Beautiful secluded Umbrian Farmhouse with Pool, mature gardens and grounds

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Location
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Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Umbertide, Umbria

Civitella Ranieri Castle28 min drive
Villa Bramasole36 min drive
Lake Trasimeno41 min drive
Ancona (AOI-Falconara)111 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Corner

2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Garden

1 Double Futon, 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Olive

1 Double Bed

Tower

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Family

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

West

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Casa la Selva is ideal for those looking for a relaxing break in the heart of Italy. Located on the border of Tuscany and Umbria, overlooking a quiet valley, with no near neighbours, Casa la Selva is perfect for getting away from it all. There are five attractive bedrooms, three bathrooms, two spacious and comfortable living rooms, a large, traditional and well equipped kitchen/dining room and a utility room.
Outside there is a private swimming pool (10mx5m) and large established gardens surrounded by countryside. Casa La Selva is available for private rentals, of one week or more for up to 10 people, throughout the year.

Bedrooms: Master Bedroom: Double bed, ensuite shower room.
Olive Room: Double bed, French doors to roof terrace.
Tower Room: Double bed, French doors to roof terrace.
Corner Room: Double or twin beds.
Garden Room: Double or twin beds, access to garden.

Kitchen: Well equipped, spacious kitchen with marble worktops, includes: gas hob, 90cm oven, microwave, double sink, dishwasher, fridge, coffee maker, kettle, pasta maker, blender and a meat-slicer. Original stone arch leads through to large dining room. There is also a large utility room containing double laundry sink, washing machine, ironing board, a second large fridge/freezer and re-cycling bins.
Sitting Rooms: There are two sitting rooms, both with wood burning stoves. One room has Playstation 2 and TV, along with a selection of games and DVDs. The other has a CD player with selection of CDs and a number of books, board games and children's toys. There is also a portable Bluetooth speaker.
A shaded loggia with large dining table overlooking the gardens. Perfect for lunch on a hot day. Also a play table and chairs for young children.
There are two roof terraces with fantastic views over the valley in daytime, or the starry skies at night.

Property manager

Matt Jackson

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 farm stay is in a rural area and on a lake. Abbey San Salvatore di Montecorona and Civitella Ranieri Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Villa Valentina Resort e Spa and Antognolla Golf. Sailing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Umbertide, Umbria

What's nearby

Abbey San Salvatore di Montecorona - 27 min drive
Civitella Ranieri Castle - 28 min drive
Villa Valentina Resort e Spa - 31 min drive
Villa Bramasole - 36 min drive
Lake Trasimeno - 41 min drive

Getting around

Tuoro sal Trasimeno Station - 40 min drive
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪MÉ - Il Bar Del Paese - ‬18 min drive
‪Bar Fuego - ‬18 min drive
‪Osteria Bar Il Pino - ‬19 min drive
‪Ristorante Pizzeria Archibugio - ‬23 min drive
‪NorcinArte - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful secluded Umbrian Farmhouse with Pool, mature gardens and grounds have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful secluded Umbrian Farmhouse with Pool, mature gardens and grounds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful secluded Umbrian Farmhouse with Pool, mature gardens and grounds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful secluded Umbrian Farmhouse with Pool, mature gardens and grounds?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful secluded Umbrian Farmhouse with Pool, mature gardens and grounds located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly farm stay is within 12 mi (20 km) of Tiber River, Laghi di Faldo and Santa Croce Museum. Church of Santa Maria della Reggia and Abbey San Salvatore di Montecorona are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik A.

11 Sept 2023

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

September vacation

We had a great stay at this spacious villa. It is very well equipped with everything you possibly might need during your stay and just as well suited for vacation with as without children. It is quite a bit up the mountain on a bumpy road, so might not want to have to small of a car to get here. Lots of well kept surrounding nature and nothing that disturbs you in the beautiful surroundings. Contact with the owner as well as the on-site manager (Philip) was very simple and quick in respons. We are overall very satisfied with our stay here, as well as with the booking process and information provided. Recommended for rental in the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna K.

