We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Podere Nuovo.  We are a family group of 5 adults and all the group are keen to re-book next year.  The view of Lake Trasimeno from the house alone is a good enough reason to stay at Podere Nuovo.  We never got bored of looking at the ever changing view.  The house has all the facilities/equipment you need to make it feel like home from home.   Dave and Francesca have paid a lot of attention to detail and the house is extremely welcoming and clean. The location of the house is great for visiting beautiful towns such as Siena, Assisi, Arezzo and Pienza all under an hour drive.  Pienza has the most amazing views.  We also did a couple of wine tastings in Montepulciano and Montalcino. We enjoyed daily visits to the small town of Tuoro for post cycling coffee and pastries and became regulars in the very friendly Mocafe.  The pizzas were also a favourite.  There are a number of restaurants in the town and I would suggest booking in advance for a weekend visit. A number of the group are keen cyclists and found several beautiful routes from the house.  Dave and Francesca are extremely helpful hosts and made our stay at Podere Nuovo a good one.

We had excellent communication with Dave and Francesca prior to our holiday. They met us at the house on our arrival and showed us round. The accommodation was perfect with large rooms and a great pool table for the kids. Good sized pool with huge grounds. The location in a national park was idyllic with great walks (and superb for trail running for some!). Views from the house were breathtaking. Within easy reach of Siena, Cortona and Perugia. Favourite trip to Montepulciano with stop off at vineyards for wine tasting. Thoroughly recommend Stefania Meloni from Toscana e Gusto. She came to the house with her team and cooked us an amazing meal with local produce....so good that we asked her to come back for a second time. Didn't have a chance to try her cooking school but maybe next time. Excellent venue for a family holiday. Thanks Dave and Francesca Jim, Bridget and family

We had excellent communication with Dave and Francesca prior to our holiday. They met us at the house on our arrival and showed us round. The accommodation was perfect with large rooms and a great pool table for the kids. Good sized pool with huge grounds. The location in a national park was idyllic with great walks (and superb for trail running for some!). Views from the house were breathtaking. Within easy reach of Siena, Cortona and Perugia. Favourite trip to Montepulciano with stop off at vineyards for wine tasting. Thoroughly recommend Stefania Meloni from Toscana e Gusto. She came to the house with her team and cooked us an amazing meal with local produce....so good that we asked her to come back for a second time. Didn't have a chance to try her cooking school but maybe next time. Excellent venue for a family holiday. Thanks Dave and Francesca Jim, Bridget and family

David was wonderful and very kind

We’ve stayed in many places but this has to be one of the best, the house itself is serene (the photographs really don’t do it justice), the views fantastic , the area is one of outstanding beauty and the neighbours and locals are friendly and supportive... what more could anyone want!

This property is superb. The rooms are all of a good size and beautifully decorated. The bedrooms have views of the lake and are akin to a top hotel. The pool and grounds overlook the lake and has plenty of shaded areas for dinning and drinks. The pool table was a great distraction. Even the supermarket a short drive away is excellent. The grounds are extensive offering a great walks in and out of trees. The case of wine ordered from the local winery should arrive shortly so we can reflect on the great week we had. We will definitely rebook this house.

The house was perfect. It was cozy and felt like home from the moment we arrived. The rooms were all very well kitted out, with tons of storage so you didn't need to live out of your bag. As for the outside. What can I say. If I could wake up to that view every day, I would in a heartbeat. There was plenty of space outside where everyone could sit and enjoy the afternoons and evenings, and watch the sunset, with cocktails in hand. We had plenty of BBQs and ate underneath the cozy, warmly lit gazebo looking at the beautiful towns below.The pool table gave the younger members of our group a great activity to do in the evening, and was a welcomed addition to this great house. During our stay we were able to see a couple of wonderful towns (Assisi and Siena) easily accessible from the house, and our first time to see some of these wonderful Italian towns.The hosts were fantastic and communicated with us throughout our stay ensuring we had everything we needed. We can't thank you enough, and will be back.

The house was perfect. It was cozy and felt like home from the moment we arrived. The rooms were all very well kitted out, with tons of storage so you didn't need to live out of your bag. As for the outside. What can I say. If I could wake up to that view every day, I would in a heartbeat. There was plenty of space outside where everyone could sit and enjoy the afternoons and evenings, and watch the sunset, with cocktails in hand. We had plenty of BBQs and ate underneath the cozy, warmly lit gazebo looking at the beautiful towns below. The pool table gave the younger members of our group a great activity to do in the evening, and was a welcomed addition to this great house. During our stay we were able to see a couple of wonderful towns (Assisi and Siena) easily accessible from the house, and our first time to see some of these wonderful Italian towns. The hosts were fantastic and communicated with us throughout our stay ensuring we had everything we needed. We can't thank you enough, and will be back.

