Stone House Retreat is a
country house overlooking the beautiful valley of "Bagno" and the medieval village of Parrano in
Umbria, with our closest
neighbour being the famous Tuscany (Italy), that accommodates mainly the
gay and lesbian community.
Sitting on three hectares of natural grassland, incorporating an olive
grove and fruit trees, it is surrounded by unspoiled woodland with spectacular
views towards the picturesque castle of Parrano (dating back around 1000 years). Positioned perfectly for the must-see destinations of Rome and Florence, we are
situated within 10km of major motorways and train stations, however still
maintaining the seclusion and tranquillity of a totally rural environment.
Within less than a 70 km radius, we have such impressive cities as Siena,
Perugia, Assisi, Arezzo, Orvieto, Cetona, Montepulciano, Todi, and Spoleto, just to name a few. Also
within this area are important archaeological sites from the pre-roman (Etruscan)
period, as well as the natural beauty
of Monte Amiata in Tuscany, lake Bolsena and lake Trasimeno.
For
our guests we have three independent suites all on ground level and each
contains a double bedroom of generous proportion, private bathroom, kitchenette,
dining and sitting areas with double sofa beds in two of these apartments. Outside, each suite enjoys private access via its own alfresco dining
area. For the colder months, each suite is centrally heated. You may prefer to stay in the “Lavanda” (Lavender) suite (50 sqm),
or in the “Girasole” (Sunflower) suite (45 sqm), or in the "Papavero"
(Poppy) studio (40 sqm) tastefully decorated in gentle tones of the
corresponding flowers that have become synonymous with this area through spring
and summer. With the gardens now established and pool area completed our guests can
enjoy secluded spots located around the property.
"Lavanda"
being the largest has views of the gardens and of the valley to the south and
west.
"Girasole" is located in the
oldest part of the house and boasts views of the gardens to the east and also
fantastic sunsets to the west.
"Papavero" is an independent
studio with views of the valley to the south and a spectacular outlook to the
pool.