5 Sept 2023

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

Very nice

We had a nice stay in the house. The house is very well equipped with everything you need for a stay with children and toddlers. The way to the house through a 5 kilomenetr long gravel road is a bit long, so you shouldn't forget anything when shopping.The area is very idyllic, but due to the location in the forest there are a lot of bugs at the pool that also bite, so that the bathing fun was a bit clouded. Communication was great. We were met on arrival by someone at an agreed location who escorted us to the house, which was not so easy to find.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

15 Aug 2023

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Perfect stay

We had a perfect stay at a unique place. Beside the comfortable and perfectly equipped house the complete silence deep in the ‘selva’ was impressive. We completely enjoyed and would come back at any time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mie H.

9 Aug 2023

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Just lovely

Very lovely house - rooms, pool area, grounds - very lovely

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

11 July 2023

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Great week away from it all

Villa is tucked away down a long windy road. Perfect location to get away from it all! Pool was great and so was the Villa.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lesley P., Arlon, Belgique

9 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family holiday in Italy

The house and gardens were beautiful. The large pool and lovely terraces were great. Nice welcome from Philip on site and all amenities as expected. However, we were taken aback by the access road which was difficult to navigate for our low saloon cars (Alfa Romeo Giulia in particular). An SUV would have been more appropriate but we were not warned of that in advance. We also had to replace 3 lightbulbs for the outside lights so we could actually see each other in the evening. An exytra parasol or 2 by the pool would have been appreciated to get a little more shade from the heat. Overall we did have a wonderful family holiday.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain D., Longueuil Canada Québec

20 June 2023

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

Endroit de paix et de quiétude

Nous avons adoré nos 2 semaines Les gens de l’entretien et Phill on été bien attentifs à nos demandes. Un gros merci à vous.. 😃🌞🍷😘

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

28 Sept 2022

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Wonderful farmhouse in Umbria

We had a delightful time visiting Umbria and Tuscany and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa La Selva.

Stayed 22 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion F.

3 Sept 2022

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Wahnsinnig schönes Haus

Das Haus bietet alles was man für 10 Personen benötigt. Der Pool ist toll, die Ruhe genial. Man muss 5 km weisse Straße fahren ... wie für uns gewöhnlichen in dieser Region.... Aber es war eine tolle Urlaubslocation und wir überlegen uns schon, nochmals hinzufahren.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Frank D.

10 Aug 2022

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Schönes Idyll

Das Haus ist in einer wild romantischen Region gelegen um abzuschalten aber auch für Exkursionen in Umbrien und die Toskana liegt es sehr zentral. Man sollte jedoch nicht außer Acht lassen, das die abgelegene Lage eine längere An/Abfahrt über White Roads ca. 20 Minuten bis zum Erreichen der Hauptstraße benötigt. Es verfügt über alle notwendigen Accessoires die man für einen Aufenthalt benötigt. Das Haus ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen, daher auch nicht unbedingt auf dem aktuellen technischen Stand und ein gewisser Reparaturstau ersichtlich ist (Sanitäre Bereiche). Der Außenbereich und das Pool sind in einem Top Zustand. Wir waren zu 9 Personen und hatten immer das Gefühl, dass es genügend Platz für alle gab. Alles Zusammen kann ich die Location empfehlen. :-)

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manuela P.

28 June 2022

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Perfekter Urlaub für unsere Gruppe

Tolles Haus und Pool, perfekt um zu entspannen. Es war wirklich alles vorhanden und der großzügige Pool ein Traum gerade bei den heissen Temperaturen. Man kann einiges in der Umgebung unternehmen, jedoch war uns die Fahrt über die Schotterstraße meist zu beschwerlich, was uns aber aufgrund der tollen Lokalität nicht gestört hat. Man hat genügend Rückzugsorte im Haus und Garten, so dass jeder genügend Freiraum hat. Einzig die Bäder könnten teilweise eine Erneuerung vertragen. Kommen gerne wieder. Kommunikation mit Vermieter und Verwalter war top.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elke D., Bayern

