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Villa with private pool and panoramic views on Tuscany/Umbria border

Villa with private pool and panoramic views on Tuscany/Umbria border

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Casa dell'Ortolano (the Garden House) and its new bio-pool (added in 2019)
Casa dell'Ortolano
Views from the pool
Tables on the terrace under the pergola with the Niccone valley beyond
Shaded pool-side terrace

Overview of Villa with private pool and panoramic views on Tuscany/Umbria border

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Umbertide, Umbria
  • Popular LocationCivitella Ranieri Castle18 min drive
  • Popular LocationVilla Valentina Resort e Spa20 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Trasimeno32 min drive
  • AirportPerugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Camera Azzura

1 King Bed

Camera Gialla

1 Queen Bed

Camera Rosa

1 King Bed

Studio

3 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bagno Azzura

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bagno Gialla

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bagno Rosa

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Studio

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa with private pool and panoramic views on Tuscany/Umbria border

Casa dell'Ortolano (also known as the Garden House) is a charming villa with private fenced pool 30 mins from Perugia, high in the beautiful Niccone valley, close to the border with Tuscany. 4 double bedrooms, all en-suite. Spacious, airy, chestnut-beamed rooms, stylishly and comfortably furnished with all mod cons. Fully-equipped kitchen. Shaded terrace, sunny balcony and pool (11 x 5m). Broadband internet access/network. Spectacular panoramic views. Peaceful & private setting in Casa dell'Ortolano's own pretty garden and also with wider access to the Casa Nova estate's 30 acres of orchards, wildflowers and woods. As from 2017, guests at Casa Nova can also explore the extensive landscaped display gardens of our new, specialist iris nursery, a short walk from Casa dell'Ortolano (see photos).
You can also see independent reviews on: https://www.tripadvisor.com/VacationRentalReview-g7074627-d5000844-Casa_dell_Ortolano_Casa_Nova-Spedalicchio_Umbertide_Province_of_Perugia_Umbria.html

The perfect base for exploring Southern Tuscany and Umbria. Guests are provided with itineraries for visiting the works of Piero, Signorelli, Pintoricchio and Raphael in the surrounding area. 12 mins drive from nearest town, Umbertide. Less than 10 minutes drive from a number of excellent restaurants. Ideally suited to family holidays: cots and highchair available, toys, children's books, dvds, climbing frame.

There is also a second house on the Casa Nova estate, Il Casale, with its own private gardens and pool (also listed on VRBO). The two together can accommodate up to 25, or can be rented separately, each being perfectly private from one another but both benefitting from access to the estate's vegetable plot and fruit trees. See website for further details.

Outdoor space: Up to 12 can eat in the shade of the pergola on the south side of the house, outside the sitting room. There is additional seating on the terraces outside the kitchen and on the sunny balcony, as well as under another pergola by the pool. The new pool, completed in 2019, is a bio-pool, which uses plants and lava rock in a filtration zone to provide clear, pure, chemical-free water to swim in (no diving, as depth is approx 1.20m). There is a large kettle barbecue for outdoor cooking. The garden is full of old roses and aromatic plants and the terraces below have a wide variety of fruit trees and soft fruits (figs, pears, plums, etc) which guests are welcome to pick for themselves, in season.

You are free to roam over most of the rest of the Casa Nova estate which is approx 30 acres and is a mix of woodland, orchards, and olive groves. Access to the irrigation lake is fenced off for safety. On a terrace above the house, kids will discover the climbing frame. An assortment of bicycles is available.

Guests can also visit the display gardens of our iris nursery, a short walk away down the hillside, where you will find a landscaped garden of irises, roses, peonies and other perennials, around a central pond and cascade.

Accessibility: The ground floor bedroom is suitable for someone who has limited mobility/difficulty with steps. It has only a shallow step to the outdoor terrace and no steps to the ensuite bathroom, or to the sitting room and kitchen. Although the main car park is above the house, there is a point on the drive where a car could drop off a passenger at the end of the lawn, about 30m away from the house, on a level with the ground floor entrance. Not specially adapted for wheelchairs, however.


