The farm is situated between Lake Trasimeno and Lake Chiusi among rolling hill, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, fields and woods.

The nearest village, "Villastrada" is 3km (2 miles) away.

"Castiglione del Lago" and "Lake Trasimeno" can be reached within 15 minutes by car.

In the opposite direction we are 6 km (4 miles) from "Chiusi"; its roofs can be seen from the terrace.

The nearest exit from motorway "Autostrada A1" (Florence - Rome) is "Chiusi-Chianciano Terme" which is 15 minutes from the house.

The type of holiday people want is a very personal thing. If you are looking for classy entertainment 24 hours a day, then I'm afraid La Casetta may not be for you.

But if you are looking for peace, quiet, beautiful scenery and a unique quality of light, then you, like our many guests over the years, will love it here.

We are situated in the perfect place for exploring this fascinating and unspoiled part of Italy

Things to see and do:

Without going too far afield, there are beautiful trips to be made on foot or by bicycle. (bicycles in different sizes are available for the guests) Ideal for day-trips, in an hour or two you can reach historic cities such as Siena, Arezzo, Cortona, Perugia, Assisi and Orvieto, to name but a few. From Chiusi, Intercity trains take you to the centre of Rome or Florence in 1½ hours (avoiding the stress of driving and parking in big cities) Coming closer to home, there are spectacular things to see such as the Etruscan tombs and the Etruscan museum at Chiusi, or the paintings by "il Perugino" in the Church at Citta della Pieve, about 15 minutes away by car Lake Trasimeno, with its ever-changing colours and fascinating islands; Lake Chiusi and the hot-water springs in the volcanic area around Monte Amiata, all make unforgettable excursions The whole year round many cultural events like the medieval contests in the old cities, art exhibitions or music festivals are organized in the area Last but not least, the area offers a great choice of excellent typical products like wine, olive oil, truffles or sheep's cheese, all well-known for their high quality. There are restaurants of all categories serving traditional dishes.