Belle vue panoramique de cette maison du 17ème siècle avec une grande piscine à usage unique

Myself, my husband and two teenage daughters had a fantastic week staying here. The house and the pool are beautiful. The house being finished to a very high standard and very well equipped. The view from the pool is amazing. I don't think the pictures do the property or the pool real justice, much better in real life. Bianca, the house keeper was very helpful and we knew she was on hand if we needed her. The position of the property is also very good, with several beautiful hilltop towns and villages within half hour drive in either direction, which meant that every day we could go out as well as having time to enjoy the house and pool. We enjoyed picking fresh figs and herbs from the garden to use in our meals. I would throughly recommend the property.

We had a fantastic holiday in Poreta.

The House met all expectations (clean, quiet) and the view was incredibly beautiful.

Also the always friendly (yet discreet) Bianca was someone who made our holiday even better (she knew for example the best places to eat ...). In addition, Umbria is a region where there is so much to see and where the people are super friendly.

in other words our (warm) holiday of 2018 was fantastic.

We go to this area of Italy for over 16 years now. The little village of Poreta has been our favorite holiday spot during all that time. The farmhouse has in the course of the years been developed into a guesthouse for rent. With success. The location is quiet and totally private. You are amidst the olive trees that produce the best oil in the region. And you have the view to die for. I cannot find anything to criticize, just that one has to live with old stones and all the advantages and disadvantages. But it is contained and comfortable. The swimming pool and terraces offer amazing views over the balcony of Umbria, with an horizon that stretches from Spoleto to Assisi. The food and wine of the region are topnotch, Spoleto is nearby for the market and also for the shopping in the larger supermercati. The neighbourhood is friendly, with the neighbours taking care of the hosting and the garden. All very local and colorful. A perfect place to relax and take care of yourself up to 4 people, ideally. Two perfectly equipped bathrooms for two couples or family with kids. Good kitchen equipment as well for home cooking. Do not rush for the place now, keep it free for two weeks every summer so that we can continue to go there... but take all the rest of the time between may and late september. You will not be disappointed.

We had a wonderful holiday with family in Poreta and relaxed instantly. September weather was great - hot days, cooler evenings, still warm enough for night-time dining outside.

What we loved most:

- Large, clean, single-depth pool (adult shoulder high) with awesome views across valley

- Sunny terrace outside kitchen where we chilled, watched sunset and ate most of our meals

- Lots of friendly local restaurants to suit every taste and budget. We ate well!

- Fresh pasta shop in the village; buy to cook for yourself

- Modern kitchen with good quality equipment and utensils

- Brilliant village wine shop with interesting local wines

- Walking - try the 11km route along Roman aqueduct from Spello to Collepino

- Easy drive to medieval towns like Assisi, Gubbio (cable car is a must!) and Montefalco

- Only 40 mins from Perugia airport so additional family could join us for the weekend

- Black and green figs and yellow plums delicious in the garden

- Good wi-fi connection

- Last and certainly not least - the amazing Bianca who manages the house. We were slightly worried about privacy when we booked but everything turned out exactly as described. The big house was vacated, leaving us completely alone. Bianca met us in the village and showed us up to the house; she later quickly organised a small carpentry repair when needed (our fault); she never ever intruded. She and Sylvia (the owner) ensured our stay was completely relaxing and were very sensitive to our wish to be helped 'from a distance'. Thank you!

Our only other comments would be:

- There are a number of steep steps/drops inside and out so we wouldn't recommend for little ones or anyone unsteady on their feet

- Four more kitchen mugs would be useful

- A few more coat hangers helpful (fighting for these!)

- An extra main door key would be handy for guests

Thank you for a fabulous stay!

This house is all about the view and the pool! We spent many hours lying enjoying the view and swimming in the perfect pool. The house is in a lovely little hamlet with a fantastic castle and restaurant at the top which you must visit for dinner. The farmhouse was comfortable though small - but nice and clean with everything you need. We were met by the lovely Bianca who was on hand with any help or advice we needed. We loved our stay and hope to return to Poreta one day...