Set amongst the verdant Umbrian hills, with views across to Assisi, Villa Vita sits in perfect harmony with its beautiful natural surroundings. Sophisticated contemporary interiors and luxury fittings showcase the owner’s immaculate sense of style, with modern artworks and a state-of-the-art kitchen adding to the high-end feel. The spacious accommodation is arranged around a central courtyard, with plenty of open-plan living space, three sumptuous en-suite bedrooms and a sauna and shower room. An integrated speaker system lets you to enjoy your choice of music throughout the property, be it jazz in the kitchen or club classics by the pool, setting the perfect tone for your holiday.

Summer living is all about the outside space, and there's everything you need here to make the most of the long sunny days. If you're actively inclined, there's a small fitness gazebo by the pool, complete with running machine, fixed bike and weights bench, and if you fancy something a little gentler, there's table tennis, a heated pool with massage jets and bikes to help you explore locally. It's a magnificent spot to just relax and enjoy the views or perhaps entertain; from the wisteria-clad pergola to the designer lighting and plants chosen for fragrance, the gardens create the most inviting backdrop for any occasion, from a cosy family dinner to a special celebration, with a chef available to cater for it all by arrangement.

Local area

One of the most important religious sites in Italy, Assisi is home to the magnificent Basilica di San Francesco, built in honour of Saint Francis who was born here at the end of the 12th century. Whether you enjoy the environs on foot as he did or make the short car journey into the centre of Assisi to explore the many monuments he inspired, you will be touched by the magical atmosphere, unique to this part of Italy. Many of Umbria’s other attractions are also easily accessible, including Spello, Perugia, Spoleto, Gubbio and Lake Trasimeno but however exciting your travels, you will always look forward to returning to the life-enhancing charms of Villa Vita.

Our choice of Italian properties is diverse, ranging from simple charm to genuine luxury and style. Much of our portfolio is privately owned, and price alone is therefore not a universal guide. We contract all our accommodation in person, and each property has its individual appeal.

To help you make the right choice based on your own priorities, we have devised a simple grading guide to be considered in conjunction with each individual property description, awarding up to a maximum of five stars for the below categories.