18 June 2022

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Traumhaft schön

Wir verbrachten mit der Großfamilie zwei unbeschreiblich schöne Wochen. Das Haus, die Umgebung, der Pool einfach traumhaft. Unkomplizierte und freundliche Betreuung vor Ort. Uns hat es nicht gestört, dass der Anfahrtsweg lang und etwas holprig war...es hat sich wirklich gelohnt. Ein Ort, den man nie vergisst und gerne wieder besuchen möchte. Danke, dass wir dies erleben durften.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry G.

31 May 2022

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Lovely Stay

We had a great stay. It is a beautiful house in a lovely setting. Communication was great. The area is very remote and some of the kitchen appliances could do with updating. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

11 Apr 2022

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Very nice

We enjoyed our stay at Matt’s property. He and Philip were extremely easy to work with. The home itself is very clean and quite large. It is situated within a 2-2.5 hr drive from Florence or Rome. My only complaint is the lack of a clothes dryer, but I understand many homes don’t have dryers in Italy. There were 2 long clothes lines and many clothes pins on which to dry clothes, so I utilized those. We would recommend this home to anyone who wants to leave the hustle and bustle of large cities. It’s easy to relax and take in the scenery when you’re 15 minutes up a mountain road. Lovely!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leon M.

11 Aug 2020

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Mooi huis in een rustige omgeving

Huis is van alle gemakken voorzien. Keuken volledig uitgerust en zwembad is top. De stilte 's avonds is uniek.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sylke H.

17 Sept 2019

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sehr schönes Haus mit Pool für die perfekte Auszeit

Wir haben hier zu fünft Familienurlaub mit erwachsenen Kindern gemacht und waren rundum zufrieden, Das Anwesen liegt sehr schön und ist sehr gepflegt, mit einem perfekten und sehr sauberen Pool. An 3 kühlen Abenden haben wir den Ofen abgeheizt, Holz stand zur Verfügung und wir haben im Garten noch selber welches gesammelt. Sehr genossen haben wir die sehr großzügige und hervorragend ausgestattete Küche mit Essbereich. Es ist genug Platz für 10 Personen zum gemeinsamen Kochen, Essen und gemütlich Zusammenzusein. In 2 Wohnzimmern gab es genug Bücher, Spiele und Technik zur Freizeitgestaltung. (Das meiste in englischer Sprache.) Wir haben uns prächtig erholt bei der absoluten Ruhe in der Umgebung und sehr gut geschlafen in den Betten. Die Anfahrt erfogt mit GPS-Koordinaten und nach Matts Afahrtsskizze- absolut machbar. Auf der Kiespiste ist ein bisschen fahrerisches Können gefragt. Für Italienliebhaber und -kenner aber absolut normal. Die Ausstattung im Haus ist sensationell. Hier hat nichts gefehlt, da wir schon seit mehr als 15 Jahren auf diese Art Urlaub machen und man hat immer was vermißt: Hier war ALLES vorhanden! :-) Sogar Gewürze, Backutensilien, Küchenausstattung. Sehr gefallen hat uns die Spülmaschine. Man sitzt nach dem Essen schneller wieder im Garten. ;-) In der Aussenanlage gibt es zusätzlich Möglichkeiten zum Essen und auch im Wintergarten. Am Pool ausreichend Liegen und Spielzeug für Kinder. Handtücher sind ausreichend vorhanden und mitelgroße Handtücher für den Pool. Man könnte Waschen- Waschmaschine und Ständer mit Klammern, sogar ein Steamer, Bügeleisen und - brett sind vorhanden, wenn man länger Urlaub macht. Wir selbst haben wenig Support benötigt, aber Philipp steht telefonisch und persönlich mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Einkaufen - im angezeigten Coop - sehr gut! Die Pizza im Eingangsbereich der Mall: riesig - eine für 4 Personen ausreichend und sehr große Auswahl. Unser LieblingsCafe/ Bar/ Bistro in Verna auf der Hauptstrasse (rechte Seite von Umbertide kommend) "Cose Dolce": Sensationelle Kuchenstücke (nicht nur Brioche) und Eis sowie hervorragenden Espresso und Cappuccino zur absolut günstigsten Preisen. Kinderspielplatz im Aussenbereich , innen klimatisiert und sehr nette Inhaberschaft. Wir waren begeistert. FAZIT: Umgebung, Haus und Pool: Absolute Empfehlung! Danke an Matt und Phillip für den super Support und diese wunderbare Urlaubserfahrung!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elke O.

