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- Maid included
- Air-conditioned bedrooms
- Internet connection
- Private pool
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Preggio, 2.5km/1.5 miles, is a traditional little hill village with an excellent restaurant, caffès and a shop; several other restaurant options are available with a 15-minute drive. Lake Trasimeno offers boating and water sports at Passignano sul Trasimeno, 30 minutes, which is also the ferry terminal for the interesting trip to the lake’s islands. Weekly markets and supermarkets at Umbertide, 20 minutes, or on the lake at Castiglione del Lago, 40 minutes. Perugia, Assisi, Gubbio and Cortona (Tuscany) can all be reached in less than an hour. An excellent railway service connects the nearby Terentola-Cortona station to Siena, Rome and Florence within 1.5 hours. This is excellent walking country: an old Etruscan track passes next to the villa and continues through the forest. Preggio, too, can be reached on foot and there are lovely trails to medieval Castel Rigone, 9km/6 miles, and along the Tiber River near Umbertide.
Getting There
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Airports nearby:
Airports Perugia, 30km/18 miles; Florence, 2 hours. Rome, Pisa and Bologna, about 2 hours 30 minutes.
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By Car:
Motorway exit at Valdichiana or Orte with paved roads leading to the property's long (3km/2-mile) white access road. Parking for five cars.
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By Train:
Railway station at Cortona-Terontola [inter-city lines], 50 minutes, or at Umbertide [local lines], 20 minutes.
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NB. are available for parties of different sizes and priced accordingly - select your option above. For smaller parties, the unoccupied rooms or guesthouses simply remain empty or are closed and you will always have exclusive use of the villa and pool.
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Included
- Weekly rent.
- Services included (1).
- Credit card service charges.
- Hot and cold tap water.
- Garden and swimming pool maintenance.
- VAT
- TN&M Concierge Service
- 24/7 Emergency Service
- A weekly cleaning and change of bed linen on Saturdays (2).
- A weekly change of bath towels on Saturdays (2).
- A weekly change of swimming towels on Saturdays (2).
Not included
- Telephone (outgoing phone calls).
- Flights and car rental.
- Travel insurance.
- Transfers to/from airports.
- Extra services available on request.
- Use of swimming pool out of season.
- Tourist tax.
- Central Heating
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(1) Please note that, when included in the price, maid service does not include laundry service. If you require any laundry services please advise us prior to your arrival at the villa, payable locally in Euros.
Reviews
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These are collected from the feedback forms we send to all our clients.
What a wonderful two weeks staying in your gorgeous villa. We loved our time chilling and swimming poolside in the warmer days. On the cooler days if we were not out sightseeing, chilling in the cosy lounges was just lovely.
Many thanks for all the advice and ‘pin-dropping’ which made our excursions so much easier. The lunch at the farm was a treat, but our dinner cooked by Fiorella was simply outstanding. My blog home daily has had everyone in awe of the beauty of this place and the wonderful views to die for.
We all loved our time at the beautiful Bellona di Sotto and will treasure the memories we have made.
07-Sep-2024
It was wonderful. The hosts were really kind and helpful, giving us lots of suggestions. The house was really comfortable and very clean, and the kitchen well equipped.
The loggia dining space became our social hub area, with the addition lounge seating as well as a large table. And the swimming pool was perfect after doing local walks
Would highly recommend
31-Aug-2024
We have had a wonderful week at Bellona di Sotto. Beautifully appointed, the house really has the spirit of an Etruscan temple – calming, relaxing, and beautiful. We have done long walks, short walks, using the tracks from the house into the forest. One highlight was walking to Preggio and back! Visits to Montone and the lake (Trasimeno), and lots of book reading and chilling out.
The kitchen was beautifully equipped, allowing us to self-cater with ease, and the loggia became the hub for us all. And, finally, Laurie and Lucia were great hosts, answering our queries quickly, providing local information and great chat :) And the meal at the Agriturismo Bellona restaurant was delicious!
31-Aug-2024
We have had such an amazing week in your beautiful villa. We came for a wedding and have fallen in love with everything to do with this region – the friendliness of the people, the delicious food, the breathtaking scenery, beautiful hillside towns – but the icing on the cake has been coming back to the home comforts of Bellona di Sotto each day. We have treasured the days we have been able to chill around this very special place, sitting by the pool, barbequing in the evenings, spending time with all the family. A very special time. Thanks to Laurie for all his help and advice. We loved the meat from the local butcher! Time has gone so quickly but we will treasure all the happy memories we have made.
