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Authentic stone farmhouse, pool, view, bbq, wifi, bedrooms with bathroom and a/c

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Take advantage of golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden at Authentic stone farmhouse, pool, view, bbq, wifi, bedrooms with bathroom and a/c. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this villa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 11240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Authentic stone farmhouse, pool, view, bbq, wifi, bedrooms with bathroom and a/c

CASALE SAN BENEDETTO: NATURE, SUN, FOOD, WINE, RELAX, SILENCE, ART and ANCIENT TRADITIONS.
Casale San Benedetto is immersed among the gentle and green Umbrian hills in a condition of total peace and tranquility but at the same time it is located a few km from the main services and the highway with which you can reach the main historic cities, the most beautiful landscapes and natural features of the region. It is about 16 km from Perugia and about 34 km from Assisi. It enjoys a panoramic view of an uncontaminated valley dominated by the village of Civitella Benazzone and a luxuriant vegetation that creates a suggestive setting. The atmosphere, tranquility, silence and serenity that you breathe are those of other times: Casale San Benedetto is the perfect place to rest, live the days with slow rhythms and enjoy nature, sun, food and silence.
The structure, built in stone around 1500 with extensions of 1668 and 1847, has been recently renovated respecting the original architecture, it has large spaces (250 m2 on two floors) and large natural wood windows; even the wardrobes, bedside tables and tables were made by local craftsmen who work the wood according to the Umbrian style and tradition. The farmhouse consists of 5 bedrooms all with mosquito nets, air conditioning and private bathroom inside the room (toilet, bidet, sink, shower), there are also a living room with fireplace, a TV room, a dining room with a large table, a large kitchen that maintains the original 500 year old architectural structure equipped with a big refrigerator (276 L refrigerator+114 L freezer), an electric oven, hob with 5 burners, kettle, microwave, toaster, moka coffee maker, espresso and american coffee machine, dishwasher. Free wifi internet. Outside the cottage there is a pergola with a large table for eating, a large barbecue with a wood-burning oven for cooking roasts and pizza and a large (13 x 5 m) swimming pool with infinity edge. Private parking inside the property.

AROUND: A few kilometers there are the main services (bar, supermarket, pharmacy, wine shop, butcher, restaurant, ATM), about 6 km there is a tennis club with tennis and padel courts, less than 20 km there is a beautiful golf court and a stables (horse riding) . Other distances: airport (16 km), Perugia (16 km), Umbertide (16 km), Montone (25 km), Assisi (34 km), Gubbio (38 km), Città di Castello (39 km ), Orvieto (89 km), Spoleto (70 km), Bevagna (48 km), Montefalco (60 km), Todi (56 km), Spello (36 km), Deruta (30 km), Lake Trasimeno (38 km) , Norcia (99 km), Sansepolcro (53 km), Cortona (55 km), Tuscany (30 km), Val D'orcia (109 km), Florence (165 km), Rome (180 km). Possibility of trekking and horseback riding, rental mountain bikes and electrice bikes.

EXPERIENCES: we offer our guests various experiences with the aim of making them discover and learn about the local culture: Umbrian dinner (the most requested) made with local km zero (zero-mile) food products, homemade pasta course or cooking class, tailor-made tours of wineries and olive oil mills with tastings of Umbrian wines and olive oil and discovery of the fantastic umbrian villages, pizza evening, professional tourist guides, relaxing or shiatsu massages, also experiences and services on request, etc., ask for more details.

SUSTAINABILITY: we care a lot about sustainability, we only work with local companies, we pay a lot of attention to waste recycling through separate waste collection, we plan to make the structure energy independent in the coming years, probably from next summer we will be able to produce hot water via solar panel.

SAFE HOLIDAYS: We implement all the necessary procedures for the safety of our guests and ours. Hygiene has always been one of our strong points, for cleaning we rely on a cleaning company that works in compliance with the latest safety and hygiene regulations that uses cleaning procedures and products in order to obtain maximum hygiene of the environments.

INCLUSION: everyone is welcome, we make no distinction regarding age, ethnicity, sex, religion, state of health, etc...

