The Villa at L'Antica Vetreria

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 11245 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Free WiFi

Washer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Perugia, Umbria

Pomario Cantina18 min drive
Lake Trasimeno19 min drive
La Scarzuola21 min drive
Ancona (AOI-Falconara)115 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

The historic Villa has its entry through 11th century stone doorway & original medieval doors at village street level. Five king bedrooms, five baths ensuite on two levels w/views (one in top of 9th century tower with fireplace), sleeps 10. Soaring two story ceiling in dining and living room with chandeliers and windows with panoramic view. Large handmade dining table with 11th C. benches seats 14. Within the two-story arch is fully equipped gourmet kitchen with antique cooking fireplace. Up the stairs is the tower bedroom with its beautiful historic arrow slit windows and panoramic view; also upstairs is the grand library with piano and wrought iron balcony overlooking the open dining and living area. Features a large stone fireplace, leather couches, handmade refectory table, and books. Handmade furniture, antiques and vintage folio art pieces. Free WiFi Internet. Exclusive wine tour and tasting at only 'carbon neutral' vineyard in world! Discounts for our guests on wine and oil.

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 SIGHTS! 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.

Property manager

Colleen Simpson

Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Piegaro

Located in Piegaro, this villa is in the city centre. Sanctuary of Mongiovino and Cesare Caporali Theater are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Trasimeno and Val di Chiana. Travelling with kids? Consider Tavernelle Aquatic Park and Centro Servizi Turistici Citta della Pieve. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like winery tours.

Perugia, Umbria

What's nearby

Museum of Glass - 1 min walk
Tavernelle Aquatic Park - 6 min drive
Pomario Cantina - 18 min drive
Lake Trasimeno - 19 min drive
La Scarzuola - 21 min drive

Getting around

Chiusi Chianciano Terme Station - 28 min drive
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Il Casale - 18 min drive
il Baretto - 14 min drive
Ristorante Pizzeria dal Frenz - 7 min drive
Locanda Manfredi - 15 min drive
Il Casale di Mariotti Giuseppina - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Villa at L'Antica Vetreria have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Villa at L'Antica Vetreria pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Villa at L'Antica Vetreria?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Villa at L'Antica Vetreria?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Villa at L'Antica Vetreria located?

Set in the centre of Piegaro, this family-friendly villa is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Museum of Glass, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tavernelle Aquatic Park and Sanctuary of Mongiovino. Centro Servizi Turistici Citta della Pieve and Pietrafitta Paleontological Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Kim t.

25 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Slice of Paradise

It was everything and more of a perfect vacation! Tom and Colleen were available and most helpful for every little whim of ours. The villa was one of the most enchanting places we’ve ever stayed ! Perfect location for day trips. The reason for 4 stars out 5 for check in and village..we were lost trying to find, partly our fault. Loved the village but grocery and meat market had odd hours that we had hard time following. The visit to the local winery that Tom escorted us to was one of the highlights of our trip! We plan on staying again next year for sure!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim v.

4 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A win, win stay in an Historic Villa!

What an amazing Villa built from an historic glass factory. It is set in a small village with beautiful views, friendly townspeople and close to amazing cities for day trips. The Villa itself is spacious and wonderfully appointed with large windows celebrating the lush Umbrian countryside. It comes complete with 2 of the nicest hosts you could ask for, Colleen & Tom. They live in the village and were very generous with their time. We were taken to the farmers market in a town near by, given a tour of the local glass factory, taken to a wine tasting with a tour included and given tons of information on surrounding towns. My family enjoyed the entire experience of feeling like we lived in rural Italy. So many amazing places near by made it the perfect location. We highly recommend a stay and can’t wait to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

17 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded Expectations

Everything about this villa was absolutely wonderful! The home was well stocked with everything you could need -- feel like making fresh pasta? -- they've got a pasta roller. There was never a moment where we said... Oh, I wish they had x, because they had everything we needed. The views were spectacular. The grounds were immaculate! There was an intense heat wave while we were there, but much like California wine country, the temperature drops significantly at night, so even with the historic heat wave, we were never uncomfortable. Coming home to the gorgeous pool was quite the luxury. We spent many evenings watching the sunset over the mountains from the pool (and they conveniently have the house stocked with many shatter-proof pool-safe drinkware for happy hour sunsets poolside. Tom and Colleen were the best hosts you could ask for. They were so very helpful. Definitely take their suggestions to go to the farmers market (we got some of the best fruits and vegetables, Porchetta, Prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino and more -- Plus, we found new sandals for our kids. Also, do take them up on the tour of Monte Vibiano. We were in Montepulciano on Wednesday and couldn't make their planned trip, but decided to go back later in the week and it is well worth the visit. The town of Piegaro is very small, but exceptionally charming. It feels like taking a step back in time walking through the streets. Echo's cafe is just down the street and is wonderful for a cappuccino, pastry, espresso, cocktail, wine, or light snack. Everyone was so friendly there. There are only a couple of restaurants very close to the house (and you really kind of need to drive to them). Technically, you can walk to Ristorante Da Elio, but there are no sidewalks and you're going down a steep hill -- which means you have to go back up a steep hill. La Locanda del Busta was about a 5 minute drive and was really really good. We were able to day trip to Perugia, Montepulciano, Orvieto, Citta Della Pieve, Chiusi and Sienna. Since Sienna was the furthest we worked in a stop at a thermal hot spring spa on the way home which was awesome to relax our tired muscles and to break up the drive. There are also thermal hot springs in Chianciano to check out.Getting there really wasn't hard at all. We were coming from the Amalfi coast and found a direct 3 hr fast train from Salero to Chiusi and for our departure we took a one hour fast train to Rome.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel B.

16 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

We had a super stay in this beautiful property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

29 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and villa. The pool was a blessing with the weather so hot.

Loved Piegaro and the villa.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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 nearby 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!