Private Accommodation with WIFI, A/C, pool, TV, patio, panoramic view, parking, near Perugia
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Details
Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Floor Area
240 m2
Listing ID: EAS191214
Amenities
Swimming Pool
Near Village
Internet
Internet Wifi
Yard
Parking
Installment Plan
Private Villa
Air Conditioning
Washing Machine
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Private Patio
Satellite TV
Private Garden
No Smoking
Heat Available
Television
Panoramic View
Property Description
Villa Monnalisa is a nice stone building (240 sq m) with WiFi internet and air conditioning. The property can accommodate up to 14 guests comfortably. Villa Monnalisa is located 6 km (4 mi) from Ponte Felcino, Italy and only 22 km (14 mi) from Perugia.
What to Expect
When you arrive you’ll find a beautiful clean well-maintained property with views of the hills and the mountains ideal for a relaxing holiday in Umbria. Regardless of how you spend your days - sightseeing, visiting museums, shopping or just driving in the countryside, when you arrive home you can relax with your family and friends at the pool for a perfect ending to another day in Umbria. For your pleasure, on the grounds there is a patio, playground and barbecue grill. Dining with friends and family is a huge part of the Italian culture. Take advantage of the well-equipped kitchen to prepare meals using local produce while on your holiday. The kitchen includes coffee machine, toaster, stove and refrigerator, as well as, plenty of tableware and cutlery for up to 14 people. Dine 'al fresco' like a real Italian, the fully furnished patio is the perfect setting to enjoy food, family and the nice Italian weather.
What's Nearby?
Most people enjoy visiting nearby cities and towns while on vacation, so for your reference this is a list of popular places with distances (as the crow flies) from the property: Perugia 22 km (14 mi), Assisi 30 km (18 mi), Gubbio 31 km (19 mi), Cortona 67 km (42 mi) and Spoleto 68 km (42 mi).
Some other major tourist destinations you should consider visiting are: Florence 182 km (113 mi), Viareggio 268 km (167 mi), Rome 189 km (117 mi), Venice 379 km (235 mi), Milan 439 km (273 mi) and Naples 380 km (236 mi).
Additional Information
Pool Open: 1 May - 30 September (If you'd like the pool open outside these dates, please make that request prior to booking) Nearest Airports (distances as the crow flies): Firenze Peretola (flr) 187 km (116 mi), Roma Ciampino (cia) 198 km (123 mi), Roma Fiumicino (fco) 211 km (131 mi), Bologna (blq) 238 km (148 mi) and Pisa (psa) 249 km (155 mi).
Special Services Cooking Lessons - If you're interested in discovering more about Italian cooking, inquire about the cooking lessons that can be organized at the property. It's a fun way to spend time with friends and family while discovering the techniques required to master Italian cuisine. For more details and the supplemental cost, please contact us. Tours - The owner can organize custom tours for your group. To learn about the tours offered, speak to the owner after arriving or ask prior to booking. The cost will vary depending in the specific tour and number of people. Baby Sitting - A babysitter can be scheduled at Villa Monnalisa. If you're traveling with kids and would like some alone time, speak to the owner directly about this option after arriving.
Interior Description
Ground Floor Including: 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, 2 bedrooms + ensuite bathroom.
Kitchen 1: well equipped kitchen, dining table, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, wood burning stove, oven, toaster, italian coffee machine, american coffee machine, WIFI internet, air conditioning. Kitchen 2: well equipped kitchen, fridge, freezer, stove top, italian coffee machine, american coffee machine, WIFI internet, air conditioning. Living room 1: sofa, armchair, working desk, dining table, WIFI internet, air conditioning, television, exit to the garden. Living room 2: sofa, armchair, working desk, WIFI internet, television. Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 1: double bed, single bed, WIFI internet, air conditioning, armchair, working desk, basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer. Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 2: double bed, single bed, WIFI internet, air conditioning, armchair, working desk, basin, toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer.
Floor 1 Including: 2 bedrooms + ensuite bathroom.
Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 1: double bed, two single beds, WIFI internet, air conditioning, armchair, whirlpool bathtub, basin, toilet, bidet, hairdryer. Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 2: double bed, two single beds, WIFI internet, air conditioning, armchair, working desk, whirlpool bathtub, basin, toilet, bidet, hairdryer.
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Places near the property(Distances as the crow flies)
Airports
Firenze Peretola (Flr), 187.1 Km
Attractions
THE AREA OF PERUGIA
Cities of Art, among the most beautiful and important in Italy!
Powerful Etruscan center and then an important medieval city, Perugia lovingly guards precious traces of its bright historical periods. Today it is the administrative capital of the Umbria region, an important cultural and tourist destination and prestigious seat of the University of Studies for over 700 years. The historic Academy of Fine Arts, the Music Conservatory and its University for Foreigners, with students from all over the world, define its strong international vocation.
Brilliant and lively culturally and socially, Perugia is a city full of "secrets" to be revealed: the suggestion is to explore it with curiosity to fully enjoy the thrill and charm of discovery.
The gateway to the acropolis is the Rocca Paolina, a unique historical-architectural complex of its kind, the "container" of the medieval city hidden inside. Crossing it with the escalators, between historical vestiges and contemporary suggestions, you go up to the heart of the city, where Perugians and students love to meet, which immediately fascinates and which fascinated visitors of the Grand Tour so much.
Starting the visit, the city suggests various itineraries that in their paths recompose, as in an ideal book, page after page, the many layers of Italian and European history. From the thirteenth-century Fontana Maggiore starts an enchanting path in the historic center, full of treasures, which will lead you to the discovery of other excellences, sometimes unsuspected, of a city that will never cease to amaze you: museums, churches, monuments, palaces, medieval towers as well as significant modern and contemporary testimonies.
Five are the districts that from the acropolis, like the fingers of a hand, open to the visit: a series of ups and downs, streets and lanes, alleys and stairways, underground paths, unusual and picturesque views of luminous landscapes that cross passages still proud of the beautiful Etruscan-Roman and medieval walls.
Visiting Perugia means living a unique multisensory experience: rich public and private museums, artistic craft workshops, delicacies of a typical cuisine that is well worth a refreshment stop admiring the enchanting views over the Umbrian valley and fully enjoying the peculiarities of a still city on a human scale.
Perugino, Pinturicchio and Raffaello, the contemporaneity of Burri and Beuys will accompany you among the notes of Umbria Jazz, the Umbrian Music Festival, the rich theatrical season set in the jewels of the city: from the Morlacchi Theater, to the eighteenth-century Teatro del Pavone, to small experimental theaters and even in the open-air squares, to then continue on to the ancient villages and the many libraries, on happy occasions for meeting and debate.
The openness and dialogue between the various cultures and religions testify to the civil customs of society: but Perugia will not cease to amaze, because it also knows how to play, with chocolate as with the imagination, allowing you to stroll through the streets of the center meeting Braccio Fortebracci during the days of Perugia 1416, the moment when history comes to life and everyone can experience the thrill of living it.
Secluded, and therefore authentic, Perugia will be a stimulating experience for tourists, students and visitors in all seasons of the year, a smiling and intelligent look at the history and current events of this city of art that offers an image of Better Italy.
UMBRIA - GREEN HEART OF ITALY
NATURE AT ITS FINEST
Umbria has been called "Italy's Green Heart." It is green, mainly agricultural, and more sparsely populated than its western neighbor, Tuscany. Umbria has no access to the Mediterranean but is home to one of the largest lakes of Italy. Umbria is for the laid-back traveler, one who would perhaps like to sip the uniquely Umbrian wine called Sagrantino in one of the many Umbria Wineries. There are plenty of interesting and historic towns to discover; the regional capital Perugia, Saint Francis's town of Assisi, or the Etruscan city of Orvieto.
RICH HISTORY
There are interesting places to stay in Umbria. There's a restored Monastic outpost in Umbria called La Preghiera that hosts guests. Another place to consider is Fontanaro, a collection of houses forming a sort of rural cooperative where you can learn about Umbrian cooking, wine, and the making of organic olive oil. If you love to eat well and stay in a rural B&B, the Casale di Mele might be the perfect place to stay. This short account provides a thread to guide you through the labyrinth of this complex story. You'll find more detailed local history in the individual town pages.
