In the rolling hills between Castiglione del Lago in Umbria and Chiusi in Tuscany, Villa Serena is surrounded by farmland, in total tranquility. The nearest neighbor is the farmer who has worked the land here for generations. There are several wine canteens around. Grapes are grown on the domain of the villa and ripen into excellent wines in the private canteen.
At Villa Serena, you can completely relax after a day out in Umbria or Tuscany. The swimming pool that offers cooling on hot summer days is 5 by 12 meters.
There is an extensive kitchen with a dishwasher, gas stove (and 1 electric plate), and a large refrigerator. In a separate room are the washing machine, dryer, and an extra refrigerator with a freezer. Near the kitchen are the spacious dining room and a sitting room with a fireplace. From here you can go to the private patio with a palm tree on the south. Here you have a view of the garden with olives and fruit trees. From the living and dining room, you also have access to the covered north-facing terrace with a panoramic view over the green hills, Lake Trasimeno, and Castiglione del Lago.
On the first floor are 4 bedrooms, two of which have a private bathroom with a shower. The other two share a bathroom with a bath and a separate toilet. The bedrooms are connected via a spacious hall where a second sitting room has been created. Here is a fireplace and a smart TV. Three bedrooms have a double bed, the fourth bedroom has two spacious single beds (1.20 meters wide).
The house is for 8 guests. In addition, there is a small apartment on the ground floor for 2 more guests. Here is a room with two beds, a bathroom with a shower, and a small kitchen.
Around the house are several terraces with garden furniture. The swimming pool is next to the house. This part of the garden can be closed off with a gate. There is an extra shower and toilet near the pool. The pool is open from May to the end of September.
There is a barbecue that guests are welcome to use. There is parking for 5 cars.
Next to the house is the wine canteen. Guests can taste and purchase Villa Serena's wines.
Wi-Fi is available in the house. There is no air conditioning, but each bedroom has a fan. There are mosquito nets in front of the bedroom windows.

Distances from Villa Serena:
Castiglione del Lago in Umbria and Chiusi in Tuscany are both is 15 minutes by car.
In Umbria:
Perugia 1 hour, Orvieto 1 hour
Città della Pieve 25 minutes
Passignano sul Trasimeno 40 minutes
Assisi 1 hour and 15 minutes
In Tuscany:
Cortona 40 minutes
Montepulciano 40 minutes
Arezzo 1 hour
Siena 1 hour 20 minutes
There are three small villages in the immediate vicinity, 3-4 km away. In Sanfatucchio there is a small post office and a local trattoria. Here is along the main road at the bottom of the hill, a pharmacy, a bank, and a gas station. There is a bakery in Vaiano and a small grocery store in Villastrada.
Everywhere in these hills are farms, villas, and small hamlets. It is an ideal starting point for long walks or cycling tours (mountain bike).

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Upon arrival, guests will have to pay the tourism tax = €1 per person > 14 years, per day, for a maximum of 5 days.

Upon arrival, guests will pay €75 for the final cleaning.
If guests want to a daily maid service can be organized and will be paid upon arrival @ €175 per week.
Guests will pay for the electricity used if it is more than 300 kW /week. All use is metered and you will pay for it before departure. Usually, the consumption of electricity does not exceed 300 kW in a week.
In case you need the use of heating, you pay before departure: €6 / m3.
The standard price is for 8 guests. In case you are 10, the small extra apartment on the ground floor can be opened @ €30/guest/night.
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Superhog - guest screening and security deposit
We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we've partnered with Know Your Guest, the leading vacation rental guest-screening provider. Please note that before your booking begins, you will need to verify your details through Know Your Guest.
You will also be given the choice between paying the refundable security deposit of €750 (fee €15) or buying a non-refundable damage waiver of €40. We suggest you buy the damage waiver as this protects you in case you cause accidental damage during your stay.
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