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Colle Alto

VILLAUMBERTIDE, UMBRIA, ITALY

10 Bedrooms • 10 Bathrooms • Sleeps 20

Private PoolPrivate ChefConciergeBBQTerrace

Colle Alto is a 10-bedroom historic villa on the Umbria-Tuscany border near Umbertide, sleeping up to 20 guests across a restored main house and a self-contained annexe, with a 14-metre infinity pool and a former chapel available for private celebrations. The property dates back centuries and has been carefully restored to preserve its original vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams and old stone fireplaces, while the interior has been updated with contemporary furnishings that sit comfortably alongside the historic fabric of the building. Six bedrooms occupy the main house, all en suite, with the master suite and one further room sharing access to a terrace overlooking the surrounding hills. The annexe adds four further en suite bedrooms, a second kitchen and a sitting room, giving large groups genuine flexibility and privacy. Breakfast delivery and daily housekeeping are included, and a full concierge service can arrange everything from truffle hunting and cooking classes to wine and olive oil tastings at the estate restaurant and boat tours on Lake Trasimeno. The Antognolla Golf Course, an 18-hole championship layout designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr and set beside an 11th-century castle, is just a few minutes by car. Perugia is 15km away, Assisi 35km. Colle Alto is listed on CV Villas and suits large families or groups gathering for a special occasion, with the chapel making it particularly well suited to weddings and milestone celebrations.

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Best time to visit

summer
22-35°Cjun · jul · aug
high crowdpremium value

Summer delivers the full Umbrian experience at Colle Alto, with the infinity pool at its most inviting, long evenings for outdoor dining, and the complete programme of concierge-organised estate activities, truffle hunting, lake excursions and cooking classes all in season.

Late spring and early autumn are the most rewarding periods, with warm temperatures, green countryside and significantly fewer visitors than summer. July and August bring peak heat and higher demand. June and September sit in a sweet spot: reliable warmth without the crowds or the fire-risk barbecue restrictions that apply in the driest summer weeks. Winter is mild by northern European standards but the Umbrian landscape is quieter and some local businesses reduce hours.

winter

dec · jan · feb

Cool and often grey, with occasional frost in January and February. Snowfall at this altitude is rare but possible. The Umbrian hills are quiet and the landscape takes on a stark, stripped-back quality.

3-10°C

low crowdexcellent value

Winter availability is generally easy to secure and rates are at their lowest. Verify pool heating conditions before booking if the pool is central to your plans, as low overnight temperatures may limit its comfort level despite heating.

spring

mar · apr · may

Warming progressively from March, with May typically warm and reliably sunny. The Umbrian countryside is at its greenest and wildflowers are abundant across the hills.

10-22°C

moderate crowdgood value

Spring is increasingly popular for Umbria and the best properties book out several months ahead for May. Easter and Italian public holiday weeks see elevated demand.

summer

Recommended

jun · jul · aug

Hot and sunny, with July and August regularly exceeding 32°C in the valley. June is the most balanced month, with long days and manageable heat. Thunderstorms occasionally break the heat in August.

22-35°C

high crowdpremium value

July and August are peak weeks and the best dates book 6 to 12 months ahead for a property of this size. Note that barbecue use may be restricted during drought periods in high summer and guests will be advised on arrival. June is worth considering as a slightly quieter alternative with similar warmth.

autumn

sep · oct · nov

September remains warm and settled, often the finest month of the year in Umbria. October cools noticeably, with colourful foliage across the hills. November can be wet and overcast.

10-26°C

moderate crowdgood value

September is arguably the best month to visit Colle Alto: the pool is still warm, crowds have thinned and rates soften after the August peak. October's white truffle season draws visitors specifically interested in the foraging programme. Book September well in advance as demand remains strong.

Why we chose it

The detail that sets Colle Alto apart from comparable Umbrian villas of this size is the former chapel on the grounds: a consecrated space available for private ceremonies and group celebrations that most rural Italian estates cannot offer regardless of price. The restoration here has been more disciplined than most, preserving the vaulted stone ceilings and original fireplaces rather than smoothing them away in favour of a safer luxury finish. Unlike most 10-bedroom villas at this level, the annexe functions as a genuinely independent unit with its own kitchen and sitting room, which means the property can accommodate two families or two friendship groups without the social friction of a single shared space.

