Ridiculously Beautiful Villa on Tuscany/Umbria Border. Privacy, Garden, Air Con
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We wish you a very warm welcome to Villa Gioianna, a ridiculously beautiful Villa overlooking Lake Trasimeno and located right in the middle of the most wonderful area for fabulous food, gorgeous wines, culture, outdoor sports and art. Umbria has been named Foodie Destination of 2023 by Lonely Planet and we deserve the accolade! Villa Gioianna is a country estate composed of an historic villa with three floors plus a magnificent cantina with billiard table and bar, gardens, olive grove, fruit orchard and woods sitting upon a hill above Lake Trasimeno, where it commands a superb view of Tuscany, Umbria and the Lake. Food, Glorious Food ! You are spoiled for choice of a number of wonderful restaurants, trattorie and cafes nearby. We can recommend one of several excellent cooks, each of whom loves to spoil guests with delicious, homemade meals using our produce and other locally sourced ingredients. From a traditional nonna to an enthusiastic "New Italy" cook to Michelin-star chefs, we will find the right culinary fit for you. Combine a meal with a cooking, pizza or pasta lesson from a vivacious Italian Mama. Get close to the land and learn to forage, hunt truffles or pick olives and taste the fresh oil right after pressing. Food festivals abound. Or, if you prefer, go completely luxe with a gourmet tasting menu with accompanying wines. A world-class winery is minutes away, many more within a half hour drive. -Start your stay on any day except Saturday -Kindly furnish details of your group (size, # rooms needed) -More photos, information available - The price you pay on this site includes a mark-up to cover the fees charged by vrbo REVIEWS: We have been on vrbo since 2007, renting since 2005. Recent reviews include the following: Janice, Stayed November 2022 “This is a gorgeous villa , we loved our stay in Umbria. The local scenery is spectacular, location excellent . So much to see and do in this part of Italy. The villa itself if filled with beautiful antiques and very comfortable. I am already missing my bed at the villa, it was so comfortable. The host will give you unlimited information about the are too! I would highly recommend a stay!! The villa is rented out most of the year, so it may not be available when you want it. ” Sue, Stayed July 2022 “Anna was a most attentive and helpful host throughout our 14 day stay. Thirteen of us from four generations of the same family - aged 2 to 75 - had a fabulous stay at Villa Gioianna - the well-maintained pool was big enough to accommodate all of us, and our noisy children loved having the run of the extensive estate, in complete safety and privacy. We had two wonderful cooks who prepared and served us our delicious suppers, and one of whom - Nonna - gave the children a memorable treat in the form of a hands-on lesson on how to make fresh ravioli. There are wonderful visits to be had locally in beautiful, unspoilt Umbria - but the best times were spent relaxing in and around this beautiful property. Thank you, Anna, for arranging everything so perfectly for us.” Marion, Stayed September 2021 “We stayed at the villa for two weeks. It felt like a dream come true! The villa, the location, the grounds, the pool... We felt so relaxed and comfortable - living the dream! The location of the villa is perfect for short trips to local towns and villages or for longer trips further afield. One of favourite trips was to the winery right next door for a tasting and to stock up on wine. Anna was a joy to communicate with - full of friendly guidance and good tips. We hope to be back.” Marie, Stayed July 2021 “We had an AMAZING family holiday in Anna's lovely house. All our dreams were realised in this stunning environment full of vineyards, olive trees and sunflowers. Mario and Andrea were very kind and helpful during our 2 weeks stay and Anna has been a great host with excellent communication. She's a very talented writer and gave us all info we needed and great tips to make the max out of our visit: Grazie mille per tutti Anna!” OVERVIEW: The Villa was constructed in 1918 but experts have dated its origins much older. The 'padrone', or wealthy landowner, of the surrounding farms built it as his showcase residence and he and his descendants resided here until the 1970s. In the early 21st century, the Villa was renovated and updated, but with respect for the original architecture, spirit and history of the house so that it retains the warmth and ambiance of an Italian family country home. This is NOT a house specifically built, decorated or run as a commercial tourist venture with no heart or soul. This is a traditional, real, elegant Italian country villa where the elite of Rome and Florence would take their holidays. It is full of history and memories and lovingly decorated and maintained to reflect the character of the owner and to delight our guests. The Villa now has, among other changes, modern mechanical systems and a well