Welcome to Villa Gioianna, a gorgeous Italian villa set amongst a large garden, olive grove and vineyards upon a hill above Lake Trasimeno, with superb views of Tuscany, Umbria and Lake Trasimeno. The Villa is an historic Italian country villa, with eight very romantic bedrooms, ten beautiful bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen with a big fireplace and a wood-burning oven (in addition to more modern appliances). You'll also find large living and dining rooms that open out onto terraces, a beautiful tiled swimming pool, bocce court, large flower and kitchen garden, olive grove, private forest, fruit orchard, extensive grounds and stunning Italian countryside views.

Local lore says that the Villa was originally buyilt in 1918, but experts believe it may be much older. The "padrone", or wealthy landowner, of the surrounding farms and vineyards built it as his showcase residence, and he and his descendants lived here until the 1970s, when a Roman doctor bought it as his family's country home. In the early 21st century, we bought and then renovated and updated the Villa for the new century, with respect for the original architecture, spirit and history of the home - the Villa still has the original warmth and ambience of an Italian family country home.

With terracotta and hand-painted tile floors, whitewashed walls, walnut doors and wood-beamed ceilings that form a simple background for an eclectic decorative style of splendid antiques, you'll feel at home at Villa Gioianna. We offer very comfortable beds and vintage lighting dressed with unique, custom-designed shades. Our Umbrian Villa's many new bathrooms are notorious locally, both for their appearance and number: there are nine full bathrooms in the Villa: every bedroom has its own bathroom. Enjoy them without guilt: in the summertime - 100% of the Villa's hot water comes from solar panels.

Our cisitors arrive at Villa Gioianna via an avenue lined with cypress trees, lime trees and lavender, passing through a mature park of four and a half acres of woods, vineyards, olive groves, fruit trees and flower gardens. The Villa is a small working estate that makes its own olive oil, fruit, vegetables, wonderfully fragrant flowers and herbs.

Villa Gioianna is not maintained as a run-of-the-mill tourist hotel or an economically furnished guest house without heart or soul - we offer an aristocratic family country retreat that gushes charm. We focus is on experiencing the good life in a simple way, with family and friends, good food and wine and beautiful surroundings. We offer warm hospitality, relaxation and an unforgettable experience of immersion in the sublime Italian lifestyle.

Coming to the Tuscan/Umbrian countryside? Come stay with us at Villa Gioianna!

Contact: Anna
Clientele Welcomed: Gay Men, Lesbian, Straight