It was a lovely home, lots of space, and very relaxing. It accommodated our family of 11, and we did not feel cramped. Very clean home with modern amenities. Great base for visiting other cities in Tuscany and Umbria. A short steep drive up hill to get to the house, but result is a private home with great views. Grocery store, and few restaurants/bar nearby in quiet local town of Tuoro. Dave and Francesca were very helpful in giving us ideas on what to do in the area, and how to get around in Italy, from renting taxi, to driving and parking in other cities. We were there only for short time, but felt like we were locals. Would definitely stay there again.

It was a lovely home, lots of space, and very relaxing. It accommodated our family of 11, and we did not feel cramped. Very clean home with modern amenities. Great base for visiting other cities in Tuscany and Umbria. A short steep drive up hill to get to the house, but result is a private home with great views. Grocery store, and few restaurants/bar nearby in quiet local town of Tuoro. Dave and Francesca were very helpful in giving us ideas on what to do in the area, and how to get around in Italy, from renting taxi, to driving and parking in other cities. We were there only for short time, but felt like we were locals. Would definitely stay there again.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Podere Nuovo. It's a wonderfully quiet property situated atop a hill on the Umbria/Tuscany border. While the road up the hill is not for the faint of heart, once you arrive at the property you're greeted with fantastic views of the surrounding environs, including lake Trasimeno. There was more than ample space for the 10 of us, and lots of places to sit outside and take in the scenery. If you're considering staying in this area you're likely to be spending much of your time visiting nearby towns, but its wonderful to be able to come back home to this property after a day out and relax. David and Francesca are highly communicative and respond to questions quickly. Overall, a great experience.

Our family stayed in this beautiful home for 5 days the end of June. It was in a perfect location for trips to the hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria.

We loved our recent trip to Tuoro. The house feels like it is on top of the world with fantastic views of the lake. It is blissfully peaceful and tranquil, yet has numerous amenities close by. The village of Tuoro Sul Trasimeno is 5 mins away by car and has a couple of good supermarkets. There are fabulous walks from the door and the house is extremely comfortable and well appointed. The location is a perfect base for visiting the beautiful and historic towns of Cortona, Perugia, Arrezzo, Siena, Florence etc. It is also good for cycling. We hope to return soon.

This stunning property is very well maintained and excellently presented. Clearly a lot of thought has been put into developing this farmhouse, the facilities are top class and it was a very comfortable place to stay. The views from the swimming pool and terrace are spectacular and we had many wonderful evenings out under the stars. I would recommend this to families and groups of friends. Thank you so much to the owners for sharing this beautiful place!

As two families (10 people) we found this house more than matched our expectations and provided everything we wanted for an August relaxing week holiday. House clean spacious and well equipped, grounds extensive and fairly private, loads of indoor and outdoor seating space, great pool and best of all the stunning views. Local facilities in Truoro 10 mins by car down the hill. Recommend a trip to Isla Maggiore by boat - very easy from lakeside pier. Loads of other towns to visit. Dave is a communicative and attentive owner and Paulo and his dog Barry next door are available for any emergencies. We would strongly recommend this house

This is a spacious and comfortable holiday villa. It is well appointed with all necessary amenities and provides an outstanding large family holiday venue. It commands exceptional views of the entire lake and surrounding countryside and is well positioned to explore the local area. Perugia 40 mins, Assissi 60 mins, Cortona 30 mins, the lakeside beaches 20 mins. Local supermarkets are 10 mins away and there a couple of ok eateries in the local town, Tuoro 10 mins. There is also great support from a well informed local neighbour who manages the property. Pool and surrounds are great. Barbecuing and dining al fresco is a real treat. One other great feature- often overlooked- is that it's height and exposed location takes the edge off the sometimes fierce Itslian summer temperature and makes it much more comfortable for a Northern European visitor ! Recommended.