24-Aug-2024
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful, peaceful, and ‘my’ special home. Bellona di Sotto is a happy place and we loved our week here. The home and outside were wonderful and relaxing and a well-equipped kitchen allowing for some serious cooking. The barbeque a wonder! Agriturismo Bellona is a must, Gubbio, Perugia, Montone and so much more. Thank you for your much appreciated help and advice and for making us so at home. I hope we will see you again.
10-Aug-2024
Thank you so much for your hospitality and help this week – your place is wonderful! You were right about the mushroom lasagna :) You were right about Gubbio! You were right about the food in the forest too!
03-Aug-2024
We had a splendid week here at your homely villa. The pool, the views, and the glorious weather all did their bit to make our stay a happy one. We loved our trips to nearby Montone and Perugia – they will live in the memory. Our day in Siena was truly special – we did the full tour of the of the stunning duomo – and didn’t regret it. We had many great meals, but the best of the bunch was Osteria Le Logge in Siena – what a special place.
Umbria did not disappoint. Wayne enjoyed some epic (cycle) rides This is a great place for hard but rewarding cycling.
27-Jul-2024
You have a beautiful villa here with amazing views. You were so welcoming and never hesitated when we asked for recommendations for places to eat and for the wonderful cakes for my son’s 40th birthday. My three sons and partners joined us from three different continents. A son and grandson and partner from Canada. Another son, his wife and another grandson (3.5 years), granddaughter (13 months) from Australia. Third son and partner from London. Great memories made.
20-Jul-2024
A million thanks for an unforgettable week in Umbria! We loved chatting with you and learning about the area. The birthday dinner with Fiorella was the absolute highlight! We will be dreaming of these views for a very long time.
We have been thoroughly pleased with our two-week stay at the villa! We have enjoyed spending memorable excursions with our family! Lucia, thanks for all of the recommendations as each turned out to be a great adventure, SHOUT OUT! To Fiorella! “Chef extraordinaire”, “hospitality and friend!” We will cherish all of our time at Bellona di sotto!
Thank you so much for an amazing stay! So many great memories have been made. Being able to share dinners with the family overlooking the amazing landscape was just one of the many things that made this place so amazing. Making homemade pasta was easily one of the highlights have from our trip. Thank you so much.
06-Jul-2024
Thank you, Laurie and Lucia for a wonderful week at Bellona di sotto. After our flights were cancelled and our plans rearranged, we appreciated the help and support in getting settled (Thank you Lucia!)
Your recommendations for food and places to visit were brilliant and gave us true taste of Italy that the cities may not have given us. Fiorella’s cooking was a treat our family of 11 thoroughly enjoyed.
29-Jun-2024
From all of the US, a great big thank you for a truly wonderful week in your magnificent villa! A patch of peaceful paradise and a million bugs, beetles and all of the happiest insects – an ode to this forested region. With all our love – the South African Girls
22-Jun-2024
Loved, loved, loved the property ! A bit far out and road not easy to get there, but we had sedans and made it ok. Village close by is Castel Rigone, which had everything you need for shopping. Small grocery store which caters to all likes !!! Pharmacy, café and restaurants close by too.
The house is amazing with great views ! Especially liked the pool area which we used every day.
Need to say a special thank you to our hosts, Lucia and Lori who were always kind and helpful for anything we needed. Lucia even bought us walking sticks to take the trails ! Other tenants will be able to enjoy them as well !
And Fiorella, of course… you must reserve her as a chef at the house ! Wonderful Italian meal for all 8 of us !
All in all, a memorable vacation, loved the house, the views, and proximity to many villages and towns, like Perugia, Montepulciano, Assisi, Cortona, Florence and many others.
15-Jun-2024
I have had the most special and memorable trip. What a perfect place to celebrate my engagement and my birthday! This house is truly stunning, and I will always remember it forever! Thank you! Liv and Frasier
02-Sep-2023
Thank you for a memorable staying in Tuscany, engagement, birthday…. It is fair to say we will not forget this holiday! The stunning house and kind hosts, who went above and beyond to make our stay perfect – made this trip the best ever! Thank you for everything, we will be back! PS Kitten being born in the middle of our stay was a definitely a highlight! Lots of love Rachel, Mel, Georgia, Harry, Luke, Lewis and Morgan
02-Sep-2023
I could not have had a more perfect 80th birthday than the one I enjoyed on 31st of August in this lovely villa! What a setting!! A perfect place to get all the family together! We even used the amphitheater for a concert with my grandchildren and daughters in law providing the entertainment. This was followed by a sumptuous dinner laid on by Lucia and Fiorella. Thank you Lucia and Laurie for being so helpful – the most perfect hosts! Thank you for a memorable week, Maggie and John, Steve, Lucy, Matilda and Liberty (UK), Mike, Gina, Yasmine and Mia (Germany)
26-Aug-2023
Thank you so much Laurie and Lucia for wonderful hospitality and warm welcome! We loved every minute of our relaxing and beautiful stay at Bellona. The house has everything we needed, we absolutely loved the barbecue, and the pillows were exceptional! :D Fabulous food recommendations, glorious sunshine and a lovely pool! Thanks so very much for welcoming us to your home, hope to see you again soon! The Halliwells from UK, Germany, France and Denmark!
