Apartment rentals in Umbria - A 15th century farmhouse on a hill just outside Perugia - in open countryside, but twenty minutes on foot from the historic centre of the city.
The Villa Nuba vacation rental cottages in Perugia is one of the most charming places to stay in Umbria. Umbria is right in the centre of Italy and is the ideal place to stay to discover this fascinating area.
Umbria is internationally famous for its wines and olive oil, both produced and exported for centuries. Visits to wineries and oil mills can also be recommended, letting you experience the ancient roots of Umbria.
Situated in the centre of the Italian peninsula, the region of Umbria is traditionally considered the green heart of Italy. As a guest you will be enchanted by dazzling views of centuries-old villages perched atop radiant, green, rolling hillsides. Equally delightful is a visit to the ancient city of Perugia, the regional capital, to wander its narrow, winding medieval streets. Built on the crest of a hill, 493 metres above sea level, your gateway to the city is the magnificent Etruscan Arch, still perfectly intact.
Explore thed dark, mysterious passageways of the old underground quarter, which run under the fortress at La Rocca Paolina, commissioned by Pope Paul III and built by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger in 1549. Other attractions are the Etruscan monuments, the museums, the fresh Umbrian air, the myriad restaurants where diners can savour the traditional dishes of Umbria and Italian cuisine in general, and the friendliness of the locals, who have long been accustomed to the presence of visitors from other countries: Perugia is the home of the University for Foreigners for Italian Language Studies, the oldest and most prestigious institute of its kind in Italy. And there is Etruscan and mediaeval Perugia, a city of art, culture and nature, with important events throughout the year: the Umbria Jazz Festival during July and Eurochocolate during October to name just two. Perugia is near the A1 motorway (Autostrada del Sole) and only one and a half hours drive from Rome and Florence, three hours from Bologna and five hours from Milan.
A major bonus is the proximity to Perugia - though deep in the countryside, the Villa is just 1.5km (some 20 minutes walk) from the historic centre of town. The bus stop is just 150m away and the bus station connecting Perugia with all of Italy is just 2km away. The rail station is 3km away. There are stores, markets, shops and a café just 300m from the house.
The Charming Villa Nuba holiday rental lodgings in Perugia is a truly unique opportunity to combine beautiful Umbria countryside and medieval and etruscan cities such as Perugia with a luxurious yet traditional apartment holiday in Italy.