Charming Country House close to medieval towns

Travelling along a country lane that winds through vineyards, olive groves and hayfields, you'll arrive at this charming country home nestled among fruit trees, flowering shrubs and cascading rosemary. At the back of the house, a wisteria-covered pergola leads to the olive grove, situated on a gentle hill. At the front, the garden slopes down to a private pool overlooking the rolling hills and Lake Alviano, a WWF bird sanctuary. The property offers numerous private spaces where you can read in the shade, practice yoga and meditation, enjoy an aperitif as the sun sets over the lake and hills, and savour al fresco lunches and dinners in complete tranquillity.

The cosy and comfortable interiors feature an open-plan living-dining area with a fully equipped kitchen. Carefully furnished and rich in warm Umbrian touches, Il Poilio's an ideal retreat in every season. Behind an antique door on the ground floor you'll find three bedrooms—two with private bathrooms—and a third full bathroom. Upstairs is the fourth bedroom with a private bathroom, a spacious private living room, and stunning views from every window. All bedrooms and the kitchen-living-dining area are fully air-conditioned. Nearby is the town of Guardea, which has a supermarket and small shops specialising in cured meats and other local specialties. The town of Amelia, surrounded by Roman walls, is also nearby, as is Lugnano in Teverina, listed among Italy’s most beautiful villages. Enjoy village life with weekly markets and the famous “sagre” that showcase local culinary specialties. Plan day trips to Assisi, Todi, Deruta, Gubbio, Spoleto, Perugia and other medieval or Renaissance gems in this splendid region, known as the Green Heart of Italy. Or leave your car at the small train station in Alviano and reach Rome in an hour.