Girasole ( Italian for sunflower ) is a lovingly restored farmhouse, nestling on the side of a hill and enjoying spectacular views of rolling hills and fields of sunflowers, cypress trees and olive groves, vineyards and hilltop villages.

This 4 bedroom house also has a beautifully situated pool and offers a magical escape to those who love all the things that make Umbria special: the people, the food, the wine, the scenery, the medieval villages and the Renaissance art.

Girasole is a perfect place to relax amid the peace and tranquility of the countryside. If you want to venture out, you are only 10 minutes drive away from the Etruscan walled town of Todi, which is full of life and locals.

You are also within 30 minutes striking distance of many other lovely places to visit: the hilltop towns of Bettona, Monte Castello del Vibio and Montefalco; the Roman ruins at Carsulae; the Umbrian capital Perugia; and the wonderful centres of art and pilgrimage at Orvieto and Assisi.

Go to Girasole once – and you will want to return – again and again!

Further details

The house is built against the side of a hill and is on three levels. May not suit toddlers but if families with young children stay, they must be supervised at all times as the pool is in a open space and not enclosed.

Further details indoors

While we do not have air conditioning, every bedroom has a ceiling fan which works perfectly in the hot weather.
There are also mosquito nets on every bedroom window.
Beamed ceilings and stone tiled floors are throughout the house.
All Bedrooms are bright with panoramic views.

Layout of Girasole

Ground Floor

Bright Living Room, with 2 large windows and French Doors to covered loggia eating area.
Large Fireplace - TV, DVD and CD player. WiFi - 2 sofas and armchairs
Fully equipped kitchen with fireplace, Beamed ceilings, The kitchen has a large marble topped table t o seat 8 which is ideal to sit around for early morning coffee or late night chats.
Pantry - extra fridge and kitchen storage
Twin Bedroom with french doors opening onto garden.
Shower room and WC
Cantina - storage and laundry

First Floor

Large Double Bedroom -
Large Twin Bedroom
Bathroom - bath, shower and WC
Door leading outside to covered seating area and steps to pool.

Third Floor -Tower

Double Bedroom

Further details outdoors

Dining al fresco, finding a quiet place to read or just somewhere to admire the views. At Girasole there are many options for sunshine or shade; you can sit at the lovely covered loggia for dining which has seating for 8, at the marble table under the mulberry tree or on the upper terrace under the vines which we call Da Giorgio, lovingly built by our friend Giorgio. Otherwise there is always the option of lying by the pool ( pool is approximately, 10.7 m by 4.7m).

There is also an outdoor pizza oven.