Villetta

We visited with a 2 & 6 year old over October half term. Umbria is beautiful at this time of year. The leaves were changing, weather was just right and no crowds whatsoever. The accommodation lived up to our expectations on every front. Could not fault a thing. I would definitely recommend eating at the onsite 'taverna' the first night. The food was out of this world. I was particularly impressed with their ability to cater for several food allergies in our group. The children loved the well stocked play area and the endless walks in the local area.

A fantastic place with such friendly hosts and fantastic food. We couldn't recommend it enough.

Isabel's food at the on-site taverna was on a par if not better than the great local restauants. Very friendly and always on hand to advise and help.

Excellent, baby and toddler friendly location. Paul and Isabel (the owners) cannot do enough for you. Would definitely recommend.

This was our first holiday with both boys (1 & 4) and we had everything we needed at our fingertips, toys, babyproof plates, stairgates, high chair, DVD for the eldest! The food was yummy, the location was beautiful, the owners were friendly and knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend this holiday to other families.....but we wont because then we might not be able to get another booking ; )

An amazing holiday at this property, everything you could need for babies and toddlers without it feeling like a 'kids club'. Definitely recommended!

It has been many years since my family stayed at the Pian Di Cascina and used it as a 'base' for exploring Umbria and Tuscany. I need to apologize for not having written this earlier - the stay at this lovely place has been the best family vacation we have ever had. It has stayed with all of us and made us love Italy, its people, its food and its culture. We remember it well for its modesty, relaxed, informal character and its caring proprietors. I give it the highest recommendation possible for an Italian family adventure. Larry - Canada.

Perfect active holiday in relaxing surroundings. I recently visited this property with my family. My wife and I wanted to stay at a property where we could relax with our kids while not compromising our training routine. We went for some fantastic bike rides with amazing scenery to help distract you during the hill climbs. My wife enjoyed long runs along the quite country roads. There are plenty of active games for the kids to play and lots of open ground for running. The pool was very carefully organised in accordance with new protocols and long enough to swim laps. The food was healthy and fresh using local produce. Overall we had and great time and would recommend to both families and those who enjoy an active lifestyle. Before leaving we noticed that the owner also runs bootcamp or fitness retreats in October. We might look into this for our next visit. Clean, modern, comfortable, and yet rustic in style with plenty to do for sport and culture.

Pian Di Cascina has become our families yearly refuge from the pace of modern life. It somewhere both parents and children can go to detox, reconnect with nature, make new friends and eat stunning food. We have been coming to Pian Di Cascina for the last 3 years and each year Isabel and Paul somehow manage to outdo the last.

Highlights include:

Location - The views are incredible from all sides and you are truly away from it all, but you have all the modern amenities you could wish for within a short drive. As well as the special hilltop towns, our personal favourites being Perugia and Gubbio (go up the funicular!).

Villas - These are all well equipped and maintained and as long as you follow Paul's advice naturally air-conditioned.

Pool - This feels cold when you first get in, but then it is Summer in Italy so it is always going to, once past this is it is blissful and the kids will love it (watch the Michael Mcintyre 'British People on Holiday' video on you tube - its alright one you are in.....!) . If your kids aren't strong swimmers then I would recommend a flotation jacket as there is no shallow end.

Food - What can I say, this is the best Italian food I have ever eaten and in a stunning setting. You eat this incredible food as a family and as you digest and have another glass of wine you can sit back and watch your kids having the time of their lives!

I can not recommend Pian Di Cascina enough, we have made life long Friends in Isabel, Paul and family and have the memories to go with it.

Umbria is a pleasant green Italian region, in the middle of everything and nice and quiet. Especially in these Covid-19 times, tourism is hard to find. At the well-known hotspots in the area it is 95% Italian and usually "close by". 1x see Dutch people cycling in 6 days. No Germans seen, No English. It's a special summer. Lots of masks and disinfection everywhere. Much more than Belgium and the Netherlands. This place excelled at it even more. The English owners Paul and Isabel excelled even more. In everything, including in detailed preparation of the too strict measures imposed on them by the Umbria region. They are righteous and straightforward. Relative and hospitable. So we got top nature with unforgettable views. Barking deer, fireflies, hares and eagles. Fresh fruit and vegetables wonderfully cooked by Isabel and Paul. Apartments well prepared and you can ask them almost anything because it is there. These apartments were mainly visited by Anglo-Saxon people. Also because of top ratings in their magazines. Unfortunately, the rest of Europe barely knows their merits. Come see all! What they put on their website: it is true

