La Cuccagna

Gubbio, Perugia
Self-catering
+39 0759 20317
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Per night
€200 - €725
Per week
€1200 - €5000
Place

2 places

Sleeps

Sleeping from 2 – 8

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

Two lovely places to stay - come for much charm, peace, sunsets, infinity pool, sauna and gym in this history-steeped countryside retreat

Per night
€200 - €725
Per week
€1200 - €5000

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€200 - €725 per night

€1200 - €5000 per week

The Experience

Beautiful vistas swoop across wooded hills, olive groves and the odd hamlet… you feel on top of the world. Paved paths lead through cherry trees, lavender, herbs, and a little veg patch you may raid, to a hammock, pergola and exquisitely positioned infinity pool with a shady open-air gym and sauna.

Casa del Fattore is a villa which takes up the ground floor of the farmhouse, Umbrian in style with exposed beams and a big covered pergola for memorable outdoor meals. La Stalletta, the cottage, is cosy and charming – great for larger parties as overflow, or taken independently. Both have good kitchens. Your lovely eco-conscious hosts Salvatore and Sarah think of every last detail: lavender bags, flowers and their own olive oil; truffle and asparagus foraging tips; pizza and pasta making (and eating!).

Meals can be arranged now and then – rustic dishes made from fresh organic ingredients and eaten al fresco in the dining area over the pool with fabulous views.

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We think you'll love

  • Floating in the infinity pool, finding a quiet spot in the garden to hide away with a book
  • The utter peacefulness and beauty of the whole place – the views are stunning
  • Discovering exquisite little hilltop towns nearby, coming back to your quiet oasis
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You should know

  • It's not suitable for wheelchair users or the less than mobile
  • You can't walk to a restaurant or shops so you will need a car
  • If you don't take both places together you'll be sharing the pool

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €200
Weekly price
from €1200
Surcharges
Extra bed/sofabed available €140-€280 per person per week.
1 House for 8
From €5754 bedrooms
1 Cottage for 2
€2002 beds1 bedroom

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm-8pm, please get in touch for early or late check in
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 7 nights. CIN: IT054024B501016612.
Closed
Early November to June.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property
This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Catering services possible. Restaurants from 3 to 15 minutes drive. Taxi service on request.

Reviews

La Cuccagna is a delighful haven in the countryside of the Umbria region. Staying at La Cuccagna allows you to immerse yourself in a place where you can spend peaceful time, and experience and learn about the area. The owners' dedication to the place and guests is evident in every detail. A true testament to passion and care.
Inspected Romina Sawday's Inspector

Ewan, Birmingham

We wanted a relaxed location for a two week holiday and that is what we got - and more. La Cuccagna is perfect, and Sarah and Salvatore go out of their way to make their guests feel welcome, even before you arrive there. We flew into Perugia and were too early to check in, so Sarah had recommended a great local restaurant for lunch on the way from the airport - and the directions were perfect. The location is amazing, near the top of a hill, with views over the valley and beyond, all topped off with an infinity pool which has the same stunning views. It’s a great place to do nothing


Barbara & Chris, San Francisco

We were very lucky to have landed at La Cuccagna. The setting is unparalleled at the top of a ridge looking down into the Perugia valley. Unsurpassed sunsets, good workout in the infinity pool and hosts who could not do enough for us. Not sure how they pull it off with raising their darling daughter but they do! Best yet, Salvatore carried our heavy bags into our room.


Richard and Pam, Lymington

We have just spent a truly marvellous two weeks staying at La Cuccagna near Gubbio in Umbria. Salvatore and Sarah are wonderful hosts and take infinite pains to ensure the happiness and well-being of their guests. Nothing is too much trouble. The location is superb, high in the hills between Perugia and Gubbio with stunning views. The facilities are great, a happy blend of traditional and modern. The communal breakfasts were a highlight of our stay, always interesting fellow guests, full of humour and laughter. Then there are the occasional dine-in evenings, when Sal cooks super food .


Hannah, Swanmore

Another return visit to the wonderful La Cuccagna. This time we stayed in La Cisterna, a tranquil B&B room with it's own lounge and kitchenette. May is a fabulous time to visit Umbria for a long weekend and we were rewarded by warm weather and stunning sunsets. Sarah and Sal have always got a recommendation up their sleeves for a special outing and yet again they came up trumps. Revisiting nearby Gubbio and Spello was an experience I will never tire of.


Location

The neighbourhood

This is such a wonderful spot with views of the Umbrian and Tuscany hills – walking will be sublime. The nearest big town is Gubbio (25-minute drive), one of the most gorgeous medieval cities in Italy. Perugia and Assisi are a 30 or 40-minute drive. There are several 'agriturismi' serving good local dishes within a 20-minute drive and Lake Trasimeno, a natural paradise is a good day trip.

Local points of interest from Salvatore & Sarah Marano

  • There are enough medieval hilltop towns within easy reach to keep you busy for many return trips & always see something new. We have plenty of tips to keep the kids happy too. Join in with one of the many exciting festivals celebrated throughout the year.
  • Umbria boasts outstanding natural beauty and truly impressive landscapes for you to enjoy. There are some wonderful walking opportunities right from our doorstep but we also have good quality trail maps for spectacular national parks and Lake Trasimeno.
  • Immerse your senses with truffle hunting and pasta making courses here ‘at home’, dine with spectacular valley views in 'La Spasetta' our new dining room with floor to ceiling windows or let us arrange a tour at a fabulous organic vineyard.
  • For the adrenalin junkies among you we make arrangements for paragliding, caving and whitewater rafting (to mention just a few) with our contacts who are safe and reliable.
  • For those wanting to take home souvenirs we make recommendations with local artists, artisans and food producers that you wouldn’t find on the tourist trail.
  • We happily give our guests useful tips to get ‘off the beaten track’ and experience the very best our local area has to offer so we look forward to meeting you and sharing some of our best kept local secrets.

Introducing

Salvatore & Sarah Marano

Sal is from the south of Italy and Sarah is English. They spent many years travelling around the world together then bought this house with its land, which they've transformed into an organic paradise. They are passionately committed to their way of life and year after year they give guests an authentic local experience in a beautifully peaceful place.