Santa Chiara- Pantano

Santa Chiara is a beautiful Umbrian stone farmhouse, set on the edge of a pretty village and recently treated to a sympathetic restoration, which saw it converted into three stylish apartments, by its owners the friendly Harrington family who live on the estate with their own two young children.

Anita and Paul's experiences with their little ones show in the thoughtful touches found at Santa Chaira. There's an enormous list of nursery gear, (detailed in grey column) that makes packing light work, the safely enclosed pool and gardens, play areas scattered throught the grounds, and parent-friendly touches such as private outdoor dining areas with each apartment, and highly recommended meal service, which allows parents to enjoy relaxing evenings together, even when not taking up the babysitting services also on offer.

Although only around 40mins from the airport and city of Perugia, and on the edge of a popular village, the farmhouse is a real haven of rural beauty and tranquility. The safely enclosed gardens are filled with oleander, hibiscus, figs and the estate's own olive grove, which the Harringtons use to produce the oil they use in cooking. As there are just three apartments, the large pool is never crowded and it is easy to while away days lounging by it or watching over little ones as they gambol around the grounds with their new friends seeking out the play fort, wendy house and swing set, or playing with toys provided in one of the handy sun tents. Evenings are generally spent enjoying good food and wine on the apartment's private terraces, whilst absorbing the beautiful scenery or seemingly endless star scapes and conserving energy for sightseeing in pretty local towns, days on the nearby lake beaches, or big days out to the famously beautiful towns of Sienna and Florence, which are within a few hours drive.

Apartment Pantano:
This top floor apartment has its own private entrance at ground level and a luxurious 40 square metre fenced private terrace with stunning views along the valley and towards the swimming pool. Inside the apartment are two large bedrooms, a double, and a twin. Both rooms are dual aspect with character in the form of high ceilings, chestnut beams and solid wood floors. The large bathroom has a very indulgent slipped bath and fabulous old marble sink. The lounge to this apartment has a beautiful wood burning stove, exposed stone walls and a traditional archway through to a separate dining room. This gives a spacious and airy open plan feel to the living space. It also comes equipped with two large sofas (one of which is a sofa bed), CD player, satellite TV and DVD player. Leading from the lounge is a separate and fully equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave, oven, grill and hob.