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Art, nature and peace upon the mountain of St. Francis.

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Spello, Umbria
  • Arco Romano
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Maria Maggiore
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Terme Francescane Thermal Baths
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Spello

This cottage is located within a few miles (5 km) of Arco Romano and Chiesa di San Severino. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Arco Romano - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Santa Maria Maggiore - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Villa of Mosaics - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Terme Francescane Thermal Baths - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels - 12 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Spello Station - 14 min drive
  • Sant Egidio Airport (PEG) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Autogrill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante La Cantina di Spello - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Il Beericcio shop&food - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Il Pinturicchio - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taverna San Silvestro - ‬12 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.

Art, nature and peace upon the mountain of St. Francis.

Shepard's Cottage that preserves the 18th century original characteristic with his structure made in local pink stones. Indoors the building has been re-adapted to host from 4 to 6 persons. It is located at the bottom of mount Subasio bordering with the regional park. The cottage is located 12 km to Assisi, 5/6 km. outside Spello and very close to Collepino castle. In addition the scenery offers a beautiful display of ancient olive trees covering the hillside from Assisi all the way to Spoleto.
Private outdoor heated Jacuzzi and wood-burning oven.
The garden is fenced and equipped with an effective mosquito repellent system that works exclusively with organic products (as does the olive grove that surrounds it, as our company is totally organic).
Electricity, bed,bedroom, kitchen and bathroom linen, final cleaning, use of the washing machine, SPA and oven, television, WiFi are included in the price.
Heating to be paid according to consumption (with meter)
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Nadia e Augusto Antonelli Franceschini

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 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.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 3 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 IT054050B501008901

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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 first aid kit.

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.
  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Spello, close to Santa Maria Maggiore, Terme Francescane Thermal Baths, and Eremo delle Carceri. You'll also find Arco Romano and Villa of Mosaics within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Art, nature and peace upon the mountain of St. Francis. good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cottage include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does Art, nature and peace upon the mountain of St. Francis. have a hot tub?

Yes, this cottage has a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Sant Egidio Airport (PEG), which is 15.5 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Art, nature and peace upon the mountain of St. Francis.?

Yes, every accommodation at Art, nature and peace upon the mountain of St. Francis. comes with a deck.

Art, nature and peace upon the mountain of St. Francis. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Total Relaxation in Umbrian Countryside

The house is ideal for a couple or family with up to 3 children. It is off the beaten track but that is its charm. The views are senational and the house lacks for nothing for self catering. The local town Spello is only 10 minutes drive away and is charming with excellent restaurants, interesting shops and and sights. Most impottantly, Nadia, the owner is the most conscientious and solicitous of host. She speaks admirable English and visited every other day to check we were OK and to to clean the hot tub.hill top town with
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

glen k., Amsterdam Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness

Spello Cottage

The property is on the side of a steep slope, very isolated in the middle of an olive orchard. It takes10 - 15 minutes to drive from the village. The major downside is that it is dark with tiny windows showing almost no view. Everything worked. The kitchen could use new utensils. The internet connection was intermittent and didn't work downstairs. There was an extra charge for gas for heating, not mentioned in the web site. The owner was friendly and professional. The electrical plugs did not accommodate our Dutch/French ones and only one converter was available.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic Country Cottage

This house is comfy and quaint, located on a beautiful hillside surrounded by olive trees. Although quite dark inside, the views our of the window in the kitchen is amazing. The furniture is out of a time machine, like all the old stuff your Italian grandmother had lying around, which gives it character, but maybe not the most comfort. The beds are very bouncy and not amazingly supportive. The kitchen is very well equipped (baring the knives of course, always bring your own knives). One of the highlights is the hot tub, which was super fun with the kids and had an amazing view. The hosts were super friendly and helpful. You have to pay in cash for the gas you use, FYI. All in all a great, rustic house in a beautiful and quiet part of Umbria. Good for a single family or two couples.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful mountain house

I loved this little house. It sits on a beautiful mountain overlooking Spello. Sitting outside is so peaceful and quiet. You only hear the tranquil sounds of nature. Nadia is excellent and helpful and takes extra care of this special place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic and lovely

An amazing historic cottage in a breathtaking setting.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johan L., Belgium

Liked: Cleanliness

Schitterend

Prachtig huis, stijlvol ingericht met alle nodig comfort. De locatie is uniek. De gastvrouw zorgt prima voor haar gasten. Een unieke ervaring!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vikki L.

