La Licina

Loving being back at La Licina; our third time! Wonderful location, facilities and hospitality.It is impossible to stay away from La Licina and the delightful Spoleto. Hosts Ludovico and Francesca have created a very special ambience for their guests; close to Spoleto yet in the countryside and oh so quiet overnight. Always on hand to advise re activities and possibilities, Ludovico and Francesca open up Spoleto and indeed, wider Umbria for their guests. Beautifully appointed accommodation, in close proximity to La Macchia country restaurant- a gem, La Licina is a winner.

We are regular visitors of La Licina, since the 1990s already, first with our three sons (who loved the excellent swimming pool), and since they have their own life just the two of us. One of our children has already returned to La Licina with his wife and we plan a holiday in the near future with the three grandchildren. La Licina thus became for our family a kind of second home, a beautiful, quiet and relaxing little heaven on earth, run by the very cordial owners. Spoleto is moreover ideally situated to visit Umbria (Perugia, Assisi, Norcia, ...) and even Rome is not far away.

Our stay at La Licina for the month of March was truly memorable and one which we will always hold in our hearts! Our cosy self-contained home was charming, with a well-stocked kitchen, comfy bed, and ample space for relaxing. We loved hiking in the picturesque countryside through olive groves and oak forests, and at each day's end, enjoying the stunning views from our own private terrace in the gardens. Ludovico and Francesca are lovely people and the consummate hosts, taking us out to explore nearby villages and mountain trails. Tante grazie e un abbraccione a tutti e due!

A lovely, peaceful place to stay - Ludovico and Francesca made us very welcome. Their advice was much appreciated (and the lifts when we did not have a car!) as were the plums and garden vegetables. Despite arriving in exceptional heat, La Ginestra was very cool. Our children enjoyed their daily swim in the beautifully situated pool and communing with the donkeys! We ate well a number of times at the restaurant only 5 minutes walk across the field. The stunning countryside and hilltop towns around Spoleto are easily accessible from La Licina. We would love to return during Spring or Autumn.

Lovely private location a couple of kms from Spoleto. We stayed in Il Tartufo; a converted 16th century farm building close to the hosts. They speak English very well and are on hand, but not intrusive. The second appartment has a more private entrance and if you wanted to see Francesca and Ludovico less, you could book that one. Pool is lovely and clean and our teenagers loved it. There is the advantage that you only share it with one other family.