Blissfully beset by some of Tuscany's most verdant countryside, with views of more charmingly castellated hilltops than seems entirely fair, Blissful Villa Cortona has the charm and understated elegance of a lovingly designed country home, where roughly hewn oak-beamed ceilings and stone lintels and floors share a palette of tones with lovingly chosen fabrics and furnishings. Outdoors, the estate comprises olive groves, meadows and woods, an idyllic setting offering some lovely walks as well as the serenity of a private lake. Closer to the property itself there's a superb tennis court and in the pretty gardens there's a lovely infinity-edged swimming pool with a pool terrace that includes a shady seating area for those wanting to escape the hot sun.