House in Umbria
14 guests · 7 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Dating from the 12C, this borgo is perched at 700m looking down into the Niccone Valley and onto Reschio Estate. The main house has 7 double bedrooms, 2 drawing rooms, open fires, a large dining room and fantastic views. The borgo (collection of farmhouses) has a dedicated pool (open from June to Sept), a stand alone - non-consecrated chapel - and an old grotto where Saint Donino is said to have contemplated life. This house has soul, is very old and been renovated to honor its past as well as adding in some of today's comforts - private pool, wifi etc. Close to Citta di Castello, Assisi and other historic towns, it provides a great location with true peacefulness. Great for the summer, but also in spring and autumn - where the colours and light are fantastic.
Significant time has been placed into retrofitting solutions to take the property's carbon emissions to zero and possibly into positive territory, subject one's purity in classifying emissions. Photovoltaic panels (PV) provides electricity (17kW) in the day, with the surplus generated powering a lead acid battery bank - which provides power at night or on cloudy days.
The house has an Electric Vehicle (EV) charger - which comes off the PV panels.
Solar panels (8kW) provides hot water in the sunny months (April - late Oct), then a wood pellet burner takes over. The house also has woodburners for the winter, hence my comment on purity of how one measures emissions, as technically burning wood and wood pellets are seen as a neutral emission.
The house has wooden shutters and rugs over doorways to try and maintain insulation in the winter months.
Water is used from a lake (garden) and from a well (house), and as much minimization procedures have been put in place as possible, so this is not a property of green lawns in the summer.
Significant time has been placed into retrofitting solutions to take the property's carbon emissions to zero and possibly into positive territory, subject one's purity in classifying emissions. Photovoltaic panels (PV) provides electricity (17kW) in the day, with the surplus generated powering a lead acid battery bank - which provides power at night or on cloudy days.
The house has an Electric Vehicle (EV) charger - which comes off the PV panels.
Solar panels (8kW) provides hot water in the sunny months (April - late Oct), then a wood pellet burner takes over. The house also has woodburners for the winter, hence my comment on purity of how one measures emissions, as technically burning wood and wood pellets are seen as a neutral emission.
The house has wooden shutters and rugs over doorways to try and maintain insulation in the winter months.
Water is used from a lake (garden) and from a well (house), and as much minimization procedures have been put in place as possible, so this is not a property of green lawns in the summer.
Amenities at Citta Di Castello, inter-gen family occasions, staycations, parking, sustainable
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Umbria
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsStayed in a beautiful house with stunning views, comfortable rooms, and great facilities. Enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, well-equipped kitchen, and helpful hosts. Ideal for families and friends looking to unwind and explore the area.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2024
The house is really nice and well organize. The view is incredible on all the region.
One or two points need to be improved.
The outside table on the terrasse is only with 6 chairs and the house is for 16 people. The kitchen is the only room where you may make some renovation. And last point to improve, need to explain that the water is only dricable in the kitchen !!
For all the reste the house is incredible and the person living next to the house, really helpfull.
Imporant to know that the house is far from everything, in the nature, but need to take you car for everything.
Again great relaxing stay.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Apr 2024
Gorgeous location, but not easily accessible. Lots of room, but, in cooler weather, difficult to utilize all the spaces. We loved Uwe, the caretaker, who bent over backwards to help us with everything. Maybe a summer trip would be a better choice .
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2023
Everything was as described. The detailed info sheet was very helpful. The communication with William was very good and Uwe was the best host. We loved staying there.
Would definitely recommend this house to everyone who is not afraid of scorpios and spiders.
5.0 / 10.0·Oct 2017
A wonderful rural retreat from which Perugia Assisi Cortona and many beautiful historic Umbrian and Tuscan towns and villages are easily explored. The borgoo is a calm oasis set high on the Umbrian hills with stunning views over the beautiful Niccone valley. It is warm and welcoming with large airy rooms and a typical country kitchen with modern appliances and every kitchen utensil you could imagine. The guardian knows the area well and is friendly helpful and an invaluable source of local knowledge. The owner is very helpful and really wants his guests to enjoy Umbria as much as he does. We had a lovely week exploring the area and returning "home" to San Lorenzo often to delicious locally prepared meals. These can be ordered in advance and delivered or cooked in situ by a delightful local lady. Absolutely amazing to have a dinner served in the baronial dining room after a tiring day of sightseeing! The guardian was also able to shop locally before our arrival. in an adjacent valley is an authentic family run pizzeria which deserves more than the one visit we managed!We had a wonderful week of exploration and relaxation and are already very much looking forward to our return to San Lorenzo next year
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(40 Ratings)
Stayed in a beautiful house with stunning views, comfortable rooms, and great facilities. Enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, well-equipped kitchen, and helpful hosts. Ideal for families and friends looking to unwind and explore the area.
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