Out in the rolling hills of Umbria, this pretty stone villa embraces the quiet, provincial life. It’s surrounded by two hectares of forest, olive groves and fieldland and the private gardens are alive with lavender and fragrant Mediterranean herbs. Between the plant life, there are sunloungers on lawns, a children’s play park and plenty of shaded spots beneath trees to settle down with a good book. Perhaps the crowning glory of the gardens is the turquoise swimming pool, shimmering in the Umbrian sunshine. Though foodies may argue it’s the rustic summer kitchen with its brick-built grill, stone sink and prep area for long, lazy lunches in the loggia outside.

The home is split between the main villa and a separate annexe, and large groups will find myriad sitting rooms and lounges to spread out. Smoke-blackened hearths speak of the home’s history and sitting rooms beneath wooden ceilings are home to antique furniture and little libraries of holiday reads. There are two kitchens to choose from – one in the annexe and one in the main villa, and we love the annexe’s living room with its arched window looking out over the undulating Umbrian countryside.

Should you wish to explore beyond the grounds, the pretty town of Todi is around three kilometres away. It’s picture-perfect, perched on a hilltop where rambling medieval streets house local trattoria and quaint little shops. This is where you can stock up on supplies at the supermarket too.
*The pool is available to guests from the last Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October
*Some of the interiors are a little dated, but the surroundings are spectacular
*This home consists of a main villa and annexe with a second kitchen and dining room
*The single bedroom is accessed through one of the other bedrooms, so would be best suited to a child semi-sharing with adults
*There is air conditioning but it is only in the bedrooms, not the reception rooms
*For those with reduced mobility, there's a ground floor bedroom and bathroom here
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for infants, just ask
Air Conditioning
Barbeque
Bathtub
Central Heating
Coffee Maker
Cot / Crib
Desk
Dishwasher
Drying Rack
Fireplace
Free Parking
Free Parking On Premises
Fridge
Garden
Hair Dryer
High Chair
Iron
Ironing Board
Juicer
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen Utensils
Laptop Friendly Workspace
Microwave
Mosquito Net
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Shower
Oven
Patio / Terrace
Pets Allowed
Piano
Ping Pong Table
Private Entrance
Satellite / Cable TV
Self Check-in / Check-out
Smart TV
Stove
Sun Loungers / Beach Chairs
Sun Umbrellas
Swimming Pool
Toaster
TV
Washing Machine
Wi-fi