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24 August 2022
Umbria villas
The perfect stay
in Umbria, Italy
Umbria will capture your heart with its lush, rolling landscape, where scented cypress trees line the hills and meadows of colourful flowers carpet the valley floor. Find your dream Umbria villa tucked away among the olive groves or visit one of our airy vacation rentals in the heart of a historic town. An enchanting Italian province, Umbria is perfect for those who want to balance rest with a good dose of adventure on their holiday.
For those looking for an authentic experience, Umbria embodies the Italian spirit with its welcoming locals, exquisite landscape, and reverence for delicious food and wine. Trust the locals to guide your culinary experience, allowing them to pick out their favourite moreish cuts for your charcuterie, drizzle honey across your ricotta, and always listen to their recommendations for the best regional wine to sip with your meal.
For those looking for an authentic experience, Umbria embodies the Italian spirit with its welcoming locals, exquisite landscape, and reverence for delicious food and wine. Trust the locals to guide your culinary experience, allowing them to pick out their favourite moreish cuts for your charcuterie, drizzle honey across your ricotta, and always listen to their recommendations for the best regional wine to sip with your meal.
The religious backbone of this verdant province is evident in the abundance of awe-inspiring basilicas, cathedrals, and pilgrimage trails. The handsome cities of Assisi and Perugia provide a diverse city break opportunity, with a desirable mix of cultural riches and la dolce vita. The so-called green heart of Italy, Umbria offers charming terrain for many outdoor pursuits, from hiking and mountain biking to kayaking down the meandering rivers.
Things
you can't miss in Umbria
- Visit the cascades of Marmore Falls, the tallest man-made waterfall in the world, created by the ancient Romans to divert the River Veliono away from Rieti City.
- Have lunch in the beautiful hill town of Spello, where flowers and plants cascade down Roman and Medieval houses.
- Visit the sprawling, tranquil Lake Trasimno. Home to three quaint Medieval towns, each summer the fields surrounding the lake turn golden with sunflowers.
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Perugia, Umbria's Dynamic Capital
A university town, Perugia is as proud of its Medieval and Roman roots as it is of the brilliant minds that come to study here. Visitors can immerse themselves in the trendy café culture before browsing the eclectic range of shops, including the town's famous chocolatiers and ceramics. Spend hours in the Gothic Palazzo dei Priori, a palace that now houses a renowned art gallery boasting an impressive collection of statues.
Umbria vacation rentals you will love
Our luxury Umbria rentals
Villa Amalia
6 PEOPLE -
3 Bedrooms -
3 Bathrooms
Villa Rosetta
8 PEOPLE -
4 Bedrooms -
4 Bathrooms
Gianna
8 PEOPLE -
4 Bedrooms -
4 Bathrooms
Villa Alessia
8 PEOPLE -
3 Bedrooms -
3 Bathrooms
Villa Irina
12 PEOPLE -
6 Bedrooms -
6 Bathrooms
Villa Monti
14 PEOPLE -
6 Bedrooms -
6 Bathrooms
Villa Antonietta
16 PEOPLE -
8 Bedrooms -
7 Bathrooms
Mariella
20 PEOPLE -
10 Bedrooms -
10 Bathrooms
“Umbria was a revelation. The countryside is gentle and fragrant, with wineries in abundance. The locals welcome you with open arms and are endearingly proud of their incredible regional produce and dishes.”
Sophie Howse
Why stay with us?
Curated and inspected homes, villas & chalets
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Complimentary weekly clean
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Your luxury onefinestay rental home or villa in Umbria comes with a host of additional services, including wellness activities, sports and equipment hire, dinner reservations, a personal chef, childcare, car hire, entertainment, and celebratory decorations. Just ask your dedicated concierge for more details.
When to visit Umbria
JAN
51F
FEB
50F
MAR
53F
APR
57F
MAY
62F
JUN
69F
JUL
75F
AUG
75F
SEP
71F
OCT
66F
NOV
57F
DEC
51F
Please note: these are the average temperatures reported but can vary greatly due to weather conditions, such as heat waves etc. We kindly invite you to contact us for more information, including confirmation that your chosen home has air conditioning, to ensure a comfortable stay.
When to visit
During spring: Booking an Umbria villa in the spring means you'll catch the best of the blossom and pleasant temperatures for exploring the verdant landscape. Though the season starts cool, temperatures soon climb to 20°C (68°F), ideal for exhilarating outdoor pursuits in the Umbrian valleys. Visit at Easter and feel moved by the atmosphere of the religious towns in celebration. Sample the traditional Easter treat, the sweet bread Colombia di Pasqua, and children can participate in local village chocolate egg hunts.
During summer: Bask in glorious temperatures between 20-30°C (68°F-86°F) , making the most of your villa's private pool to cool off. Take your leisurely walks in Umbria's bucolic, wildflower-strewn splendour later in the day, as the sultry evenings bring slightly cooler temperatures. Summer heralds a wealth of Medieval-inspired events in the province, including open-air jousting reenactments.
During autumn: Blue-sky autumns in Umbria can remain deliciously warm until later in the season, cooling from the mid-20s to 10°C (50°F) by November. Rural villages are bustling with the grape and olive harvests at this time of year, and by the end of the autumn, the region enters truffle season. Hike the mountain trails and cycle for miles, soaking up the traditional scenes of the local produce being picked.
During winter: Though the temperature usually lingers below 10°C (50°F) over the winter months, Umbria is still a delight to visit. Book a villa and enjoy crackling fires after a day of truffle hunting or a trip to the local mill to see the autumn’s olives being pressed for the first batches of oil. With many restaurants in tourist hot spots being closed over the winter, you’ll eat where the locals dine - a true Italian experience.
How to get there
Make the journey as memorable as the arrival. Your dedicated concierge can arrange transportation from the closest airport or by car to your Umbria holiday rental home.
By plane
Whether you're taking a chartered flight or a private jet, there are several airport options. Rome, Pisa, and Florence are popular choices, and Perugia in Umbria now has a small airport for domestic flights and a limited number of flights from Europe.
By car
Your concierge may suggest flying into Florence (and spending a few hours taking in the city's beauty) and then picking up a car rental to reach your villa in Umbria. By car is the best option for exploring this province, as alternative transport networks can be lacking, especially in the more rural areas.
Local Tips
- Though Umbria is landlocked, don’t leave your swimming gear at home. In the summer, the local rivers with their calm natural pools are the perfect places to cool off.
- Don’t limit yourself to only admiring the exterior of the churches you come across – many house spectacular frescoes within.
- Be sure to try the region’s traditional roast pork dish, porchetta, richly flavoured with garlic, rosemary, and sage.
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