We spent a wonderful month at Guiseppe’s place and cannot recommend it too highly. As we were there April-May we had quite a range of weather and the house allowed us to comfortably manage it all.
The spaces - essentially three - are generous, especially the double height main room that includes a mezzanine. The robust original stone and wood structure shines through the clean and bright modernisation and the stone barrel ceiling in the main bedroom is particularly lovely. There is none of the clutter of some holiday lets, even after you’ve unpacked.
The showers are good and the outdoor shower is a delight. The high location is quite windy so there is a cooling breeze around the pool but the courtyard behind the house is sheltered if the winds are strong. A glorious restored stone tower was built as a lookout with long views over the landscape and is now a perfect spot for a quiet read or to drink in the countryside while the birds swoop overhead.
Guiseppe is a fantastic host: always kind and helpful but very concerned not to intrude. The astronomy session he gave us was a real highlight. We also followed all of his well-mapped local walks and many other suggestions.
A month is plenty of time to tire of anywhere that is not home. We still loved Guiseppe’s place on the day we returned to London. Thanks so much Guiseppe and Giovanna. Anyone who chooses your place is in for a treat and we will remember it very fondly.