THE PRICES INCLUDES: private use of the entire property, clean farmhouse just arrived, clean linen just arrived, free wifi internet, utilities (water - gas for kitchen use - electricity), swimming pool (from May to September).
The price does not include heating/air conditioning, they are on consumption (no group of guests spent more than €50/week using a/c appropriately)

HOUSE RULES:
- check in 3pm
- check out 10am
- smoking is not allowed inside the house
- throw in the toilet only toilet paper
- turn off the lights if not used
- pay close attention to the separate collection of
waste.
- take care of the house as if it were your own.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,583 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT054039C2AJ034769

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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Resina I, Umbria

What's nearby

  • Piazza IV Novembre - 26 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Corso Vannucci - 26 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Palazzo dei Priori - 26 min drive - 23.7 km
  • University of Perugia - 27 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Antognolla Golf - 28 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Perugia-Ponte San Giovanni Station - 22 min drive
  • Sant Egidio Airport (PEG) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Relais San Clemente - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Le Leccornie - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪La Locanda Dei Golosi - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪St.James Gate - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Borgomela - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Authentic stone farmhouse, pool, view, bbq, wifi, bedrooms with bathroom and a/c have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Authentic stone farmhouse, pool, view, bbq, wifi, bedrooms with bathroom and a/c pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Authentic stone farmhouse, pool, view, bbq, wifi, bedrooms with bathroom and a/c?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic stone farmhouse, pool, view, bbq, wifi, bedrooms with bathroom and a/c?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Authentic stone farmhouse, pool, view, bbq, wifi, bedrooms with bathroom and a/c located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Castello di Ramazzano and within 12 mi (20 km) of Nuova chiesa di San Paolo a Foligno and Villa Valentina Resort e Spa. Abbey San Salvatore di Montecorona and Tiber River are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Authentic stone farmhouse, pool, view, bbq, wifi, bedrooms with bathroom and a/c Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Therese K.

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

Umbria

Beautiful property, enjoyed some time at the pool and taking walks on the road, visiting nearby winery. Our family loved visiting all the nearby villages. Thank you for all your help and your mom’s wonderful cooking for our family.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heinrich G.

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Great Host and house

Matteo is a great host and house, garden and pool are awesome. Perfect accomondation for groups with children and dogs
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli K.

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Gem in Umbria

The farmhouse is amazing! It is charming with beautiful views. This house is centrally located to many Umbrian towns , wineries , and restaurants. Mateo arranged for dinner at the house , wine tours, and restaurant reservations. He was a great resource and more than happy to help us with whatever we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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Lovely stay

Enjoyed a lovely stay! Very spacious and clean. Grounds are beautiful, flowers and vegetation. Pool was pristine! All the bedrooms with en-suite baths, perfect! Mateo assisted his Mother with a special dinner prepared just for us! In addition, we had a “master class” in pasta making at the villa! Plenty of room for a family or couples traveling together. Recommend without hesitation!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle K.

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Wish we stayed longer!!

What a wonderful villa! It fit our extended family perfectly - and Matteo was a perfect host. The pool was amazing (for adults and kids!) and the vistas were breathtaking. Just perfect! We were able to cook dinner for ourselves in the kitchen and would highly recommend taking advantage of Matteo’s offer to cook a traditional Umbrian dinner. It was better than we could have imagined and he and his mother were just wonderful. Don’t think twice about staying here… just book it! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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A perfect retreat - excellent villa in wonderful location.

Everything came together to make our stay with Matteo at Casale San Benedetto absolutely perfect. We wanted a villa that was close enough to an airport for friends to fly in to help celebrate my birthday but remote enough to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the Umbrian countryside. The villa met these needs precisely. It is extremely comfortable with 5 ensuite bedrooms, in a wonderful setting, and the views from the luxurious pool and villa terrace are magnificent. There are a number of Umbrian towns and villages in the vicinity to explore but the excellent villa pool always entices you back for an afternoon swim. Matteo is a fantastic host, extremely helpful and arranged for us a number of activities. The traditional Umbrian meal cooked by Matteo’s mum was a holiday highlight as was the pasta making class with Matteo and Alexandro. We also really enjoyed our day out with a driver visiting olive oil producers, wine makers, and typical Umbrian hill top towns. The perfect villa, in a wonderful setting with an exceptional host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena G.

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Excellent vacation

Everything was wanderfull: the house, swimmingpool,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petter W.

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AMAZING place

Matteo was absolutely brilliant and helpful in all aspects. We recommend the dinner his mother prepared for us, delicious!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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Urlaub zwischen den Weinbergen

Super ausgestattetes Haus mit riesigem Pool. Der Vermieter ist äußerst engagiert den Aufenthalt perfekt zu machen. Die Lage ist ruhig, mit kaum Häusern innerhalb eines Kilometers. Die Zufahrt ist okay, etwas holprig. Das nächste Weingut für eine Weinprobe ist fußläufig erreichbar. Ein riesiger Supermarkt liegt 10 Autominuten entfernt. Alles in Allem ein super Urlaub.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

bertrand C.

