Unique luxury villa with direct access to the seaN°001
Cala Moresca, Italy
Sea ViewWaterfront
From $24,919 per night
Umbria, the green heart of Italy, is a landlocked region of medieval hill towns, vineyards and woodland. Renting a luxury villa here places you amid this unhurried landscape with privacy, a private pool and concierge support, an ideal base for truffles, art and the Apennine countryside.
- Curated luxury villas with private pools and concierge service across the Umbrian countryside
- Medieval cities including Perugia, Assisi and a landscape rich in castles
- Truffle hunting, vineyard tastings and the Perugina chocolate heritage
- Marmore Falls, Lake Trasimeno and white-water rafting on the River Nera
- Direct booking with hands-on local support and bespoke experiences
Known forMedieval hill towns, truffles, vineyards, Lake Trasimeno and the Marmore Falls
Best time to visitMay to June and September to October for mild weather, harvest and the autumn truffle season
Nearest airportPerugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport, with Rome Fiumicino and Florence within easy reach
Ideal forCouples, families and groups seeking food, culture, nature and a private countryside retreat
Luxury Tuscan Escape With Pool ViewsN°002
Italy (other), Italy
Private poolHot TubSauna
From $14,936 per night
Luxe Tuscan Villa Near The Historic Area Of LuccaN°003
Tuscany, Italy
From $12,314 per night
Stunning Italian Villa With Great Mountain ViewsN°004
Tuscany, Italy
Private Pool
From $11,512 per night
Magnificent Tower Villa Surrounded by NatureN°005
Tuscany, Italy
Private Pool
From $10,727 per night
Chianti Countryside Retreat With PoolsN°006
Italy (other), Italy
Private poolHot Tubgarden
From $10,529 per night
434homes available
1–20bedrooms
up to 36guests
210with a pool
Events not to miss in Umbria
- July
Umbria Jazz, Perugia
Ten days of world-class jazz spill across Perugia's stages and piazzas each July. One of Europe's leading jazz festivals, an easy evening drive from villas across the region.
- Late June to mid July
Festival dei Due Mondi, Spoleto
Spoleto's Festival of the Two Worlds brings opera, dance and theatre to Roman theatres and cathedral squares. A cultured anchor for a midsummer villa stay.
- 15 May
Corsa dei Ceri, Gubbio
Teams race huge wooden 'candles' topped with saints up Monte Ingino in one of Italy's oldest and most fervent festivals. Gubbio's medieval lanes are electric for the day.
- Early May
Calendimaggio, Assisi
Assisi's rival quarters compete in medieval costume with processions, flag-throwing and song over three spring days. The town of Saint Francis at its most theatrical.
- Autumn, usually October or November
Eurochocolate, Perugia
Perugia, home of the Baci chocolate, hosts one of Europe's biggest chocolate festivals with tastings and sculptures through the historic centre. A sweet excuse for an off-season escape.
Umbria through the seasons
- Spring (March – May)
Green valleys and medieval festivals
Umbria earns its 'green heart of Italy' name as the valleys around Assisi and Gubbio bloom and the great May festivals arrive. Ideal walking and touring weather.
- Summer (June – August)
Festival season by the pool
Umbria Jazz and Spoleto's Due Mondi fill warm evenings while days are for the villa pool and Lake Trasimeno. Quieter and better value than neighbouring Tuscany at peak.
- Autumn (September – November)
Truffles, olive oil and harvest
Black truffles from Norcia, new-press olive oil and the wine harvest around Montefalco make autumn Umbria's gastronomic high point. Crisp, golden touring days.
- Winter (December – February)
Hill towns in hushed low season
Assisi, Perugia and Orvieto turn quiet and atmospheric, with Christmas cribs and Gubbio's giant hillside Christmas tree. Fireside villa evenings and hearty Umbrian cooking.
The Area
Umbria sits in central Italy, the only landlocked region of the Apennine peninsula, crossed by the River Tiber and home to vast Lake Trasimeno. Its regional capital, Perugia, blends a thriving modern city with intact medieval streets, perched high above the valley with far-reaching views. Nearby Assisi draws pilgrims and art lovers to its basilica and frescoes. Across the region, hill towns rise from forested ridges and olive groves, many crowned by stone fortresses and ancient walls. This is a quiet, deeply rural landscape where Renaissance heritage and the rhythms of the land remain close at hand, an authentic counterpoint to busier Tuscany next door.
Where to Stay
A luxury villa in Umbria typically means a restored farmhouse or country estate set in private grounds, with a pool, olive trees and views over the valleys. Stay near Perugia or Assisi for culture and easy access to the autostrada, or settle in the gentle hills around Lake Trasimeno for swimming and lakeside dining. The region is also known for its Italian Castles, historic fortified properties that offer a singular sense of place for larger groups and celebrations. Our curated collection spans intimate hideaways for couples and substantial estates for families, each chosen for character, comfort and seclusion.
Things to Do
Umbria rewards the curious year-round. Hunt for truffles in the woods with a guide and dog, then have the shavings turned into fresh pasta back at your villa. Tour vineyards for tastings of local reds and whites, and visit the Perugina chocolate works, ideally during October's EuroChocolate festival when Perugia fills with the scent of cocoa. For nature, the Marmore Falls, among Europe's highest, make a dramatic excursion, while the River Nera offers white-water rafting from the Apennines. Cookery classes, hilltop towns and the basilicas of Assisi round out an itinerary that balances culture, food and the outdoors with ease.
Dining and Nightlife
Umbrian cooking is hearty and rooted in the land. Expect black truffles, wild mushrooms, Castelluccio lentils, cured hams and mountain cheeses, served in small, often family-run trattorie where hospitality is genuine. Pair plates with regional wines such as Sagrantino di Montefalco and Orvieto Classico. Despite its rural setting, the region keeps lively evenings: characterful wine bars, bustling piazzas and a fair scattering of clubs across the larger towns. Your concierge can secure tables at standout restaurants, arrange private chefs or organise tastings, so dining becomes a highlight of every day rather than an afterthought.
When to Visit
Late spring, from May to June, brings warm days, green hills and wildflowers, ideal for touring and outdoor dining. September and October are arguably the finest months, with the grape harvest, the start of the prized white truffle season and the EuroChocolate festival in Perugia. High summer is hot but rewarding, and a private pool makes the heat a pleasure. Winters are quiet and atmospheric, well suited to those seeking castles, fireside dinners and the festive towns without the crowds. Whenever you travel, a villa gives you space and flexibility to set your own pace.
Getting There
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport handles regional flights and sits close to the main hill towns. For wider connections, Rome Fiumicino lies roughly two hours south by road, with Florence a similar distance to the north, both linked by motorway and rail. Trains reach Perugia, Assisi and Orvieto, though a hire car is the most rewarding way to explore the scattered villages, vineyards and countryside estates. Our team can arrange private transfers, car hire and a tailored arrival, so the journey to your villa is as smooth as the stay itself.