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A stone building with a tiled roof, a small tower, and a garden with potted plants.
A stone building with a tiled roof, a grassy area, a wooden fence, and a river.
A dining area with wooden chairs and a table, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a cabinet.
A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone building with a tiled roof in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 91938 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Umbertide, Provincia di Perugia
  • Place, Lake Trasimeno
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Basilica San Francesco di Assisi
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Umbertide

This villa places you next to Tiber River and within a 10-minute drive of Santa Croce Museum. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Abbey San Salvatore di Montecorona - 15 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Civitella Ranieri Castle - 17 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Lake Trasimeno - 47 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels - 52 min drive - 35.9 miles
  • Basilica San Francesco di Assisi - 58 min drive - 38.1 miles

Getting around

  • Perugia Università Station - 37 min drive
  • Sant Egidio Airport (PEG) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Locanda di Nonna Gelsa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mencuccio - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria da Volpelli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Caffè Centrale Umbertide - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Il Vecchio Granaio - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Antico Mulino del 1600 sul Tevere - Antique mill modernized on the Tiber with pool

At this villa, guests have access to an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills. This smoke-free villa also has a garden.
The villa is heated and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a sofa bed.
Recreational amenities at the villa include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 5 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number Tourist Rental 31437 (Touristische Vermietung) Gemeinde: UMBERTIDE CIR - Regionale Identifikationsnummer: 054056LOTUR31437

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this villa?

This villa is located in Umbertide, just steps from Tiber River. You'll also find Historic Town Montone and Santa Croce Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Antico Mulino del 1600 sul Tevere - Antique mill modernized on the Tiber with pool?

No, this villa doesn't offer parking.

Is this villa next to a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Antico Mulino del 1600 sul Tevere - Antique mill modernized on the Tiber with pool?

This riverfront villa offers many amenities for couples such as a private pool, a private pool in some villas, as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Antico Mulino del 1600 sul Tevere - Antique mill modernized on the Tiber with pool have a hot tub?

No, this villa doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this villa provide breakfast?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this villa.

Does Antico Mulino del 1600 sul Tevere - Antique mill modernized on the Tiber with pool have connecting rooms available?

No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Sant Egidio Airport (PEG), which is 25.9 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Antico Mulino del 1600 sul Tevere - Antique mill modernized on the Tiber with pool?

Yes, every villa at Antico Mulino del 1600 sul Tevere - Antique mill modernized on the Tiber with pool comes with a patio and some offer water views.

Antico Mulino del 1600 sul Tevere - Antique mill modernized on the Tiber with pool Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

vicki o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

John & Vicki

We had a wondeful 2 weeks at this beautiful Mill, we really couldnt fault it! Beautiful location by the River ...the pool was kept very clean ... a stunning property to which we would definately recommend and return to without hesitation!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely summer stay in Antico Molino

We have had a wonderful time with the family & dog in Antico Mulino. We had daily a lovely walk from the house with the dog, while the children lay on the lovely beds by the pool. The pool has a good size and is refreshing during the hot days. From the house it is easy to go to nice places in the area, such as Gubbio and Perugia. In short, highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Charming cottage in an idyllic setting

We have just returned from spending two weeks in this idyllic setting with our two teenage daughters. We could not fault the accommodation which is spacious, full of charm and was clean upon arrival. We lacked nothing. Alex and Maurizia, along with their delightful daughter, Martina, made us welcome right from the beginning and were only too pleased to help in whatever way they could. We have no hesitation in recommending La Barca to anyone who would like to explore the local area by car or further afield by train.
Archival

8/10 Good

laurence l.

Very nice and peaceful location

We spent 3 satisfied weeks in "la Barca" where we were very kindly welcome by Alex and Maurizia. We were particularly satisfied by the size and depth of the swimming pool well adapted for children but also for adults, by the good quality of beds in the main location and the general equipment available. The weather was unfortunately not always very good and we didn't take advantage enough of the terrace in the garden. Only downside was the fact that the home provided with a kitchen has no direct access to the garden. It is only the house with rooms only (bed& breakfast) who gives on the terrace and garden.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay at Antico Mulino

All good, BUT... the problem is dangerous steps. No handrails on very steep internal stairs, nor on steps towards the pool. In the UK, these would be illegal. As four people in our 70s, this was a major problem which means we would not rent the property again nor recommend it. The showers were also ridiculously small.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert L.