Wonderful, secluded Umbrian hilltop vistas, lovely old house and absolute peace and tranquility

A fabulous find, this wonderful 17th Century mountain retreat is so high up in the Umbrian hills above Spello with views along the valley that must extend for 50 miles. The setting is just stunning. The house itself is rustic, charming and simple with a small kitchen but otherwise really generous living space and being built on the side of the hill, the bedrooms are downstairs and therefore cooler in the summer heat. The hot tub absolutely delivers, it’s a fabulous way to spend lazy afternoons just watching the sun pass by the horizon. Perhaps the biggest surprise for us was Spello, an Umbrian town we hadn’t visited before and it’s wonderful, a really stunning Umbrian hilltop town. You are also perfectly placed to visit Assisi which is a really easy 20 minute drive away. And we would also really recommend the hour drive to Mamore falls, literally one of the most extraordinary waterfalls you will see, made all the more extraordinary that it is man made by the Romans by diverting one river down a mountain to meet another river- don’t be put off by the idea that it’s man made, it’s real and it’s incredible! Finally we have to mention that our host Nadia who owns the house is charm and kindness personified, she couldn’t have been more helpful coming every few days to check on the hot tub and maintain the ph levels and always letting us know ahead and never disturbing us. She speaks wonderful English and is very easy to chat to; we would absolutely recommend the property, it was a lovely week.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve L., Hazlemere

Peace, quiet, beauty and views in Italy's green heart.

We loved our stay in La Madraselva, from start to finish. Thanks so much to Nadia for her warm welcome and tireless efforts in making our stay so unforgettable. The cottage is perfect: very spacious, with everything we needed, and very cool in the heat of June. The views are superb over the blue haze of the Umbrian plain, including some of the beautiful surrounding hilltop villages. We enjoyed the freshness of the mountain air in the evening as well as the cuckoos, owls, barking deer and the fireflies darting through the olive trees! Even the occasional eagle drifting by. A short drive brings you to the flowers and views atop Mt. Subasio The spa was very welcome in the heat of the day as was Nadia's kind invitation to use the superb swimming pool at her other property about a 15 minute drive away. Grazie mille! A well-stocked supermarket can be found in Spello as well as a convenience store and restaurant a few minutes by car up the mountain in Collepino. Once down the mountain, it is a short drive to our beloved Assisi, whose deeply spiritual aura never seems to diminish, Bevagna, Montefalco, Trevi and, of course, Spello itself. Well worth checking out local festivals such as the Gaite in Bevagna. Excellent restaurants using fresh, local produce abound. When we return we hope to catch the flower festival in Spello in early June. It's also a shortish drive to Colfiorito and its flower meadows in the mountains. Overall, a wonderfully refreshing visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C.

Liked: Cleanliness

il paradiso esiste!!!!

Esperienza meravigliosa, il posto è incantevole per chi cerca pace, relax e panorami che appagano l’anima. Spello che si trova a pochi km è un gioiello! Nikita il mio Pastore Tedesco ha chiesto il cambio di residenza e sarebbe rimasta volentieri con la sig.ra Nadia
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saraines R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Professionalità e cortesia

Casa accogliente e pulitissima in un contesto di totale tranquillità e privacy. Proprietari gentilissimi e puntuali per la manutenzione della vasca idromassaggio e solerti per risolvere qualsiasi problema. È stato un grande piacere conoscere Nadia, Augusto e Livia che ci hanno accolti con cordialità e grandissima professionalità. . Vi ringraziamo di cuore.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oase im Olivenhain / oasi nel uliveto

Ein idealer Rückzugsort zu zweit, aber auch für kleine Familien. Alles vor Ort, was man dafür braucht. Ruhiger geht es nicht mehr, obwohl nur 10 Minuten vom geschäftigen Valle Umbra entfernt. Die Vermieter sind ganz außergewöhnlich nett und zuvorkommend, wie man es selten erlebt. Der kleine Whirlpool ist das i-Tüpfelchen für erholsame Tage.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P., Stuttgart

Liked: Cleanliness

Bellissimo luogo

Gentilissimi proprietari, ubicazione incantevole. Casa benissima attrezzata, davvero molto comoda. Torniamo con certezza!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Matteo D.

