Private pool, walking distance to town, A/C, Wifi, Villa in exclusive

We had a great week enjoying the Podere Marone. The pool was a great hit and we spent a lot time enjoying it. The house is lovely and well equipped - the views stunning from the pool and house. Margherita was incredibly helpful and offered lots of local advice and tips when needed. The local town of Fabro has some shops and restaurants but we had to travel further afield some nights to find the food we wanted. Our only negative comments were that the beds were uncomfortable!

We had a great week enjoying the Podere Marone. The pool was a great hit and we spent a lot time enjoying it. The house is lovely and well equipped - the views stunning from the pool and house. Margherita was incredibly helpful and offered lots of local advice and tips when needed. The local town of Fabro has some shops and restaurants but we had to travel further afield some nights to find the food we wanted. Our only negative comments were that the beds were uncomfortable!

Our family of four stayed here for a week in hot July. What an adorable sanctuary Podere Marone was after several days in hectic Rome! We enjoyed very much the fully air conditioned house (pleasantly cool) and lovely large pool from the bottoms of our hearts. Property is truly private and the views are stunning!! Kitchen is well equipped and nearby village has couple of nice shops to buy groceries. Despite of great variety of restaurants in the area, we made most of our meals in the house because it was so much fun. Property Manager Margherita was super helpful prior and during our stay, we were impressed about the extraordinary warm service. Recommending the tour at Muro Grosso and Castello di Montegiove Margherita arranged for us! Special thank you for the pool maintenance and gardening - the gentlemen arrived discretely each the morning (parking even their car down the hill not to wake us!) and worked without sparing their effort for our convenience.

We had a wonderful summer holiday at Podere Marone and the property was perfect for our family of four (two small children) plus one set of in-laws. The location is beautiful and quiet and very private. A car is a necessity to get around in this area. Fabro has the basics but there are plenty of beautiful towns in driving distance (Orvieto and Citta della Pieve in particular). Margherita was wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble from sorting out a few things to do with the house to organising a wine tour to organising a very special dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Margherita’s fluent English made up for our lousy Italian and allowed us to check and confirm a few things to make our time more efficient. Deborah who popped up to the house if we needed something was also great. In summary, a fantastic holiday and great combination of pretty Umbrian villa, lovely, private grounds and pool with beautiful rolling scenery and excellent customer service.

The house is situated in a beautiful site, and the views are lovely. Fabro scalo is situated in a terrific area for sight-seeing in Umbria, Toscana or Lazio. The house is comfortable, and the pool in full sunlight, so even in September, (although the water is a bit chilly) the area is warm enough to enjoy the sun and the swimming. Included in the rental are some bicycles, which can be used on some of the foot/bike paths near by as well. The house itself has three large bedrooms, and the master bedroom is en suite. The othe two bedrooms share a bath, andare comfortable enough, but the beds are small (in one room the twin beds were 31.5 inches in width, so quite narrow for full grown adults. The manager mentioned that the matresses were to be replaced, which is good as they are not all that comfortable. The house itself is situated one flight up from the ground level, and is not all on the level. One of the bedrooms is down three steps, one bedroom is up one step and the bathroom is down one step. I mention this because it is quite easy to forget, and trip over the step, as one of our group did. Warning strips need to be placed on these steps for safetly. The kitchen is adequately supplied, but could use some more utensils, especially for those who intend to go to the nearby weekly markets so that they can cook. Dishes and cutlery for eating are ample, but knives for cutting up meat and vegetables are sparse. All in all we had a very enjoyable vacation, and found the house comfortable and the area really interesting with plenty to do. We did have some problems, including difficulty with WiFi which the property manager tried to resolve as best as possible. I would also say to be cautious about the issue of air conditioning and its cost. We did not use the units, but somehow the meter indicated that we had used it. To be on the safe side, I would hand the property manager the controllers to the units upon arrival, so that you can prove that you did not use the units since you would not have access to them. The house was cleaned once a week as promised, and fresh towels provided at the same time. The waher works well and the dishwasher is new. It was a bit annoying, however, to find we had to supply dishwashing liquid and dishwasher soap as well as toilet paper. Having recently rented a house in Mexico for a month with all of this supplied, it was a bit surprising to find the cleaning products were to be supplied by us.

