After weeks of searching, we found Casa Chilenne only by happenstance ... and we couldn't believe our luck. Everything about this B&B was perfect. Located on the main street in the lovely and quaint town of Cortona, Casa Chilenne was easy to find and close to everything. The rooms were glorious - a wonderful blend of old charm and modern convenience - and the top terrace was out of this world. We spent many hours relaxing as the Tuscan sun went down. At Casa Chilenne, we had everything we needed and more. Jeanette is truly the hostess with the mostest. She is an amazing cook, informative tour guide and so incredibly helpful. She gave us so many suggestions of what to do to get the most out of our visit to Tuscany - and never hesitated to help us make us with our itinerary. The fact that she speaks both English and Italian was an incredible asset - she acted as our intermediary on more than one occasion. And yes, Daisy and Carlotta are too cute. We loved this B&B and we loved Cortona. Hopefully, we will be able to return again some day - and have the pleasure of staying at Casa Chilenne again.

Casa Chilenne was a delightful place. It's located in the historic center of town, just a short walk from the town square, but peaceful and quiet (as long as you enjoy church bells like we do - they don't ring at night). The B&B is beautifully appointed and spotlessly clean. Everything here is first rate quality and it shows. We spent a little extra to get the top floor El Nido which came with a balcony and sitting area (well worth it). The innkeeper Jeanette speaks English and was very accommodating; always offering us something to eat and drink, and offered great advice on what to see and do based on what we said we were looking for. You can have the basic Italian breakfast if you choose, but we were delighted to partake in the full fresh-cooked breakfasts that Jeanette offered every morning at no extra charge. These were more like you might experience in a good American style B&B, and included fresh baked pastries and cakes on the side. These were easily the best breakfasts we had during our two weeks in Italy. In short, if we are lucky enough to return to Cortona we would gladly return to Casa Chilene! Thanks Jeanette!

A few bits of advice for travelling to this part of Italy: Leave the big suitcases at home. Think small and light. Do not expect to ever park within sight of your hotel in Italy. Bring an up to date international GPS to assist in navigating and trust it. Carry your own toilet paper and handywipes while out and about touring (trust me on this).

Staying at Casa Chilenne wasn’t like staying at a B&B at all; it was like staying at a good friend’s home who happen to live in the beautiful town of Cortona! Jeanette and Luciano are such gracious hosts and Jeanette is an excellent cook. The breakfast was amazing, especially her homemade scones. She gave us really good tips about the restaurants, the town, and Italy itself. I would say one of the best meals we had on our whole two week trip around Italy was the place she recommended. The location is also unmatched. It’s right on the main street and we were treated to an archery competition parade on our first day. The deck upstairs is really nice to have a bottle of wine, relax, and take in the sights and sounds of this cute town. We stayed in the Nido room and if we could, I’d make my bathroom look like this; it was spacious yet functional unlike a lot of the other places we stayed at in Italy. The stairs were a good workout since we were constantly eating. Her toy poodles were really fun to play with and made us miss our own pooch back home. We really enjoyed Cortona, but Jeanette made it even better. If you’re going to stay in this cute town, make sure to stay at Casa Chilenne!

This B&B has it all - great location 200 yards from the central piazza, beautifully-appointed rooms with en suites, a sublime roof terrace, and the perfect hosts in the persons of Jeanette and Luciano.

We planned a three night tour around our favourite Tuscan towns before meeting up with the crowd for a week in a villa. Cortona had always been a favourite of ours, so we looked for a suitable B&B.

Casa Chilenne was top-rated, so that's where we started, and everything from then on confirmed they were the right choice.

We knew our luck was in when we got the last parking spot in Piazza Garibaldi a mere 50 yards from Casa Chllenne. Luciano helped us with the luggage and we then appreciated why they've installed stair-lifts on the two stage of the steep staircase up from the street - it wafts the luggage upwards as easily as it does the infirm or tired guest.

Rooms were beyond our expectations - spacious, cool and beautifully-appointed, and the roof terrace was a delightful surprise - just far enough the Via Nationale to muffle the street noise, and high enough to give great views over Cortona and catch some breezes.

Jeannette enquired about our dinner preferences, and then not only got us a table in a magnificent restaurant, but also had a personal word with the chef to ensure we got want we wanted.

This kind of meticulous attention to detail is what sets Casa Chilenne apart, and was evident again in the morning when we were plied with specially-baked treats for breakfast(a distinct contrast with the token voucher we'd been offered in Arezzo the day before).

In summary, you're probably going to Cortona because you've been there before, and you want a comfortable, well-run B&B close to the centre - look no further than Casa Chilenne.