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Merci MATTEO

Excellent accueil, très bonne prestation comme indiquée. La piscine est un rêve, le silence très reposant, les balades alentour très agréables, le barbecue parfait. Matteo parle un excellent français, il est très disponible et fait tout pour que vous passiez un agréable séjour. Encore merci. Bertrand C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Statler A.

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Great home for a family vacation

We have friends who rented this property for a family vacation in 2019. Because they loved it so much we decided to rent it for our family. There were 6 adults and one child - my husband and me, our daughter and her husband and our other daughter, her husband and our 10 year old granddaughter. It was a great way to vacation together! The house is in the country about 20-30 minutes outside of Perugia in Umbria region of Italy. It was very hot for June when we were there but it was fine - in the morning we visited one of the many small towns in Umbria, had lunch out then spent the hot afternoons in the pool. We then would prepare dinner - generally pizza in the pizza oven - and eat on the covered back patio. In the night, if it was still warm, each bedroom had an a/c unit. We only needed to use it in 3 of the bedrooms. The other 2 bedrooms got a wonderful breeze. With 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms I highly recommend this for your family’s vacation. One of the bedrooms was downstairs, which was great for me since I have trouble going up stairs. The host, Matteo, was wonderful. He met us the day we checked in and helped arrange a wine and olive oil tasting day for us and give us tips on where to visit. And the highlight was a dinner his mother prepared for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

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Perfect, as advertised

We had a great experience staying with Matteo. The house and scenery are fantastic and we can recommend the Umbrien-Dinner, cooked by the host. We definitely will come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Alexandria, Virginia USA

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Comfortable Retreat in a Convenient Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the beautiful Casale San Benedetto. The house is comfortable and well equipped and the location was perfect for our day trips to all the beautiful Umbrian towns and visits to Tuscany. We really enjoyed the pasta making class, the delicious Umbrian dinner and the tour of Montefalco. Matteo made every effort to ensure that we were comfortable and went above and beyond securing appointments for our COVID tests and helping with our rental car return. Highly recommend this spot for a restful retreat - enjoying the pool and the beautiful surroundings. Our many thanks to Matteo for his hospitality and to Mama for her cooking!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernd S.

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Wunderschönes Ferienhaus in sensationeller Lage mit top Vermieter *****

Wer auf der Suche nach einem gepflegten, ruhigen und abgelegenen Ferienhaus in Umbrien ist, der ist hier richtig. Das Haus hat in allen Punkten unsere Erwartungen übertroffen, extrem sauber und gepflegt, wunderschöner Pool abgerundet von einem äußerst sympathischen und freundlichen Vermieter, der jederzeit sofort zur Stelle war, wenn es etwas zu klären gab. Wer auf der Suche nach Stille und Natur ist, der ist hier richtig. In 20 Minuten ist man in Perugia, in max 10 Minuten beim nächsten Supermarkt. Für uns ideal, da es keine direkte Nachbarschsft gibt, können die Kinder sich nach belieben austoben.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gaëlle B.

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Dream week in Matteo's house

We spent a dream week in Matteo's house. Everything was perfect: the location of the house - away from everything and at the same time close to all amenities, with a breathtaking view of the surrounding borgo, the pool - large and sunny all day, the extremely well kept garden and of course the house - recently renovated, very comfortable as each room has its own bathroom. Matteo was a great host too, he recommended great restaurants, took us to a high quality oil mill and organised a simply delicious Umbrian dinner at the house. My friends and I would totally recommend this house, rest, peace and pleasure guaranteed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Kristin S.

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Wonderful authentic Umbrian country house

We had a great time in this beautifully restored country house with 6 adults and 4 children. The house is tastefully decorated and fully equipped. The pool is very clean and perfectly maintained and the views and lush gardens are just wonderful. We enjoyed the barbecue and the original Pizza oven. Matteo is the perfect host always there with inside recommendations. He has a great passion for hospitality and he ensures that his guests have a relaxing and inspiring Umbrian experience. Thank you very much! We will definitely come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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Super vacance, magnifique Casale

Nos vacances chez Matteo ont été très agréables. Casale San Benedetto est un super endroit soit pour la beauté du paysage et la sérénité de la maison, avec sa piscine et son patio, soit pour sa position très comfortable. On a adoré de pouvoir explorer facilement toute l'Ombrie car le Casale est situé vraiment au milieu de cette région magnifique. On retournera bientôt !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joerg R. F., South Germany

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Wohnen zwischen Weinbergen und Olivenhainen

Sehr schöne Villa, Alleinlage, tolle Aussicht, riesiger Pool. Der Besitzer als Vermieter war immer sofort zur Stelle bei Fragen oder Anliegen. Insektengitter an den Schlafzimmerfenstern und Badezimmerfenster, Dauerlüften ohne Angst vor Insektenschwärmen war möglich...
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paola D.