We had a great time, and really enjoyed the spacious gardens, views and pool. Plenty of shade by the pool and lots of sunbeds/chairs, even toys and inflatables.The air con in the house was a godsend, though quite expensive, and there was good wifi. The accomodation was slightly basic, very clean, but the beds were not comfortable (apparently new mattresses are on order) and we had a few problems with the fusebox tripping and dishwasher not working well that the hosts were very helpful in diagnosing and fixing/replacing. Margarita the agent was lovely, friendly and helpful, fluent english speaker. Deborah the lady who met us and did cleaning was also great. Had a great morning out at the vinyard and wine cellar. Was good to have bikes available for rides - though they needed a bit of TLC - again, when we asked the hosts they got spare parts etc. Accomodation up on first floor meant lots of going up and down the main stairs as the covered verandah and BBQ are on ground floor, might not be not ideal for very young kids or those with mobility challenges. Access is via a fairly steep gravelly drive, which was a challenge for my parents with a caravan, but the hosts arranged a 4x4 to pull it up - nothing was too much trouble for them. While we were there there was a festa di contadina in the village Fabro Alto which was good fun. It is 10-15 mins to walk into Fabro Alto and not the most attractive Umbrian village, though there are lovely places nearby. I would say a car is a must. It is well placed for a visit though, with a train station with regular trains to Rome or Florence or elsewhere and near the main A1. Orvieto is nearby and gorgeous, as was Citta Della Pieve. Some lovely countryside places to eat fairly nearby too. Overall a lovely week.

Thanks to property location, equipement, spacious house, wonderful pool area me and my family spent amazing two weeks in Umbria, special attention and thanks to Margherita and Deborah, welcome package and cake :O), during our stay we enjoyed beautiful sunny days (that views to surrounding hills !) and marvelous evenings with sunset views from private patio. Really special place ! Important is that property is very close to main roads including Autostada del Sol, train station (we made trip to Rome) and close to Fabro Scalo village with all what You need, supermarket, bars, pizza, coffee ... We visited Azienda one day and bought couple bottles of local vines produced in this place now we may think about Umbria during testing Thanks to the owners for this wonderfull place Waldemar

Ideally located in the Umbrian countryside, the Villa is only minutes away from major roads that give you easy access to great destinations all around. We took full advantage of this and enjoyed the quiet of the villa when relaxing after our excursions. It's spacious and comfortable with wonderful views of the surrounding hills. Imagine Sangiovese wines and sunset on your own patio.

The property has fabulous views from all angles. The pool is very private and the views of the surroundings while swimming are lovely. The house is located on a hill which made the views spectacular. We were very welcome by Debora and Margherita who kindly brought us a delicious cake during her visit. We had the chance to meet the owner who was a charming gentleman. They were all very attentive to our needs and very responsive. The house was very comfortable and well- equipped. It is close to Fabro Scalo which has shopping facilities, a few bars and restaurants. Definitely no need to travel far to eat out and have a drink with the locals. I would recommend to friends. We had a really wonderful two weeks.

. The listing of the property was accurate. . The property was spotless when we arrived. . We were made to feel at home and well looked after by the managers of the property Margherita and Debora. Leading up to our holiday Margherita was of great help in coordinating our arrival and suggesting ideas for our stay. During the holiday she also dropped in with some local baked goods! As we opted to get the train to Fabro rather than drive we needed to get from the station to the house (apx. 2km). We were planning on getting a taxi from the station but instead Debora picked us up and even took us to the local supermarket to stock up on food! On our day of departure Debora again ferried us to the station which was much appreciated. The owner of the property also made us feel welcome when he dropped in briefly to say hello on the Friday. Overall the level of customer service was exceptional. . Without a car we could not travel especially far locally. However due to the property's location between Rome and Florence we were able to make the short (apx 20min) walk into Fabro to the train station and take the train (apx 2 hours) either way to each of these fascinating cities. A much anticipated highlight was the wine tasting which was again arranged at our convenience. This consisted of a tour of a local winery by its manager, which was patiently translated by Debora. This was followed by tasting of the wine and snacks. We tried three different bottles, and were gifted anything we didn't drink to take away. The only local restaurant which we had time to get to was the Ristoranti Fabro La Locanda di Desideria. This was located on the hill opposite the house (apx 25 mins walk). The food was delicious and the owner was again friendly and welcoming. Much of the rest of our time was spent at the property eating, drinking, swimming and sun bathing. . Overall the holiday was very relaxing in a large part due to the competence and help of our hosts. I would thoroughly recommend the experience to friends and family.

