Penny gives you the best: 4 fine, historic cottages/studios. Borrow a dog for romps in the hills, then return to wonderful gardens and pool. The visitors' book glows: some have called Prato di Sotto 'heaven on earth'. Penny has nurtured the hilltop farmhouse and its 14th-century outbuildings resplendently back to life – French beams were imported for the ceilings, the doors leading to the library come from a monastery, some fireplaces are Umbrian. Sri Lankan armchairs live harmoniously alongside antique mirrors, deep sofas, cushions, kilims and deliciously comfortable beds, and the kitchens have been designed with serious cooking in mind – one of Penny's passions. 'Casa Antica' is deeply luxurious with many bedrooms and bathrooms, a dining terrace and an upstairs balcony/terrace with stup...Penny gives you the best: 4 fine, historic cottages/studios. Borrow a dog for romps in the hills, then return to wonderful gardens and pool. The visitors' book glows: some have called Prato di Sotto 'heaven on earth'. Penny has nurtured the hilltop farmhouse and its 14th-century outbuildings resplendently back to life – French beams were imported for the ceilings, the doors leading to the library come from a monastery, some fireplaces are Umbrian. Sri Lankan armchairs live harmoniously alongside antique mirrors, deep sofas, cushions, kilims and deliciously comfortable beds, and the kitchens have been designed with serious cooking in mind – one of Penny's passions. 'Casa Antica' is deeply luxurious with many bedrooms and bathrooms, a dining terrace and an upstairs balcony/terrace with stupendous views. 'La Terrazza' has a large terrace draped in wisteria and white roses; the ancient olive mill is a romantic studio with a huge veranda; the cottage, too, has a private terrace and a glorious view. Borrow a friendly dog for your rambles across the hills, swim in the fabulous infinity pool, relax in gorgeous gardens and total peace. Penny cares for you as family friends and provides fresh-laid eggs and organic homemade jams for breakfast. Away from the madding crowds, hidden amongst the glorious Umbrian hills above the medieval hamlet of Santa Giuliana, this large complex is almost a hamlet in itself. The property consists of four buildings, three of which are nestled around a charming courtyard; the 18th. century farmhouse divided in two apartments, the owner’s house, and a 14th century olive mill with an apartment on the top floor and an independent cottage that sits above the swimming pool. All have been painstakingly restored over 22 years to provide all the comforts of modern life in traditional Umbrian farmhouses. A heavenly garden of 4,105 sq.m. (just over an acre) combines the best of an English country garden and Italian style and includes a fifteen metre swimming pool. Accommodation Casa Antica (sleeps 8 - discounts for smaller groups) is on two floors in the main 18th century farmhouse with 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large farmhouse kitchen/dining room, spacious lounge and a lovely outsidecourtyard terrace. La Terrazza (sleeps 2 to 4) is a spacious two bedroom apartment on the ground floor of the farmhouse, with a private entrance from a wonderful grapevine covered terrace running 40ft along the width of the house. La Capanna (sleeps 2) is a very romantic detached cottage, situated away from the other buildings, offering luxurious accommodation on two floors and a private terrace with views of an ancient hamlet below. Il Molino (sleeps 2) is a charming studio with an open plan living area. Situated on the top floor of the 14th century olive mill, there is also a large covered terrace, doubling the living space, overlooking the central courtyard. Groups (sleeps 14 to 16). Book the entire property for your Group or Family gathering. Sleeping up to a total of 16 with plenty of room inside or out for meals together, have total privacy for your group to spend time round the pool, relaxing in the gardens or organising activities like yoga, art classes or cookery courses. More