trims and white marble walls. It makes use of modern reproductions of an antique-style sink and toilet with more gleaming chrome and the spacious shower stall has a recessed shelf built into the wall for your convenience and both a hand-held and waterfall shower-head for added luxury. The two additional bathrooms, both en suite bathrooms, also have a similar finish, making use of modern reproductions, and giving guests a luxurious bathing experience.
The bedrooms all continue the elegant and historicising style of the rest of the apartment for a luxurious and stylish experience. Two have the aforementioned en suite bathrooms and all three are double bedrooms with WIFI and air-conditioning.
Additionally, the owners offer custom tours to guests that can be arranged upon request and at an additional fee to those who wish to learn more about the area and who would like a local guide to introduce them to the lovely Etrusan town of Cortona.
Available from €198 per night, this gem is not only perfectly equipped with a luxurious finish and ideally located in the centre of town but down a peaceful and pretty side-street, Appartamento Zefferini is also a bargain! Snap it up fast if you are dreaming of a holiday in Tuscany this summer, as it has only a week or two left in both June and July 2025 and slightly more availability for August. Don’t wait and secure your stay in this charming apartment today!