House in Spello, Umbria

Art, nature and peace upon the mountain of St. Francis.

Art, nature and peace upon the mountain of St. Francis.

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Overview of Art, nature and peace upon the mountain of St. Francis.

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Spello, Umbria
  • Popular LocationVilla of Mosaics13 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Maria Maggiore14 min drive
  • Popular LocationTerme Francescane Thermal Baths19 min drive
  • AirportAncona (AOI-Falconara)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Shower room 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Art, nature and peace upon the mountain of St. Francis.

Shepard's Cottage that preserves the 18th century original characteristic with his structure made in local pink stones. Indoors the building has been re-adapted to host from 4 to 6 persons. It is located at the bottom of mount Subasio bordering with the regional park. The cottage is located 12 km to Assisi, 5/6 km. outside Spello and very close to Collepino castle. In addition the scenery offers a beautiful display of ancient olive trees covering the hillside from Assisi all the way to Spoleto.
Outside is equipped with Jacuzzi (SPA)

Property manager

Nadia e Augusto Antonelli Franceschini
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spello

Located in Spello, this cottage is in the mountains. Basilica San Francesco di Assisi and Porta di Venere are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Park of Mount Subasio and Bosco di San Francesco. Villa Fidelia and Mercatino dell'Usato di Spello are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Villa of Mosaics - 13 min drive
  • Arco Romano - 13 min drive
  • Porta Consolare - 13 min drive
  • Santa Maria Maggiore - 14 min drive
  • Terme Francescane Thermal Baths - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Spello Station - 14 min drive
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Autogrill - 16 min drive
  • Ristorante La Cantina di Spello - 13 min drive
  • Il Beericcio shop&food - 13 min drive
  • Il Pinturicchio - 13 min drive
  • Taverna San Silvestro - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Art, nature and peace upon the mountain of St. Francis. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Art, nature and peace upon the mountain of St. Francis.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Art, nature and peace upon the mountain of St. Francis.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Art, nature and peace upon the mountain of St. Francis. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Arco Romano, Chiesa di San Severino and Pinacoteca Civica. Cappella Baglioni and Porta di Venere are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patrick Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Country Cottage
This house is comfy and quaint, located on a beautiful hillside surrounded by olive trees. Although quite dark inside, the views our of the window in the kitchen is amazing. The furniture is out of a time machine, like all the old stuff your Italian grandmother had lying around, which gives it character, but maybe not the most comfort. The beds are very bouncy and not amazingly supportive. The kitchen is very well equipped (baring the knives of course, always bring your own knives). One of the highlights is the hot tub, which was super fun with the kids and had an amazing view. The hosts were super friendly and helpful. You have to pay in cash for the gas you use, FYI. All in all a great, rustic house in a beautiful and quiet part of Umbria. Good for a single family or two couples.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vikki L.

Wonderful, secluded Umbrian hilltop vistas, lovely old house and absolute peace and tranquility
A fabulous find, this wonderful 17th Century mountain retreat is so high up in the Umbrian hills above Spello with views along the valley that must extend for 50 miles. The setting is just stunning. The house itself is rustic, charming and simple with a small kitchen but otherwise really generous living space and being built on the side of the hill, the bedrooms are downstairs and therefore cooler in the summer heat. The hot tub absolutely delivers, it’s a fabulous way to spend lazy afternoons just watching the sun pass by the horizon. Perhaps the biggest surprise for us was Spello, an Umbrian town we hadn’t visited before and it’s wonderful, a really stunning Umbrian hilltop town. You are also perfectly placed to visit Assisi which is a really easy 20 minute drive away. And we would also really recommend the hour drive to Mamore falls, literally one of the most extraordinary waterfalls you will see, made all the more extraordinary that it is man made by the Romans by diverting one river down a mountain to meet another river- don’t be put off by the idea that it’s man made, it’s real and it’s incredible! Finally we have to mention that our host Nadia who owns the house is charm and kindness personified, she couldn’t have been more helpful coming every few days to check on the hot tub and maintain the ph levels and always letting us know ahead and never disturbing us. She speaks wonderful English and is very easy to chat to; we would absolutely recommend the property, it was a lovely week.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Peace, quiet, beauty and views in Italy's green heart.
We loved our stay in La Madraselva, from start to finish. Thanks so much to Nadia for her warm welcome and tireless efforts in making our stay so unforgettable. The cottage is perfect: very spacious, with everything we needed, and very cool in the heat of June. The views are superb over the blue haze of the Umbrian plain, including some of the beautiful surrounding hilltop villages. We enjoyed the freshness of the mountain air in the evening as well as the cuckoos, owls, barking deer and the fireflies darting through the olive trees! Even the occasional eagle drifting by. A short drive brings you to the flowers and views atop Mt. Subasio The spa was very welcome in the heat of the day as was Nadia's kind invitation to use the superb swimming pool at her other property about a 15 minute drive away. Grazie mille! A well-stocked supermarket can be found in Spello as well as a convenience store and restaurant a few minutes by car up the mountain in Collepino. Once down the mountain, it is a short drive to our beloved Assisi, whose deeply spiritual aura never seems to diminish, Bevagna, Montefalco, Trevi and, of course, Spello itself. Well worth checking out local festivals such as the Gaite in Bevagna. Excellent restaurants using fresh, local produce abound. When we return we hope to catch the flower festival in Spello in early June. It's also a shortish drive to Colfiorito and its flower meadows in the mountains. Overall, a wonderfully refreshing visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Matteo D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Capodanno nel verde
Abbiamo prenotato per passare i giorni di capodanno con amici in questa struttura. Casa isolata, immersa nel verde e molto tranquilla
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

barbara l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piccolo paradiso
Per noi è stato bellissimo! Casaletto immerso nella natura! A solo 10 minuti da Spello e vicinissimo a bellissimi posti da visitare! (Collepino,San Giovanni,Assisi,Bevagna,Rasiglia ecc..). Idromassaggio ben tenuto e con vista panoramica! Padroni di casa disponibili e gentili! Torneremo prestissimo!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

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Hosted by Nadia e Augusto Antonelli Franceschini

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