... Umbria/Tuscany at the moment and came across Villa San Crispolto near Perugia. It looks gorgeous but we don't know anything about Perugia- If anyone has been to the Villa or Perugia and could give us some advice about the area we'd really appreciate it Thanks a million ... more

... to be married in a villa......? Depending on number of people coming to the wedding, you may wish to have a more "intimate" wedding in a country settings - near Assisi - look for website of Villamena outside of Assisi. I helped an Irish woman organize her wedding and all the group ... more

... expensive. The average flight from Stansted is about €140 and you have to fly to there also and get a taxi from the airport to the resort. It will only sleep 17 people but they do offer some great deals on villas nearby. The best of luck with your search ... more

... weeks in October in order to explore the area. Can anyone recommend an apartment? I can't find any on the website. Also, any thoughts on Perugia for a [just] retired couple not in search of night clubs et al? Is it packed with foreign students or just some areas ... more

... s not easy to find apartments for rent in Perugia. Hotel Signa has apartments at reasonable ... ... Turrena are other two options but I have no feedback for them http://www.perugiaonline.com/residenzaturrena/ http://www.residenzaperugia.it/ If you decide for Assisi, Alaska might have some tips about private apartments ... more

... taking it - and giving Perugia a miss as our 2-week base. We're now looking at Arezzo but there seems to be a shortage of apartments to rent. Or maybe Spoleto, tho' it's further from Florence. Asissi sounds lovely, as does Todi, but we really want somewhere larger ... more

a nice, not luxurious, 2 bedroom apartment for 3 or 4 months in Umbria or Tuscany, in a medium size willage ... any ideas from personal experience? thanks! ... more

... stayed in a lovely little apartment in the heart of the old town, beside Fontana Maggiore earlier this year. I can recommend it. Don't be confused by the name. Although it is called Mini Resort Fontana Maggiore it is nothing like a resort. Just 3 apartments within a beautiful ... more

... your posting. We have an apartment in Castel Rigone (15 minutes drive from the lake) and have spent every summer here for the past 7 years. It's not very easy getting around any part of rural Italy without a car. Public transport is not very good outside major towns ... more