Accommodation is in the peaceful and simple surroundings of the one of the Monasteries in the hilltop Etruscan town of Cortona with its breathtaking views across the plains for as far as the eye can see.

The rooms are comfortable, heated and all with en-suite bathrooms, however being built for monastic contemplation rather than luxury they lack satellite TV and mini bars. Not that people spend much of their free time at the convent as the bustling centre of Cortona with its shops, bars and restaurants lies just two minutes walk away, down through the medieval alleys of the town.

Whilst the convent is a haven of tranquillity there is also time after the evening cooking classes, for those who wish, to return to Cortona town centre which is still buzzing until two in the morning.