Villa Colondrina

Sitting in gardens filled with chestnut, plum and pomegranate trees and an abundance of wild florals, you will discover Villa Colondrina, a 400-year-old stone home which fits beautifully in to the surrounding landscape. Spread over three storeys, this historic home offers plenty of space for a group of up to twelve guests, making it perfect for those wishing to experience Umbria’s charms with a larger group. 

The home is enveloped by private fields of wheat and olive groves which afford the villa’s guests peace and privacy. This serene, rural environment is a wonderful place to escape the stresses of day-to-day life and allow yourself some rest and relaxation.

This spacious, historic home is set out over three main floors, plus a tower and throughout the rooms you will discover multiple living rooms, plus five well-appointed bedrooms. The main living and socialising spaces are on the ground floor; the open-plan living and dining room with comfy L-shaped sofa leads in to a contemporary kitchen which is equipped with everything you need for preparing delicious meals or even just afternoon snacks. If you would like to read your book somewhere a little quieter, there is an additional sitting room with a feature fireplace and a piano. You will find two of the home’s bedrooms on the ground floor; one which has a double-sized bed and one which can be set up as either a double bed or two twin beds, both rooms have en-suite bathrooms.

There are three more bedrooms available; two of these are set on the lower ground floor, these double, en-suite rooms are both lovely and boast access directly on to the garden. The remaining bedroom is a romantic spot in a tower which is accessed via a small staircase from the first floor. These rooms can sleep up to ten guests, if you need to accommodate further guests, there is a sofa bed available in the upstairs sitting room which can sleep two guests. 

Puglia is known for its warm and sunny climate, so you will be thrilled to learn that Villa Colondrina has a delightful, expansive garden with lots of seating and dining areas. All around the garden there are spaces where the grasses and flowers are allowed to grow freely, offering a safe habitat to local wildlife, while the rest of the property is dotted with fruit trees including plum and fig trees. Guests are welcome to sample the fresh fruits in the trees and there is also a vegetable garden and chickens in the grounds, providing fresh eggs daily. In addition to these wholesome, natural areas, the garden also has a private swimming pool which is heated by solar power and a ping pong table which the kids will love. 
While staying at the villa you can book the home’s private chef to prepare your meals each day or even just a meal for a special occasion. There is also a concierge team who will help you to book cookery classes, guided tours and bike hire, meaning you will have plenty to do in the comfort of the home or in the surrounding areas. 

When you want to get out and explore some of your surroundings, the stunning fortified hamlet of Porano is a great place to start, Porano is just few kilometers away. For a larger selection of eateries as well as plenty of historic and cultural attractions, you can also reach Orvieto with ease. Orvieto is located 7km away from the villa and offers both a modern, lively new town and the character-filled old town. Beach-lovers can also spend the day visiting nearby Lake Bolsena, a staggeringly beautiful lake lined with lake beaches, 16km away from the home.