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Hilltop estates, farmhouses and castles in the green country around Umbria's capital
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An Etruscan hill town that became Umbria's capital
Perugia has kept watch over the Tiber valley since the Etruscans built its walls. You can still pass under their great arch on your way to an espresso on Corso Vannucci. It is a university city, so the old centre is busy with students, and its piazzas fill each evening for the passeggiata. Perugia is also where Baci chocolates come from, and the city plays host to Umbria Jazz every July.
Our Perugia collection runs to 180+ properties. There are hilltop villas looking across the valley, stone farmhouses among the olives, apartments in town and in Spello, and a few castles large enough for a family gathering. A handful lie just over the border in Tuscany, towards Arezzo, and most come with a pool.
Here is a guide to the city, the countryside around it and the best time to come.
Perugia at a glance
- Villas
- 180+ villas, apartments and castles, with up to 16 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,900 to £9,600 a week, from around £1,900
- Best areas
- Perugia's hills, Spello and Assisi, Torgiano and Brufa, and towards Lake Trasimeno
- Best time
- May, June, September and October; July for Umbria Jazz, November for Eurochocolate
- Getting there
- Perugia airport is around 10 kilometres from the city, with direct flights from London Stansted and Heathrow
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Rent Villa Modern Myth Lake Garda5 bedrooms
Palazzo Colli Perugia: Spacious 10-Bedroom Chateau with Heated Pool – Umbria10 bedrooms
Casa Campaccio Perugia: Spacious 8-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Pool & Tennis Court – Perugia8 bedrooms
Castello Poveromo Italy8 bedrooms
Etruscan stone, Perugino and the evening stroll
The heart of Perugia is Piazza IV Novembre. The Fontana Maggiore was carved there by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano in the thirteenth century, and the Palazzo dei Priori stands opposite. Inside the palazzo, the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria holds Perugino, Pinturicchio and Piero della Francesca. Next door, the Collegio del Cambio is a small room frescoed by Perugino himself.
Below Corso Vannucci, escalators run down through the Rocca Paolina, a papal fortress built over a buried medieval street. The little minimetrò links the hilltop with the car parks and the station, so villas in the surrounding hills are close to dinner in town.
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Pink stone, Pinturicchio and flower carpets
Spello rises in tiers of pale pink stone above the plain, still entered through its Roman gates. In the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Baglioni Chapel is covered in frescoes by Pinturicchio. On the night before Corpus Domini, in late May or June, the townspeople lay carpets of flower petals through the streets for the Infiorata.
Assisi, a few kilometres along the same hillside, is home to the Basilica of St Francis, with its Giotto frescoes. Come in the early evening, when the coach parties have gone and the light turns gold across the valley.
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Vineyards, sculpture and Deruta pottery
South-east of the city, the hills around Torgiano are some of Umbria's oldest wine country, and the town's wine museum is well worth an hour. Above the vines, the hamlet of Brufa has invited a sculptor every year since 1987. The result is a walking route of contemporary works along the ridge, looking out over the plain towards Assisi.
Deruta is a short drive south. It has made painted maiolica for centuries, and its workshops will happily ship a dinner service home for you.
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Truffles, torta al testo and two great festivals
Umbrian cooking is rustic and generous. Expect porchetta, lentils, wild boar and torta al testo, a griddled flatbread stuffed with ham or greens. Black truffles are shaved over almost anything, and the reds are deep Sagrantino from Montefalco.
Spring and early autumn are the loveliest months, warm and green with the vineyards at their best. July brings Umbria Jazz to the city's piazzas. Eurochocolate fills the centre in November, which is also when the new olive oil is pressed. Our concierge can book wine tastings, truffle hunts, a private chef, festival tickets and transfers.
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Palazzo Pianello Perugia: Luxury 6-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Countryside Views – Umbria6 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £20,020 a week
Villa Fattoria Colle Umbria: Charming 6-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Countryside Views – Umbria6 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £19,810 a week
Villa Castello Perugia: 4-Bedroom Chateau with Infinity Pool & Tennis Court – Perugia4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £19,789 a week
Palazzo Leccio Perugia: Spacious 14-Bedroom Apartment with Pool – Perugia14 bedrooms · sleeps 30From £19,558 a week
Villa Monte Murlo Perugia: 8-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Infinity Pool & Tennis Court – Umbria8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £19,544 a week
Palazzo Marmore Perugia: 7-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Pool & Countryside Views – Umbria7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £19,306 a week
Fattoria Colle Perugia: Luxurious 6-Bedroom Apartment with Heated Pool – Perugia6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £18,221 a week
Casa Palombaro Perugia: 4-Bedroom Golf Villa with Pool & Countryside Views – Umbria4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £17,983 a weekWhy book your Perugia villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Perugia's villas spread from the city's own hillsides into wine country, olive groves and the Tuscan border, and we know which are a short drive from dinner in town and which are properly secluded. With 180+ properties in Perugia, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
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You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Wine tastings in Torgiano and Montefalco, truffle hunts, Umbria Jazz and Eurochocolate tickets, private chefs, guided visits to Assisi and transfers from Perugia, Florence or Rome. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay near Perugia?
The hills just outside the city give you views and quiet, with the old centre a short drive away. Spello and Assisi suit those who want medieval towns on the doorstep, and Torgiano and Brufa suit wine lovers. Todi is quieter, further south.
When is the best time to visit Perugia?
May, June, September and October are best for warm days and comfortable sightseeing. July brings Umbria Jazz and the busiest weeks of the year, and Eurochocolate is held in the city in November.
Is Perugia a good base for exploring Umbria?
Yes. Assisi is around half an hour away, and Lake Trasimeno, Spello, Deruta and Torgiano are all within easy reach. Todi, Montefalco and Gubbio make good day trips.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Perugia?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Perugia cost?
Across our 180+ villas in Perugia, weekly rates typically range from £2,900 to £9,600, with the most affordable from around £1,900 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Perugia from the UK?
Perugia's own airport, around 10 kilometres from the city, has direct flights from London Stansted and, seasonally, Heathrow. The flight takes around two and a half hours. Florence and Rome airports are alternatives, each around two to two and a half hours away by road.
Are there villas in Perugia for large groups?
Yes. Our Perugia collection includes properties with up to 16 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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