This hotel combines the best of both worlds - a stunning countryside estate, gorgeous property and top notch service and staff. We spent 3 nights at Villa di Piazzano near Cortona during our 2 week trip to Italy. On arrival, we were instantly upgraded to the 2-story cottage with a private garden right near the pool. The whole experience was a 10/10. If you are looking for a relaxing, quiet, serene stay, look no further. The front desk staff made us feel incredibly welcome and were beyond helpful in coordinating our stay. The breakfast buffet, lunch snacks at the pool and dinner at the restaurant were all fantastic. Our only feedback was regarding the cooking class, which was easily arranged on arrival with reception. It was in a lovely setting on the property, and we got a chance to make pasta by hand, tiramisu and a ragout. The chef was nice, but the class was not as interactive as others we'd done in the past and although it was a nice length, we only got to make the pasta and dessert. For the price, there are likely other alternatives if you prefer to learn to cook every course step by step and would like a more engaging atmosphere complete with recipes to go home. Overall, we loved our stay and highly recommend it!