Apartment
il Forno - The Glass Oven
Family-friendly apartment with water park and outdoor pool
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 485 sq m
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Perugia, Umbria
- Place, Museum of Glass2 min walk
- Place, Pomario Cantina
- Place, Lake Trasimeno
- Airport, Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
il Forno - The Glass Oven
il Forno is right beside the pool, one of the most unique apartments. It has the 15th century restored stone glass oven in the living room! Four ancient arches with glass French doors have views to terrace with the pool. il Forno is filled with light from many windows with panoramic views to countryside with vineyards, olive groves and farms. A beautiful ancient archway leads from dining to living area. A fully equipped kitchen for gourmet feasts and large dining table seats 6. Two spacious king bedrooms and one bath with large walk-in shower; sleeps 4 + 1 on child cot. King beds become twins if needed. Walls are stone and plaster walls of 'velatura' blue contrast with blue and white floral linens, antique folio bird prints. Kitchen is stocked with loads of cooking utensils, cutlery, glassware and dining china. Made into one bedroom apartment on request. WiFi! Exclusive free wine/tasting tour of only 'carbon neutral' vineyard in the world! Special prices on wines to guests.
Live INSIDE a village with a pool and views! We offer something special: the gem of a beautifully restored historic property within medieval walls of an Umbrian hilltop village with shops and restaurants just steps away; pool and terraces with outstanding panoramas; privacy but all shopping/restaurants in main piazza. HIGH SPEED WiFi! Window screens. Enjoy sunny days/night swimming and spectacular sunset evenings in a faithfully restored 9-15th Century property: original features of grand arches, glass ovens, ancient stone walls and tower. Now a vacation self-catering villa and apartments with fully equipped modern kitchens, king bedrooms, baths ensuite, library and tower. Our shared pool and three terraces have panoramic views with outdoor tables, chairs, BBQ, sun umbrellas and lounge chairs. Enjoy your holiday vacation in a pristine medieval village living 'la dolce vita' of daily village life. No need to drive miles for food or gelato. Everything is just steps from your home! Visit all of Tuscany and Umbria with EASY TRIPS TO WORLD FAMOUS SITES! Stay in the green heart of Italy. Free tour of nearby vineyard and olive groves and free wine, oil tasting! We can arrange cooking lessons, horseback riding, bike rentals, private tours. We live in the village and provide a complete concierge experience if you wish. Complete tour guide books, suggested itineraries, favorite restaurants. Comfortable living in a village with stunning day trips to historic Umbria and nearby Tuscany.
Local Attractions: All the historic hill towns of Umbria and Tuscany are within a short drive. On the border of Tuscany, you can be in historic Cortona (Under the Tuscan Sun), Perugia, Assisi, Deruta, Spello, Lago Trasimeno in Umbria. Visit all the historic sites in Tuscany: Montepulciano, Siena, Pienza, the iconic Val d'Orcia.. Largest water park in Umbria 4km. Golf and horseback riding. Glass museum. Cooking classes available as well as private chef. Private tours of local region can be arranged.
Live INSIDE a village with a pool and views! We offer something special: the gem of a beautifully restored historic property within medieval walls of an Umbrian hilltop village with shops and restaurants just steps away; pool and terraces with outstanding panoramas; privacy but all shopping/restaurants in main piazza. HIGH SPEED WiFi! Window screens. Enjoy sunny days/night swimming and spectacular sunset evenings in a faithfully restored 9-15th Century property: original features of grand arches, glass ovens, ancient stone walls and tower. Now a vacation self-catering villa and apartments with fully equipped modern kitchens, king bedrooms, baths ensuite, library and tower. Our shared pool and three terraces have panoramic views with outdoor tables, chairs, BBQ, sun umbrellas and lounge chairs. Enjoy your holiday vacation in a pristine medieval village living 'la dolce vita' of daily village life. No need to drive miles for food or gelato. Everything is just steps from your home! Visit all of Tuscany and Umbria with EASY TRIPS TO WORLD FAMOUS SITES! Stay in the green heart of Italy. Free tour of nearby vineyard and olive groves and free wine, oil tasting! We can arrange cooking lessons, horseback riding, bike rentals, private tours. We live in the village and provide a complete concierge experience if you wish. Complete tour guide books, suggested itineraries, favorite restaurants. Comfortable living in a village with stunning day trips to historic Umbria and nearby Tuscany.
Local Attractions: All the historic hill towns of Umbria and Tuscany are within a short drive. On the border of Tuscany, you can be in historic Cortona (Under the Tuscan Sun), Perugia, Assisi, Deruta, Spello, Lago Trasimeno in Umbria. Visit all the historic sites in Tuscany: Montepulciano, Siena, Pienza, the iconic Val d'Orcia.. Largest water park in Umbria 4km. Golf and horseback riding. Glass museum. Cooking classes available as well as private chef. Private tours of local region can be arranged.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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Children
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No events allowed
Pets
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Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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Property Registration Number IT054040C2QFKXJ2D9
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About the area
Piegaro
Located in Piegaro, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Val di Chiana and Chiusi Lake, while Museum of Glass and Cesare Caporali Theater are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Tavernelle Aquatic Park and Centro Servizi Turistici Citta della Pieve. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.

Perugia, Umbria
What's nearby
- Museum of Glass - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Tavernelle Aquatic Park - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
- Centro Servizi Turistici Citta della Pieve - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
- La Scarzuola - 20 min drive - 16.1 km
- Fonteverde Terme - 37 min drive - 34.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cucina & Giardino - 11 min drive
- Ristorante Da Masolino - 11 min drive
- Dolci e Tradizioni - 7 min drive
- La Logetta - 15 min drive
- Bar del Gallo - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Colleen Simpson
We are presently living our dream full time in the amazing village of Piegaro! We love to greet our guests, give advice, teach pasta lessons and generally live the good life in a wonderful village where our friends and neighbors are so welcoming of us and also of our guests. Originally from Seattle we always dreamed of living in Italy someday. It is important not only to dream but to chase that dream with great passion! We love to share this passion with our guests from over 24 different countries.
Why they chose this property
It called to us! This vast abandoned glass factory which was the single most historic property in a pristine little perched hilltop village in Umbria on the border of Tuscany. We spent our honeymoon in Umbria in 1994 and fell in love with this region. After searching for 10 years we found our little piece of paradise! We lovingly restored it to become a beautiful and authentic destination for guests.
What makes this property unique
Every evening the sun sets over the vast panoramic views from the windows and terraces of L'Antica Vetreria. The idyllic countryside is always tranquil and inviting. From the pool one can enjoy privacy and the expanding view over farmlands and hillsides filled with olive groves, vines and sunflower fields. But just steps away is the lively piazza with its shops and gourmet restaurants with outdoor terraces. Each evening one can sit in the piazza and watch the village children play, the elders take their evening walk and feel totally welcomed with warmth. We love to live the authentic life of Italy which cannot be done isolated in the countryside. This way we have the views and tranquility of the country, but the daily rhythms of village life. Everything you need is within these historic stone walls!
Languages:
English, Italian
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