Renaissance Art & Travel Notes: Renaissance art tours led by an expert in Central Italian painting, pottery courses, and cookery courses can all be arranged at certain times of year.
Our nearest airports are: Perugia (35 mins by car; Ryanair from Stansted), Florence (hour and a half; Meridiana from Gatwick, Vueling from Heathrow), Ancona (2 hours; Ryanair from Stansted), Pisa (2 ½ hours; Ryanair from Stansted, Easyjet from Luton, BA and Alitalia from Heathrow and Gatwick), Rome (3 hours; Ryanair from Stansted and Luton, Easyjet from Luton, BA and Alitalia from Heathrow and Gatwick, and other connections from the US and elsewhere).

There are two mainline railway stations within about 1/2 hour drive: at Perugia and at Terontola in Tuscany. From the latter trains run South to Rome and Naples and North to Florence and Milan. There is also a small local line 15 mins away, at Umbertide, which connects the main towns up and down the Tiber valley.

A car is necessary at Casa Nova.

Property manager

Tom Henry

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Saturday to Saturday bookings only

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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

Umbertide

Located in Umbertide, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Trasimeno and Tiber River, while Santa Croce Museum and Collezione Burri Ex Seccatoi del Tabacco are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Civitella Ranieri Castle - 18 min drive
  • Historic Town Montone - 19 min drive
  • Villa Valentina Resort e Spa - 20 min drive
  • Marchigliano Church - 23 min drive
  • Lake Trasimeno - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Terontola-Cortona Station - 37 min drive
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • MÉ - Il Bar Del Paese - 18 min drive
  • Bar Fuego - 18 min drive
  • Osteria Bar Il Pino - 12 min drive
  • NorcinArte - 13 min drive
  • Ristorante Pizzeria Archibugio - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa with private pool and panoramic views on Tuscany/Umbria border have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa with private pool and panoramic views on Tuscany/Umbria border pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa with private pool and panoramic views on Tuscany/Umbria border?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa with private pool and panoramic views on Tuscany/Umbria border?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Villa with private pool and panoramic views on Tuscany/Umbria border located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Santa Croce Museum, Tiber River and Laghi di Faldo. Church of Santa Maria della Reggia and Abbey San Salvatore di Montecorona are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Umbria and Iris
We were 4 couples staying at Casa Nova. Each couple had a bedroom and bathroom. The rooms are luxurious and the views across the valley are breathtaking. A well equipped kitchen and a large living room for all to gather. An east facing table and chairs makes breakfast coffee superb. A large table under the south facing balcony is a great place for outdoor dinners. The bio pool is a welcomed refreshing place to lay about and cool off. My favourite aspect of the of the grounds is the perennial garden and te iris farm. Good restaurants nearby. The owner has provided contact and recommendations for the restaurants. You will enjoy your stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beauty. However, visitors should be warned to except mosquitoes and scorpions. I encountered at
Very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivier R., Nantes (France)

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour dans une superbe propriété avec un hôte absolument charmant !
Très belle maison, piscine naturelle très agréable, située au coeur de l'Ombrie et proche de la Toscane. Des villes (Pérouse !) et villages magnifiques à une portée de fusil. Bref très très bien. Tom est un hôte charmant et attentionné. De très belles vacances pour nous et nos amis (avis unanime !) et nous reviendrons.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

alex f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful time in Umbria
I don't have the right words to express how wonderful our stay at Casa del Ortollano was. If you are looking for a genuine and memorable italian experience, it will not disappoint. Thanks to our lovely host Tom and gracious staff. We shall return!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tom Henry

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Tom Henry is an English art historian (seen here looking at paintings by Raphael in the exhibition he curated for the Prado and the Louvre in 2012). He writes about the artists of Central Italy and chose Umbria as the base for his researches. Looking out from Casa Nova over a panoramic view that stretches from the Marche across a large swathe of Umbria to Tuscany (the border with Tuscany is 5 km from Casa Nova) it is easy to think back 5 centuries to a time when these artists travelled these hills with their brushes in a saddle-bag.

Why they chose this property

Casa Nova has been a base for Tom's interests, but also a base for family holidays across the year. As a family we have enjoyed the local pleasures of walks, cycle-rides, time spent by and in the pool, as well as meals under the stars, local markets, museums and restaurants. Casa Nova recharges our batteries every time.

What makes this property unique

One reason Casa Nova recharges our batteries is that we have made it extremely comfortable and well-equipped. We were fed up with renting places where the kitchen was only equipped with the bare essentials and the beds and bedding were cheap but not cheerful. We decided holidays were only relaxing if one was at least as comfortable as one would be at home and so we have kitted out the house with great attention to these details.
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