We would like to return in summer, perhaps with family. Too cool this time for the pool but it is so inviting! The property is an oasis of green and calm, 5-8 minutes from Perugia center. The apartment is clean, with comfortable beds, good lighting options, lovely living/dining space and a well-stocked kitchen. The owners are good communicators and very friendly (use Valentina’s suggestion list!). We used this base to explore a different Umbrian, Marches or Tuscan town each day. Urbino, Gobbio, Assisi...Can’t wait to come back.

We had a wonderful two week stay in this property with our two teenage boys. The apartment is spacious and spotlessly clean. There is plenty of outside space and seating and the pool is wonderful. Most of the time we used the outside areas we had them to ourselves even though the other apartments were also occupied. The apartment also has it's own outdoor cooking and eating area. Valentina and her husband were so friendly and helpful and responded straight away if we had any queries. The location is perfect for exploring Umbria and Tuscany and we visited many of the hill towns as well as frequent trips into Perugia using the bus service which stops outside the house. Highlights of the holiday for us were trips to Sienna and Cortona and a day on lake Trasimeno on a motorboat. We would definitely stay here again.

Valentina Giunti und ihr Mann Gianncarlo sind sehr freundliche Gastgeber. Valentina spricht gutes Deutsch und war für Fragen immer schnell erreichbar. Das große, sehr gepflegte parkähnliche Grundstück mit hohen Bäumen liegt in sehr ruhiger Lage am Rande von Perugia. Zur am Zentrum der Altstadt gelegenen großen Tiefgarage an der Piazza di Partigiani braucht man mit dem Auto ca. 10 Minuten. Von dort geht es mit den Rolltreppen weiter rauf zum Corso Vanucci. Gegenüber dem Grundstück ist gleich eine Bushaltestelle, von der aus man ebenfalls zur Piazzi di Partigiani kommt, aber den Bus haben wir nicht ausprobiert. Bäcker, Metzger, Supermarkt , Restaurant und Bar mit Gelateria sind von der Wohnung aus nicht fußläufig, aber mit dem Auto in wenigen Minuten erreichbar. Wir hatten die sehr geräumige, gemütliche und gut ausgestattete Wohnung "Il Melograno" gebucht. Die Küche verfügt sogar über einen Geschirrspüler. Klimaanlage gibt es keine, aber dafür waren in der Wohnung einige Stehventilatoren aufgestellt, die für Erfrischung gesorgt haben. Den überdachten Eßplatz im Freien haben wir gerne für Frühstück und Abendessen genutzt. Ein Genuss war der große Pool. Es gab genügend Liegen, eine Außendusche und eine separate Umkleide und Toilette. Auf dem Rasen ist genügend Platz für Federball- oder Volleyballspiel. Zur Familie Giunti gehören zwei sehr kinderliebe und äußerst gut erzogene Hunde, die sich meist im Garten aufhalten. Wir haben eine tolle Ferienwoche in Perugia verbracht und empfehlen die Anlage gerne weiter!

Non ci sono parole per descrivere l'ospitalità e la quiete trovate in questo posto meraviglioso. Mia figlia ed io vi abbiamo soggiornato la scorsa settimana per il quinto anno di seguito e, come sempre, siamo state benissimo. Consiglio Le Balze vivamente!!!

We were made to feel very welcome at Le Balze and felt instantly at home in the apartment and the beautiful surrounding gardens. The apartment was very spacious and comfortable and accommodated the five of us easily. We enjoyed the use of a nice patio and well equipped BBQ outside but also used the covered table area next to the pool in the evening. The pool was immaculate and there were plenty of sun loungers and shady areas to find. Valentina was there at hand to help when we needed it and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. The property is a couple of minutes drive from Perugia which we found made a great central base to visit lots of beautiful hill top cities such as Assissi, Spello and Oliveto. If you are looking for a relaxing break tucked away in a quiet and homely setting yet within easy reach of lots of beautiful Umbrian destinations then we would recommend Le Balze.

We stayed at Il Melograno with our two kids in August 2018. The location is great - 5/10 minute drive to the town centre. Yet the villa is super green, secluded and peaceful. The apartment is stunning, with lots of natural light and beautiful furniture - a mix of brand new (kitchen) and antiques (bedrooms). The patio/gazebo outside has a fully functioning open air kitchen with sink, stove, BBQ and a big dining table, which was so nice to have in the summer to make the most of the beautiful Italian weather. We will be coming back! :)

Relaxing week in Perugia with our 2 sons (7&10). The pool and facilities were fabulous. The other guests were families and it was easy to share the pool and grounds. The area is amazing and a trip to Assisi is definitely recommended. Thank you Valentina for our wonderful stay x

