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Overview
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Villa Gioianna is a gracious Italian country estate composed of an elegant villa surrounded by gardens, an ancient olive grove, a growing orchard and shady woods. Tucked into a fold of the countryside on a hill above Lake Trasimeno, it commands superb views of Tuscany, Umbria, and the Lake.This is a traditional Italian country villa where the elite of Rome and Florence at one time escaped the city's summer heat. It is full of history and memories and furnished and maintained to reflect the owner's character and to delight our guests. The 'padrone', or wealthy landowner, of the surrounding farms built the Villa in 1918. We are only the third owners. In the early 21st century, we renovated and updated the Villa, but with respect for the original architecture, spirit, and history of the house so that it retains the warmth and ambiance of an Italian family country home.
We are constantly improving the estate (last year we added a beautiful pergola overlooking the swimming pool, retiled the pool, upgraded the outdoor lighting, renovated and opened to guests the stunning cantina [wine cellar] with its quatre-foil brick ceilings) and are working hard in the gardens to make them as productive and as beautiful as we can. Previously we had added a yoga platform in the woods, a tranquil and shady place where you can practice yoga in complete privacy while looking out over stunning countryside, or relax and read a book or simply sit in the evening with an aperitivo and watch the light change over the landscape as the sun sets.
The Villa brings much joy to us and to our guests.
The Villa has modern mechanical systems, air conditioning, solar panels, and a swimming pool. Terracotta and hand-painted tile floors, painted and antique doors and wood-beamed brick ceilings form a simple background for the eight spacious ensuite bedrooms furnished with splendid antiques, sumptuous textiles and supremely comfortable beds.
The Villa's bathrooms are notorious locally, both for their beauty and number: every bedroom has its own beautifully tiled bathroom; all but one has a deep soaking tub to relax in. Enjoy them without guilt: in the summer, most of the hot water comes from solar panels.
You arrive at the Villa via an avenue of cypresses and lime trees, passing through a mature park of 4.5 acres of woods, vineyards, olive groves, fruit trees and flower gardens. The Villa is a small working estate that produces its own olive oil, fruit, vegetables, wonderfully fragrant roses, flowers and herbs. We garden 'sustainably;' we recycle or compost virtually all waste produced by the Villa.
For many more photos and information about the Villa and the surrounding area, please visit us on Instagram @villagioianna.
In 2023, Umbria was named Foodie Destination of the Year by Lonely Planet. For good reason. Here, the rituals of the table are celebrated and cherished. Food and wine are excellent and reasonably priced. We can recommend several excellent local cooks -- including a delightful typical Italian nonna -- each of whom spoils guests with delicious, homemade meals. They can also combine a meal with a cooking lesson or a family pasta-making lesson that is just So. Much. Fun!
We provide our guests with inside information of our favorite restaurants, wineries, sights and activities. There is so much to see and do and enjoy in our area. We want you to have an amazing holiday discovering our region, culture and food.
Minimum booking is five nights. Week-long and two-week rentals strongly preferred, but we are delighted to accommodate the special requirements of weddings or other landmark celebrations for shorter periods. Just ask! Bookings for less than a week are slightly higher per night than posted on the calendar, as fixed costs are the same as for a week but amortized over fewer days.
Guests post a refundable security deposit and pay a small overnight tax (required by the local authorities) in addition to the rental fees. Final cleaning and a set amount of utilities are included in the rental fees. Any excess above these will be accounted for and deducted from the deposit. Reservation is by way of a 35% deposit; the balance is due 10 weeks before arrival. In addition, the Italian Government has recently imposed a 21% rental tax on short-term rentals such as holiday lets.
Bookings are made on the representation from guests that they have purchased sufficient travel insurance that they deem adequate for their needs. All is explained in detail in the Booking Terms & Conditions, which both parties agree to and will be provided to you prior to paying a deposit.
These are our CIR and CIN numbers, which every Italian holiday rental accommodation operating legally in Italy is required to display on all adverts and which assures you that we are licensed by the Comune and the Region to rent as a holiday home:
Comune: CASTIGLIONE DEL LAGO
CIR - Codice Identificativo Regionale: 054009C201009776
CIN - Codice Identificativo Nazionale: IT054009C201009776
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x King Bed
Antique, crowned four-poster bed, ensuite bathroom with mosaic tiles, view of vineyards
Bedroom 2
1 x King Bed
Antique, crowned four-poster, ensuite bathroom with travertine tiles, view of woods
Bedroom 3
2 x Double Beds
Two large doubles, ensuite bathroom with deep claw-foot tub, view of the lake and Castiglione del Lago.