RESTAURANTS
Umbrian cuisine is best described as farm-to-table. Foods change with the season and, when in season, you can enjoy dishes made with the highly prized truffles of the region. Deborah Mele's introduction to the cuisine, The Foods of Umbria, will give you all you need to know about the food and food traditions of Umbria.
TASTE OF UMBRIA
Italy’s green heart, Umbria is a land unto itself, the only Italian region that borders neither the sea nor another country. This isolation has kept outside influences at bay and ensured that many of Italy's old-world traditions survive today. Travel here and you’ll still see grandmothers in aprons making pasta by hand and front doors that haven't been locked in centuries.
ASSISI
Assisi is a captivating commune. With its medieval streets, sacred shrines, entrancing churches, and a spellbinding castle, it’s no surprise it’s Umbria’s most famous town for tourists and pilgrims alike. It was the city where Italy’s Patron Saint, St. Francis, lived and prayed, so it’s a spiritual experience for many. Admire the views from the fortress of Rocca Maggiore and get great shots of Basilica di Santa Chiara and Santuario San Damiano. The two-thousand-year-old ancient Roman Temple of Minerva is also a fantastic photo opportunity. Take a moment to reflect at Eremo delle Carceri, where St. Francis prayed in isolation. Explore the Roman Forum, stroll along Via San Francesco, and see St. Rufino Cathedral, the church dedicated to Assisi’s Patron Saint, Rufino, which is home to the 12th-century crypt of Basilica Ugoniana.
ORVIETO
Perched dramatically on top of enormous tufa cliffs, the hillside town of Orvieto is picturesque. Easily reached by train or car, it’s the perfect day trip from Rome. But, there’s so much to see and do that you should allow plenty of time. Dating back to Etruscan times, Orvieto is split in two: the old-town hilltop and the new town at the base, connected by escalators and elevators, as well as a cable car (the most scenic form of transport).
PERUGIA
Nestled within central Umbria, Perugia is the region’s thriving capital. This picturesque Etruscan town is charmingly medieval, with a backdrop dominated by Italy’s largest fortress, the Rocca Paolina. Believed to be older than Rome, Perugia definitely lives up to its steadfast reputation. Explore Perugia’s attractive center overflowing with Etruscan ruins, including the third-century Sorbello Well. Visit Piazza IV Novembre, where the Fontana Maggiore fountain forms the centerpiece. Other sights include the Italian art museum, La Galleria Nazionale dell’ Umbria, the church of Sant’Angelo and the monastery of Sant’Agnese. You’ll also find the Universita per Stranieri, an excellent Italian language school, as well as the first wine school in the world in Perugia!
GUBBIO
Gubbio is a medieval town in north-eastern Umbria. Despite being so close to Assisi, it’s surprisingly set off the main tourist track. Surrounded by avocado countryside and connected to Mount Ingino via a scenic cableway, this hillside Italian town is undeniably magical. When it comes to authenticity, architecture, and atmosphere, Gubbio has it all. Dating back to pre-Roman times, Gubbio is one of Umbria’s oldest towns. The town center is a pleasing mix of medieval, gothic and Renaissance architecture built from grey limestone. It’s known as the “City of Fools” because you can obtain a “madman’s license” (and Eugubina citizenship!) by merely circling the small fountain in Largo Bargello three times.
SPOLETO
Spoleto is one of those rare non-touristy towns. Totally off the beaten path, this medieval village has a steep historical center, accessible via a travellator, that dates back to 241 BC. Inhabited by the original Umbri tribes in the 5th-century BC who built fortifying walls that can still be seen today, it was only in 774 that it became part of the Holy Roman Empire, when one of the Dukes of Lombard made it their official residence. Chosen as the filming location for the famous Italian soapy, Don Matteo (because it depicts a typical Italian town yet to be overrun by tourists), Spoleto promises all the best things about Italy – lovely restaurants, hearty cuisine, and fantastic wines. Don’t miss the black truffles and red wine from Montefalco!
