Stallina, Montone - Perugia

Located on the lavender-producing Pereto estate, on the Umbrian-Tuscan border between Città del Castello and Perugia, you cannot fail to relax at this charming getaway. Ideal for a couple or group of four family or friends, Stallina is well placed for exploring the less visited but highly rewarding eastern edge of Tuscany and neighbouring Umbria. You are spoilt for choice with Città del Castello, Sansepolcro, Gubbio, Perugia and Assisi all within easy reach.

Stallina is the smallest of three traditional properties that form a secluded hamlet surrounded by undulating meadows and woodland. Rich wall colours, oriental rugs and a scattering of antiques give this villa a warm interior, while, outside, you have a private pool with a generous terrace set in a secluded and beautifully kept garden to enjoy. A shady pergola with table and chairs to one side of the pool makes the perfect place for al-fresco meals. And you are assured of peace and quiet: the friendly owners live in the largest villa of the cluster but the third property will not be let while you are there.

Ground Floor

Lounge-Kitchen-Diner
Sofa, two armchairs, bookcase, side table, table and chairs, well-equipped kitchen area, fireplace, main entrance.

Bedroom 1
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, cupboard, chair, French windows to small furnished terrace.

Bathroom
Bath with handheld shower, sink, WC.

Mezzanine

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), chest of drawers, chair.

Our Thoughts
We think Stallina is a lovely choice for going beyond some of Tuscany’s more beaten tracks. Take medieval Gubbio, with its steep, stunningly preserved alleyways and staircases, to name just one destination an easy drive away. However, this cosy villa and its pool area will keep hold of you – you even have a fridge and stereo in the small outbuilding next to the pergola to keep the wine cool and play your favourite tracks. Meanwhile, Montone, your nearest village, complete with grocery shop, café/bar and a couple of restaurants, has all you need for supplementing those lazy days at home.

Notes
Two bedrooms. One bathroom. The mezzanine bedroom has restricted headroom. Please note that there is a small shop at the hamlet which sells lavender products and that seven cats and two dogs roam the grounds freely.

Pool
The salt-cleansed pool is in the garden, slightly below the villa. Its large paved terrace has deckchairs and sunloungers. A small outhouse to one side provides a changing room, fridge and stereo; while a pergola gives shade to a table and chairs. There are Roman steps to enter the pool. Pool size: 5m x 12m, 1.3m-2.3m deep. Open May to September, weather permitting.