19-Aug-2023
I had a lovely time, and it will be lovely if you have metal flamingos near the pool (two young 10-year old girls :D)! But overall we had an amazing time and we all enjoyed it, Birdie and Imogen enjoyed the pool the most! Love, Birdie, Imogen, Alex, Fran, James and Margret
05-Aug-2023
What a fantastic week in your absolutely lovely villa! Thank you so much Laurie and Lucia for your kindness and all your help in making it a rich and interesting stay. Bellona was a highlight and so was Perugia! But most of all we loved feeling the stress seep away in these beautiful surroundings!
05-Aug-2023
Thank you so much Lucia and Laurie for the lovely stay! The house and its surroundings are simply wonderful, and we were blessed to benefit from its rare energy! Here we shared many laughs, great meals and true friendship! We hope to see you again! Until then, sweet thoughts! Charlotte and Guillaume
29-Jul-2023
Thank you for a wonderful, peaceful and relaxing stay at Bellona di Sotto – Mathilde from Belgium, Frank from UK.
29-Jul-2023
Thank you so much Laurie and Lucia for a gorgeous week. It has been a blast! We have been enjoying your lovely pool, and the amazing view from the outside table. Hopefully see you soon. Thank you for being such great hosts, Emily, Polly xxxxx
22-Jul-2023
Thank you so much Laurie and Lucia for sharing your wonderful house. We had a relaxing week full of lots of laughter and memory-making. We hope we can return one day! Anita, Andy, William and Amelie
22-Jul-2023
I am only just properly getting into full relaxation mode; we will have to come back! It was wonderful to getting to know you Lucia and Laurie. Thank you for the fantastic recommendations to go to the farm restaurant. This has all been like a wonderful dream. See you again, love, Tammy.
22-Jul-2023
I didn’t think we could match our week in Montone in 2018, but this lovely house and amazing view have surpassed it!! Wonderful week, thank you so much, Anthony
22-Jul-2023
This holiday was truly incredible, hopefully we can come back again. I loved the pigs, thank you!
22-Jul-2023
Simply wonderful, thank you Laurie and Lucia – two weeks of absolute bliss, full of fun and laughter with wonderful people. Anthony, Sarah, Ollie and Lilliana.
22-Jul-2023
Thank you so much for such a fabulous holiday in Bellona di Sotto. We had a fab time and hope our kids behave and enjoy their time here in September, Shay and Baz (the week of 2nd of September – see below).
08-Jul-2023
Amazing villa, great facilities, fabulous holiday with our best friends. Thank you, Laurie and Lucia, for sharing your wonderful villa. Sarah and Aran
08-Jul-2023
Thank you, Laurie and Lucia, for an amazing holiday with our favorite friends, you were the best! We absolutely loved every minute! Love Angie and Chris Eliott
08-Jul-2023
An amazing magical two weeks of fun and laughter with our best friends. Look forward to returning, Chris.
08-Jul-2023
A truly idyllic setting to enjoy a fantastic family holiday. We loved our trips to the walled medieval towns of Cortona and Gubbio, both steeped in history and charm. Laurie and Lucia were terrific hosts, so welcoming and charming. The setting was so perfect, Abby and I capped it with a proposal. We can now go home as a newly engaged couple. Aled, Abby and Ada (2 years old).
01-Jul-2023
A brilliant time had by all, great villa couldn’t ask for anymore. Lovely hosts, definite recommendations from us – Ian, Jack and Grace
01-Jul-2023
A big thank you for a fab time with our family – a true gem! Juliette and Dave
01-Jul-2023
Dear Laurie and Lucia, thank you for your warm hospitality. We had an amazing time at Bellona di Sotto. All of your recommendations were wonderful, especially the farmhouse Bellona and the cooking class with Fiorella. We enjoyed our many conversations; you are a wealth of knowledge and so very interesting! The pool and surroundings were lovely, and the house was perfect for our group. We enjoyed cooking on the wood fire grill and eating on the lovely terrace with panoramic views. We really hope our paths cross again, we waited three long years to come and was worth the wait! If you are ever in New Jersey, look us up! Thank you for everything, Alison, Ed, David and Danilla!
