Fontelunga Hotel & villas

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"This is the Italy of cinematic renditions: Set amid 200 olive trees, Villa Fontelunga's marmalade-colored building delights against the blue sky as you enter the driveway. Set within the beautiful hilltop town of Cortona, the hotel offers spectacular views across the Val di Chiana in the heart of Tuscany. The rooms are simple and charming, with small touches that bring each space to life, like terra cotta floors and oversize damask-patterned headboards; most come with a complimentary breakfast buffet, and there's a daily lunch and dinner twice a week. You can also book private cooking lessons (€100-€120, or about $115-$138 a person) and learn to make traditional treats like stuffed tomatoes, pasta al ragu , and beef in truffle sauce." - Bridget Arsenault