Il Cortile

A Charming and Chic Apartment in an Ancient Umbrian Town, Facing the Countryside

With the church of San Severino above it, this apartment rests a bit farther down the hillside, straddling the edge of Spello on one side and the green quilt of Umbrian countryside on the other.

A delightful vacation rental in Spello, this compact townhouse has one bedroom and one bathroom, making it an ideal house four up to three adults or a family of four.

On the ground floor, you’ll find a large and open living room, beautifully and neatly designed with cheery citrus hues, a textured thyme-colored wall and woven lamps and rugs. (Owner Andrea has a few other properties in the area that have been featured in design magazines, including Barbanera Villa, part of the BoutiqueHomes collection.)

The living area flows into a smart and simple kitchen unit with floating shelves and a dishwasher, fridge and oven, and there is a large panoramic window with a view of the rolling Umbrian hills. The open dining room leads to the bedroom, which also has a lovely view of the green Italian expanse, and has a staircase leading to the basement level where there is a shower room with a terrace.

Outside your door, you’re steps away from the central square of charming Spello. Come watch the medieval city turn peach at sunset as the light reflects off the stone buildings, built from the pink marble of the mountain.

And if you find yourself traveling with a larger group, please note that this apartment is located in the immediate vicinity of the owner's other houses and apartments; they can therefore be rented out together.

Read about the design inspiration for this apartment in our Stories section here.

BETWEEN TUSCANY AND LE MARCHE

Known as the "green heart of Italy", Umbria is one of the most picturesque holiday destinations with pristine largely rural landscapes, rolling wooded hills, mountains and valleys and of course splendid art and architecture. 

Situated a two-hour drive from Rome and just a few miles from Assisi, the enchanting hillside town of Spello is a quieter and less traveled medieval town at the base of Mount Subasio. Standing on the west side of town are the magnificent 18th century era Porta Venere gates flanked by two 12-sided towers and fortress walls. 

Known for its excellent Umbrian cuisine, fine wines and beautiful antiquity, Spello is the ideal base from which to explore Umbria. You are within easy reach of the famous neighboring hill towns of Orvieto (with its legendary cathedral), Todi, Città di Castello, Gubbio, Perugia, Spoleto and the highly praised wine-producing region of Montefalco. 

LOCATION

Spello, Italy. Nearest Airport: Perugia “San Francesco d’Assisi” Airport (23km)

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring and Autumn are the most beautiful time to visit. Summers are nice, but the area is more crowded with tourists.