Wonderful from start to finish. We spent a week in September with our 2 children (18mnths & 3yrs) and I can't recommend this place enough.
Holidays with children certainly aren't what they used to be! But we're reluctant to change the style of our holidays just because we now have tiny people in tow and that's one of the main reasons that Pian Di Cascina was so appealing. It still felt like an adult holiday, but the tiny people had a fabulous time too.
We chose Villetta, a 2 bed traditional style farmhouse. The rooms were huge, it's all on one level, the patio gets both the sun and the shade. The views of the pool and surrounding areas from the bedroom and lounge area are also incredible!
The house had a ton of toys for our children, and lots of Disney films on the TV (all in english), we BBQ'd most nights and took advantage of the restaurant on the nights it was open. Both meals were delicious, and it was a rare treat to have a couple of 'adult' meals knowing the children were tucked up in bed safe and sound.
The play park is great, the pictures on the website don't do it justice, and whilst our children were a little young to go unaided, I can imagine older children have a blast playing in totally safe surroundings in the middle of the gorgeous Umbrian country side.

Wonderful setting high up in the Umbrian hills. Just returned from a wonderful week’s stay at Isobel and Paul’s farm. Breathtaking views, decent accommodation and plenty of space for our two boys, 9 and 6yrs, to run around.
Make sure you book the dinners, available on Sundays and Thursdays, the food is delicious. Bread, wine, fruit and veg are all available to order daily through Paul, if you don’t feel like venturing to the local supermarket.
Pool is great for the kids and adults to meet up and socialise. We met some wonderful families which made the stay even more enjoyable.
If you don’t feel like cooking, then be prepared to drive out for dinner, although once again home made, pre cooked pastas are available.
And remember, you are in the ‘wild’, so don’t be surprised by the little lizards, beetles, and larger animals that you may come across.
Wi-fi is patchy to say the least, but if it is needed for work etc you can request it to be cranked up.
The only criticism we had was the fact that mosquito netting was only over the bedroom windows. It would have been good to have it over the others also, to get the cool evening airflow without the arrival of the mozzies.
In summary, if you are looking for a simple family break with young children, within beautiful countryside, then we would thoroughly recommend this holiday retreat.

Beautiful, child-friendly italien retreat. My husband, 2 children (7 years and 4 years), and I spent a wonderful week in the Villetta Villa. We easily took a flight from Gatwick to Ancona Airport (about 2 hours), then a 1 hr 20 mins drive.
We arrived at 5 pm to the most beautiful scenery at the villa in the mountains and we were greeted by Paul, he showed us around and then checked on us later on, as he did twice a day. We were able to easily contact him with any concerns. We had a delicious lasagne, bread, and prosecco ready for us - which was perfect.

The Villetta villa is well placed to see the play park, which is fabulous, amazing zip wire. My children loved the ability to run over with independance and they met some lovely friends (as did we), which really added to our holiday. It felt very safe. The villa also had many toys which were great for one more rainy afternoon. Very spacious and extremely clean and everything needed for self-catering.

The nights at La tavernetta were wonferful. Isabel cooked the most amazing food, and both Paul / Isabel were fabulous hosts - they clearly love meeting new people and are very proud of this wonderful place they have. There is a fab climbing frame beside where you eat which is great for kids, really special evenings.

What I really loved in this place was it felt closer to nature in this crazy busy consumer world we have with little regard for the earth. The children were running around a beautiful playfield with friends. It was away from big commercial hotels, and I felt more mindful there of everything we did. It was also environmentally friendly.

Wifi did work for emails, photos, etc, however this was a time for us to put away our phones / work emails.

It was a time to kick back, relax, eat good food and drink prosecco with new friends, in a beautiful, clean place with all the wildlife, fresh air in the morning to glorious sunshine to an occasional thunderstorm. A holiday I will remember in particular for my children in years to come.

There are also plenty of places to visit. We took a trip every day for a couple of hours and enjoyed this aspect to explore. The website gives an accurate description of eveything and there is a brilliant book in your villa.

