Leave your worries behind at Villa Francis, a 12th century villa in Umbria near the Tuscany border, which sits amid sunflower fields and wooded hills with the feeling of being untouched by the passage of time. The grounds include beautiful gardens, a 13x5m pool with hillside views, a hot tub and a splendid courtyard perfect for relaxing in the sun. Umbrias ruggedly beautiful landscapes and wines will amaze you. This former monastery consists of 7 self-catered apartments containing 8 bedrooms for 17 guests. Each apartment has its own entrance and an en-suite modern bathroom, and many have original elements like stone walls, brick floors and wooden beams. Umbria is near it all; from your location northwest of the village of San Giovanni del Pantano, medieval hill towns like Assisi, Perugia and Gubbio are within 40 km, and the art and culture of Arezzo, Siena and Florence are just 45-90 minute drives. Schedule a wine tour and go truffle hunting to enjoy the regions gastronomic delights. You can even book a cooking class to learn how to make handmade pasta. #### Features The villa comprises of seven self catered apartments containing 8 bedrooms for 17 guest with en suit bathrooms. An additional 12 guests can sleep on sofas in the living rooms of several of the apartments. Apartment 1 - First floor (4+3 pax) - Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower - Double bedoom with en-suite bathroom with shower and bathtub - Living/dining area with 2 double sofa beds - Kitchenette Apartment 2 - esternal stairs, first floor (2+2 pax) - Double bedroom - Living/dining area with double sofa bed - Kitchenette - Bathroom with shower Appartment 3 - ground floor (2 pax) - Studio apartment with kitchenette, double bed, living and dining area and bathroom with shower Apartment 4 - external stairs (2+2 pax) First floor - Living/dining area with double sofabed - Kitchenette - Bathroom with shower Second floor - Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and sofa Apartment 5 - external staircase (3+2 pax) First floor - Dining and living area with sofa bed - Kitchenette - Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom Second floor - Loft with French bed and en-suite bathroom with shower Apartment 6 - ground floor (2+2 pax) - Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower - Living/dining area with sofa bed - Kitchenette Apartment 7 (2+1 pax) Ground floor - Dining/living area with sofa bed - Kitchenette First floor - Double bedroom Outside grounds - Terraces and courtyards - Swimming pool (13x5m, depth: 1.5m, open approximately from beginning of May to end-September - Garden Facilities - Barbecue - Cots available #### Location For Art & Culture Lovers the medieval hill towns of Assisi, Perugia, and Gubbio, as well as Cortona are only 40 km away; Arezzo, Siena and Florence are just a 45 – 90 minute drive away. For Wine Lovers- The famous Gritti Family Vineyard offers a very popular vineyard tour, dinner and wine tasting in the Niccone Valley. The world renowned wine trails of Montefalco in Torgiano where you can visit the Lungarotti Wine Cellars; and the prestigious Brunello wineries of Montalcino in Tuscany are only a 1 hour drive from Villa Francis. The beautiful Montepulciano and his famaous "Vino Nobile" is just a 40 minute drive. For Music Lovers – The Spoleto Classical Music Festival of the Due Mondi and the Umbria Jazz Festivals is in July and the Preggio Chamber Music Festival is in August. There is also an 18 hole golf course at Antognolla Golf Club.