Much love, Greg, Chris, Lance, Martial
24-Jun-2023
Thank you Laurie and Lucia! We had the most amazing family holiday in superb surroundings. The house is amazing and there are always new lovely details to notice when drinking your coffee or a glass of wine inside or outside, in the garden or the terrace. The pool has been perfect for our crew – from morning to late evening the kids have been jumping in and enjoying the water. We have really enjoyed cooking both inside and outside and eating the long table on the terrace while looking at the view. A big thank you for your help, especially with the doctor visit. You have really made our holiday easy and unforgettable xxx
Emma, Agnes, Hanna, Oliver, Matilda … from Helsinki, Finland
17-Jun-2023
It has been a wonderful two weeks (despite the mixed weather) relaxing after our son’s wedding. The villa is lovely and the views breathtaking! Laurie and Lucia were great hosts and their recommendations have been spot on. Hubby particularly liked cooking on the barbecue. Wonderful meals at Bellona di Sotto and here cooked by Fiorella! Thank you, Peter, Gayle, family and friends!
03-Jun-2023
We had such a lovely time, thank you so much for opening the doors of your magical house to guests like us. We were a family of 9 and we were so comfortable.
The story of the house, the warmth of Laurie and Lucia made it even better and enjoyable. Thank you for all your suggestions, we went to all of the places and we do not think we could have had such a perfect trip if we didn’t know about them. The weather was horrible but that didn’t dent our experience.
Gracias!!
Rodrigo, Nicolas, Emma, Eliana, Sebastian, Catalina, Yolanda, Alberto and Anna from Argentina
13-May-2023
Dear Lucia and Laurie, what a fabulous week! We have loved every moment.
Your hospitality was second to none, invaluable recommendations of places to visit and eat (and thank you for the delicious figs you bought for us!) Fiorella cooked us an amazing meal one night and dinner at the farmhouse was great – the food just kept coming!
And the views…..every evening we just looked at the views and were lucky to have a storm one night and shooting stars another. Thank you for making our stay wonderful
06-Aug-2022
You have to go a long way to find a lovelier setting, and you would have to go a really long way to find a prettier, more authentic villa, which managed to feel like home in just a matter of hours. But no matter how far you went, you’d never find better hosts than Lucia and Lorenzo! We couldn’t be more grateful for all the help you’ve given us and the history you taught us. The cooking lesson with Fiorella was an amazing evening, leaving us with lasting memories and, hopefully, some new skills.
30-Jul-2022
Dear Lucia and Laurie, thank you so much for the amazing visit, we have enjoyed every moment of our stay! One of the highlights for us was the pool, which we spent countless sunny hours playing and swimming in. We recommend the Perugina chocolate factory tour (with tasters!!) and La Pineta restaurant for some great food. We wish you all the best
23-Jul-2022
Dear Lucia and Laurie, thank you for a wonderful stay! We really enjoyed the beautiful house, pool and surroundings. Thank you for all of your help and recommendations. We had a lovely authentic ‘Italian’ dinner at the Agriturismo Bellona – really outstanding! Also Castel Rigone with its little shops and amazing church was time well-spent. We hope to be able to visit you again in the near future. With all of our best wishes.
16-Jul-2022
Dear Lucia and Laurie, thank you for a lovely stay as Bellona di sotto! The best family holiday ever! We have really enjoyed the pool, the house and the great surroundings. Thank you for all of your good tips, good conversations. We learned a lot! The dinner with Fiorella was an unforgettable experience. We also really enjoyed the lunch at Agriturismo Bellona. Lots of love.
09-Jul-2022
Dear Lucia and Laurie
Thank you for a wonderful stay. We have loved every moment of our stay! Day trips, restaurants, time spent by the pool, morning coffees on the terrace, and the dinner in the woods and on the nearby farm. Morning talks with you and all of your stories and advice. You are the best. Morning walks in the olive grove. Thank you!
25-Jun-2022
Dear Lucia and Laurie
Thank you for a wonderful weeks stay. We have had a great time and have much appreciated your help and advice on places to visit – Montone was a real gem. Your home is very beautiful, comfortable and well-appointed and the pool is a fabulous thing to have in this glorious weather. Our other particular favourite feature, you may have noticed (!) is the Umbrian wood-fired grill – used most nights. The lunch at Agriturismo Bellona that you arranged for us was also very special and we felt we had experienced a bit of ‘real’ Italy.
