Since 1982

Palo 4

Apartment and pool within walking distance of Umbria village : Paciano, Perugia

Nice little touches

  • Having the village such a short walk away makes this house a delight for families with children

Palo is an apartment for four in the restored farmhouse of Podere Vocabolo, with a shared pool and beautiful views of Lake Trasimeno in the distance. The Podere is within walking distance of the hilltop village of Paciano, in Umbria, where you'll find shops, cafes and restaurants, making this a great spot for families.

Around the apartments there is plenty of space to relax and run around in two and a half acres of lawn, olive trees and fruit trees. The house and the apartments are simple and unpretentious but have all the ingredients for a relaxing holiday - there is space, a great pool, and the nearby village is lively, and is sometimes made even more lively when its most famous resident, Ed Sheeran, is around!

There are beautiful views from the Podere over Paciano, recently voted one of the most beautiful villages of Italy, and over the countryside around the ancient hill towns of Città della Pieve, Chiusi, Cortona and Montepulciano, as well as over Lake Trasimeno and its islands.

The village and the closest restaurant are a 300 metre walk away, 5 or 10 minutes slightly uphill.

Accommodation

Palo is on the ground floor of the large old farmhouse 'Vocabolo' near the village of Paciano. On one side it looks out towards the village while on the other side it has a large wooden pergola providing shade and a great spot to eat al-fresco.

The apartment has its own independent entrance and, like all these apartments, has been decorated simply and interestingly with a mix of vintage furniture. It has a large double bedroom and a twin which share a bathroom.

Features

Villa Details

  • Swimming Pool
  • Wifi
  • Free Parking
  • Pets Welcome

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • One Double, One Twin
  • One Bathroom

Kitchen equipment

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kettle
  • Italian Moka

Amenities

  • Washing Machine
  • Iron And Ironing Table

What's included

  • Final Cleaning Included

Extras

  • Pets Welcome On Request - €55 Extra Charge

Outdoors

  • Shared Swimming Pool 12X6M
  • Furnished Outdoor Spaces

Nearby Activities

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Reviews

“ A beautiful rural retreat ”

Staying in Paulo felt like a real adventure. The drive from the airport was far enough to make you feel you were really going into the depths of Umbria but not so far that you got over-tired or frustrated. Arriving in Paciano itself and then being lead to the farmhouse (in car convoy) by our lovely host we really felt that we were in a rural idyll ... and turns out were were!. The accommodation had fantastic views and the shared pool, reached by a sloping path, was a wonderful place to relax and cool down after a visit to one of the local towns or the lake. We were there at the end of August and it was a joy being able to pick fresh figs for breakfast every morning (the hosts were very relaxed and happy for you to take fresh herbs or pick fruit from the trees). Paciano itself was less than a 10 minute walk from Paulo .. through an orchard and along a country lane - perfect. Paciano is stunning and has everything you need in terms of restaurants and a lovely bar in the main square where locals and tourists alike seemed to gather. And... as for the surrounding area - well its beautiful. You can easily drive to Umbria's capital Perugia or visit some nearby hilltop villages, lake Trasimeno or the gorgeous Castiglione del lago. We took a ferry to Islo Maggiore which was a beautiful island - perfect to walk around and to have lunch at one of the restaurants. Our group of 4 had a really lovely time staying in Paulo, it isn't posh or pretentious, the wifi is poor and the facilities are basic rather than luxurious but for us it was a perfect place to base ourselves and fall in love with the area.

Laura, UK staying in Palo . Aug 2024

Where is Palo ?

Getting here

  • Perugia Airport 45 min
  • Florence airport 1 hr 45 min
  • Rome Airport 2 hr 15 mins
  • Pisa Airport 2 hr 30 mins

Around Palo

Podere Vocabolo, and Palo, are within easy walking distance of the medieval Umbrian village of Paciano (considered among the "most beautiful villages of Italy") and its excellent restaurants, coffee bars and other facilities.

Nearby Lake Trasimeno, with a circumference of over 45km and depth of up to 6m is carefully nurtured and environmentally protected. It provides not only fish, but good swimming, water sports and sailing. Ferries provide transport to the islands and guided tours of the lake.

This whole district caters well for hikers and bikers and you can hire horses and mountain bikes with which to follow the well conceived trails. Of the many artists who have featured in its long history, perhaps the mannerist Perugino is the most famous, and his paintings may be seen in beautiful localities.

Straddling Umbria and Tuscany, a stay in Podere Vocabolo allows easy access to both, and a myriad of fascinating places in between. Or you can simply relax and enjoy the climate, the music, food, and views from this comfortable, hospitable country house.

Nearby Activities

  • Restaurants in the village of Paciano 300m away
  • Lake Trasimeno 10 mins drive
  • Tuscan border 10 mins drive
  • Perugia 45 mins
  • Cortona 30 mins
  • Arezzo 1hr
  • Florence 2 hr

Palo: Sleeps 4
€ 900 to 1133 per week

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