10 Sept 2019

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Ruhe und Erholung in der Natur

Ein liebevoll hergerichtetes Haus in vollkommen abgeschiedener Lage, dadurch sehr ruhig. Tagesausflüge in umliegende Städte wie Arezzo, Cortona, Gubbio, etc. gut möglich. Geräumig, auch bei Vollbelegung hat man Rückzugsräume Innen und Außen. Schöner gepflegter Pool und Garten. Gut ausgestattete Küche. Sehr freundliche Leute. Gute Restaurants in der Nähe. Insgesamt ein wunderbarer Urlaub.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

17 Aug 2019

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Family vacation at Casa la Selva

This was our first family vacation in Italy and we were not at all disappointed. Casa la Selva is a beautiful rural property in a very peaceful location. The house is gorgeous and beautifully restored and large enough to accommodate our family of 10 comfortably. The pool and grounds are very well kept. Phillip, the property manager, was very courteous and kind to us from the start of our vacation to the end. He made us feel right at home. We would definitely love to come again and would not hesitate in recommending Casa la Selva to our friends. Arrivederci, Bruce and Nancy Caredio and Family

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

22 July 2019

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Une semaine de bonheur à la Casa de la Selva, Umbertide

Nous étions 2 familles, 8 personnes au total, et sommes tous revenus enchantés de notre séjour : une propriété au calme en pleine nature (30 min en voiture d'Umbertide), avec tout le confort nécessaire, le bonheur d'une jolie piscine, arbres fruitiers, diverses terrasses ,,1 pour le petit déjeuner, 1 pour l'apéro etc)Avons alterné des journées 'lazy piscines' avec visites de villes, villages environnants, Attention si retour tardif sur la route, des sangliers peuvent surgirent...c'est la nature!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karin F.

10 June 2019

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Traumurlaub "am Ende der Welt"

Wir haben zu siebt in den Osterferien eine wunderbare Woche in den Hügeln Umbriens in dem traumhaften Haus verbracht. Das Haus ist riesengroß und trotzdem sehr gemütlich und wohnlich. Der Ablauf war reibungslos und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

10 June 2019

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Beautiful Casa la Selva

Our group had a wonderful time at Casa la Selva cooking meals and enjoying the outdoors. The villa is in a very secluded area but that was certainly part of its charm . Nearby fields of poppies and the rolling hills were impressive. La Selva is perfectly located for daily visits to nearby towns and restaurants. We lucked out choosing la Selva.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

7 June 2019

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Getting away from it all in the wilds of Umbria

