Holiday apartment I Cuccioli, Villa La Rogaia, countryhouse with pool, Umbria

Apartment 'I Cuccioli' is a cool refuge from the summer’s heat and keeps a pleasant temperature in winter. The apartment was reconstructed with a very personal touch and has a kitchen work place all handmade from natural stone. For the bedroom we chose an antique brass bed frame. Right in front of the kitchen you may enjoy the afternoon and evening sun on your private terrace, shaded by a mulberry tree. Or find a quiet place under one of the olive trees in our garden.

Size: 35 sqm; ground floor access; 1 large bedroom with king size bed and 1 extra bed upon request; 1 kitchenette; dining area with 4 chairs; 4-flame gas stove, refrigerator with freezer, pots, pans, cutlery and crockery; microwave upon reuqest; 1 bathroom with shower; 1 terrace towards west with table, chairs, sun chairs, sunshade, 1 shaded portico in front of the kitchen to the north with table and chairs; central heating; sheets and towels are provided; pets welcome

Villa La Rogaia, an old Umbrian country house, is situated above Lake Trasimeno. In our holiday apartments for 2 to 10 persons with welcome basket you may enjoy a relaxing vacation. La Rogaia is an agritourism amidst olive groves, vineyards and pastures, a paradise for family holidays. Kids find plenty of space to play and discover nature. Master craftsmen known for their artistic flair within an ancient tradition have restored all buildings at Villa La Rogaia. Art works in marble by the sculptor Wolfgang Sandt give this holiday home a very special touch. A large flower garden with pool and a sculpture park surround the house. The apartments have private terraces and tranquil gardens to enjoy. The house is accessible for wheelchairs. We offer creative courses - from painting, sculpting, creative writing to hiking or dance holidays and cookery classes. In our vicinity Assisi, Perugia, Cortona, Arezzo, Siena, Montepulciano

Culture, Nature and Food of Umbria: Villa La Rogaia is an ideal starting point for active holidays. There are miles of trails out our doorstep where you can go hiking and mountain biking. You may also enjoy horseback riding in the enchanting landscape of Umbria. The panoramic drive to Lago Trasimeno is as pleasant as the lake itself, dotted with islands and castles. There you will find unspoilt nature and a variety of sports and leisure activities (swimming, surfing, sailing, canoeing). For sightseeing there are many historically relevant towns within easy driving distance, such as Assisi, Perugia, Cortona, Arezzo and Siena. Make a travel in time to Etruscan, medieval and renaissance art or just enjoy a cappuccino sitting on the piazza. For your wellness, we offer massages at our house or trips to the famous ancient thermal spas in near Tuscany. Or discover local foods, excellent wines and extra virgin olive oils on a gourmet travel in Umbria and Tuscany. We will give you our personal tips: Travel off the beaten track.

Creative classes and Wellness Program: Villa La Rogaia offers a wide range of classes in spring and autumn, such as painting course, watercolour course, sculpting course, cooking school, Tango workshop and creative writing classes. Artists from different backgrounds meet at Villa La Rogaia to explore new ideas. Class participants are inevitably inspired by Italy‘s wealth of culture and history. Painting classes - water colour painting, drawing and large format acrylic painting. Sculpting classes - stone marble and wood sculpting. Cooking classes - Umbrian specialties with 'Mamma' Ornella. Dance workshops (Tango Argentino) for beginners and masters. Creative writing courses. Olive Harvest - pick your own olive oil. Italian language classes. For dates and prices please check at
Or join us for one of our wellness weeks in May - relax, natural thermal spas and light walking in the wonderful nature around La Rogaia, starting at EUR 250 per person per week including lodging and special programme.

Children are welcome: Family discount also in high season: EUR 50 per week in all apartments!. Since we have children ourselves we specially welcome families with children. Kids will find plenty of space inside and around the house to play and discover nature. Your children will love to go for a treasure hunt in the woods or discover the ruin of an old castle just next to La Rogaia. The surrounding landscape is a tapestry of olive groves, sheep pastures, woods, sunflower fields, punctuated with cypress and ancient stone oaks. Here, far away from your hectic everyday life you can relax amidst a natural setting. In the early spring, almond and peach blossoms paint the valley. The summer brings honey scented ginestra (broom). Warm august nights are filled with cicada concerts. The hills are laced with golden hues in the mild autumn, warmed by the scent of chestnut fires throughout the valleys. La Rogaia is the perfect spot for those who seek absolute silence: the next public road is 2.5 km away.