Step into history in this beautiful villa/estate family owned for generations and recently restored. Our apartment had well appointed kitchen/dining room, sitting area, and separate very comfortable (firm) bed in small but adequate bedroom. Each room also has access to a personal outdoor terrace area for relaxing while enjoying the beautiful well-maintained property and the Umbrian hills.
Swimming pool is large and beautifully maintained. Tennis court and barbecue area.
Breakfast is generous and is served in a lovely room with beautiful ancient wooden carved decoration.
Special amenity: In each room there is an extensively researched notebook of 20 local itineraries written by the owner's father, with historical topics beautifully woven into the description of the stops, maps, description of local points of interest, duration of the itinerary, and distance. These are clearly identified as walking itineraries or car /bike with excellent instructions. This includes itineraries to some Umbrian and Tuscan cities within about 150km, but most are closer. We used them daily during our stay to plan our activities. While hiking feel the presence of history, walking on paths known to have been used by St. Francis himself.
Raffaela is warm, energetic, creative and responsive to visitor's queries. She speaks excellent English.
Location is about 5km outside Assisi, but very easy to access. Car needed.
We will return.