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Exceeded expectations

Neither the photos nor the description do justice to this house, which was more beautiful, peaceful and comfortable than we could have imagined. The view from the veranda offers rolling hills, vineyards, woods and an old village in the distance. The pool is a treat and surrounded by grit trees (the figs were delicious). The only sounds you hear are crickets, cicadas and the odd tractor. Inside, every room has its own bathroom so even large groups can have their privacy. The decor is simple and tasteful. The owner Marco, who has lots of local knowledge, is very helpful and available. We treated ourselves to a special Umbrian dinner cooked by the owner’s mother, which was kindly adjusted to fit our dietary needs. It was one of the highlights of our trip. We used the house to explore the areas and reached Assisi, Perugia, Spello and Montefalco with ease, though a car is essential.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Oliver Antonio E.

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Wunderbare Woche in Umbrien / Wonderful week in Umbria

Wir haben diese Woche sehr kurzfristig gebucht, weil wir einfach mal dem ganzen Coronastress entfliehen mussten. Wir hatten mehrere Häuser angefragt, Matteo aber hat sich als erster gemeldet, war freundlich, verbindlich hatte nichts gegen unseren Hund einzuwenden und hatte - schon von den Bildern her - das schönste Haus. Die Wegbeschreibung von Matteo war sehr gut, wir hatten keine Mühe das Haus zu finden und wurden von ihm freundlich empfangen und durch das Haus geführt. Das Haus selbst ist ein absoluter Traum, ebenso wie der riesige Pool mit Überlauf und Blick ins Tal. Trotz der heißen Tage waren die Nächte angenehm kühl und erholsam was an der Klimaanlage und der Nachts eintretenden Abkühlung in den Hügeln um Resina lag. Besonders hervorheben möchte ich das bei Matteo gebuchte Kochevent. Matteo und seine Mutter haben eingekauft, kamen pünktlich um 18:30 Uhr und servierten uns mit viel Liebe und Herzlichkeit ein traumhaftes mehrgängiges umbrisches Menü. Als Matteo und seine Mutter gefahren sind, war die Küche aufgeräumt und unsere ganze Familie pappsatt... Weiterhin hatten wir einen Ausflug mit Matteo zu einer Olivenmühle und einem Weingut gebucht und auch dieser Tag war ein absolutes Highlight für unsere ganze Familie. Insgesamt eine traumhafte Woche! Wir sagen Danke Matteo und kommen im nächsten Jahr bestimmt wieder! / We booked this house at very short notice because we had to escape the whole corona stress. We had inquired about several houses, but Matteo was the first one who get in touch with us. He was very friendly, had nothing object to our dog and - indeed (not only) from the pictures the most beautiful house. The directions from Matteo were very good - we had no trouble finding the house - and were warmly welcomed from him. The house itself is an absolute dream as is the huge pool with overflow and view of the valley. Despite the hot days the nights were pleasantly cool and relaxing wich was due to the air conditioning and the cooling in the hills around Resina at night. Particularly I would like to mention the cooking event we booked with Matteo. He and his mother bought all the food, arrived on time at 6:30 pm and served us a wonderful multi-course Umbrian menu with love and warmth. When Matteo and his mother left us, the kitchen was tidy and me and my family were really full in a positive way. Also we booked a excursion with Matteo to a olive mill and a winery - another highlight for us. Thank you Matteo - we will come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Francesco B.

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Soggiorno

Bellissima esperienza. Matteo gentile e disponibile, tutto perfetto.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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Tranquil and idyllic Italian getaway

Our family had such a wonderful experience staying in Matteo’s Villa. The villa itself has a true Italian rustic style feel with the modern touch of air con in the bedrooms. We used the outdoor pizza oven and BBQ area a lot and the herbs in the garden. It has breathtaking views and a gorgeous Infinity pool. Matteo was such a fantastic host, he and his father even built a fence around the pool just for us for our 2.5 year old daughter because I was worried about her safety. He took us on a tour of Perugia and his Mom cooked us a traditional Umbrian dinner which was one of our highlights of our stay. He was so kind and responded to any watsapp questions promptly. The location is excellent, there are plenty of walks around the area with stunning views of vineyards and rolling Umbrian hills yet only a 20 min drive to Perugia and 30 min drive to Assisi. The supermarket and butcher is only 15min drive and Matteo has recommendations of restaurants etc in the house book. We felt very relaxed at the end of our stay and would recommend staying here if you’re looking for that rustic charm!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele m., MONTREAL

