Deepest Desire

Deepest Desire: Umbria

There are few things better in life than an infinity pool, but an infinity pool with a gorgeous view is definitely among them. This home in the heart of Umbria treats paddlers to a verdant panorama of rolling countryside and distant hilltops.

It's a truly rustic scene and you'll be glad to hear that the home itself slots nicely into the landscape. Traditional in style, you'll find high-ceilinged rooms filled with elegant wooden furnishings, antique decorations and floor tiling so shiny you can almost see your reflection in it. However, it's more modern where it matters, particularly the super-sleek bathrooms and equally glossy kitchens.

If you pay a visit during the warmer months, you'll most likely want to spend as many hours out in the open air as possible and that's more than easy to do here. As well as the aforementioned pool, guests also have a large garden at their disposal, plus a barbecue and alfresco table for when dinnertime rolls around.

There are plenty of attractions in the local area, too. Bevagna is only a kilometre away and its quaint streets are lovely to wander before stopping for dinner and digestifs in one of the restaurants. You don't have to travel much further to find more Umbrian gems either, from Assisi 25 kilometres away to Perugia only 44 kilometres away.

Home truths:
*At the maximum guests capacity, twelve people will be sleeping in the main house, while the remaining two will be in the annexe with its own living room, kitchen and bathroom
*Although the main house is spread over two floor, there's a double bedroom and a sofa bed on the ground level
*There's space to park up to five or six cars on the driveway
*The swimming pool is only available for use between April and October
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request
*Well-behaved dogs are welcome to accompany you during your stay, but only upon request
*All the bedrooms have air conditioning