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Stunning farmhouse with heated Pool and extensive views over Umbria and Tuscany

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The house and pool room
Pool
Pool
Outdoor dining
Our electric gates and Cypress tree lined drive

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
AU$713
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Umbertide, Umbria
  • Abbey San Salvatore di Montecorona
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Civitella Ranieri Castle
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Lake Trasimeno
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Ensuite to Bedroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite to Bedroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite to Bedroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Family Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Toilet 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 382 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 King Beds, 5 Single Beds and 1 Crib
Price is AU$713 avg per night,

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About the area

Umbertide

Located in Umbertide, this farm stay is in a rural area and near theme parks. Santa Croce Museum and Collezione Burri Ex Seccatoi del Tabacco are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Abbey San Salvatore di Montecorona and Civitella Ranieri Castle. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Abbey San Salvatore di Montecorona - 25 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Civitella Ranieri Castle - 27 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Villa Valentina Resort e Spa - 29 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Antognolla Golf - 39 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Lake Trasimeno - 40 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Camucia-Cortona Station - 41 min drive
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MÉ - Il Bar Del Paese - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bar Fuego - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Bar Il Pino - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Archibugio - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪NorcinArte - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Stunning farmhouse with heated Pool and extensive views over Umbria and Tuscany

Our classic Italian farmhouse is built in a traditional style with high chestnut-beamed ceilings that keep the house cool even on the hottest summer’s day, beautiful stone floors and many large rooms for relaxing, eating or playing in.

It has 6 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms, a large sitting room, dining room, games/TV room, kitchen, larder and laundry room, however the best of all is our amazing view looking south west over the Tuscan hills around Cortona. There is also a loggia for covered dining on the terrace just off the kitchen, needed in the summer to escape the heat!

Outside we have extensive grounds, starting with our beautiful classic electric wrought iron gates and stone/brick pillars leading to our Cypress tree lined drive through our olive grove.

We also have a large fenced solar panel heated swimming pool surrounded by plenty of seating and sun loungers. Beside the pool we have recently built a pool room with sofas and internal seating for shaded reading/games during the day, a kitchenette (including a drinks fridge) and dining area. Within the pool area there is also a large external seating area with our woodfired pizza oven to enjoy homemade pizza for lunch, tea and dinner! There is also a shower and WC by the swimming pool.

There are also two sizes of children's swings for small and larger children.

Our area is known in Italy as the sunflower, because in almost all directions within 30-45mins we have beautiful towns to visit (Cortona, Perugia, Assis, Gubbio, Sansepolcro to name but a few), lovely hilltop villages, fantastic restaurants, and Lake Trasemino with activities in abundance and much more. Umbertide is our local town with a lovely square and castle and has a few supermarkets, wine shops and one of the best Gelateria's in Italy!

When looking for our house we wanted seclusion, classic Italian architecture, views of the Italian dream, and we think we have found it! We have since modernised the house with underfloor heating, modern windows and mosquito nets built in, top of the range kitchen, beautiful floors, games for all ages of children and two fridges to hold all the necessary ingredients for a good holiday!

We love our visits in spring when the hills are emerging from winter and the wild flowers are in abundance, the summer when we like to relax around the pool or read a book under an oak tree, or our autumn/winter visits when you can light our large open fire and cosy up with a book and a glass of wine having been out for a stunning walk in the hills. Something for everyone!

Property manager

Rachel Buxton

Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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 GBP 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning farmhouse with heated Pool and extensive views over Umbria and Tuscany have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Stunning farmhouse with heated Pool and extensive views over Umbria and Tuscany pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning farmhouse with heated Pool and extensive views over Umbria and Tuscany?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning farmhouse with heated Pool and extensive views over Umbria and Tuscany?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning farmhouse with heated Pool and extensive views over Umbria and Tuscany located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Tiber River, Santa Croce Museum and Church of Santa Maria della Reggia. Laghi di Faldo and Marchigliano Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Stunning farmhouse with heated Pool and extensive views over Umbria and Tuscany Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Family celebration in Umbria

Casa Matira is beautifully situated near the top of tree-lined rolling hills above the village of Spedalicchio not far from Umbertide. The villa is a thoughtful re-imagined and brilliantly restored old farmhouse that remains true to its origins. In the generous grounds there is a swimming pool with its pool-house and patio that includes a wood-fired pizza oven providing the amenities enjoyed by all ages. If you are so inclined there are many places of interest to visit within one or two hours driving. Our family gathering of three generations thoroughly enjoyed our two week stay at the villa and each one of us would return given the opportunity to again sample its special charm.

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

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

Living in Tuscany!