The Perfect Base to Explore the Stunning Umbria!

We stayed in this gorgeous property for nine nights in October 2018. It is as pictured and probably nicer in the flesh than what the photos depict. The house is very well maintained and very clean and tidy with everything you could possibly need is catered for. The position of the house is perfect to use a base to explore the stunning region of Umbria and its many mountain villages. The gardens of this property are stunning and so so green and manicured. The owners, Alessandro and Murizia live in the adjoining property which we found to be perfect. They are very respectful of your privacy and space, but we loved having them close by as we enjoyed the daily interaction that we sought with them. The amount of local knowledge that they can offer was invaluable and only added to our very enjoyable holiday. The house is located within close proximity to many towns with fantastic restaurants. Montone is the closest mountain village that is only a 10-minute drive up the hill from the property. It is such a lovely town with many authentic and top drawer restaurants. Some even have Michelin star status, that really must be experienced. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone that cares to ask and we cannot wait to get back there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Character and Charm

Our two week stay in Umbria was everything we were seeking, from the charming converted mill to the many small hill towns we visited from this central location. With only two of us in this four bedroom/four bath house, we had more than enough room. Though, given the beautiful early fall weather, we spent much of our time outside. The home is as pictured ... clean, well equipped and sufficiently large to accommodate a small group. To be fair, the living space was on the tad small side, with comfortable seating for only two, but a large dining table sufficed given, as I said, we spent much of the time outside or visiting neighboring hill towns. The weather was on the warm side 25ish/80ish in the afternoons, but the lower level bedrooms remained cool such that a fan at night was more than adequate for comfortable sleeping, and the pool provided an occasional welcome respite. The kitchen, though small by American standards was adequate for evening meal preparation, and the availability of a dishwasher made cleanup a breeze. We especially appreciated the large back yard, the pool, and the views from the back patio. More than anything, it was the hospitality and availability of the owners, who reside on the property, that made our trip so enjoyable. Clearly, they respected our desire for privacy, while also be more than willing to engage socially as we deemed appropriate. Being multi-lingual, Alex was especially hopeful pointing out was we get take best advantage of our time in rural Italy. Charming Maurizia graced us with baked goods occasionally, hosted dinner toward the end of our stay, and delightful and engaging daughter Martina was an exceptionally charming playmate for my seventy year-old husband, who missed his grandchildren. Contrary to what otherwise might have been said about others' experience, we found the host and hostess relaxed, gracious, accommodating, and flexible, and would have no hesitation recommending this property to our friends and family.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

6/10 Okay

Smadar B.