We stayed two families of four in the house and had a fantastic holiday. The house is spacious and well tempered and the outside area is absolutely stunning with a clear view across Lake Trasimeno. From the house it is easy to get to the four lane road towards Perugia, so you can visit towns like Assisi, Montepulciano, Perugia, Cortona and Orvieto after or during lunch and still be home to enjoy a drink and dinner at the terrace as the sun sets. The communication with David and Francesca before the stay was swift and very friendly and while there it was very nice to have Paolo nearby to look after everything. Niels Ammitzbøll, Copenhagen, 9-23 July 2016

A truly stunning property very well maintained and furnished with the most beautiful views , in a very private and peaceful location, at the end of a private road. The villa was very well equipped and spacious, very clean and comfortable a great place to come together with friends and family, with a pool and lots of outside space for alfresco living. (It had a B & B next door which could give you extra rooms for a larger family group). A well located base to visit the regions villages/towns. The owners were extremely helpful during our stay providing us with lots of detail on nearby attractions. I would certainly recommend this property to friends and relatives, you do need a card to visit this property.

Unforgettable birthday for 90 year-old mother Podere Nuovo is a beautiful, old farmhouse, which is nestled high in the hills above Lake Trasimeno. There are breath-taking views over the lake from the huge terrace and pool area as well as from virtually every room in the house. The property is over 300 years old and retains many original features such as old beams and a huge fireplace but it has been beautifully decorated in a contemporary style and fitted out to a very high standard with all the mod cons of a large utility room, dishwasher, washing machine and Wi-Fi. We went there in October to celebrate my disabled mother’s 90th birthday and she was able to stay in the downstairs bedroom and have the complete run of the downstairs living area without having to go up and down stairs. Fabulous! In addition, since there were fifteen of us some were able to stay in the wonderful Villa Sensi next door and not be inconvenienced in any way. Paolo, the owner of Villa Sensi organised a meal for our family group which included our mother’s brother and his sons and daughters. There are 5 good-sized bedrooms including the downstairs bedroom and four bathrooms as well as a huge sitting room and dining area. There is also a further sitting room upstairs as well as a smaller lounge with a pool table and TV in, which suited our teenagers. As did the WiFi which had a reasonable signal throughout the house. The swimming pool is a good size and there is an enormous terrace for dining and sunbathing as well as a massive lower terrace around the pool. The substantial gardens go all around the house so the house is very private and very peaceful. The town of Tuoro is a 5-10 minutes drive and provides everything you need including several traditional food shops and restaurants. There are also slightly bigger towns around the lake from where you can take boat trips or do other activities such as fishing and water sports. The property is in a great location for exploring the jewels of Umbria and Tuscany and is within easy reach of fantastic medieval towns such as Cortona, Siena, Perugia, Bevagna, Montepulciano, Orvieto and Assisi - all within about an hour’s drive of the property. We also spent a fabulous day in Florence, which is only just over an hour on the train with the station being about 15 minutes drive. Podere Nuovo is ideal for families or groups of friends as you can totally relax in the house knowing everything is at hand but if you feel more active ther

We stayed for one week in Podere Nuovo with a group of friends, all in our 20s. It is a beautiful villa with a large outside swimming pool, set up in the hills overlooking Lake Trasimeno. The little village down the road will provide everything you need in terms of authentic Italian food, to cook delicious alfresco lunches on the patio whilst enjoying breathtaking views, followed by cosy evening dinners in the villa's rustic and beautiful interior. I'd thoroughly recommend staying here, and I can't wait to return next year.

We recently stayed at Podere Nuovo for the week and had an absolutely amazing time. The Villa is beautiful and the grounds extensive. The pool was not open when we stayed however, we could only imagine how brilliant it will be. The Villa has five amazing bedrooms and an enormous lounge with adjoining kitchen. In the grounds there is an amazing patio area to the front of the property with views to the lake and beyond. The lake is at 300m above sea level and the property about 700m so you can only imagine the sense of peace tranquillity and serenity being that high creates. What is most convenient is that the town of Tuoro is only a 5 – 10 min drive away so popping out to get stuff is a breeze. The principal purpose of our visit to the Villa was to spend some time cycling the surrounding area however we also ended up visiting some of the many amazing places nearby including Perugia, Cortona, Sienna and Assisi. None of us had been to this area of Italy before and I have to say we were all stunned by the beauty of the places. People talk of how amazing Tuscany is and to be honest Umbria took the prize for us! The other amazing thing about this property is the ease of arrival departure and access to amazing places. We flew into Rome which is about a two hour drive away and our friends landed at Perugia which was about a 40 minute drive. Nearby places such as Sienna were a relatively short drive away and there seem to be an endless list of them to see! We really wanted to extend our stay at Villa Podere Nuovo as we simply fell in love with the place and had reached that state of relaxation and enjoyment where you don’t want it to end! We plan to return as soon as we can.