Rachel's property is wonderful! We are just a family of three, but the heated pool was an enticement at the end of long days, so we booked it. The pool was cleaned twice a week and seemed to stay at 85 degrees. The pool area is amazing. Plenty of very nice loungers, sitting areas, a bathroom and shower. We liked it so much that we ended up spending two different days out of our week at home. :) The photos are very accurate and the house is very large. The view is simply amazing from the villa. Check-in and check-out went very smoothly, no problems at all, and no unexpected fees. This was our first trip to Italy, so I sent many emails with questions regarding the villa and the area before we left home. Rachel was quick to answer and always handled every email extremely professionally! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Fabulous

The perfect holiday house for a large family and little ones. We were a 3 generation party of 8 adults and three children under 3 so finding somewhere to suit us all that was safe for little ones was no mean task. As soon as I found Casa Matira I knew it was the one and after my first communication with Rachel, the owner, I knew that we would be more than happy - she reassured me at every step, answered all my queries with detailed information and made me feel that she really wanted us to be totally satisfied with our holiday week. The house itself is spacious, fabulously appointed, very well equipped, tastefully furnished and very well cared for. Everything has been thought of; from the countless toys, books, dressing up clothes and swings for the children....to the pool table, table tennis table, BBQ, shaded seating areas, comfortable sun loungers, high spec kitchen and bathrooms and a fabulous heated pool which is fenced off with a double bolt and therefore totally safe for wandering children. The house manager Antonella is delightful and available by phone immediately to help with any questions. The day after we arrived a huge basil plant was delivered, the stair gate fitted and a bucket swing assembled for our tiny one....so thoughtful. The new pool house is a great addition providing resting time out of the sun. The views are spectacular, the area well served with local restaurants and shops less than 5 miles away..... a 20 min drive down a bumpy road but that is no price to pay for the secluded paradise that Casa Matira provides (we sent the men to do the food shopping whilst we ladies had some pool time!) I cannot fault this beautiful house, we will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Beautiful location. Comfortable and thoughtful accommodations and amenities.

We were an extended family of 10, ages 8 to 74. Everyone loved the house, the large pool, the fabulous views. We were greeted with house manager Antonella who was accommodating in every way. The house is ten minutes from paved roads, but only fifteen or twenty from good restaurants, food shops,etc. Expectations created by website and description are met and exceeded. All of our party would highly recommend Casa Matira.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

We had a wonderful holiday and the beautiful house and views far exceeded our expectations.

It was the perfect spot for a relaxing family holiday and the safely fenced off pool was great as we had little children with us. The accommodation was spacious, very comfortable and well equipped. Beautiful historic towns like Perugia and Assisi were within easy reach and we loved the whole area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susannah T.

Beautifully restored farmhouse with stunning view

A real treat of a week with my family! This property is in a very special position on the top of a hill with breathtaking views. The farmhouse has been beautifully and very tastefully restored and offers clean, spacious accommodation with extremely comfortable beds, lovely linen, plenty of bathrooms and elegant dining and lounging areas. The kitchen is a proper "cooks" kitchen with all the culinary equipment you might need and it conveniently opens out onto the terrace where we enjoyed all our meals (and cocktails!) overlooking the view. It was also brilliantly equipped for the children - inside is a great playroom/TV room with loads of DVD's & toys and there is all the usual baby stuff you could need - they had even supplied bath toys & bath seat! Outside the properly fenced large pool was heavenly - very pretty, a nice big ledge where the young ones could paddle, loads of sun loungers and no horrible chlorine!! Garden swings and games too. Locally we enjoyed some really memorable Italian food - both informal (fab family pizza/pasta places) as well as more formal but relaxed Italian dining at its best at the local Wine Bar and Agritourismo. (Antonella the house manager found us a lovely babysitter during our stay). There is also a really good "Coop" supermarket in Umbertide with impressive deli and bakery etc which was invaluable for provisions. I would highly recommend this property for either families or large adult parties.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

J Martin H.

Wonderful for a Family or Friends Holiday

My wife and I were in the house for 9 nights, two nights overlapping with members of our family and a week with a group of our own friends. The property is beautifully equipped, was exteremely clean, and is noticeably well maintained. It is spacious and comfortable with a a swimming pool of a perfect size. We would certainly highly recommend Casa Matira to Family and Friends. Indeed all our guests were full of praise.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

DEIRDRE D.

Italian Idyll

Casa Matira provided me and my family the best two week vacation of our lives. How much fun to drive a few kilometers straight up a mountain and arrive to a gorgeous stone villa and the breathtaking views of Tuscany. The interior is designed and decorated with a refined eye for quality and detail -- comfortable beds, a spacious, well-appointed kitchen that opens onto a lovely covered dining area, a surfeit of big, comfortable bathrooms that would humble the finest hotel -- Casa Matira offers the perfect combination of personal and elegant. The house also has a large pool with perfect temperature salt water that's always refreshing but never too cold, and a game-room for families that includes a pool table, tv, dvd player, cd's and dvd's. The bedrooms are so comfortable and there's zero sense that the house is a rental (none of the skimping on beds and couches one can find in rental properties). But hands-down the best part of Casa Matira is it's setting in the remote hills of the peaceful countryside. This is a don't-miss property and the owners and caretaker are relaxed and extremely accommodating (wine and food upon our arrival despite specifically not requesting it). The transition back to city living was particularly painful! -- The Burlingame Family
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim B., British

Outstanding Umbrian holiday

We stayed in beautiful Casa Matira over Easter. Wonderful location with stunning views over amazing country. House has got everything you could want, and great pool room, table tennis etc. can thoroughly recommend it for large family parties.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Buxton

Had a great stay. Lots of good weather, local wine and delicious food. A great way to unwind and recharge the batteries