a few things to know before you come

Maurizia and Alex are very nice people, Maurizia even baked us a delicious cake at our last night & the house was very clean, HOWEVER there are a few things that one should know before choosing to stay here: 1) We came in April when it was chilly, the house was freezing,in-spite the fact that we turned on the heat. The house has a terra-cotta flooring and there are no rugs anywhere, we had two crawling babies with us so we put a blanket on the floor but we were scolded by the hosts who took it away. If you come with kids you should know this house is NOT child proof (2steep steps between each room, sharp corners everywhere etc') 2)The house is well equipped with everything you need to cook with, BUT it is literarily empty of supplies (including salt, sugar, garbage bags, cleaning supplies,& toilet paper) so be prepared to bring EVERYTHING with you. The pictures are somewhat deceiving, there isn't really a living room just one small couch facing the not-working-TV… so if you are picturing a family seating together in the evening after long trips-- don't. 3) THERE IS NO INTERNET- in spite of what is advertised. The hosts have a portable "net-stick" which is supposedly self installed -however it did not work on any of our computers, which made planing our days much more difficult… plus we would have come more prepared with lot's of books if we would have known. 4) The hosts are a bit "too" involved in their guests life in the house. They made sure to let us know each time when we did something wrong, like leaving a small light on during the night so the kids can go to the bathroom if they get up (the host came the next morning asking us to shut all lights at night since electricity is expensive). The next day he came again telling us we forgot the light outside and went inside the house to shut it off/ and that we should park the car facing the other way/ or close all the shades/ or do laundry only in the day/ or not place anything on the table without a protecting cloth/ or grab a new towel from the closet without asking/ etc'… it is all ok that each house has its' rules but make a list in advance and send it to your guests before their arrival, and if they DO one wrong--suck it (or charge in the first place 10 euro more per week if you know that's the case). We always felt they were looking at what we were doing… hardly a comfy feeling for a vacation. *also good to know-- it is kind of far from everything... (1h+ at least to any attraction).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andreas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Antica Mulino ist ein sehr aufwändig und sorgsam renoviertes Gebäude. Das Haus und der Garten mit Pool sind sehr gepflegt und man sieht. dass der Gastgeber sehr viel Wert darauf legt, dass sich die Gäste wohlfühlen.Die Ausstattung stimmt voll mit der Beschreibung überein. Das Grundstück liegt in einer ruhigen Gegend. Die Kommunikation mit dem Gastgeber war von Anfang an sehr gut und alle unsere Fragen wurden beantwortet. Wir haben uns bei unserem Aufenthalt sehr wohl gefühlt und können dieses Ferienhaus aufrichtig empfehlen. Wir werden gerne wiederkommen.Familie Friedrich
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amrit P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Tolles Haus, nette Vermieter, sehr hilfsbereit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

un super séjour !

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour à l'Antico Mulino. La maison, le jardin et la piscine sont très agréable et nous avons beaucoup aimé cette région !
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Goeie woning

Een goeie woning. Wel wat gedateerd en hier en daar wat achterstallig onderhoud.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Belle maison qui permet de rayonner dans la région

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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bart P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lovely stay at a top-location!

We had a lovely stay at this beautiful villa. In total we were with 5 children and 4 adults and the house was more than big enough. Inside it has its original local building structures with thick walls and wooden structures. And outside the swimming pool, sitting area and bbq were excellent. All very clean and more than spacy enough. Alessandro (the owner) was very helpful and hospitable during our 2 weeks stay. The area itself is nice, only small remark is if you want to visit any lakes or the sea you must drive minimum 1h with the car. So for sure I would recommend this place!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ursula K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschönes Haus zum Genießen und Entspannen

Wir haben im Juni 2019 zu 6 eine sehr erholsame Woche in der alten Mühle von Alessandro und Maurizia verbracht. Das Haus ist sehr schön und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Der Garten ist gepflegt, die große Rasenfläche bietet ausreichend Schatten oder Sonne - je nachdem was man möchte! Der Pool wird von Alessandro super sauber gehalten. Maurizia verwöhnte uns mit leckerem selbstgemachten Kuchen. Wir können das Haus und die Vermieter sehr empfehlen. Einziges Manko aus unserer Sicht: Es ist kein Lokal oder Bar zu Fuß zu erreichen. Wir können das Haus und die Vermieter sehr empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang H.

