Description
Commanding an enviable spot atop its own hill, among the olive groves of the Castello di Reschio estate, is Villa Grugliano. With 360 degree views across the rolling hills of Umbria, this countryside retreat is the perfect home away from home for a family or group of friends.
As you approach Villa Grugliano, through its imposing gates and sweeping illuminated driveway lined with Cypress trees, you get a real sense of the calm from the moment you arrive. With a main house, a pool house and a gatehouse, up to 14 people can claim a nook of this authentic property to call their own.
Outside the traditional stone house, vast grounds of 1.5 hectares beckon. The rustic pergola dripping in wisteria is a superb spot for a refreshing drink in the day or an aperitif of an evening evening whilst the embers of the sunny day cast shadows across the hills in front of you. A heated swimming pool means laps are possible in any season, and a private pool house means you don’t have to go far for a shower or to chill out after taking a dip. Ideal for Italian evenings is the outside loggia, with wooden beamed ceilings sheltering a barbecue and wood-fired bread oven. The aromas of freshly baked bread and sizzling suppers on the BBQ are a delightful accompaniment to an evening of al fresco dining. And for budding botanists, the large lawns with flower beds are ideal for a stroll.
Inside, the warmth of the original wooden beams is balanced out by the cool white decor, perfect for sunny days and easily transformed with a roaring fire and underfloor heating for autumn and winter. The charming kitchen is adorned with white and blue tiles and pantries ready to fill to the brim with Italian delicacies. The French doors let in beams of light from the garden beyond, and we are sure the breakfast table will be the morning meeting hub where you can wake up to the aroma of brewing espressos. Modern touches such as winding spiral staircases and squishy chaise lounges bedeck the bedrooms, and a covered terrace adjoining the TV rooms has arched windows offering a sneak peak of the countryside beyond.
This is a luxury villa holiday that allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds. Peaceful and secluded though it is, Villa Grugliano is situated within the 2700-acre Castello di Reschio Estate, a highly exclusive collection of cottages and houses spread across this beautiful estate of woodlands, olive groves and vineyards. At the renowned restaurant on site, Osteria, you can eat out on nights when you don’t wish to cook, or have dinner delivered to your villa for an even more relaxing evening.
For those that want a little more action on their holiday, activities including mountain biking, horse riding, tennis and clay pigeon shooting can be arranged. And of course, the estate’s staff are always on hand to help – you’ll have your own maid and a concierge service so you never need lift a finger.
Whether you’re curled up in the house with a fire on cooler evenings or sitting poolside with a glass of wine pressed from grapes just metres away, this is a property where you can enjoy simply living in the moment. It’s the Umbrian way.
Location
Villa Grugliano stands within the Castello di Reschio Estate, an exclusive collection of cottages and a private restaurant among the olive groves in the heart of Umbria.
The villa is approached by a sweeping cypress-lined driveway and has 360-degree views of the Umbrian countryside.
Perugia, Sienna, Arezzo and Cortona are all within striking distance, but you could easily spend a week here without leaving the comfort of your villa and the convenience of the Reschio estate.
The nearest airport is Perugia, just 45 minutes’ drive away. Florence is around an hour and 45 minutes away and Pisa is 2 hours and 30 minutes away.
Please note that the location shown on the map is approximate.
Inclusions
Please call our sales team for the latest rates and availability on +44 (0) 203 432 7784
Rates include:
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Welcome hamper
Daily housekeeping (except Sundays)
Linen, towels and bath products
24 hour helpline to the estate service manager
Villa concierge service
Pool maintenance
Guests also have access to everything on the estate, including drivers, chefs, stables, shopping service, and estate Osteria and Bottega (at additional cost).
Bedrooms
Villa Grugliano sleeps 12 + 2 guests in 6 main bedrooms.
Main house (ground floor):
1 x Double bedroom with separate shower room and garden access
Main house (first floor):
1 x Double bedroom with separate bathroom
1 x Double bedroom with separate shower room
A further small double bedroom may be available on request.
Gate house:
1 x Double bedroom with shared shower room
1 x Twin bedroom with shared shower room
Pool house:
1 x Double bedroom with separate shower room
Dining
This luxury villa in Umbria has a wonderful kitchen and dining area with a separate pantry that amateur chefs and foodies will love cooking and eating in.
Lying within the exclusive Castello di Reschio Estate there is a talented team of chefs available to hire, ready to create wonderful menus for you in the comfort of Villa Grugliano either for a one-off special occasion or throughout your stay. All ingredients are local and seasonal wherever possible.
On nights when you want to eat out, there is the Osteria restaurant within the grounds of the estate, where traditional Umbrian food is served, much of it grown on the estate itself, alongside a fabulous wine list, including Reschio’s very own San Giovese. Its stunning loggia has fabulous views of the surrounding hills, and on cooler nights, there’s a roaring fire to welcome you indoors.
Alternatively, you can buy dinner from The Kitchen Shop in Osteria and order wine from the villa’s own wine list, all delivered direct to your door. There’s even the option for ‘room service’ if you prefer.
Staff
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Villa staff include:
Estate manager
Daily housekeeping (except Sundays)
Daily pool service (except Sundays)
Villa concierge service
Additional staff such as a private chef, nannies and driver service can be arranged on request.
Kids
Children are most welcome at Villa Grugliano and they’ll certainly enjoy the space on offer here, both inside and out. The spacious gardens were made for exciting games of hide and seek and little water babies will love to splash around in this luxury villa’s private swimming pool.
Mealtimes can be made easy with child-friendly dinners provided, at additional cost, by the talented chefs at the estate’s own private restaurant and kitchen, Osteria.
Childcare can also be arranged on request if required.
