Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere

This splendid 17th century manor lies in the Tuscan countryside, just outside Cortona. It boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, and a luxury wellness centre with outdoor and indoor pools. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Rooms at Il Falconiere are set in different locations around the estate, which is home to vineyards and olive groves. Each room is equipped with flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, with sun beds and deck chairs. The Thesan Etruscan Spa offers a sauna, sensory showers and a Turkish bath, as well as beauty treatments and massages. Set in a converted orangery, the restaurant serves traditional Tuscan dishes. Guests can sample the estate's own Baracchi wines, or join one of the Cooking under the Tuscan Sun gourmet cooking courses. Relais & Châteaux Il Falconiere is 2.5 km from Cortona's historic centre, and a 15-minute drive from Lake Trasimeno. Parking is free.