Reviewed by Emma Taylor
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VILLA METATO - REVIEW
Umbria is the “green heart of Italy”, and you certainly feel that when you visit Villa Metato. Found in the rolling hills on the border with Tuscany, this villa provides the perfect place to come and sit and snooze and never be tickled by the desire to leave. Situated just above the Upper Tiber valley amongst ancient woodland, it's reached via a breathtaking journey through the mountains. You’re surrounded by acres of private garden, timeless views, your own pool. It’s staggeringly beautiful, heaven for those who wish to shake the city from their hair.
If this setting sets precedents, the one bedroom villa matches them. This 18th-century building has been renovated with true panache: huge windows frame the view and fabulous 20th-century designer pieces adorn the open plan interior. On your terrace, take a deep breath, relax and feel part of the ancient wood itself. Fig trees stand on the hill, a Bocce court is shrouded in vines, and those who want to explore this undiscovered part of Italy can hire scooters and take to the hills. |
