A 16th-century stone farmhouse above the Spoleto valley
Three bedrooms, a 15-metre private pool and a roof terrace in the hilltop village of Silvignano, Umbria. Sleeps eight.
- 8 guests3 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms
- 15 × 4 mprivate pool in the olive grove
- 9.1 / 10from 12 reviews on Booking.com
- 15 Apr – 15 Octopen season, arrive any day
- 12 kmto Spoleto, 50 km to Perugia airport
The house
Chestnut beams, stone arches and a kitchen made for long dinners
Casa Ventinove dates from the 16th century. The stone walls, arched doorways and beamed ceilings are original. The kitchen, the bathrooms and the glass winter garden are new.
Downstairs, the kitchen and dining room sit under a wide plastered arch, with a table for eight, marble worktops, a gas hob, an electric oven, a dishwasher, a moka pot and a Nespresso machine. A brick arch leads through to the winter garden, a glass room with sofas, a wood-burning stove and doors that slide open to the garden.
Upstairs, the large living room has a decorative stone fireplace, leather armchairs, a pull-out sofa, shelves of books and board games, and doors onto the roof terrace.
Outside
A roof terrace over the village, a garden lit at dusk
The roof terrace has a corner sofa, a parasol and a small table, and looks over the rooftops of Silvignano to the valley floor. Guests tell us it is where they end up at sunset, and again later for the stars.
Below, the garden has a dining table for eight under festoon lights, and a stone courtyard at the front door with a table for morning coffee.
The pool
Fifteen metres of water with the valley in front of you
The pool is 15 by 4 metres and sits in our own one-acre olive grove, a short walk down a gravel path from the house. It has loungers and reclining chairs for eight, two parasols and an outdoor shower. The area is fenced and gated.
It is open for the whole season, 15 April to 15 October. It is unheated: warm in summer, bracing in spring and autumn. It is 1.5 metres deep from end to end, so young children and non-swimmers need an adult in the water with them.
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms for eight people
One bedroom is on the ground floor with its own shower room. The other two are upstairs and share a second shower room. There is also a pull-out sofa in the upstairs living room. Bed linen, towels, toiletries and a hair dryer are provided, along with a crib and travel cot.
King room
Ground floor. King-size bed, en suite shower room, and doors that open straight onto the garden. Ceiling fan.
Twin or double room
Upstairs. Two single beds that can be made up as a double. Air conditioning. A small mezzanine with a desk, reached by ladder.
Bunk room
Upstairs. Two sets of bunk beds, sleeping four. Air conditioning. Best suited to children and teenagers.
Shower rooms
Two, both with walk-in showers. One is en suite to the king room. The other is upstairs.
In the house
- Wi-Fi and Ethernet
- Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker
- Heating throughout
- Washing machine, dryer, iron
- Books, board games, children's toys
- Baby gates, crib, high chair
In the kitchen
- Gas hob and electric oven
- Fridge-freezer and drinks fridge
- Dishwasher and microwave
- Moka pot and Nespresso machine
- Oil, salt, pepper and cooking basics
Outside
- Private 15 × 4 m pool with shower
- Loungers and recliners for eight
- Roof terrace with sofa and parasol
- Garden dining table for eight
- Front courtyard
Your host in Silvignano
Bianca meets you at the door
Bianca lives locally and looks after the house and its guests. She welcomes you on arrival, shows you round and is on hand through your stay. Every Booking.com guest so far has scored her 10 out of 10.
“Smiling, warm, and helpful with everything you could need.”
We can arrange
- Home-cooked dinners prepared by a local nonna
- A private chef
- Cooking lessons: handmade pasta, pizza, Umbrian dishes
- Food shopping before you arrive
- Olive oil and wine tasting tours
- Taxis and car hire
Ask when you enquire. These are paid for locally and prices are on request.
What guests say
Booking.com score from 12 verified reviews. Staff 10, cleanliness 9.2, facilities 8.9.
