Il Gelso is a renovated 16th-century Tuscan farmhouse less than 3 km from Cortona. It is surrounded by a spacious furnished garden and offers an outdoor swimming pool, BBQ facilities, and free bike rental. The apartments feature garden views, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a living/dining area with sofa and TV. They have traditional Tuscan furnishings, tiled floors and some have wood-beamed ceilings. At the Gelso you can enjoy a BBQ in the garden or relax on the sun loungers available. Lake Trasimeno is easily reached in less than 15 minutes by car, while the town of Arezzo is 25 km away.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
Bedroom 5:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 6:
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.6
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  • Monica
    Guatemala Guatemala
    El apartamento es espacioso, la habitación enorme, el baño amplio y todo nítido. Tiene una cocina pequeña pero el espacio es abierto a una estancia con mesa para 6 personas y una linda terraza con vista al jardín. La piscina perfecta para los días...
  • Brigitte
    Germany Germany
    , ,Der Aufenthalt in diesem alten Gemäuer war spannend . Einfache , aber sehr geschmackvolle Einrichtung . Der Garten und der Pool sehr gepflegt. Willkommengeschenk in Form eines Kuchens. Die Vermieter,Mario und seine Frau sind sehr...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Il Gelso
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Bathroom
    • Private bathroom
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • BBQ facilities
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Common areas
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • Adult only
    • Pool cover
    • Fence around pool
    Food & Drink
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Breakfast in the room
    Activities
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
      Additional charge
    • Darts
    • Table tennis
    Transport
    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    • Car hire
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    Entertainment and family services
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Shops
    • Minimarket on site
    • Barber/beauty shop
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Italian

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Il Gelso takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 20:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Il Gelso accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

    Please note that the swimming pool is open from June 15th until the end of September.

    Please inform Il Gelso in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Il Gelso

    • Il Gelso is 0.8 miles from the centre of Cortona. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Il Gelso offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Table tennis
      • Darts
      • Swimming Pool
      • Bicycle rental

    • The prices at Il Gelso may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Il Gelso on this page.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Il Gelso (subject to availability). These have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 6 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Il Gelso is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, Il Gelso is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Il Gelso (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 16 guests
      • 2 guests
      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Il Gelso on this page.