Holiday home for max. 18 persons
Ramazzano-Le Pulci, Umbria, (Assisi und Umgebung), Italy

Villa Monnalisa 18 is a typical Umbrian farmhouse with private pool consisting of 2 main buildings for a total of 18 beds and is located in the first surroundings of Perugia, near Gubbio and Assisi.
The Villa has been expertly restored in stone and precious chestnut woods with a panoramic swimming pool for exclusive use and a dream view! In a splendid green and mountainous landscape adorned with sunflowers and olive trees and offers a total of 14 total beds and is the perfect solution for families or groups of friends who want to spend their holidays together immersed in nature but still in a convenient position to reach the main tourist attractions of the region in half an hour by car such as Assisi, Gubbio, Spello, Montefalco, etc.
Thanks to the hilly position of the villa you can enjoy a wonderful view. Guests can enjoy the luxury of the tranquility and silence of the places; all the ingredients you need for an unforgettable holiday. You can choose between swimming in the panoramic swimming pool without chemical chlorine, relaxing in the sun on the sun loungers or in the large hammocks in the garden, setting up a nice barbecue. go hiking, mountain biking or… do nothing! For dinner or an aperitif, you can also go to the bars or restaurants in the nearby villages (starting from just 300-700 meters from the property).
From the estate you can choose from a series of paths that will lead you through a beautiful colorful countryside characterized by farmhouses, castles, abbeys and medieval churches; the passage over the following hills and through the woods of Umbria will thrill you. Feel free to ask us for advice on scenic routes in the area, we will surprise you!

External
Guests have access to a large garden with patio furniture with table and chairs and the good fortune to have the swimming pool right there in front. The park is cared for with great attention, has beautiful trees and plants that embellish the garden with a delicate color and that perfume the air with the sweetest essences from the beginning of spring to the end of summer.
The park is ideal for walking, cycling, and any other activity, always in absolute privacy. The swimming pool measures 14x5m and is chemical free and is located right in the middle of this totally private paradise located in a panoramic position. Guests can make use of comfortable sun loungers with relative mattresses, and umbrellas. Both the garden and the swimming pool are illuminated at night creating a wonderful atmosphere. Barbecue available to be with friends, and enjoy the good Umbrian life.

Bus stop 2 km
Perugia railway station 8 km
Florence airport 150 km


Traveling in Umbria

AIRPORTS
The nearest airports are Rome, Pisa and Florence. Perugia now has an airport with flights also from other parts of Italy and Europe. Perugia International Airport You can find information on flights to Perugia here, as well as information on car hire and airport buses.

BUS
Buses connect most of the smaller towns and villages and provide the only public transport access to Norcia and Gubbio, although services can be scarce on Sundays; Tickets must be purchased before boarding, usually at newsagents or tobacconists (look for the blue "T" sign). Don't forget that train and bus tickets always need to be stamped: for trains, in orange machines on platforms and in station buildings, for buses, in machines on board.

TRAINS
There are direct trains from Pisa Airport railway station to Florence every two hours (journey time 57 minutes), and more frequent connections involving a change at Pisa Centrale (trenitalia.com). From Florence there are frequent connections with Perugia, usually with a change in Terontola (see below). Flights to Rome leave a similar travel time of over two hours by train or car to southern Umbria.

CAR RENTAL
Driving is the best (sometimes the only) way to explore the more remote rural areas. The roads in Umbria are generally well-maintained and 24-hour petrol stations are reasonably common, although you don't always count on the ability to use your credit card in the machine. Parking in many historic cities is limited or paid.

Guests have access to a large garden with patio furniture with table and chairs and the good fortune to have the swimming pool right there in front. The park is cared for with great attention, has beautiful trees and plants that embellish the garden with a delicate color and that perfume the air with the sweetest essences from the beginning of spring to the end of summer.
The park is ideal for walking, cycling, and any other activity, always in absolute privacy. The swimming pool measures 14x5m and is chemical free and is located right in the middle of this totally private paradise located in a panoramic position. Guests can make use of comfortable sun loungers with relative mattresses, and umbrellas. Both the garden and the swimming pool are illuminated at night creating a wonderful atmosphere. Barbecue available to be with friends, and enjoy the good Umbrian life.

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!

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Large panoramic swimming pool for exclusive use (14x5 m min depth 1.20 m, max depth 2.20 m) without chemical chlorine equipped with sun loungers, umbrellas, tables and relaxation areas.

Free outdoor parking

Villa Monnalisa 18 is a wisely restored typical Umbrian farmhouse of about 300 square meters consisting of a main building and an adjacent annex for a total of 18 beds.

MAIN BUILDING

First floor:
2 living rooms with fireplace with 2 40 INCH LED TVs with satellite receiver
2 fully equipped kitchens to make your stay as easy as possible with use of washing machine, dishwasher, convection oven, microwave, and all cooking utensils
2 triple rooms with original antique beds (one of the 2 belonged to a late 18th century count) in carved wood
2 complete bathrooms with sink, toilet, bidet and shower with crystal cabin

Second floor:
The second floor overlooks the first floor from a beautiful wooden mezzanine, creating a wonderful scenery composed of
2 quadruple bedrooms each with double bed and 2 single beds, both furnished with original antiques, and embellished with two fabulous four-poster beds hand-forged by a well-known craftsman from Città di Castello
2 large bathrooms with sink, toilet, bidet and whirlpool tub.

Linen and towels are provided free of charge and you can find an extra set of pillows if you prefer softer or firmer ones.
we provide free toiletries, hair dryers, toilet paper, rugs and towels.
Toiletries: shampoo-shower, hand soap, disinfectant gel
In the rooms there are also: full length mirror, desk, wardrobe, hangers, bedside tables and lights.

ANNEX

Ground floor
Living room with kitchenette with (4 burners) and hob, electric oven, fridge / freezer, washing machine, dining table and chairs, sitting area with sofa and satellite TV Quadruple room consisting of 1 double + 2 single beds; bathroom with shower, sink, bidet and toilet.

SWIMMING POOL AND GARDEN
Guests have exclusive use of the property's swimming pool and garden.

CLEANING
Cleaning is carried out at the beginning and end of the stay with sanitization of the rooms.

INTERNET
Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel for free and the connection speed is very good in all areas

AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING
the villa is equipped with air conditioning available with supplement
fans are provided in case of need
Heating available

CHILDREN
Children are welcome and we can provide cots and high chairs in each room upon request
I provide toys, children's books.

ACCESSIBILITY'
it is necessary to climb several steps to reach the upper floor of the villa

VIEW
The view is on the property's garden, on the surrounding countryside and on the swimming pool.

NOISE
Traffic is zero as we are not on a busy road.
The doors and windows are of good quality.
You will surely sleep well!

ANIMALS
pets allowed on request with a supplement of € 10.00 per day

PARKING AREA
free private parking

PRIVACY AND SECURITY
There is a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.