“A beautiful house with every comfort. Wonderful views, and very well placed for the prettiest villages in Umbria.”
“The property is beautiful, and views outstanding, all adding to a lovely relaxing stay.”
“A terrace where at night you can admire the stars. A wonderful two weeks.”
“A beautiful property, stunning views and pool. Well located for exploring the area if you have a car.”
“Spacious house, beautiful view, super pool, everything to hand.”
Good to know
What to expect before you book
This is an old house in a small hill village. These are the things guests have told us they wish they had known in advance.
- Parking and the lane
- The lane up to the house is narrow. One or two small cars fit in the driveway. Larger cars and SUVs park in the square below, a short, steep walk from the door.
- Air conditioning
- The two upstairs bedrooms are air conditioned. The ground floor has ceiling fans. The winter garden gets hot on summer afternoons.
- The pool
- Unheated, 1.5 m deep throughout, and a short walk from the house. It is fenced and gated, but children need supervision.
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi covers the house. It does not reach the pool.
- Stairs and ladders
- The upper floor is reached by an open metal staircase. The mezzanines in the upstairs bedrooms are reached by ladder.
- You need a car
- The nearest restaurants are about 5 km away, a grocery shop 7 km, and supermarkets about 15 minutes' drive in Spoleto and Trevi.
- Tourist tax in cash
- €2.50 per person per night, paid in cash at check-in. Children under 12 are exempt.
- Season
- The house is open from 15 April to 15 October and closed in winter.
Rates and booking
From €400 per night, cleaning included
The rate changes with the season, so send us your dates and we will reply with an exact price. There are no booking fees, and you get our best rate when you book direct with us.
Stays are normally one week or longer. Shorter stays of three nights or more may be available closer to the date. You can arrive on any day of the week, and we accept bookings up to 24 hours before arrival.
| Check-in | From 4 pm |
|---|---|
| Check-out | By 10 am |
| To confirm | 30% of the stay |
| Balance | Due 30 days before arrival, together with the security deposit. Bookings made within 30 days of arrival are paid in full. |
| Security deposit | €250, refunded within 7 days of departure |
| Cancellation | Full refund up to 30 days before arrival. No refund after that, unless we re-let your dates, in which case we refund what we recover. |
| Tourist tax | €2.50 per person per night, in cash at check-in. Under 12s exempt. |
Location
Silvignano, between Spoleto and Trevi
Silvignano is a small hilltop village in the comune of Spoleto. It is quiet, surrounded by olive groves, and within half an hour of most of the hill towns people come to Umbria to see.
Getting here
- Perugia airport: 50 km, about 40 minutes
- Rome: 173 km, about 2 hours
- Florence: 224 km, about 2½ hours
- Spoleto station: 12 km, 15 minutes
- Foligno station: 18 km, 25 minutes
- Rome by train from Spoleto: about 1 hr 20 min
Hill towns
- Spoleto, 12 km
- Trevi, Montefalco, Spello and Bevagna, within half an hour
- Assisi, 45 km
- Norcia, 50 km
- Perugia, 58 km
Things to do
- Walking and cycling trails from the village
- Sagrantino wine tasting in Montefalco
- Olive oil tasting in Trevi
- Truffle hunting with a local guide
- White-water rafting on the Corno river
- Marmore Falls
- Umbria's summer jazz festivals
About us
Ventinove is Italian for twenty-nine
We are Tiziana La Rocca and Jamison Mize. After many years of visiting Umbria we bought this house, at number 29, and it has been our family home in Italy ever since.
What keeps us coming back is the mix of sophistication and rustic simplicity, and the people. Our neighbours are welcoming and proud of their food, their wine and their traditions. Every trip we tick off somewhere new, and the list of restaurants, wineries and villages still to visit keeps growing.
Casa Ventinove is a much-treasured family home, and we hope it feels that way. Settle into the slow rhythm of life in Silvignano, and tell us what you discover.
Tiziana & Jamison
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