Villas in Pratovecchio
Pratovecchio suits walkers and families wanting a private pool in the upper Arno valley, with forests and monasteries close by. Florence airport is around 40 km away, and although the railway starts at Stia next door, a car makes the valley far easier.
- Villas
- 15
- From, per week
- £569
About Pratovecchio
Pratovecchio is a small town in the Casentino, the forested upper Arno valley in Tuscany, and it now forms one municipality with Stia next door. Paolo Uccello was born here, and the parish church of San Pietro and the Propositura are the sights, with the Romena castle nearby. Stia sits at 441 metres and has a steeply sloping triangular square and a museum in an old wool mill. The valley is thick with chestnut, beech, oak and fir, part of the Foreste Casentinesi National Park. Most homes have a garden and a private pool. Local food leans to scottiglia stew, acquacotta and potato tortelli.
Is Pratovecchio right for you?
- Best for
- Walkers, cyclists and families wanting a pool
- Not for you if
- You want beaches, nightlife or a big-city base.
Near Pratovecchio
Stia
Next door to Pratovecchio, with Piazza Tanucci, a steeply sloping triangular square, and a wool mill museum. Its station is the end of the Arno valley line.
Poppi
One of the valley's two biggest comuni, with a majestic castle and a history tied to the Guidi counts.
Camaldoli
Where St Romuald built his hermitages; the hermitage and monastery are one of the valley's two big spiritual destinations.
La Verna
The sanctuary St Francis established in the Casentino, where he reportedly received the stigmata.
Getting to Pratovecchio
Florence airport is the nearest, around 40 km away. Stia, next to Pratovecchio, is about 40 km east of Florence and 40 km north-west of Arezzo, and its station is the end of the railway down the Arno valley. A car is still needed for the forests and villages.
When to go to Pratovecchio
Walking, cycling and road trips are the valley's main draw, and the chestnut, beech and oak forests turn red, orange and yellow in autumn. For longer walks, the Way of Saint Francis in Tuscany runs 428 km in 25 legs. Many sights are churches and monasteries with their own visiting hours, so check opening times before a winter visit. Local food includes chestnuts, honey and cheeses, and Casentino cloth, a brightly coloured wool, is the local craft.
Villas in Pratovecchio
2-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Pratovecchio
Pratovecchio, Arezzo, Cortona and surroundings, Italy
7
3
0
BBQParkingGarden+8 more
from£362
per night
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Pratovecchio
Pratovecchio, Arezzo, Cortona and surroundings, Italy
3
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£172
per night
5-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Pratovecchio
Pratovecchio, Arezzo, Cortona and surroundings, Italy
8
4
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£136
per night
5-star property
13-Bedroom Home, Pratovecchio
Pratovecchio, Arezzo, Cortona and surroundings, Italy
32
13
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+11 more
from£814
per night
4-star property
Villa Benfenati genialer Pool, Hochzeit, ganzer
Pratovecchio, Arezzo, Cortona and surroundings, Italy
14
7
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+11 more
from£389
per night
9-Bedroom Home, Pratovecchio
Pratovecchio, Arezzo, Cortona and surroundings, Italy
22
9
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+11 more
from£588
per night
Borgocasalino - La Corte
Pratovecchio, Arezzo, Cortona and surroundings, Italy
3
1
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+5 more
from£81
per night
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Pratovecchio
Pratovecchio, Arezzo, Cortona and surroundings, Italy
5
2
0
BBQFireplaceGarden+6 more
from£100
per night
1-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Pratovecchio
Pratovecchio, Arezzo, Cortona and surroundings, Italy
4
2
0
BBQParkingGarden+7 more
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Pratovecchio
Pratovecchio, Arezzo, Cortona and surroundings, Italy
6
2
0
BBQParkingGarden+6 more
from£136
per night
3-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Pratovecchio
Pratovecchio, Arezzo, Cortona and surroundings, Italy
2
1
0
Air ConParkingMicrowave+6 more
from£104
per night
4-star property
6-Bedroom Home, Pratovecchio
Pratovecchio, Arezzo, Cortona and surroundings, Italy
12
6
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£326
per night
I Forni - schön rustikal toskanisch
Pratovecchio, Arezzo, Cortona and surroundings, Italy
7
2
0
BBQFireplaceGarden+4 more
from£118
per night
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Pratovecchio
Pratovecchio, Arezzo, Cortona and surroundings, Italy
2
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+8 more
from£109
per night
3-Bedroom Home, Pratovecchio
Pratovecchio, Arezzo, Cortona and surroundings, Italy
6
3
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+8 more
Pratovecchio villa holidays: questions answered
Is Pratovecchio the source of the Arno?
No. The Arno rises on Monte Falterona, some 1,200 metres above Stia, the village next door, and its first stretch runs down the Casentino.
Who was born in Pratovecchio?
Paolo Uccello was born here. The town's Propositura and the parish church of San Pietro are the main buildings to see, and the Romena castle stands nearby.
How far is Pratovecchio from Florence and Arezzo?
About 40 km from each, measured from Stia next door. Florence is to the west and Arezzo to the south-east, and the railway runs from Stia down the Arno valley to Arezzo.
Pratovecchio or Poppi for a Casentino stay?
Both are in the Casentino. Poppi is one of its two biggest comuni, with a majestic castle tied to the Guidi counts, while Pratovecchio and Stia are smaller, with the Arno's source high above Stia.
Can large groups stay near Pratovecchio?
Yes. Most homes sleep around six, and a few sleep very large parties, with a garden at nearly all of them and a private pool at most.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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