Sehr schönes großes Haus in toller Umgebung mit supernettem Vermieter

Wir sind im August 2018 mit 2 Familien und insgesamt 3 Kindern angereist. Durch die 4 Zimmer mit jeweils eigenem Bad haben sich alle extrem wohl gefühlt und konnten sich bei belieben auch mal zurückziehen. Der Pool ist einfach nur super. Alessandro gibt sich hier auch sehr viel Mühe, dass er immer wie neu aussieht. Maurizia, Martina und Alex haben sich um uns ganz viel und lieb gekümmert. Egal was wir auch an Wünschen hatten, Alex hat uns sofort geholfen und uns sogar den gewünschten Toaster bestellt :-) Maurizia hat uns mit vielen Leckereien versorgt so das wir uns wirklich sehr wohl gefühlt haben. Durch die Nähe zu vielen schönen Orten, konnten wir von hier aus viele schöne Ausflüge durchführen. Wer den Weg (2,5 Std.) nicht scheut, sollte auf jeden Fall Saturnia mit den warmen Kaskaden besuchen und anschließend ans Meer (40 min.) fahren. Von der befahrbaren Düne im Naturschutzgebiet ist man nach weniger als 2 min. Fußweg an einem der schönsten Strände Italiens. Da das Haus am Tiber liegt, sollte man allerdings genügend Mückenspray mitbringen. Leider verfügt das Haus nur im ehemaligen Wohnzimmer über Mückengitter. Aber die Mückenstiche haben wir uns natürlich abends auf der schönen ruhigen Terasse beim Abendessen geholt ;-) Jedenfalls ist das Haus komplett ausgestattet und man braucht wirklich fast gar nichts von zu Hause mitzubringen. Der Vorteil der vorhandenen Waschmaschine ist natürlich, daß man mit gewaschener Wäsche nach Hause fahren kann. Wir können das Haus wirklich nur weiterempfehlen. Es hat uns super gefallen und wir sind sehr erholt wieder nach Deutschland abgereist. Zu guter letzt haben wir uns das Rezept von Maurizias Tiramisu geben lassen - einfach ein Traum. Wir kommen wieder. Danke sagen Silvia,Marie-Sophie,Wolfgang,Rita,John,Noah und Seelan.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rene l.

Liebevoll und landestypisch renoviertes italienisches Landhaus mit dem besonderen Flair

Wir waren eine Gruppe von 5 Personen und hatten wunderschöne Ferien in einem gut ausgestatteten Haus mit sehr individuell eingerichteten und schönen Zimmern. Sehr von Vorteil sind die Bäder, die direkt an den Schlafzimmern angrenzen. Die Handtücher wurden mehrfach ausgetauscht, und das trotz im Haus befindlicher Waschmaschine! Die Küche ist zwar klein, aber sehr gut ausgestattet. Auf der Terrasse haben wir herrliche feucht-fröhliche Stunden erlebt! Und der Pool!!! Eine Oase der Erfrischung und Entspannung! In Alex gut gepflegtem Garten gab es alle Möglichkeiten für Sonnenhungrige und Schattensuchende! Und überhaupt: Alex und Maurizia sind wunderbare Vermieter! Maurizia und ihre kleine Tochter Martina haben uns 2 leckere Kuchen und eine geniale italienische Foccachia gebacken, wo gibt es sowas!? Alex spricht sehr gut deutsch und hilft in allen Lebenslagen. Ob es um einen guten Restaurant-Tipp geht oder Motorrad-, Rad- und Wanderwege... das Erleben eines typisch italienischen Dorffestes... die Vermittlung zwischen nicht-deutsch-sprechenden Carabinieri und uns in einer Notlage... einfach klasse, so etwas haben wir noch nicht erlebt!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john b.

In short a truly memorable and wonderful holiday !

From the warm,hospitable welcome of our hosts Alex, Maurizia and their delightful daughter Martina to their close by but unobtrusive advice and assistance whenever needed [plus,of course,the added benefit on occasion, of Maurizia's splendid cakes]. La Barca itself is everything it says in the description and is superb,well equipped oasis of tranquillity in a wonderful setting but with easy access to so many places of nearby interest and all facilities. We cannot recommend it highly enough and shall certainly return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Erik B.

lovely stay

we really enjoyed our 2 weeks stay with friends. The owner is always helpful and gave some good tips. A lot of nice places to visit around the house
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Polly G.