Reviewed by The Chosen Stay · 2026

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01The Architecture

Colle Alto is a historic Italian country house, carefully restored to retain the original architectural character that makes properties of this age distinctive. Exposed wooden beamed ceilings run throughout the main house, and old stone fireplaces anchor the principal living spaces. The restoration has preserved the vaulted stonework rather than concealing it, giving the interior a structural honesty that sits…

02The Interior

The interior balances the historic bones of the building with more contemporary furnishings, avoiding the over-restoration that can drain character from properties of this age. The main house offers multiple living spaces across its floors, including a well-equipped open kitchen, an indoor dining room and a sitting room, giving a group of 20 genuine room to spread out without everyone…

03The Outdoor

The outdoor centrepiece is a 14-metre by 4-metre infinity pool, set at a uniform depth of 1.5 metres with built-in steps, positioned in the open garden between the two buildings so it catches full sun through the day. Pool towels are provided and pool heating is available at an additional cost, though the listing notes that early or late-season heating…

04The Location

Colle Alto sits on the border of Umbria and Tuscany, close to Umbertide in the upper Tiber valley, a stretch of central Italy that remains notably quieter than the more heavily visited Chianti and Val d'Orcia corridors to the north and west. The nearest shop and the Il Caldaro bar and restaurant are 1km away, giving the property genuine seclusion…

05Ideal For

Colle Alto is built for large groups of 14 to 20 guests gathering for a shared purpose: a family reunion, a landmark birthday, a wedding or a multi-family summer holiday. The chapel and concierge-organised estate activities make it particularly well suited to groups planning a structured programme. The annexe layout suits two families travelling together who want shared facilities alongside…

Amenities

Private PoolAir ConditioningWiFiFireplaceBBQTerraceCribHigh ChairTable TennisPrivate ChefConciergeHousekeepingLaundryWasherDryerDishwasherCoffee Machine
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TheChosenStay's Guide

activities

Antognolla Golf Course

An 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, set beside an 11th-century castle a few minutes from the villa. The concierge can arrange tee times with a 20% discount and 5% off at the pro shop.

5 minutes by car

activities

Lake Trasimeno boat tours

Italy's fourth-largest lake is 20km from the villa and the concierge can organise private boat tours and watersports directly through the estate. The islands of Maggiore and Polvese are worth the crossing.

25 minutes by car

experience

Truffle hunting on the estate

The estate concierge arranges truffle hunting tours, typically with a local hunter and trained dog, in the woodland surrounding the property. Black summer truffles are available from late June and the rarer black winter truffle from December.

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Frequently Asked

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Colle Alto sits on the border of Umbria and Tuscany, near Umbertide in the upper Tiber valley. It is 15km from Perugia, 35km from Assisi and 20km from Lake Trasimeno, placing it at the centre of one of central Italy's most historically rich and least overcrowded landscapes.

Breakfast delivery is included in the rental. A cook service is available on request at an additional cost, along with food delivery and takeaway meals arranged through the estate. All catering and additional services must be booked through the estate concierge rather than through external providers.

The listing does not specify a minimum stay. Contact our booking partner directly to confirm the minimum stay requirement for your preferred dates.

Check-in is from 16:00 to 20:00. Check-out is by 10:00. A late arrival fee of €150 applies to arrivals after 20:00, payable locally in cash.

The nearest commercial airport is Perugia (approximately 34km, around 40 minutes by road). Florence is 164km, Rome Ciampino 215km and Rome Fiumicino 233km for those arriving on major scheduled services. Perugia Airport also accommodates smaller private aircraft for those travelling by private aviation.

Colle Alto provides a cot and highchair, and the open garden and terrace give children plenty of space. The infinity pool has a uniform depth of 1.5 metres and built-in steps, so parents should supervise children at the water as they would at any private pool. The property's rural setting means a car is required to reach facilities, which suits families accustomed to self-sufficient rural holidays.

The estate concierge can arrange truffle hunting, cooking classes, wine and olive oil tastings, boat tours and watersports on Lake Trasimeno (20km), walking tours on the estate and bicycle rental. The Antognolla Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, is a few minutes by car. Perugia, Assisi, Gubbio and Lake Trasimeno are all within 35km for cultural visits.

Late spring (May to June) and early autumn (September to October) offer the most comfortable conditions, with warm temperatures, the Umbrian countryside at its most vivid and fewer visitors than peak summer. July and August are hotter and busier, though the pool and long evenings make the villa particularly well suited to full summer use. Winter is mild but quieter, with some local facilities reducing hours between seasons.

The nearest shop and the Il Caldaro bar and restaurant are 1km from the villa. The small village of Pierantonio is 6km away. Umbertide, which has a full range of shops, restaurants and services, is 13km. Perugia is 15km.

The former chapel on the grounds is available for celebrations and weddings. The estate concierge can help organise events within the property. All event-related services must be arranged through the estate concierge rather than external providers.

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