What a wonderful villa for our family of five, can't say how much we enjoyed our two week stay! The villa has amazing views and only a few minutes drive into a lovely town where there is access to shops and cafés. The house is spotless, very spacious and bright, everything you can think of is provided, even toys and bikes. Lazy days spent relaxing by the pool, and BBQs in the evening under the covered terrace, sipping wine and enjoying the sunset. Many beautiful hilltop towns to explore in the area. Margherita is a fantastic host, she was so helpful with our booking and give us lots of ideas to make our stay even better. Highly recommend this property for a relaxing holiday and can't wait to return!

The house enjoys some great views and is in a very peaceful and quiet location. Not for everyone, but we loved it! All the rooms in the house are large and airy; simply furnished but of very good quality. The kitchen is well equipped and the fridge is a decent size – large enough for both food and drinks (which is not often the case in other houses). There was a new washing machine as well. Very comfortable beds & good crisp linen. The pool is lovely – really good size, was cleaned every morning; good quality pool furniture & a few toys available. We also really appreciated the pool/outside towels that are provided for guests’ use. Booking through Margherita was very easy and our questions before our visit were answered quickly. During our stay, she visited us mid-week to check that everything was all ok – and the house owner also called in as he happened to be in the area. Both were delightful, welcoming and friendly, as was Deborah who checked us in on arrival & out again when we left. The house is extremely well maintained, very clean and we got the feeling that the owner & manager had gone to great lengths to make our stay trouble-free. We were impressed with the large fruit basket & basics (bread, pasta, milk, water, jam etc.) plus a couple of bottles of wine which we found on our arrival. There is a reasonably large Coop in town which had everything we needed - it’s within walking distance, but it was so hot that we went everywhere by car! The town has a chemist, gelateria, pizzeria and we even met the local mechanic, Roberto, who helped us out with a flat tyre. Further afield Orvieto, Sienna and Assisi are within easy driving distance, and we loved visiting Citta della Pieve which is only 20 minutes away. Margherita is very helpful in suggesting places to see & go if you run out of ideas; we also really enjoyed having a couple of days just relaxing by the pool doing nothing. The wine from Murogrosso is delicious! We had some shipped back to us in the UK. It arrived about 5 days after our return and is every bit as lovely here as it was in Italy!

In idyllic private spot close to all amenities. 5 minutes in car from fabro. Villa is well equipped for self catering family . Good base to explore the region. Warm welcome from owner and property manager .

Nous avons loué cette maison pendant une semaine et avons découvert une région très belle. La maison était idéalement placée et l’accueil de Margherita et de Valentina très appréciable. Très beau souvenir

We received a great welcome at Podere Marone and were stunned by the amazing setting of the house and the beautiful views! Good location for trips to towns like Orvieto and Perugia and close to good supermarket in the village. Pool is very nice and is being cared for daily. Charming outdoor terrace with a cover for shade and a great view of a Castello on the hill! Good bicycles available to do some up&downhill tours. We were also able to charge our electric car next to the house. Margherita the property manager is very nice and offered great service and communication. The owner Mr Calabresi came to say hello and was a very kind gentleman who has kept this old farmhouse well, while preserving all of its charm! Fantastic stay, this is how you would want to experience your genuinely charming stay in Umbria!