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Incredible Umbrian experience

This large, magnificent 500-600 year-old house has been lovingly restored. It is very clean and has 5-6 bedrooms each with its own bathroom. Nestled in the Umbrian hills, the house overlooks a pastoral valley of fields and forests of oak and olives. Bells from the distant hilltop church across the valley chime on the hour. The view is amazing and so is the pool. The owner, Matteo, is super-friendly and down-to-earth. He genuinely wants guests to have a great experience in Umbria. He arranged a wine and olive-tasting self-tour in the region for us. He generously showed us around Perugia and took us for a tour of the fascinating Collegio del Cambio museum, where the Master of Raphael, 'Perugino' painted some marvellous frescos. Also, he offers an Umbrian supper experience - his mother came and cooked us an incredible multi-course traditional supper, which was lots of fun and highly recommended. All-in-all, the house is comfortable, beautiful and in a magnificent location (for us: countryside and quiet). Matteo is a genuinely nice person, friendly and generous with his time. We had a great stay and I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith W., Cherry Hill

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

Umbrian Bliss

Rather than a normal review I think a pro/con list will be more helpful. In short, this Villa was paradise. There was 7 of us (3 couples/1 single) who are all 40, life long friends, looking to explore Umbria (which we did). The house could have easily fit many more. Pros 1) The villa is beautifully updated reserving the historical architecture with tasteful updates (villa was built in 1400's). It was even better than the pictures. Rooms were large and kitchen awesome. 2) The landscape far exceeds the pictures which we couldn't even properly capture with our cameras. The view is amazing coupled with the spectacular landscaping. Sitting on the patio eating dinner was one of our highlights. 3) Ever eat fruit right off the tree? Well, you can here!!! Not to mention the herb garden. 4) The pool is huge and gorgeous. We used it even more than we anticipated. 5) Despite temperatures in the high 90's, the house stayed cool (because of the stone) and the rooms got as cold as you wanted them with AC in every bedroom. I like it cold at bed time and the AC units had no problem cooling it down. 6) The property is completely quiet with the birds and the insects being the only sounds. This despite being 5 mins drive from the highway for easy access to neighboring towns. 7) Within 10 mins there is an awesome supermarket, a butcher shop, fresh pasta shop, a quickie mart (great for morning cappuccino ). 8) Within 30 mins of two of the biggest Umbrian cities: Perugia and Assisi (Spello is also about 30 mins). 9) Matteo (owner) is amazing. He loves what he does and was so unbelievably helpful and responsive. There were days that at night time I would ask him for recommendations for wine tours the next day, and through his contacts he would set something up immediately. Not sure what we would have done without him. We were so thankful that he was there to help when needed, and he seemed so eager to do it. 10) Matteo and his mom made us dinner one night (something he offers upon request). It was def one of the highlights of the trip. Everything was amazing and plentyful! Cons 1) I really can't think of anything. However, I remember upon booking I thought the couches in the family room looked dated and they worried me about what else I was missing. Nothing else is missing. We never even sat on them. BOOK THIS VILLA, you won't regret it. Thank you Matteo!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

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

Wow!

WOW! That pretty much summarizes our 10-day experience at the wonderful Umbrian home of Casale San Benedetto. It couldn't have been a better experience. When we were looking for a place to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with our extended family, we wanted something that had "Old World Charm" (big timber beams, stone walls, tile floors, etc) but it had to have modern conveniences in the kitchen and baths, a bath for each bedroom, plus AC and a pool. We found all of these at Casale San Benedetto. To top it all off, the owner Matteo couldn't have been more considerate and helpful. Any minor problem (and there weren't many) he was right there to take care of it. He was wonderful. With it being our wedding anniversary Matteo and his Mom fixed a glorious Umbrian dinner for us. It was fabulous, and the presentation looked so good no one wanted to touch the plates! When we were leaving, we told Matteo we were planning on visiting a museum in Perugia. He knew the people there, called ahead, and we were his guests. We fell in love with Umbria. It is as beautiful as the more well-known Tuscany but without all of the crowds. Many times we found that we were the only tourists around! The view from the patio is to die for. Don't miss the beautiful small town of Gubbio as well as the larger city of Perugia. Wine tasting in Montefalco is a must. Assis is also close by, and Florence is an easy day trip.