Stunning Italian Villa Apartment

Borgo degli Olivi (The "Hamlet of the Olives"), is one of two lovingly restored 19th century Umbrian farmhouses situated on six acres of olive groves with a magnificent pool . The ground floor apartment is very spacious and sleeps up to 6 people, comfortably. It has its own beautiful large private garden and outdoor eating area AVAILABILITY: 1st April-30th October. Conveniently located halfway between Rome and Florence, the villa is easily accessible from a number of international airports. FACILITIES: Recently renovated to the highest standards, the apartment boasts a wide range of modern conveniences while retaining its original character and features such as wooden beamed ceilings, stone walls and terracotta floors. Facilties include: An eighteen metre swimming pool with sunbeds & breathtaking views. An outdoor dining area Landscaped gardens with swinging sofa and hammock Ample private parling spaces for 2 cars I have a couple who speak English and Italian who will check you in on arrival and are available for any queries during your stay ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA: Golf, rafting, boating, mountain biking (there is a designated cycle path around the lake), live theatre, musical recitals, opera, a water park, horse back riding, a health & beauty spa, museums, hunting, sailing, boat tours, local festivals, restaurants, Italian cookery courses, vineyards and of course shopping (clothes, antiques, food markets etc.) are available nearby. See the activities section for more details. GUEST COMMENTS: Myself and my family stayed at this beautiful property for 10 glorious days in April of this year. We celebrated my parents 50th wedding anniversary in Italy. The house is split into two apartments so we had plenty of room for all eight of us. We traveled from Casalini to the surrounding towns and also took the train to Rome for the day. I highly recommend miles to miles for a tour company, very professional and competent. The owners of the villa Don and Lola are lovely people. Leaving all the comforts of home on place. Our family loved it so much we can't wait to go back. My family of 10 just returned from a weeks stay at Lola's beautiful retreat. It was the perfect location for relaxing and enjoying the Italian countryside and local food, wine and culture of umbria while allowing for easy trips to Florence, Assisi, Siena or any number of beautiful medieval villages for a day of exploring and art! The beauty and tranquility of the home, gardens and countryside, including Lake Trassimeno, in which the villa is located is unsurpassed. The property was immaculately kept , the gardens were inspirational and the pool was sooo refreshing on a hot summer day. Lola was so kind and helpful during the planning of our trip. She anticipated all of our needs and was extremely helpful in her suggestions of the best to see in the area. Her suggestion of having a local Umbrian meal cooked for us at the house was perfect and one of the most memorable evenings of our trip! I can't wait to come back! We 5 friends are just back from 2 weeks at Lola and Don’s house in Casalini. There are no words to describe the great time we had. Everything was perfect-- the house, pool, the sisters Free and Messi , Giampiero, Rosella, the weather, the food, the wine, the tomatoes, etc etc etc. We loved the villa and wished we could hide out in the fields and stay for a few more weeks. An Umbrian delight. Lola is a most accommodating proprietor…everything about the booking was easy to arrange and her suggestions for sights and meals was spot on. This villa is a great base for exploring both Umbria and Tuscany, either by car or train. Or for those less inclined to adventure, you can just sit by the pool or on the glider with a glass of wine and good book and contemplate the roses, lavender and rosemary. Looking forward to returning to this little piece of paradise. We could not have chosen a better place to have 8 adults in the Tuscony/Umbria area! We fell in love with the property, the pool, the view, the village, and the people that were at the local store/bar! I would recommend this location and this particular villa to anyone who wants to get the "true" experience that Italy has to offer. The owners were SO helpful in providing instructions, helpful tips for the area, and in the overall willingness to work with us! The pictures are very accurate as well as the description...you will not be disappointed in choosing this villa. My husband and I stayed at Don and Lola's villa last summer (2010) for ten days with our 18 month old toddler and we can't recommend the place highly enough. The villa is an oasis of calm and beauty located in the idyllic Umbrian countryside. It was such a pleasure to sit outside and admire the gorgeous view, we really felt like we were living la dolce vita! Our son loved playing in the outdoor pool and large garden and it was a tranquil, safe environment for him. We found that the listing description on the website more than lived up to our expectations. Inside, we had everything we needed, the property is very well equipped and was spotlessly clean. An added bonus for us were the shutters and window nets which ensured we all got a great night's sleep! Lola was very helpful when we were making our booking and gave us all the information we needed. There was lots to do and see in terms of sightseeing and trips, the villa is near some beautiful medieval villages such as Panicale, Panicarola and Castglione del Lago. We also visited the nearby towns of Cortona, Assisi and the Umbrian capital of Perugia. We'll have to go back and visit places such as Florence, Siena and Montepulciano which are all day trips you can easily do from the villa. Finally, in terms of our favourite attractions - well apart from the scenery, super-friendly locals, fantastic weather and cultural sights - the food was just amazing! There are plenty of restaurants nearby - many of which Lola kindly lists in her personalised guide book that she has compiled for the villa guests. If you want to eat in, there are also local markets and shops offering fresh and delicious produce and of course the wine is great too! Overall, it was a five star experience and we would definitely recommend this villa to anybody looking for a special place to stay in Italy. We stayed here for two weeks in mid-November, and it was really a wonderful experience! We met the owners who were finishing up the olive harvest, and a lovlier couple you could not expect. Everything met and exceeded our expectations. The village is charming and the residents are very welcoming. I hope to go back during a different season and experience the area sooner rather than later! Our family(including 4 teenagers)had a amazing week at the Villa.We travel every year with the children to different spots in Europe to spend time together as well as see and enjoy new sights and people.The town and Villa were the right location to take daily trips to different areas and sightseeing.The Villa was perfect for our family.The rooms large and comfortable as well as the swimming pool with the fantastic view.We had many great and fun nights cooking together and eating on the veranda.The best of all is we had the pleasure of sharing the Villa with the owners Lola and Don.They were the perfect hosts helping us get aquainted with the area.Their love for the area diffently rubbed off to our family .We have added this Villa as a must on on list and will reccomend to all our friends and hope to come back soon.I have one word to describe the Villa and its location for anyone reading this comment "PARADISE" Staying at Borgo degli Olivi was the most relaxing place to spend a holiday and the scenery from the patio was fabulous.Many an hour were spent on the patio,for meals or to chat and drink the local (Website hidden by Airbnb) daily,from this area was so easy and yet still we were able to return home to enjoy the ambiance of the Villa.We were fortune to be able to meet Don, the owner,before he returned to Ireland...a very pleasant and entertaining gentleman. On arrival at Villa Borgo del Olivi, the gates were open and welcoming to us; our home away from home for three weeks. The villa is warm and inviting with all the amenities. The grounds, the view, and the gardens are spectacular. A true paradise. Each day we looked forward to returning to the comforts of the villa after our adventurous travels in Italy. We particularly enjoyed sitting on the patio with the aromatic pleasures of lavender, rosemary, and oleander. A great place to relax and unwind. We enjoyed using the stone oven to BBQ our steaks, lamb legs and chicken.Mmmmmm...good!!