Bedroom 4
1 x King Bed
Crowned four poster bed, ensuite bathroom w travertine tiles & deep soaking tub, views of lake and Castiglione del Lago.
Bedroom 5
1 x King Bed
Antique handpainted wooden bed, ensuite bathroom w travertine tiles and soaking tub
Bedroom 6
1 x King Bed
Antique brass bed, ensuite bathroom with travertine tiles and footed tub
Bedroom 7
1 x King Bed
Antique carved wooden bed, ensuite bathroom with handpainted tiles and soaking tub
Bedroom 8
1 x King Bed
Antique Italian traditional iron bed, ensuite bathroom with handpainted tiles and large shower
10 Reviews
Leave ReviewSimply perfect- although risk you wont ever want to leave
By Mary D on 27-May-2025I cannot begin to say how perfect this location, home and interaction with the host was. The pictures actually do not do justice to how beautiful, clean, thoughtful and exquisite the Villa is. Everything you need is there with such attention to detail from toiletries to the positioning of the breakfast table in the rising sun in the morning. Pool was immaculate, kitchen designed to cook any type of feast in, the gardens and surroundings just stunning and the host giving you such thoughtful and impeccably curated ideas from ice cream to restaurants to thermal springs nearby. And Mario deserves a particular mention for being so helpful and kind even with airport transfers. . I did not want to leave. If you go you will not- so do be warned. A true Umbrian paradise.
An idyllic stay in Umbria
By Caroline on 27-May-2025The Villa is beyond beautiful, and everything was perfect. We feel so fortunate that Anna has shared this place with us. We had a very special week indeed. We have relatives in Spain so have travelled extensively there and in France, but never had the opportunity to experience Italy outside of the cities. We couldn’t believe what we had been missing! With no small thanks to Anna’s excellent recommendations we felt we were able to fill our week with incredible experiences and meaningful memories for the children. To do so with the backdrop of this incredible villa was a dream. We love antiques and have renovated a few old houses (although nothing on this scale) and so appreciated the high standard and beautiful touches in every room. We all spent plenty of time in the pool which was a perfect temperature! I watched the sunrise over the lake, we had great pizza at Rastrello. Special thanks to Mario who was always on hand to help with minor queries.
Absolutely beautiful
By Thiane Pohlandt on 05-Sep-2024I had the most wonderful stay at this beautiful villa, it has the most stunning views and is in an amazing location. The garden and pool are incredible
Autumn in Umbria
By Neil Fraser on 29-Oct-2024I visited this villa in the Umbrian countryside just too late to take part in the olive harvest but saw the olive pressing carried out locally a couple of days after I arrived. The property is surrounded by glorious countryside where vines and olives appear to thrive. I am keen on wine and have been involved in supplying the hospitality industry in the past so was delighted to find a collection of great quality wineries in the area and enjoyed some superb wine tastings as recommended by the owner. Some tastings included a delicious lunch to accompany the wines while enjoying the wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. There is plenty to explore in the area with several historic towns to visit in both Umbria and Tuscany which is close by. There is a great choice of restaurants to suit most tastes and budgets with most restaurants focussing on locally sourced ingredients which celebrate local dishes. The villa itself is over 100 years old and is tastefully decorated to reflect its location and style.
Perfect location, perfect surroundings, perfect lodging -- perfect stay
By Jim Reeves on 26-Oct-2024This was our 16th stay at the villa: every year since 2006 except for the Covid years. It may have been our best stay yet even though it was the latest in the year. We love the fact that it's not too far a drive from Rome, the fact that Florence, Assisi and Sienna are close enough for perfect day trips although we now spend most of our visits to Cortona and other wonderful Tuscan and Umbrian hill towns. This time, we even tried out an ancient Roman bath! Spent some time picking olives and witnessing the pressing of the fruit into wonderful olive oil. The bedrooms and baths are all more-than ample and quite well done. Self catering is great with a well-equipped kitchen. The views are spectacular--especially looking over the vineyard and valley behind the villa--and there's a great winery NEXT DOOR. We shared this visit with folks from Ireland and the UK as well as a family from the US. So.... great times, great people, great lodgings, great location and great times. Pretty damned close to paradise.
A small section of heaven
By Phoebe Wright on 05-Sep-2024We had a lovely stay at the Villa! Holiday of a life time! The villa is beautiful & the surrounding area is astonishing. We packed so much into our week so feel like we really experienced Italy. The Villa is within easy reach of many amazing places including Rome, Pisa, Florence and Tuscany. Can’t wait to visit again!