MARMORE WATERFALLS
Marmore Falls is one of the tallest human made waterfalls in the world. Tucked within Nera River Park – also known as Waters’ Park – it was built by the Romans back in 271 BC to divert the overflowing stagnant waters of the River Velino into the River Nero. Today, the falls feed the Galleto Hydroelectric Power Station, which has enabled the metal-working, electrochemical, and electric industries at Terni. Yet the falls remain steeped in myth and legend. Popular belief dictates that a nymph called Nera fell in love with a shepherd named Velino. A jealous lover called Juno transformed Nera into a river and then threw himself over the cliff in order to be reunited with her forever. This mortal jump now lingers for eternity in the sprays of the waterfall.
NARNI
Narni is a quiet hamlet overlooking the lush Nera Valley. Known for its spectacular sunsets that take center stage over the backdrop of the Umbrian countryside, it’s one of the most romantic little villages in Italy. But the old town has historical and cultural significance too. Admire the incredible artwork at the Civic Museum and explore Narni Sotterranea – an unbelievable underground town only discovered in 1977. Inside, you’ll find a 13th-century Benedictine church painted with amazing frescoes, a Roman cistern, a Holy Inquisition courtroom, and an eerie prison cell.
LAKE TRASIMENO
Lake Trasimeno, with its hillside olive groves, undulating vineyards, and quaint stone villages, is one of the most enchanting destinations in Umbria. The fourth-largest of Italy’s lakes, Trasimeno is surrounded by ancient towers, fortresses, and Renaissance-style churches. On the lake itself, you’ll find pastel-colored wooden fishing boats, three scenic lake islands, and some of the most dramatic sunsets in Italy. While the lake is located inside the region of Umbria, it’s northern shoreline hugs the border of Tuscany. The villages peppering the lake have a resort-style atmosphere. Peak season runs from April to October, when tourists descend to take advantage of the mild climate, beaches, and hiking and biking trails. Visit out of season and you’ll find many shops and restaurants closed.
SPELLO
Spello is an ancient walled town with honey-colored houses cascading down the slopes of Saint Francis’s mountain, Monte Subasio. Located on the doorstep of Assisi in east-central Umbria, it’s a small town that you can explore on foot in just several hours. Small it may be, but its civilized pace and gorgeous views make it well worth a visit. In fact, it’s easily one of the most beautiful villages in Italy! Built from Subasio marble, the entire town takes on a pinkish color around sunrise and sunset – the photos are simply gorgeous!
GET INSPIRED AND BUILD YOUR TRIP IN UMBRIA
UMBRIA - THE PLACES OF CULTURE
https://www.umbriatourism.it/it/luoghi-della-cultura
UMBRIA - THE PLACES OF FAITH
https://www.umbriatourism.it/it/luoghi-della-fede
UMBRIA - DISCOVERING THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES
https://www.umbriatourism.it/it/alla-scoperta-dei-borghi
UMBRIA - DISCOVERING THE UNESCO HERITAGE SITES
https://www.umbriatourism.it/it/siti-unesco
Local Transport
Travel to Umbria
AIRPORTS
The closest airports are Rome, Pisa, and Florence. Perugia now has an airport with flights from other parts of Italy and Europe as well. The International Airport Of Perugia You can find out about flights into Perugia here as well as car rental and bus information at the airport.
BUSES
Buses connect most smaller towns and villages, and provide the only public transport access to Norcia and Gubbio, though services can be sparse on Sundays; tickets should be bought before boarding, generally in newspaper booths or tabacchi (look for the blue “T” sign). Don’t forget that train and bus tickets always need stamping: for trains, in the orange machines on platforms and in station buildings, for buses, in the machines on board.
RAIL
There are direct trains from Pisa Aeroporto train station to Florence every two hours (journey time 57 mins), and more frequent connections that involve a change at Pisa Centrale (trenitalia.com). From Florence there are frequent connections to Perugia, usually with a change at Terontola (see below). Flights to Rome leave a similar two-hour-plus journey time by train or car to southern Umbria.
