Umbria

Umbria is often called “Tuscany’s Little Sister” and although, historically, the paths of these two sisters seldom crossed, they bear more than a casual family resemblance. The timeless, transcendent landscapes, medieval hill towns, beautiful frescoes, good wine and olive oil are all as much a part of Umbria as Tuscany, though often in a simpler, less polished form. Long ruled by Papal indifference, Umbria was never as wealthy as Tuscany and its contributions to Western civilization were spiritual rather than intellectual. It is known as “the green heart of Italy”, a region of steep, austere hills, deep valleys and fast flowing rivers. Umbria in its miniature time warp tends to be conservative and complacent, but also kind, sweet-tempered & hospitable. Far more than Tuscany, Umbria is a place to be, rather than to do.

Umbria & Le Marche

	CASA GOGA & VILLINO GOGA Two of the old farmhouses of the ancient Spinola Estate have been renovated with care and furnished with charm. They enjoy a marvellous sense of peace, silence and tranquillity. More details	TYPE Country House REGION Umbria-Torgiano SLEEPS 12 People in 2 Apartments BEDROOMS 3 in each apartment at Casa Goga; SLEEPS 2 +1 in Villino Goga POOL Yes
	FORTE DEL SOGNO In the heart of Umbria, on the top of a hill, Forte del Sogno offers you the possibility of a holiday in contact with nature, where you can enjoy delightful accommodation, genuine local cuisine and excellent wines. More details	TYPE Country House REGION Umbria-Assisi/Perugia SLEEPS 2 to 6 people BEDROOMS 1 or 2 POOL Yes
	LA NUVOLA Dating back to the 1400s, built on Colle Giorgio, a hill just outside Perugia. Peaceful location in the countryside, a short distance to the historic city centre. More details	TYPE 3 Apartments in Country House REGION Umbria-Perugia SLEEPS 2 – 4 People BEDROOMS 1 or 2 POOL Yes
	LA CASCINA DEL FALCO Set in the stunning countryside of Le Marche with views to the Sibillini Mountains, a short walk to a village More details	TYPE Apartments in Country House REGION Le Marche-Monte San Martino SLEEPS 2 – 4 People BEDROOMS 1 or 2 POOL Yes
	LE PIANELLE In the region of Le Marche, Le Pianelle is 700 metres above sea level, near the village of Taccarelli, in the National Park of the Sibillini Mountains, an area well connected to the principal roads of the region, a few kilometres from two beautiful medieval towns, Amandola and Sarnano. More details	TYPE Country House REGION Le Marche-Amandola SLEEPS 2 – 6 People in 7 apartments BEDROOMS 1 – 3 POOL Yes
	MONTANARO An ancient farming estate just outside the walled medieval town of Paciano near the Tuscan border. Two one-bedroom apartments in a beautifully restored two story stone farmhouse. In another farmhouse are three larger apartments. Marvel at the views of olive groves, rural panorama and spectacular sunsets during your visit to this delightful property in Umbria. More details	TYPE Apartments in Farmhouse REGION Umbria – Lake Trasimeno SLEEPS 2, 4 or 6 BEDROOMS 1, 2 or 3 POOL Yes, two

You walk close to your dreams. Sometimes it seems that these pulsing crowds, with their daily and yearly rhythms established so long ago none of it has to be decided any more, with their elbows and knees and souls and buttocks touching and rubbing and everybody most pleased and agreeable when it is like that, in a bus for instance, will in another minute be naked, or will have fish tails or horses’ behinds like the characters of the fountains. For the Anglo-Saxon mind, ruled by conscience and the romantic, rigid in its privacies, everything here is shocking – an endless revelation and immersion…

- Excerpt from Fountains by Eleanor Clark (1913-1996)