A lovely traditional house with great pool area

Overall we really enjoyed our stay. Plus points: 1. A traditional, cosy stone house, lovely large pool, great location in terms of restaurants (short drives away) 2. Adequately equipped kitchenette with dishwasher and gas hob. Decent sized fridge in adjoining pantry 3 all four bedrroms have their own bathroom, all but the twin are en suite. Bathroom for the twin room doubles as a laundry room, with a good quality washing machine. 4. Owner is very close by (more of that later!) and speaks good English in case of problems On the downside: 1. Proximity to river meant lots of mosquitoes and so we had to keep windows closed at night. With no air conditioning this did make for some pretty uncomfortable nights! All bedrooms have small plug in fans but some nights this really wasnt enough. We understand it has been a particularly hot summer though! 2. We were bombarded with a LOT of 'rules', before our stay, on arrival and during our stay! The owner, Alex, and his wife and daughter, only live just a few metres away (NB driveway is shared, would be tight for more than two cars) and we never really felt completely relaxed because of this unfortunately. 3. We were told we had 1GB of free wifi a day, were warned that we woild be charged if we went over (we had taken this mean we would be updated each day). On our last afternoon, while relaxing by the pool, Alex confronted us to say that we had gone significantly over (a bit surprising as we had not downloaded any films or anything big) and we would be charged €97! Quite a shock. We did pay (it came out of the €150 deposit paid on arrival) but think we should have had more warning of how large the charge could be- so used to cheap wifi in the UK and with teenagers surfing youtube, Spotify etc its not normally something we have to think about! 4. I don't really think it should be down to guests to drive their organic/food rubbish to a public bin on the main road. Never encountered such a request before! We understand the bins aren't emptied regularly but if we stayed in a hotel or serviced apartment we would not expect to do this! 5. The communal lounge area is not condusive to relaxing in the evening. We were only a family of five, not sure how a bigger group would manage. There is just one small, 2/3 seater sofa. Yes you have the dining table, seating eight, but who wants to sit on hard chairs round a table all night? 6. The kitchen is really timy, again not sure how a bigger group would cope!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Liesbeth P.

Great location for relaxing and for planning day trips in Umbria!

We spend 2 wonderful weeks with 2 families. The house was clean surrounded with a beautiful garden and swimming pool. As we stayed with children we were delighted to see that there is a fence between the garden and the river. The kids enjoyed swimming, fishing, walking... every single day. Special thanks to Alex who was very helpful in giving us all the necessary information, from the best local butchery to planning the ideal day trips. The house is perfectly located for planning day trips in Umbria: Assisi, Gubbio, Transimeno Lake, Perugia. We even did a 1 day trip to Rome. And not to forget Maurizia for the peaches from the garden, the chocolate cake and off course the home made focaccia! Still waiting for that recipe, Alex ;-) Hope to see you guys again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Didier G.

Très bon séjour à Montecastelli

Nous avons loué cette maison durant la semaine du 8 au 15 juillet 2017, il s'agit d'une belle prestation, l'équipement est de qualité tout comme l'aménagement intérieur. Nous avons trouvé une maison tres propre avec des aménagements extérieurs très bien entretenus, le propriétaire assure le nettoyage quotidien de la piscine. L'objectif de ces vacances etait de se retrouver au calme, c'est gagné car le bien est situé au fonds d'une impasse sans vis à vis sinon que la rivière, un peu de forêt et des champs, la vue est superbe de la terrasse.... La maison est idéalement située pour faire des visites, quelques minutes pour rejoindre Citta Di Castello, la très jolie Montone ou alors Assises (35 minutes) et Gubbio(idem). Alexandre et Maurizia habitent à proximité mais sont très discrets et toujours à l'écoute en cas de besoin ou pour donner de bons conseils sur les visites ou restaurants de la région...Avec un peu de chance , vous aurez peut être l'occasion de goûter la Focaccia de Maurizia, la meilleure d'Italie... Merci à Alex et, Maurizia pour leur accueil et leur gentillesse, nous avons adoré notre séjour dans votre maison. Un bisou à votre adorable petite fille Martina. Cet endroit est magique. Didier Christel et Arnaud
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Verena P.