This property is a charming farmhouse, extended over the years to accommodate its original family, and now modernised to be a comfortable home-from-home. We are a family party of 7 adults, and we had plenty of room to hang out together (even on rainy days) or find separate spaces. The house is well out into the Umbrian countryside, at the end of a track some distance along a "white" road ie made from compressed grit. There are beautiful views of tree-covered slopes in all directions, with the odd house in the distance. Perugia airport is nearest, but we arrived in Italy via Pisa airport because the flight schedule suited us better. This gave us a drive of around 3 hours. What greeted us on arrival was a superbly clean, welcoming house. The kitchen is well-equipped for almost any sort of cooking/food preparation you could imagine, with plenty of pans, crockery and cutlery. There is a UK adaptor for the gadgets from home you might need to plug in. For those who are bothered about such things, the house comes with a plentiful loo roll and soap supply. The supermarket at Umbertide is 1/2 hour drive away BUT it is well-stocked on the fruit/veg front, cheese,fresh and cured meat, bread (rustic "paviours" and sliced loaves), butter, fresh milk, pasta in all states, sauces, wine, chocolate etc etc. (Washing powder is relatively expensive, so you might want to BYO). We found plenty to entertain ourselves around the house and pool, and further afield (rail trip into Florence, parking at Cortona; motorboating on Lake Trasimeno). We had a coeliac in our party who was easy to provide for (decent gf selection in both Pisa and Umbertide Coops). This dictated our choice of restaurant for Sunday lunch, but we were all delighted with the agriturismo "Calagrana" which was relatively on our doorstep (and whose hostess is English, for those who might consider sending an email to book ahead). The pasta was delicious and we would recommend it unreservedly for a special meal. It certainly fitted the bill for somewhere to celebrate our daughters' birthdays. Matt the host is very on the ball about replying to questions - we wanted to know how universally cards were accepted (everywhere, except smaller shops). We had a lovely stay, and a wonderful time with our family.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Klaus K.

11 Aug 2018

Et helt igennem hyggeligt og lækkert hus.

Vi havde 2 uger hvor vi nød stilheden og det smukke Umbrien. Det var faktisk bedre end på billederne.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Myfanwy G.

6 Aug 2018

Spacious farmhouse in very rural setting on the hills. Beautiful pool and gardens.

Very spacious and well equipped house for 9 of us. Lovely pool and gardens with terraces to enjoy the view and stars. Our 2 year old loved the toys and games provided. The gardens were alive with beautiful butterflies feasting on the lavender. We saw wild boar on the track up to the house. The house is up a very long gravel road winding up into the hills. We loved its remoteness, but this might not suit everyone. Glorious area for visiting local towns, but so lovely by the pool we didn’t venture out very often!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rosie H.

24 Sept 2017

An absolutely beautiful property in a secluded and peaceful location. Just wonderful.

The owners were extremely helpful throughout the booking procedure and answered my emails very promptly. Philip the caretaker met us and took us to the property. He explained everything that we needed to know and the whole process was extremely well done. This property is very special and spacious. It was immaculately clean and very tastefully furnished. It had everything we required. We could not fault it. We all thoroughly enjoyed the swimming pool which is a very good size and in a stunning spot. The property is quite remote so you have to be organised with your food shopping. There is a very good supermarket in umbertide which had everything we needed. There are some very good restaurants and lovely towns to visit. It is in a beautiful part of Italy. We would definitely recommend this property and we all had the best time.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Matt Jackson

Casa la Selva is owned by two families (the Squires and the Jacksons). We've been friends since university some 30 years ago and all love Italy.

Why they chose this property

We love this part of Italy and particularly this area of Umbria; the hills, forests and Niccone valley are beautiful throughout the year and the people are very welcoming. We wanted a house in the middle of the countryside, away from neighbours and noise and when we found la Selva it completely met this requirement. The house sits in the middle of a 1 hectare plot with a further 2.5 hectares of meadow and woodland. In the summer the only noise you're likely to hear is the jingle of bells from the sheep on the hills. We spent the best part of a year restoring Casa la Selva before spending our first summer there in 2003. We look forward to our trips back every year.

What makes this property unique

We all love to cook so the most important room in the house is the kitchen. It's great to pop out to local markets and pick up fresh ingredients to bring home to la Selva and cook for our family and friends. When we're there we usually spend some time mountain biking and really enjoy a day's cycling from the house around the hills on the tracks and unmade roads. Over the years we've found some great routes and I'm always happy to provide directions and maps. We usually pop into Perugia, Gubbio or Siena to wander round the towns and eat in some of the best restaurants in central Italy. We can recommend some great places for lunch. Our children love La Selva. Their favourite things are the pool, the gardens, making dens and eating ice cream. No need for screen time.