Reviews of Property: Summary of Villa Nuba - Del Perugino Luxury apartment. 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6

We stayed one week early September 2009 at Villa Nuba and it was one of the most enjoyable parts of our holiday. Giuseppe and his family were always around in case we needed them. We stayed in Villa Perugino which was on the ground floor. The apartment was very cosy and comfortable. Giuseppe even provided alot of everyday essentials like herbs, olive oil, pasta, cereal, milk, tea, coffee for the percolator! There was a full kitchen with a huge fridge, convection oven and even a dishwasher! There was free internet and wifi, an inviting swimming pool. There was a terrace with table and chairs where we had our dinners the first few nights when it was still warm. It was just beautiful. The best part was the walk into the city centre which took about 25 minutes through the historical parts of Perugia. Villa Nuba is just out of the centre so it was easy to get out (driving) and visit the other towns like Todi, Assisi, Gubbio etc.
We will definitely recommend Villa Nuba to anyone who wants to experience a week in Perugia to get a feel for life in Umbria.

We had a great time the host was very helpful. He had lots of books and maps of the area for you to use.
Lots to see and do in the area.
There is a local supermarket only a 5 mins walk, a very good bakery was about 7mins away and excellent pizza place next door.
The accomodation was very good,clean, and of a high standard.
It was cleaned weekly.
The pool was clean and very relaxing.

We loved our two weeks at Villa Nuba. Driving from France meant arriving after dark and getting hopelessly lost in the confusion of roads that surround Perrugia but Giuseppe, our host, hopped into his car, found us, and led us home. The apartment was very tastefully furnished (no kitsch), spotless, and extremely well appointed. The website does not exaggerate its charms at all. The rural setting is wonderful on the edge of the city but close enough to drive in to park near the Etruscan Gate (5 minutes) or to walk in (20-30 minutes depending on your fitness). There are food shops within an easy walk. The grounds, view, and morning birdsong are beautiful. Villa Nuba is an excellent base for exploring the region, and Giuseppe provides excellent advice on where to go and what to eat. We strongly recommend a meal at his sister's restaurant in a wonderful nearby hill town. Do ask about this as Giuseppe is too delicate to push it.
We come from Australia and the two bedrooms allowed us to invite friends from England to join us for both weeks and we all loved both Perrugia and Villa Nuba. Its situation not far from the highway made exploring easy. We spent a wonderful day in Urbino, taking the northern route over the Appenines and coming back the less dramatic route through Gubbio. Assissi in May is glorious and not too crowded. Montefalco is well worth a visit, but make sure that you lunch at the Alchimisto - recommended by Giuseppe. Exploring Hannibal's battlefield at Lake Trasimeno in the rain was also fun. Lots to do. Most of it involves walking up hills since this is where all the older towns are situated but you can always take your time and enjoy the view.
As former backpackers and campers, this was our most expensive accommodation ever - but well, well worth the expense and excellent value for money. We are saving up for another visit!
Penny and Colin from Australia

Guiseppe and family were extremely gracious hosts. At one point, our friends had a problem with the dish washer and the response of Guisseppe and family was immediate. The family just couldn't enough to be sure that our stay was pleasant. The apartment was very clean. The villa is located in a very private gated area. The pool was great - extremely clean. I would recommend this to our friends - as a matter of fact, we have already recommeneded it to several of our friends thinking about visiting Perugia. The villa is located only a few kilometers from center city. There is a grocery store within walking distance as well as the bus stop. We would definitely stay there again.

My family spent one week at Villa Nuba in Perugia. Charming Giuseppe the landlord was of great help. Through him we got a great deal on an AVIS car rental. When we got to the apartment, he took us in his car to the center of Perugia to get accustomed to the town. The apartment was very clean and had all the amenities. Having a computer with an internet connection was great too.
The apartment is situated 30 mins on foot from Perugia centre. At times we walked it and other times we took a cab. We did not bother to drive to the center since parking is a problem.
We loved Perugia and we used it as a base to visit the nearby towns of Assisi, Spello, Spoleto, Gubbio, the ceramic town of Deruta and Orvieto.

Our stay in Villa Nuba was fantastic and contributed to a true Umbrian experience. Our expectations were high based upon other reviews and the website but even these were exceeded! A great balance of local charm with excellent facilities - made all the better by the excellent friendly service provided by Giuseppe for whom nothing was too much trouble. Well positioned on the edge of Perugia. We travelled with our 2 year old daughter and the apartment was ideal but equally it would suit families with older children or a group of friends travelling together. Very highly recommended.
Mark and Alison
Melbourne, Australia

Five assorted souls, three adult, Irish, South African, English, two children, arrived by train from Florence. Taxi drivers all knew where the Villa was and did not overcharge for the 15 minute trip. Good start. Met by Guiseppe who gave a very good first impression which lasted throughout. Sensible, affable, patient and very good English speaker with a lot of local friends and recommendations for visits. Took us out in his car after settling in to point out local amenities like supermarket, bakery, bus stops and shortest walk into town etc. Very useful.
The villa was very well equipped apart from not having an oven. Local restaurants, however, mitigated this omission.
Bus stops a short walk from the Villa. Walk up to the little roundabout near the bakery in Monteluce and three services operate. The P bus goes past the end of the villa's road. It goes into the heart of Perugia for trips to Assissi and Gubbio from the bus station.
Be aware that Perugia hasn't got a single piece of flat straight road or footpath. It also hasn't got a single piece of boring architecture, no boring views and no boring food.
We had a wonderful week, good accommodation, nice pool, good company, lovely host family including extemely pleasant Mum, Dad and sister. A genuine warm welcome was offered and gratefully received. All five souls went home with great memories and a full camera.

No complaints. We stayed for one week towards the end of July 2008. We being my wife, myself and our two daughters aged 11 and 6.

The description on the website is accurate. The only deviation is that the photograph gives the impression that the villa is in the country side - it isn't. It is on the outskirts of town down a private road alongside a few other substantially sized private properties, however the views are good and access to the old town is only a 15 minute walk away.

The property is exceptionally clean and tastefully furnished. The grounds are well maintained, the swimming pool is clean, shallow enough for kids, but deep enough for adults to swim in. The local supermarket is only five minutes walk away and Giuseppe provides a "starter" pack of goodies, enough for an evening meal and breakfast.

The villa is 15 minutes drive from Perugia airport and 10 minutes from the auto-route system, with easy access to ...... well anywhere in Italy.

I mentioned Giuseppe earlier, well he is the star in many respects. He is a charming, well educated, well informed 30 year old Italian, who runs the family villa. He is attentive, always available and has that rare ability of always being there, but never in your face.

His recommendations, whether it be places to visit or restaurants to indulge yourself in are first class. Please make sure that you are accurate in your requests to Giuseppe. When we arrived we mentioned that we enjoyed our food and he recommended some good establishments, having visited them we said that they were good but we were looking for something slightly more up-market; his subsequent recommendations were spot on.

The summarise; exactly as advertised on the website, plus more. Highly recommended.