Where to Stay in Umbria

Sleeps 8 guests in the main house plus 4 in the cottage

Villa della Lavanda is a six hundred year old farmhouse, beautifully and immaculately restored to retain its original charm and now available for rent as a luxury villa. Situated within the Antognolla Estate, the villa stands at the top of the valley looking down to the magnificent castle and across the championship golf course.

The main house has four large double bedrooms, simply, yet elegantly furnished and all en-suite. The cottage is adjacent to the main villa and is separate and self contained with a further two double bedrooms, both en-suite. There are wonderful views from the cottage across the rolling hills and forests of the Estate.

Situated 20 km north of Perugia and 15km from Lake Trasimeno on the border with Tuscany, the villa is perfectly located to explore and discover both Umbria and Tuscany with Gubbio, Montone, Cortona, Siena, Todi, Deruta, Montefalco and Assisi all within easy reach.

For guests staying at Villa della Lavanda wishing to play a round or two of golf, the Antognolla golf course is only 5 minutes away!

Accommodation

The main house is approached through a lovely courtyard, with the first floor still accessible via the original staircase. The main terrace, eating areas, pergola and horizon swimming pool, are adjacent to the main house.

On the ground floor there is a fully equipped kitchen with two ovens, gas range, large refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, coffee making machine. There is also a breakfast table with seating for six. 

Off the kitchen is a laundry and utility room which contains both a washing machine and separate dryer, with ironing facilities. There is also a separate wc.

Leading from the kitchen is a spectacular dining and living room which is presided over by the great fireplace. The antique French oak dining table can seat 8 comfortably or be modified to seat 12.

The living room also has a large satellite TV, with a VCR and DVD. There is also a Hi-Fi unit. A selection of videos and CD’s are provided for guests enjoyment.

Leading from the main sitting room, down the corridor, there is a large bedroom with a double or two single beds, and an ensuite bathroom with a bath and shower. Off this corridor is also another separate wc.

At the top of the stairs that lead from the main sitting room there is a large games room. This has a snooker/table tennis table, sofa and sitting area and a large selection of board and other games. Off the games room there are a further three double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.  

The master suite has a large double bedroom, with stunning valley views and ensuite bathroom with shower and hydromassage bath. The pink bedroom has 2 singles or one double and ensuite bathroom with shower. The green bedroom has 2 singles or 1 double and ensuite bathroom with shower.

The house is surrounded by 2.5 acres of stunning landscaped gardens with mature olive trees, banks of lavender and a vast array of shrubs.

There is an ‘L’ shaped infinity pool with a large surrounding terrace for sun beds and loungers. The sun terrace affords magnificent views of the Antognolla Castle and the estate beyond. The pool is salt water treated and has both shallow and deep ends allowing young and old to enjoy it.

Near the pool is a large covered pergola with seating for 12 and gas bbq.

There is a separate kitchen garden adjacent to the main house which has its own seating area for 6.

There is undercover parking for 2 cars and ample space on the driveway for other vehicles.

Bedrooms – 1 large double, 3 large twin or double bedrooms, all en-suite
Living Room – seating for 8 guests; open fireplace
Dining Room – dining table and seating for up to 12 guests; highchair (attaches to table)
Kitchen – 2 ovens, gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
Utility Room – Washing machine, dryer, ironing facilities
Entertainment – Satellite tv, DVD and video player, stereo system
Garden – L-shaped infinity swimming pool, gas barbeque, garden chairs, umbrellas, croquet

Cottage della Lavanda

Adjacent to the main house, the cottage is separate and self contained offering a further two double bedrooms, both en-suite, one with hydromassage bath. There is a lovely covered terrace with seating for four, which has stunning views of the surrounding forests, Monte Acuto and the monastery.

The fully equipped kitchen has an oven and gas range, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. A dining room with adjacent living room contains a fabulous wood burning fire with a built-in, fan-forced, pizza oven. Satellite T.V. is also provided.

Self Catering Tariffs: Prices held for 2009!