villa villetta sleeps 4

THE VILLETTA (FOR 4-6)

STYLE- Traditional Umbrian - rustic charm with modern luxuries - lofty oak-beamed ceilings, bright and sunny living spaces, terracotta floors - traditional character features.

TERRACE- A lovely shaded terrace with a pergola overlooks the lawn and picturesque views of the hillside towards the southern Apennine. There is a gas BBQ, and a table and chairs.

GROUNDS- The terrace is surrounded by flowers and herbs. Rosemary, sage and lavender scent the air...The spectacular views of the high Apennine and beyond are framed by bay trees.

BEDROOMS- 2 bedrooms - 1 with a king-sized bed, 1 with 2 large single beds. (Quality linens and comfortable mattresses are standard)

BATHROOMS- 2 bathrooms - 2 en-suite with showers, basin, bidet and WC. (The twin bedroom is equipped for people with reduced mobility)
There is good water pressure and constant hot water.

KITCHEN- A well equipped artisan kitchen with a dishwasher, gas hob, oven, microwave, coffee machine plenty of work space and a large fridge-freezer.

LIVING-An doorway leads to the separate living room, which has lofty ceilings and traditional oak beams and a range of comfortable seating, wood burner, WIFI and a TV/DVD.(Optional double sofa bed for 2 additional guests)

DINING- The dining room is very spacious and has oak beamed ceilings and traditional features. There is a large farmhouse table that seats 6. (As the room is very spacious, it can easily be adapted for large groups wishing to dine together)

POOLSIDE- Guests have use of our large swimming pool, which boasts stunning, infinite views of the mountains, ample shaded terraces and a good range of pool furniture.

The Villetta is furnished to a high standard, combining handmade furniture with period pieces and modern comfortable soft furnishings.

DETAILS

The Villetta’s lovely curved terrace overlooks the picturesque views to the south and the hillside to the west. The spacious property features original oak beams, terracotta ceilings, hand built chestnut window frames, traditional tiled floors, and a bespoke kitchen.

Traditional solid chestnut doors lead from the Villetta’s terrace to the exceptionally spacious, light, open plan kitchen and dining room with stunning, high oak beamed ceilings.

The bespoke kitchen was handmade by local artisans and is well equipped with a dishwasher, gas hob, oven and a fridge freezer. The dining area has views to the west, a lovely old oak dresser and table with chairs to seat 6.

A handcrafted door leads to bedroom 2, a double room with views to the east, has 2 large handmade single beds and a generous luxury en-suite bathroom with a walk in power shower, basin, bidet and WC. (The bathroom is equipped for persons with reduced mobility)

A second door leads to the equally large separate living room, which also has a dramatic high, oak beamed ceiling, views to the south and west, comfortable sofas, a TV/DVD player and a traditional log burning stove. (Sofa bed available to sleep up to 2 extra persons)

A doorway leads to a hallway and bedroom 1, a double-size room with views to the east and south. Bedroom 1 has a locally made king size wrought iron bed and an adjacent bathroom with power shower, bidet, basin and WC.

The Villetta’s private terrace is the perfect place to relax and take in the views. The terrace is surrounded by flowers and fragrant herbs such as rosemary, sage and bay. There is a sitting area with a large table, chairs, a stunning hand-crafted wooden pergola for shade and a gas BBQ grill.

FACILITIES

Guests have use of our large swimming pool, which boasts stunning, infinite views of the mountains, ample shaded terraces and a good range of pool furniture.

There is a selection of outdoor activities available, such as badminton, boules, ping pong and bikes. There is also a children’s play area with swing and climbing frame, mini football goal, a sand pit and a small paddling pool with toys for young children.

Bed linen, towels, pool towels, and electricity are included. The property is fully centrally heated. (Additional weekly charge applied for use of heating)

Bookings from Saturday to Saturday

ALSO WORTH KNOWING

There are many spectacular sights and tourist destinations that are easily accessible from the villa.

AROUND 30 MINS from the villa

Assisi with its’ stunning cathedral and St Franciscan story.
The medieval hill town of Gubbio is know as Umbria’s Siena and is still a true working town
Perugia is a picturesque 35 minute drive – there are many festivities year round and great museums.

AROUND 40 MINS from the villa

The hill top town of Spello – famous for its olive oil and flower festival
Lake Trasimeno – where the battle of Hannibal took place – take a boat trip to the island
The Monte Cucco National Park – hiking, hang and para gliding – breathtaking views
The beautiful Adriatic coast is around 1 hour drive – Sirolo and Fanno offer lovely beaches and yummy seafood!

DAY TRIPS

Rome is an easy 2.5 hour train ride away – perfect for a day trip
Florence can be reached by train from Perugia – a great way to see the Umbrian-Tuscan scenery.
Siena is just 1.5 hour pleasant drive –through rolling hills and Umbrian farmlands
Deruta – heaven for Umbrian pottery enthusiasts is a short drive away.
Todi, Orvieto, Montefalco and Montalcino and Bevagna are all close by and make perfect day trip destinations.
The Mall – One of the top designer Fashion outlet malls in central Italy is on the main route to Florence