Come and stay at this charming one bedroom cottage, made from the old straw house of the farm. The structure stands completely independent from the other lodgings. It is on an historic property, which is dominated by a dramatic tower that dates back to the 12th century.

Features Description

The interior of this vacation rental apartment is small but inviting, with rustic farm charm and details. The living and dining areas are combined, with kitchen facilities in the corner (no oven). The couch is a sofa bed. The small bedroom has an Italian queen bed. The bathroom has a boxed shower. Come and stay in this quaint cottage!

Surrounding Description

It has a lovely private outdoor sitting area and garden, plus easy access to a swimming pool and a small restaurant on the farm that serves a set daily menu. Other amenities include table tennis, a bocce court, a ceramics studio and bicycles for guests to use. The owner offers occasional olive-oil tastings and is eager to talk about his mode of organic farming. Guests can buy the farm’s olive oil, wine and other products.

Nearby Attractions Description

Spello is a great home base for exploring all of Umbria, centrally located to explore Perugia, Spoleto and Assisi. Spello is a lovely Umbrian hill town with dramatic views and deep Roman history. Via Cavour runs through town, flanked by lovely cafes, wine bars and restaurants. The town’s two major churches, Santa Maria Maggiore and Sant’Andrea hold a treasure trove of paintings and frescoes. The old Palazzo dei Canoncini holds a gallery of paintings. Spello offers dramatic views of the Valle Umbra and excellent day trips in all directions. Assisi and Spoleto are both nearby. Favorite sights include the sacred art museum and the town’s own modern art museum. Visitors can also tour the hilltop castle or walk across the impressive medieval aqueduct that spans the valley, with lovely views leading to walking trails.