Umbria
Known as ‘the green heart of Italy’, our selection of luxury villas and apartments to rent in Umbria is in the only Italian region that borders neither the sea nor another country. We have beautiful luxury villas rentals near the hill town of Todi, near San Venanzo and a collection of villas to rent on a large estate.
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The scenery is much the same as neighbouring Tuscany, with undulating hills, olive groves, vineyards and cypress trees, while the picturesque ancient walled hill towns, including Spoleto, Todi, Gubbio, Assisi and Orvieto, offer much of cultural and historic interest to visitors. Spoleto is renowned for its summer music festival, while the Roman theatre just below Gubbio dates back to the first century AD and also holds concerts during the summer. In fact, Umbrian art, culture, food and wine are equal to any other Italian region. Umbria is renowned for its truffles, hams and cheeses, as well as its white wine, Orvieto Classico, and red Sangrantino di Montefalco wine.
One of our luxury villas to rent in Umbria is near the very pretty hill town of Todi. Surrounded by medieval, Roman and Etruscan walls, and with a beautiful historic centre, it also provides a great base for visiting the towns of southern Umbria. In late summer, the Todi Art Festival features art, theatre, opera, and music performances and there are also evening events scheduled throughout the summer. Our other luxury rental accommodation is a large and character-filled converted monastery in the north of Umbria, around 30 minutes drive from both Cortona and Gubbio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Umbria portfolio includes restored stone farmhouses with private pools. Convento Viandante del Cielo is a luxury villa that perfectly embodies the charm and tranquillity of the Umbrian countryside, overlooking the serene waters of Lake Trasimeno. Le Torri di Bagnara Castles offers an extraordinary collection of medieval castle villas available for luxury rentals, perfectly blending historic charm with modern comfort.
Umbria rewards those with their own transport – its winding hill roads connecting medieval towns, truffle markets, and working farms are best explored with the freedom to stop at will. A private driver is invaluable for truffle hunting excursions and evening dining. We work with a small number of trusted, discreet drivers and can arrange dedicated transport for the duration of your stay.
Rome Fiumicino is the most reliable gateway, placing Orvieto under ninety minutes away and Spoleto under two hours. Florence is equally well positioned for the northern part of the region. A pre-arranged private transfer is the most seamless arrival – let us organise this ahead of your trip.
Umbria is an extremely versatile luxury travel destination, suitable for quaint countryside retreats, educational city excursions, romantic honeymoons, and coastal retreats. This region also offers picturesque settings for large groups and events
Spoleto’s Roman theatre, Romanesque cathedral, and spectacular aqueduct bridge reward an early morning before the day visitors arrive. Orvieto, rising from its volcanic tufa cliff, rewards a full afternoon in its extraordinary cathedral and ancient Etruscan tunnels. The Valnerina valley, following the Nera river through gorges and hilltop villages, is the most beautiful and least visited landscape in the region.
Orvieto’s cathedral – its Signorelli frescoes among the most powerful in Italy – is the most arresting building in the region. Assisi’s Basilica of San Francesco, its walls covered in Giotto’s revolutionary fresco cycle, is one of the most significant artistic sites in the country. The Piano Grande at Castelluccio, erupting in wildflower colour each June, is one of the most extraordinary natural spectacles in central Italy.
Rome is under two hours from Orvieto and rewards an overnight stay. Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia is under an hour from the western edge of the region – Pienza and the Brunello estates of Montalcino are within easy reach. The truffle markets of Norcia between November and January are among the most atmospheric seasonal experiences in Italy.
Norcia is the gastronomic capital of Umbria – its norcerie and truffle-laden menus make it essential for any serious table. For honest Umbrian cooking, Spoleto and Todi’s backstreet trattorias are the place for strangozzi with black truffle and Sagrantino di Montefalco. For the most considered meal in the region, Vissani near Baschi remains one of the most celebrated tables in central Italy.
