Where time feels a little gentler
Private villa with pool in Panicale, Umbria, for exclusive stays with family and friends, welcoming up to 16 guests.
Among the hills of Umbria, our family home is waiting to feel, for a few days, a little like your own.
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For many years, Villa Cervinaia has been where our family came together and shared its happiest moments. Our parents loved opening their doors to friends and relatives: we cooked together, set a long table and let the evenings unfold slowly, with laughter, stories and toasts beneath the country sky.
Our old family home grew from a carefully restored farmhouse whose original spirit we wanted to preserve. Its stone, beams and authentic details still tell the story of the house and its deep connection to the land around it.
Today, we open our doors so guests can feel at home, share in the pleasures and traditions of Italian life, and make memories to take with them.
Outdoors
The entire property is for your exclusive use. Its spacious, peaceful garden has holm oaks offering shade on bright days, while the pool invites you to slow down. Listen to the sounds of nature, breathe in the scent of the grass and let each moment find its own pace.
The generous outdoor spaces give even larger groups room to be together and room for privacy. Share lunch in either of the two outdoor dining areas, swim, read in the shade or simply enjoy the greenery in your own way.
The private pool is open from mid-April to early October.
Inside the villa
Villa Cervinaia has two living rooms, each with its own atmosphere for different moments of the day. They are comfortable, generous spaces for gathering over dinner, talking after lunch, reading quietly or spending an evening together.
Stone walls, original terracotta floors, wooden beams and the furnishings preserve the home’s familiar character. Guests can spend time together or find a quieter corner to pause and listen to the countryside.
Inside the villa
Two corners of the house to read, talk or simply enjoy a little quiet. In the colder months, a fire in the hearth invites everyone to gather for a winter evening of stories and time together. Even when travelling together, it is lovely to have a place to follow your own rhythm.
Inside the villa
The kitchen is the beating heart of the house: a welcoming, lived-in space to prepare family recipes together, talk while something cooks and gather around the table.
It is a place of simple, precious rituals, aromas drifting through the rooms and flavours to share. Here Italian culinary traditions live on, making every meal a moment of connection.
The small farmhouse
Beside the main villa stands a small stone farmhouse with a living room and bedroom. It is a more intimate space for guests who want to share their stay with everyone while keeping a corner of their own.
The bedrooms
Most bedrooms have a private bathroom.
Together, the villa and guesthouse can welcome up to 16 guests. After a day of walks, long lunches and time by the pool, everyone can retire to their own space and enjoy a restful night.
Tell us about your group and we will help you find the room arrangement that suits you best.
The villa and guesthouse offer 6 bedrooms and a double sofa bed, welcoming up to 16 guests. The room with three single beds is often chosen for children. We can help you find the arrangement that best suits your group.
| Space | Beds and guests | Bathroom |
|---|---|---|
| Villa · Room Renato e Paola | One double bed · sleeps 2 | Private bathroom |
| Villa · Room Francesco e Anna Maria | One double bed · sleeps 2 | Private bathroom |
| Villa · Room Mario e Chiara | One double bed · sleeps 2 | Private bathroom |
| Villa · Room Rachele | One double bed · sleeps 2 | Private bathroom |
| Villa · Camera Ospiti | Three single beds · sleeps 3 | No private bathroom: use the ground-floor bathroom or share with the adjoining bedroom |
| Guesthouse · Room Ovile | One double and one single bed · sleeps 3 | Private bathroom |
| Guesthouse · Ovile living room | Double sofa bed · sleeps 2 | Small service bathroom |
Experiences
The wood-fired oven and barbecue invite everyone to roll up their sleeves and enjoy making something together. Our family produces wine and olive oil, flavours that tell the story of this land and the patient work of the seasons.
On request, we can arrange tastings, catering and evenings making bread and pizza with professional bakers, or rolling fresh pasta by hand as our grandmothers taught us. Simple, genuine experiences have a way of bringing everyone to the table.
Experiences at Villa Cervinaia
A cooking class by the oven, a toast among the trees, a ceremony surrounded by greenery: every occasion brings different people, emotions and stories to Villa Cervinaia.
Each experience grows from the atmosphere of this place and the pleasure of being together, leaving room for spontaneity, beauty and lasting memories.
Voices from the villa
Every stay leaves a different story. Our guests remember days spent together, shared meals and the feeling of being welcomed into a family home.
Amazing place to visit with friends and kids. It’s a beautiful villa and when we arrived it was even bigger and cozy than we anticipated. The pool is around 15m long and the kids totally enjoyed it and you can even do swimming there. The host of the Villa is AMAZING. Anna Maria was able to help us with so much organisational stuff and gave us valuable contacts (restaurants, local producers etc) to make our stay even more unique. Thank you for this awesome week!
Three generations enjoyed the house together: children in the pool, adults cooking indoors and at the wood-fired ovens, all surrounded by the quiet hills.
She loved the atmosphere of this old Italian home. She remembers the spaces where children could play, the kitchen and a wine tasting by the pool.
A group of twelve family members and friends found plenty of room to relax together. A home-cooked dinner and a night making pizza in the wood-fired oven became favorite memories.
During a hot summer weekend, she found joy in staying at the villa: the pool, the flower-filled garden and evenings by the barbecue. The family mementos and small details gave the house its special character.
She remembers the warm welcome, the view across the hills and time spent around the table. Dinner together and an olive oil tasting made the stay feel especially personal.
Events
A family celebration, a wedding, a workshop or a retreat: the living rooms and garden offer an intimate setting for moments together.
Tell us what you have in mind. We will listen and discuss availability and services on request to help shape your special occasion.
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The villa for a day
You can also choose Villa Cervinaia for just one day. A graduation, ceremony or private celebration becomes a chance to gather loved ones and enjoy the garden, pool and rooms of the house in complete privacy.
Tell us your date, guest count and idea. We would be delighted to help you imagine a day to remember.
Ask about day hireThe area
Villa Cervinaia is in Panicale, Umbria, about 15 km from the Tuscan border. Lake Trasimeno, Cortona, Montepulciano, Perugia and Assisi are within reach, with villages, landscapes and flavours to discover along the way.
From Florence, take the A1 motorway to the Valdichiana/Bettolle exit; from Rome, use the Fabro exit. The drive is approximately an hour and a half from Florence and around two hours from Rome, depending on traffic and where you start.
After a day of art and exploring, return to the villa, the quiet of the countryside and the pleasure of a slow evening beneath the stars.
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Ask us about the house, services, experiences or planning an event. We will be happy to answer your questions.
Plan your stay
Tell us when you would like to visit, how many people are coming and what occasion you have in mind. We will reply directly with availability and everything you need to plan your stay or event at Villa Cervinaia.
Check availability on WhatsAppOr call us: +39 339 487 9205The villa and guesthouse welcome up to 16 guests in total.
Four villa bedrooms and the guesthouse triple room have private bathrooms. The villa room with three single beds uses the ground-floor bathroom or shares the adjoining bedroom’s bathroom. There is a small service bathroom in the guesthouse living room.
From mid-April to early October.
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