What a perfect holiday we spend in this house. It’s so private and has splendid views all around. A great pool, which is being cleaned every morning. Communication: perfect. Margherita was extremely kind and doing anything to make our stay more comfortable and pleasant. Checking in and out with Valentina went also very smooth. Absolutely loved everything, except maybe the beds…. Uncomfortable to us, but that could be personal. The house was very well equipped and anything you could want was present. Would love to come back. The region was so gorgeous, could easily have spend a few more weeks here…

Posto incantevole. Villa in campagna con piscina. Ci siamo trovati benissimo, abbiamo apprezzato molto la piscina (pulita e sistemata ogni mattina) e il tavolo da pranzo sotto il portico con una vista bellissima sulla campagna umbra. Unica pecca i letti che sarebbero da rinnovare perché non molto comodi. Per il resto c’e tutto il necessario, ben equipaggiata per due famiglie con bambini. Inoltre ti mettono a disposizione (a pagamento) le bottiglie di vino della loro cantina. Tutti i dipendenti e le persone che ci hanno accolto sono stati molto gentili e disponibili.

Podere Marone liegt sehr günstig, wenn man an Kultur interessiert ist: Orvieto, Perugia, Siena, Arezzo, Assisi etc. sind gut innerhalb einer Stunde mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Und es liegt günstig, wenn man an gutem umbrischen Essen interessiert ist. Der Empfang war herzlich und die Betreuung während des Aufenthalts perfekt. Der Pool war super gepflegt (jeden Morgen kam jemand und sah nach dem Rechten), das Haus war sauber, alles vorhanden, was man für einen angenehmen Aufenthalt benötigt, die technische Ausstattung hat einwandfrei funktioniert (WLAN, Fernsehen, Klimaanlage). Die Betten sind vielleicht etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber das hat den Gesamteindruck keineswegs beeinträchtigt. Wir können das Haus und die Gastgeber mit Nachdruck empfehlen.

Tutto perfetto, in linea con quanto descritto dall’annuncio. Inoltre molto cordiali e disponibili.

The villa, swimming pool, three rooms (1x large bed, 2x single and 2x single), two bathrooms, were all suitable for a family with two parents and two grown up 'children'. Deborah, Margherita and the owner were very kind and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful week in the beautiful Umbria.

Accueil sympa en anglais , comme prevu. Belle situation en pleine campagne. Aucun voisin. Piscine grande et propre. Air co en supplément mais nous n’en avons pas eu besoin malgré les très fortes chaleurs. Seules petites ombres au tableau: odeur de l’eau pour la douche qui mériterait un petit système de filtration et pas d’accés direct de la cuisine vers la terrasse. Un superbe séjour!

Comfortable and Nice house with a great Pool in a very nice area. Great for morning run and biking, and great views of the valley. Very friendly and helpful host. We really enjoyed the stay.

Nous avons passé une semaine du 20 au 27 aout 2016 dans cette magnifique propriété, loin de l'agitation des grandes villes et du littoral mais tout de même très accessible car très proche de l'échangeur d'autoroute (5min en voiture) ou de la gare (2min en voiture ou 15min à pieds). La maison, superbe, toute en pierres et couverte de vigne vierge est très ancienne mais superbement restaurée avec beaucoup de goût. Le confort est total tout en gardant un caractère très authentique. Plafonds hauts, poutres apparentes, pergolas, climatisation dans toutes les pièces, superbe piscine entretenue chaque jour, 4 VTT, un terrain dont les limites sont à perte de vue dans la colline, que demander de plus, un vrai paradis ! Tranquillité assurée, mais très proche de toutes les commodités (centre ville où on trouve de tout à 2min de voiture et 10min à pieds). Pérouse, Sienne, Orvieto, Assise et toute l'Ombrie (magnifique) et même Rome sont ainsi accessibles rapidement. La villa est immergée dans une propriété agricole et viticole de plusieurs hectares, le vin qui y est produit et que l'on peut déguster et acheter un peu plus loin est délicieux. Que dire de nos hôtes qui organisent l'arrivée et le départ ? Margherita, Debora ainsi que le propriétaire du domaine sont charmants, disponibles et accueillants. Petit resto (La Locanda dei Desideri) dans un château médiéval à 1 minute de la maison en voiture : délicieux avec truffes et cèpes en quantité pour un prix plus que raisonnable... En bref : à recommander vivement !