Thank you Paul and Isabel - We will be back

We were in the Villetta apartment. It was spacious and comfortable. There were loads of toys for our grandson to play with. The beds were clean and comfortable. The bathrooms were roomy and clean. We had a lovely meal in the restaurant. The hosts were really friendly and helpful. It was quite a way from anything but perfect if you wanted a quiet family friendly break.

We stayed at the charming Viletta apartment for 2 weeks with our 2 boys (5 months and almost 3 years) and had a great time. The apartment was spacious and there are lots of toys and other child-related amenities, a shallow and warm pool for children, and a large playground, all of which our children enjoyed immensely.

But it is not just a great place for children - for the parents as well. We enjoyed delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. Really top quality food and wine. With both boys in bed, those evenings felt like date nights for us. Pian di Cascina's location is beautiful in the middle of the Umbrian hills.

The owners are lovely and very helpful and knowledgeable about the surrounding area.

We highly recommend Pian de Cascina for families with young children.

Thank so you so much for such a fantastic week at your amazing house - we loved it.. rather than send you a little list of things that were wrong (there weren't any!) I thought I would send a list of things that we noticed and really appreciated as fellow holiday house owners.

1. Lots of crockery/cutlery etc - we have been to several houses where they have 4 cups/plates/knives etc - really infuriating when a large dishwasher, or wanting perhaps to serve more than one course.
2. Everything immaculately clean
3. All the outdoor toys were clean and even fresh chalk out for the blackboard
4. Tidy outdoor cupboard with balls/bats etc.
5. Great variety of toys and books including my favourite - The Paperbag Princess!
6. Bread/croissant delivery - how you have the patience to do that I will never know.
7. Nice outdoor furniture and shade - only shame was we didn't get to use it too much
8. Lots of suggestions for things to do in book.
9. Comfortable beds!
10. Amazing amazing amazing meals at La Tavernetta!

We have just returned from a 2 week stay at Pian Di Cascina. It was our first holiday with both our 3 year old and our 8 month old baby and Paul and Isabel made it a stress free experience. Prior to departure we had arranged a cot, highchair, steriliser and toilet training seat for the children, meaning that we had lots less stuff to pack and when we arrived we discovered a wonderful pool, great childrens play area and an apartment full of toys and games to keep both of them entertained. All of these touches made a huge difference to our holiday and although hugely child friendly, it didn't ever feel like a 'kids-club' or that the kids took over. The location is beautiful, the meals we had at La Tavernetta were delicious and nothing was too much trouble. Definitely recommended.

Just came back from Villa Pian Di Cascina after a week long break in Umbria with our two kids (2 & 4yrs). I am not normally one to post reviews but we had such a nice time that I felt compelled. Villa Pian Di Cascina is lovely. The owners (Paul and Isabel) made us feel very welcome and made sure we were well looked after. They really went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable and the we enjoyed our stay. They even made wonderful cup cakes for our little one's second birthday. The pre-arrival shop of nappies and other essentials was particularly appreciated. Our apartment was well appointed and supplied, and had lots of toys/books for the kids. The pool was great for cooling off on the hot days, while the surrounding countryside and the views are beautiful and very Italian. We had lots of fun exploring the local towns, with all the amazing churches, castles and medieval buildings, and the thousand of year of history. All in all a great holiday and a great place to stay. Both Umbria and the Villa Pian Di Cascina I would highly recommend.

Pian Di Cascina provided the perfect family setting for our first holiday abroad with our 2 year old daughter. We flew into Perugia which is little over half an hour's drive from the farm, so perfect for little ones. Location is great for day trips too as many beautiful places to visit within an hour's drive with Assisi (must do) being only half an hour. We stayed in the Cascina & were able to leave our front door open so our daughter could play outside - she loved the play area & the outside terrace where we had dinner most evenings. Shame there were no other families staying whilst we were there but Paul & Isabel's children were on hand to play with her. Also a great selection of toys & books too inside our villa. We ate at the onsite tavernetta when it was open (twice a week) & just wish it was open more often as Isabel's cooking is amazing. The ready made lasagnes are a nice option & we would highly recommend the white truffle & sausage one! Lastly Paul & Isabel are perfect hosts.