Ein tolles Haus mit tollen Vermietern

Wir haben uns im Haus sehr wohl gefühlt. Es ist mit viel Liebe zum Detail renoviert und dabei wurde der alte Charm erhalten. Jedes Zimmer hat ein eigenes Bad, das ist wirklich Luxus. Die Küche ist klein, aber alles da. Das Haus ist wunderschön gelegen, direkt am Tiber wo im Juni Abends Unmengen an Glühwürmchen fliegen. Einfach schön! Im Großen Zimmer oben hört man nachts auch bei offenem Fenster den Fluss Rauschen was unheimlich beruhigend ist. Wir haben auch sehr gut und viel geschlafen. Also die Betten sind also auch sehr bequem. Der Garten ist groß und sehr gepflegt. Alex kümmert sich auch jeden Tag darum, dass das so bleibt. Der Pool ist ein Traum und bietet bei Hitze eine gute Abkühlung und ist direkt von der Terrasse aus zu überblicken. Es gibt sowohl Liegeplätze für Sonnenanbeter und Schattenliebhaber. Und Alex und Maurizia sind einfach liebe Menschen, die uns auch mal mit Leckereien versorgt haben und immer Tips für Ausflüge und ein offenes Ohr für sonstige Fragen haben. Von uns 5 Sterne und vielen Dank an Alex, Maurizia und Martina. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und Wiederkehr ist nicht ausgeschlossen :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

claire b.

Bellissima vacanza a Pretty Cottage

VACANZA A PRETTY COTTAGE Questa è stata la prima casa ad attirare la mia attenzione e anche se ho continuato a cercare ritornavo sempre qui, sia per il piacere delle immagini sia per il rapporto prezzo –valore. Avevo ragione! Siamo stati benissimo in questa deliziosa casa di pietra, rinnovata nel rispetto delle tradizioni artigianali locali e anche delle esigenze del viaggiatore moderno. E’ immersa in un giardino spazioso, armonioso e molto curato, con un lento fiume da un lato e bei campi agricoli da un altro, il tutto contornato e protetto da bellissimi alberi alti. La piscina è perfetta per una famiglia o gruppo di amici e il patio coperto ti permette di mangiare comodamente fuori - anche sotto la pioggia! La casa è mezzo nascosta in un piccolo bosco a forse 200 metri dalla strada, quindi molto tranquilla. Lì ci siamo sempre sentiti completamente al sicuro perché i proprietari Alessandro e Maurizia con la loro simpaticissima bambina vivono a pochi passi, sempre presenti in caso di bisogno o curiosità ma mai invadenti, come sottolineano quasi tutti i relatori di questa pagina. Una coppia che ha già viaggiato in tante parti del mondo, sono aperti, accoglienti, attenti alle esigenze dei loro ospiti e molto disponibili, generosi con il loro tempo e anche per i fortunati di settembre come noi – con i prodotti del loro favoloso albero di fichi! All’interno l’atmosfera è familiare - calda, comoda e colorata. La cucina è piccola ma compatta e attrezzata. Le 3 camere matrimoniali sono spaziose e tutte le camere hanno una bella vista sul giardino. Ci sono spazi armoniosi, travi di legno, pavimenti di terracotta morbida o parquet e alcune porte antiche in legno massiccio che è un vero piacere aprire e chiudere, mobili semplici e naturali d’epoca scelte con gusto dai proprietari, come i quadri e alcuni oggetti artistici. Proprio nessuna lamentela? Béh, alcuni dei nostri eccellenti cuochi hanno dovuto chiedere un coperchio più grande e qualcuno dei nostri accaniti bevitori di tè avrebbero apprezzato cucchiaini in quantità maggiore! Per il resto questo è stato l’ambiente perfetto per una riunione tra 8 vecchi amici provenienti da 3 continenti diversi, alcuni dei quali non si vedevano da 50 anni! Un progetto davvero riuscito. Grazie Alessandro, grazie Maurizia, grazie Martina, per la vostra tanto apprezzata ospitalità!
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10/10 Excellent

Desimir N.

Beautiful countryside in Umbertide

We were a group of 7 adults and one child and had the pleasure to stay for 8 nights in this wonderful house. No need to describe the house in details it was enough to accommodate all of us without any problem... But one can find detailed description above ;-) What will not be described is the lovely couple who were our hosts! We really appreciate our time with them! Best regards Desimir