Capodanno nel verde

Abbiamo prenotato per passare i giorni di capodanno con amici in questa struttura. Casa isolata, immersa nel verde e molto tranquilla
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

barbara l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Piccolo paradiso

Per noi è stato bellissimo! Casaletto immerso nella natura! A solo 10 minuti da Spello e vicinissimo a bellissimi posti da visitare! (Collepino,San Giovanni,Assisi,Bevagna,Rasiglia ecc..). Idromassaggio ben tenuto e con vista panoramica! Padroni di casa disponibili e gentili! Torneremo prestissimo!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Léa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super séjour

Nous avons passé un super séjour en famille. Le gîte est spacieux et les chambres gardent une certaine fraîcheur. Environnement agréable entouré d'oliviers avec une très belle vue. Notre hôte est très prévenante et soucieuse de notre bien-être.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Uhriges, sehr gepflegtes hübsches Berghaus inmitten von Olivenhainen

Perfekt zum Entspannen und Abschalten, super angenehm!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean marc o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maison de vacances idéale et pleine de charme dans une nature sauvage et un environnement magnifique

Excellente expérience. Profiter du spa extérieur avec une vue à 180 degrés sur les oliviers et sur la vallée, quel bonheur ! Et puis, il y’a tellement de choses à visiter et à faire dans les proches environs….. Seul petit bémol, les moustiques le soir et la nuit (mais la maison dispose de moustiquaires sur toutes les fenêtres). Les propriétaires sont charmants et attentionnés.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verhagen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Prachtige rustige plaats midden in de natuur met mooi uitzicht

De locatie is echt uniek, midden in de natuur. Je zit in een olijfboomgaard waar niemand komt behalve wat herten en zwijntjes tussen het geluid van krekels. De eigenaresse is heel aardig en zorgzaam. Geen gedoe met borg of extra kosten. Als tip voor de eigenaar zou ik wel wat extra horgordijnen voor de deur hangen i.v.m muggen. De slaapkamer is overigens wel goed beschermd tegen muggen. I.t.t. de beschrijving is er alleen geen WIFI. Gelukkig hebben we dit kunnen oplossen door ons mobiele abonnement aan te passen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Entspannte Tage im Olivenhain

Superschön ruhig gelegen und sehr nette Vermieter mit sehr guten Englischkenntnisse
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valentina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax tra silenzio, cicale e uliveti

Posizione straordinaria per abbinare giorni tra cultura e natura. La casa è accogliente, tanto quanto i suoi proprietari. Ciliegina sulla torta: la vasca idromassaggio esterna, in cui terminare le giornate.

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra P., Milano

Liked: Cleanliness

Incantevole Madreselva

Meravigliosa vacanza agostana passata alla Madreselva, bellissima proprietà che si trova in un uliveto, dove regnano il verde, la pace e il silenzio che ci hanno fanno dimenticare lo stress dei mesi milanesi. Per i nostri due cani è stato il non plus ultra! La vasca idromassaggio poi è stata la ciliegina sulla torta che, soprattutto nei momenti più caldi della vacanza, ha offerto fresco e relax.... ma anche di notte guardando il cielo stellato... ”che ve lo dico a fare”! La proprietaria è stata gentile e disponibilissima e l’ olio biologico, prodotto con le olive della proprietà, un dono molto gradito oltre che buonissimo. Spello, Assisi, Montefalco e gli splendidi paesaggi circostanti di uliveti e vigneti hanno completato la nostra incantevole vacanza umbra. Un grazie di cuore alla Madreselva e ai suoi proprietari!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Hanneke T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heel gezellig authentiek verblijf echter voor honden en kleine kinderen niet echt geschikt.

Voor honden en kleine kinderen ongeschikt vanwege geen omheining naar het dal waardoor het gevaarlijk is. Verder fijn huisje en hele vriendelijke eigenares. De weg ernaar toe dient wel omschreven te worden in de advertentie. Deze is behoorlijk steil en moeilijk.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019