We hope you have a successful rest of the season, with our very best wishes.
18-Jun-2022
Beautiful villa, great weather, time spent with friends. Wonderful restaurant recommendations.
11-Jun-2022
Greetings from Napoli! Myself and Bart just wanted to thank you and Laurie for such a great experience and fantastic recommendations! We are already planning our return to Bellona Di Sotto with our parents next June 😊 Napoli has been great so far, the pics above are from Terrazza Calabritto, a great place to stop by for seafood when you’re here next! Looking forward to seeing you both next year
11-Jun-2022
We are all really sad to be leaving this beautiful place. It has been a lovely way to celebrate an 80th birthday. We have visited Florence, Rome, Assisi, Cortona and of course the lake. It has been hard to drag the children away from the pool and we have really enjoyed our evenings putting the World to rights over several bottles of wine on the terrace. Thank you Laurie and Lucia for making us feel so welcome when we arrived and also for being on hand throughout our stay. Matt, Charlie, Josie, Ollie, Ian Andy, Rebecca and David.
04-Aug-2018
Bellona di Sotto is the most attractive villa nestled amongst the beautiful hills of Umbria and with outstanding, even breathtaking, views. It is rustic but very well equipped for a holiday and has many old features which add to its charm. The pool is great and the main attraction in the hot weather. There is a wonderful undercover outdoor eating area overlooking the fantastic views and there is also an excellent barbecue.
It is the perfect place to relax yet within easy distance of villages and only an hour or two from some of the well known towns like Florence and Sienna. However, it is so lovely at the villa it is difficult to tear oneself away to do anything else!
The owners are most welcoming and very helpful with advice on where to visit, restaurants etc. I would highly recommend this villa.
28-Jul-2018
We have had a wonderful stay at Bellona di sotto and will take away some great memories of our time at your beautiful villa. We were 3 generations – 11 of us and we particularly loved the pool. The views here are outstanding and we will miss those especially. Thank you for being so kind and helpful. I hope we may see you again. – Marilyn
28-Jul-2018
Thank you for the two weeks at Bellona di Sotto. What a wonderful place and what an amazing view!! Thank you so much for your hospitality and kindness. Also thanks for your tips – we went to the farm restaurant, to Assisi, Perugia, Gubbio, Arezzo and Castel Rigone – wonderful places. We wish you all the best.
- Martin, Carla, Lisette, Mauritz, Wouter, Deborah, Dirk, Floor, Seth, Seb and Tim (Netherlands)
14-Jul-2018
Tuscany Now & More delivered a fantastic vacation for our entire family. The home we rented was as wonderful, if not more, than how it was advertised and we always felt we had the best support to make our trip easy and relaxing. I will recommend the team to everyone.
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01-Jul-2017
A beautiful and tranquil location; the owner/caretaker couldn't have been more helpful, he also helped us book restaurants and gave us "local knowledge" of where to go and good places to eat. I am very impressed by the service - especially the accuracy of the web site - plenty of photos.
I have already recommended this site to others!
15-May-2016
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Experiences
We promised you "&More"... Our handpicked experiences show you a side of Italy that stays hidden from most visitors. TN&M's expert travel concierges work with Florence-based Taols to create customised tours and activities for two up to twenty guests. From food and wine to foraging, Florence's markets and artisans, or a guided road-trip by Fiat 500, we've got it covered. How about these three below?
Discover Florence from a perspective few get the chance to enjoy, from the Arno River itself. Our Arno River gondola ride places you in a traditional barchetto boat, where you will take in the sights and learn the legacy of this picturesque city with an expert guide. You will conclude your tour in of the city’s historic cafés, while you unwind with an authentic Italian Espresso.
Sample a fine selection of Italian wines from all over the oenological boot in a private wine tasting from any of our luxury villas in Italy. An expert sommelier will introduce you to a handpicked selection of wines that best express the history, terroir and grapes of five different wine-growing regions of Italy.
Discover the legacy of Italian paintings, sculpture, jewellery and other luxurious pieces at the Pitti Palace. Our tour introduces you to one of the largest museums in Florence with both classical and modern art, including the world-renowned Palatine Gallery. The Boboli gardens are known for their beauty and make for a perfect day out for families with children.
Need help? Ask our Concierge Service at +44 20 7684 8884 or by e-mail
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