CAR RENTAL
Driving is the best (sometimes the only) way to explore the remoter rural areas. Umbria roads are generally well-maintained, and 24-hour petrol stations are reasonably common, though don’t always count on being able to use your credit card in the machine. Parking in many historic towns is restricted or metered.
"Giotto" (1266/7 – January 8, 1337), is really one of the most famous Italian painters in the whole history. He was not just a painter but also an architect, born in Florence in the late Middle Ages. He is generally considered the first in a line of great artists who contributed to the Italian Renaissance.
Giotto's contemporary Giovanni Villani wrote that Giotto was "the most sovereign master of painting in his time, who drew all his figures and their postures according to nature. And he was given a salary by the Comune of Florence in virtue of his talent and excellence."
His masterpiece is the decoration of the Cappella degli Scrovegni in Padua, Italy (completed around 1305). This fresco cycle depicts the life of the Virgin and the life of Christ.
A trip to Tuscany wouldn’t be complete without a visit to one of the biggest and most majestic castles in the region, The Rocca di Pierle in the Cortona area, beside the village of Pierle. The ruins of this magnificent structure still stand tall over Val di Pierle and many of its walls are still intact! Visitors would thoroughly enjoy a close up view of the castle and could stay in one of many farmhouse accommodation in the Cortona area for a day or two while they explore this beautiful area with a nice selection of historical and cultural activities to engage in.
Lake Trasimeno is one of the most beautiful lakes on the Italian peninsula. It lies just over the border of Tuscany near Cortona, and dominates the northwestern part of Umbria.
The lake is surrounded on three sides by the hills that are so common throughout the region, with a lowland stretching out from the west of the lake. Olive groves dot the hills surrounding the area, and hills nearest Tuscany also grow many grapes, along with other fruits and vegetables. The climate here is warmer that the other hills surrounding the lake, as they are at a lower elevation. Portions of the shores are covered in many older pines, willows and poplars; many of them over 30m tall.
The towns on the lake are all rather small in population. Some of the notable ones are Passignano sul Trasimeno, Tuoro, Monte del Lago, Torricella, San Feliciano, San Arcangelo, Castiglione del Lago, and Borghetto. Castiglione del Lago is probably the most well known as its the largest peninsula onto the lake and has the largest shoreline by far. The water of Trasimeno remains very clean, with very few large farms and a small population living on the lake it has been able to avoid some of the modern problems.
If you had to cancel a holiday last year or it just feels like a very, very long time since your last vacation (or it actually has been a very, very long time since your last vacation) then you will probably be chomping at the bit to ensure that you secure a getaway this year. With things improving and more and more destinations opening up and getting ready to welcome tourists, we have had a massive surge in villa bookings and many of our best properties are being snatched up. So, if you don't want to miss out, it is time to get thinking about planning your next trip. While some of our villas are completely booked up throughout the rest of the year, other wonderful gems still have pretty good availability for the rest of 2021. Here is a selection of just some of our Tuscan villas with the best availability for you to browse but we'd recommend that you book your villa in Tuscany soon or miss out!
Cortona is a charming medieval hilltown in Tuscany which is an important artistic and cultural centre. Within the walls of the town, it can sometimes seem as though time has stopped long ago and everywhere you turn, you will see historic architectural gems. However, some of the real highlights of the town and its surrounding area are its churches. The Church of Santa Maria Nuova, in particular, as a centralised square-plan Renaissance church, is a prime example of an important principle of Renaissance construction. Santa Maria Nuova was built by Giorgio Vasari in 1554 and is an example of one of that great architect’s later works. If you’re an architecture lover and have found a luxury villa in Cortona, be sure to stop by and check it out.
Planning on exploring the gorgeous and historic city of Cortona in Tuscany with its charming medieval core? Or maybe you’re dreaming of a getaway in Tuscany generally and you’re not sure where to go but you’d like to be able to walk to shops and restaurants and tourist attractions easily? Or maybe you have a fantasy of escaping to a place far from the stresses of your daily life, completely immersing yourself in an evocative and charming destination? Well, if so, our luxury apartment rental, Appartamento Reale, delivers on all of the above and then some and is a perfect holiday rental in Cortona!