Wir durften mit unseren beiden Kindern unseren Urlaub im Sommer 2018 hier verbringen. Die Fotos versprechen wirklich nicht zu viel. Die Wohnung Melograno ist wunderschön, geräumig, sehr sauber, mit viel Geschmack und viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Auch die Ausstattung lässt nichts vermissen: Geschirr, Töpfe, Pfannen, Zubehör, Kühlschrank, Herd, Geschirrspüler nebst Tabs und sogar ein Sandwichmaker waren vorhanden. Auch verschiedene Decken, Spiele, Reiseführer waren in der Wohnung zu finden. Wöchentlich wurden frische Handtücher und Bettbezüge bereit gelegt. Die wunderschöne große und ruhige Außenanlage mit den Oliven- und Pinienbäumen, die genügend Rückzugs- aber auch Spielmöglichkeiten für die Kinder bereit hält, ist ein Traum – der perfekte Ort zum Entspannen. Jeden Morgen wurden wir zudem vom schönsten Vogelgezwitscher geweckt. Auf dem Grundstück waren insbesondere zur Freude unserer Kinder auch zwei sehr gut erzogene, liebe Hunde. Der Pool ist herrlich groß, das Wasser stets sehr sauber und klar, ohne Chlorgeruch. Genauso hatten wir ihn uns gewünscht und vorgestellt. Die Herzlichkeit der Gastgeberin und deren Familie verdienen bei allem Lob aber eine besondere Erwähnung. Valentina spricht zudem fließend deutsch und englisch. Unsere Privatsphäre wurde bei ihr ganz groß geschrieben; gleichwohl war sie irgendwie immer da, wenn man sie brauchte. Einzigartig und fabelhaft! Es war eine unglaublich schöne und erholsame Woche. Liebe Valentina, ganz herzlichen Dank dafür und die vielen unvergesslich schönen Momente bei euch!

We stayed in "The Rose" for 14 days. Excellent house and a beautiful big garden, with a lot of privacy. The house is comfortable and very clean. Plenty of nice plates, glasses etc. We had a nice contact with Valentina and we liked the sweet dogs. Very quiet, but close to Perugia and a lot of other places. So overall, we can recommend the place very much.

I loved staying for the night, 6th July, in this wonderful place. The Melograno appartment is most beautifully furnished and equipped; everywhere is immaculate and spotlessly clean. The airy, spacious and very comfortable rooms would be perfect for a family stay. Outside there are lovely gardens and a pool making it ideal for children. There is an outside kitchen and dining area with armchairs making it the perfect spot for outdoor living during warm weather. I can't recomend a stay here highly enough. It is a dream of a place. Valentina is an excellent hostess as she is always on hand to assist but never intrusive.

The apartment "Il Melograno" is wonderful! Perfectly clean and comfortable, with a very elegant furnishing. The park is stunning, a real "oasi di pace", as the ad says! It's even better than in pictures, since the atmosphere is what makes it special. The location is optimal, really close to the centre, shops and the highway. The outdoor kitchen is the top!

We spent a very pleasant week in the apartment. It had plenty of space, very comfortable fittings in a lovely large estate. The pool was excellent, and there were many places to sit and relax in the sun or in the shade - your choice! The outdoor al -fresco barbecue area was a joy! And Valentina is a lovely, welcoming and helpful owner. All you needed on a day-to-day basis was just five minutes away in the car - and if you didn't feel like testing your driving skills in Perugia there was a bus stop right outsider the gate! Assisi was only 20 minutes away - and the airport only 15 minutes. Highly recommended!

My family absolutely enjoyed staying at Le Blaze: Il Melograno villa apartment for 12 days in May. We can’t wait to come back. Valentina is a kind and wonderful host who was always available if we needed anything. The apartment has everything you need and her well-kept garden is full of open space, flowers, patios to dine al fresco, and a relaxing pool. Our son loved running around, playing on the swing, and spending time with her two friendly dogs. It truly felt like a home away from home. Thank you Valentina for making our visit such a lovely experience!

Quiet and private.Great base for touring

We rented the 2-bedroom apartment on the first floor and could not have been happier. The bedrooms and living/dining room were large, homey, and well-maintained. Despite the heat wave, we were comfortable inside due to the awnings, shutters, and screens. We rarely needed the fans but were glad to have them. The grounds were also a treat: pool, outdoor kitchen, and shady groves , too beautiful for words. Flavia quickly replied to all our emails. Of all the VRBOs we've rented over the years, she had the best information about local logistics and touring.

We rented a two bedroom apartment with a large dining room/living room area. The apartment was immaculate and had everything we needed for meal preparation. We loved the pool and our kids even met some other children to play with so that made our stay even better. There is a lot of space in the garden so it is easy to find a quiet corner. We highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to check out Umbria. Thank you for having us as your guests!

My wife and I stayed at Melegrano for week.We had a car and so was an easy ride to the parking lot in Perugia. We were told there were buses that could have taken us but we never used them.The house is very comfortable and all the windows have a wonderful view of greenery and some of the large pool. It was like staying in your wonderful aunt's house with art deco furniture, a 300-year-old chandelier and lots of wood paneling and comfortable sofas and chairs in the living room. The bedrooms were very comfortable and roomy with ample closet space and and drawers. The kitchen is small but very well-equipped and very efficient. Valentina and her two oldest children that were around and of course the dogs were wonderful. If, instead of turning towards Perugia you had the other way, in two minutes you are in the small town of Montebello. The perfect place to have your morning coffee (I only drink espresso based coffee and their cappuccino was superb). There is also a pharmacy if you need one and a great supermarket (Conad a large Italian chain) to stock up on a few things for the house. There is also a pizzeria for nights when you don't feel like either cooking or going to a fancy restaurant that is quite good. I would recommend the pizza over some of the pasta dishes :-) The wine is fine and inexpensive. All in all a very comfortable home to come home to after a day of sightseeing or an evening out and, as everyone has commented, Valentina will go out of her way to help you in any way that she can; a lovely lady.

We enjoyed a wonderful four days at IL Melograno. The property was just as described...very well-maintained, neat and clean, and the owner, Valentina, was very helpful and welcoming. Valentina suggested some of the towns we should visit and we took her suggestions. We visited Gubbio ...with the Funnicular up the mountain which was great fun , Assisi, Perugia and Spello with its beautiful flower baskets. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend this property...loved having Valentina's beautiful dogs to welcome us home each evening! Thank you, Valentina for allowing us to stay in your wonderful accommodations!