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An old soul of forbidden love

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The story goes, in 1932, a forbidden love caused the son of the local nobleman to build this luxurious gentlemen's house on the top of the hill in Pornello, nearby his father's castle. Banned from his family, no expense was spared for his love: all the interior walls were hand drawn and painted by the then renowned interior painter Dottore. 

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Nowdays, the Palazzetto offers a unique stay in an authentic "Villa Liberta": the plain wall surfaces, horizontal listellos, rhythmic windows and wooden shutters are typical of elegant Italian Art Deco gentlemen's house.

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Inside, both in the tastefully decorated living area and the intimate reading room at the front of the house, the original murals create an incomparable ambiance. The wooden windows, shutters and "swamp glass" have been preserved in their original state but were insulated during the 2018-2020 renovation.

Escape with family & friends​

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Three spatious double bedrooms and one bedroom with a double bed and an additional single bed, turn the Palazzetto into an ideal hideaway for a family break or a holiday with friends. The antique dining table in the dining area easily seats 8 to 9 people. Discover between the dining area and the storage area an antique, wooden pass-through hatch 

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A spacious & well equiped kitchen, a bathroom with two rain showers, an extra restroom, a pantry and dining room make sure your stay, even in winter spring & autumn, will be largely comfortable.

The good live
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An Italian breakfast in early spring on the balcony or just endless moments of food sharing on the shady terrace in the courtyard or maby a cosy coffee moment in the lounge or even an aperitif with the neighbors in front of the house? No doubt, the three terraces will just lure you outside.
Childfriendly & teen proof!

For young and old, the garden is a small paradise. Children have complete freedom because the house is surrounded by a huge fenced garden of one acre. 

Fancy a refreshing dive after a trip to Perugia? Or maybe you want to swim in the warm water every morning at sunrise? Or do you just want to relax with a good book on the terrace? 

The long staircase with cypress trees will take you to the sunny pool half way down the slope. The pool measures 4m by 9m and features a relaxation zone in the water and sun terrace. Create unforgettable moments of pure splash fun with the kids in the pool!

Or just relax and kiss the sun on one of the six sunbeds. Wifi is available but very slow at the poolside. 
Green lung of Italy
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From the courtyard & balcony terrace you have a beautiful view of the garden, the pool and the valley. Pornello lays in the middle of a new UNESCO biospher reserve.  So, it is not rare to spot little deer on the hill behind the garden at dusk  and at night you'll hear the eagle owl call over the garden. Since the lower garden is adjacent to woods, you can also regularly spot peregrine falcons over the valley. 

The valley though is famous for its protected butterflies. So when the garden was redesigned in 2022, many flowers and shrubs in the new landscape were carefully chosen with the habitat of these small fellows in mind. 
A delicate perfum

Due to its slightly higher position on the ridge, a light breeze blows a spicy scent of lavender, thyme, origano and nepeta into the courtyard garden even on the hottest summer days.
Starry starry night

Precisely because the Palazzetto is located in the middle of the Umbrian hills and forests, it remains a wonderful cool treat in the evening and at night after a hot summer day. In the evening, throw the windows and doors wide open and enjoy the tranquility of the Italian hill country and be enchanted by a beautiful starry sky in the garden. Catch your breath and enjoy absolute silence.

Kitchen

  • pellet stove

  • induction stove

  • 2 large fridges

  • microwave

  • airfryer

  • toaster

  • kettle

  • dishwasher

  • coffee machine + dolce gusto + Italian percolators

  • Mixer

  • china, cutlery & glasses

  • additional china & glasses in the near proximity of the garden

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Cellar

  • 2nd dishwasher

  • washing machine

  • tumble dryer

  • Big cloth rack

  • 2 portable laundry racks

  • Cupboard with glasses & dishes to use in the courtyard.

  • 2nd fridge for the courtyard

  • Iron & Iron board

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utilities

  • 3 pellet stoves 

  • rain water

  • spring water

  • Netflix

  • TV-Vlaanderen

  • 2 bikes 

optional
services

  • wood pellets are not included but are available upon request

  • bed linnen, towels, kitchen towels & pool towels are not included  but can be arranged during reservation.

Safety

  • smoke detection​

  • 2 external security  camera's 

  • fenced garden

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