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This villa is perched high above the narrow valley of the river Nera, 9 km from Narni, which is considered to be the geographical centre of Italy. Taizzano is just 3 km away and offers a restaurant. In Narni, guests will find bars, the tourist centre and shops.The architect-owner of this 15-bedroomed country property is justly proud of his work. From the ruins of the old farmhouse and stables he has rebuilt the 2 buildings with the utmost care and attention to detail so that they are now immaculate. The property is located in southern Umbria amongst cultivated fields, woods, a stream at one end of the grounds and with beautiful uninterrupted views over to the classic hilltop village of Visciano, and offers the perfect spot for a tranquil holiday. The 2 buildings are made up of the 2-storey Farmhouse and the ground floor Stables. Parking is available for those arriving by car.The accommodation on the ground floor is ideal for up to 10 people and offers a sitting/dining room with an open fireplace, a kitchen with a fridge/freezer, a hob, an oven and a dishwasher. It is also equipped with a storage room with a washing machine, a shower room with WC, a second sitting room with a double sofa bed and stairway and a double room with an en suite bathroom and a WC. The first floor comes with 2 double rooms with en suite bathrooms and a WC and a twin room with an en suite shower room and WC. The ground floor stables accommodation is suitable for either 8 people or up to 18 people on the ground floor, and offers a double room with an en suite bathroom and a WC, a twin room with an en suite shower room and a WC and a double room with an en suite shower room and WC. It also has a sitting room with a sofa bed, a kitchen/dining room with a hob, an oven, a fridge/freezer and a dishwasher and a WC with a washing machine. Every bedroom has an en suite bathroom and some feature spa baths. An ironing set and central heating is provided in the accommodation units as standard.

A valley surrounded by lofty mountains which has been grown with tobacco, cereals, olive trees and vineyards, 15 fenced acres of land, and a view of a great meadow dotted by wild flowers from the hilltop where the hotel is situated form the precious backdrop where it lies and it is 550 metres away from a village featuring different shops and buses. The view from the property embraces the two valleys at lower levels. The premises comprise a wood where there are chairs, tables, hammocks and barbecue for meaty meals al fresco, where guest can enjoy nature from the saddle, strolling paths going to breathtaking sights, green landscaped grounds and the view of Ramazzano. In the premises which have belonged to the same family for about a century, a vineyard, olive & fruit trees, an orchard and biological garden and by the large chlorine-free Pool.

Hotel Perusia is situated in the Umbrian hills, moments away from the historic centre of Perugia with its many sights including the cathedral, town hall and many museums, as well as the famous Vannucci Course. The hotel is also well located for the cities of Assisi, Spello and Gubbio and captures the spirit of the region perfectly. Occupying a privileged, elevated position overlooking the hills, the hotel is split across two buildings, one ancient and charming, the other a striking postmodern combination of brick and glass. The elegant interiors combine stylish Italian furniture with Near Eastern carpets to create an atmosphere at once elegant and stylish. The wonderfully light and spacious rooms are decorated in warm, relaxing colours, and are modern and elegantly furnished. All rooms have DVD players, air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi internet access. The splendid views of the Umbrian hills and Tiber Valley are best appreciated from the terrace on the hotel roof, where guests can relax with a cocktail and enjoy a swim in the rooftop pool. The hotel’s restaurant Canto Sesto is an ideal location for a private lunch or dinner and offers all the flavour of traditional Umbrian cuisine in an elegant setting. The hotel offers a refuge of quiet and relaxation framed by the unforgettable panorama of the Valley of the Tiber.

Rooms with direct-dial phone, automatic wake-up call, Room service, 24-hour porterage

Other amenities /services: Rooms with Bath or Shower, Phone, Radio, 5 Suites. Conference room capacity: 250 persons, Swimming Pool, Gym, Garden. Opened 1983, Renovations 1998