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NAME

RON

FROM

USA

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

BUONANOTTE BARBANERA

"Wonderful time and wonderful experience!"

Hello Andrea, It is time that I write to you to thank you for the wonderful time we had in Spello and the wonderful experience we had at Buonanotta Barbarnera. We will be recommending it to our friends and relatives and also to our track agent. I would also like to thank you personally for your patience with the initial payment and for your help with the parking infringement. Kind thanks and all the very best to you. I would also like to be a referee for you if anyone seeks confirmation of the residence. Best wishes, Ron.

NAME

Cindy Schmidt

FROM

Idaho/USA

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

CASA GIARDINO

"Perfect host, perfect house, perfect vacation!"

My husband and I had the pleasure of staying in one of Andrea's villas in Spello for 5 weeks during April and May. I am having trouble expressing how incredible this whole experience was thus the delay in my review. The Casa Giardino was a perfect place for us and the many friends who came to visit. The "main" house consisted of a kitchen (with a window that looked out onto a valley that looked more like a painting than a window!), a sitting area, a powder room and a bedroom with a king sized bed and a huge bathroom. The other 2 rooms, both with king beds and their own bathrooms were accessed from the garden making it a perfect situation for couples or older children. The grounds were beautiful and the pool would be a welcomed addition if the weather was warm! Andrea, the owner of the villas, was amazing. She answered multiple questions, gave advice, made recommendations for places and set up a wonderful cook one night and an amazing cooking class out in the countryside. Her villas in Spello are impeccable! The little village of Spello was a perfect base for our Italian vacation. Vino Sofia, La Cantina, Birra DieciNove and Bar Tullia and the cute bakery across from Superconti were just a few of our favorite places. We took multiple day trips and hiked from Spello to Assisi multiple times. We have not made our reservations yet, but will be returning in 2021 for another visit!

NAME

Bannatyne family

FROM

Scotland, UK

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

CASA GIARDINO

"Stunning views of the Umbrian countryside"

We stayed at Casa Giardino for a week in July. The location of this house is almost it's everything - I say almost because the house itself and the view are pretty hard to beat. Although in the centre of Spello, and a few minutes walk to many excellent restaurants, Gelaterias and a small but well stocked supermarket, this house offers complete privacy and tranquility. The garden has stunning views of the Umbrian countryside and a small pool to cool off in the midday heat. The house is decorated in great taste and offers privacy to everyone. Each double bedroom with en-suite has its own private access. The living space and kitchen are pleasant spaces and are supplemented by outdoor living area. I cooked dinner on the one evening that we didn't eat out and the kitchen was well stocked with all utensils that I needed and the space for eating for 6 was plentiful. There is also an extra toilet in addition to the en-suite bathrooms which we found handy to have. You do need to be prepared to get tour luggage up a steep hill to the house, as parking is a couple of minutes away, so make sure your bags are wheeled! Andrea, the owner, could not have been more helpful. Check in was easy and welcoming and she spent a considerable amount of time on the phone on out behalf sorting out a car hire issue that we had. Throughout our stay Andrea was on the end of the phone offering restaurant suggestions and advice on places to visit. Assisi is within 15 minutes drive and Spoleto 30 minutes away. There is a train station just outside the city walls that some of our party we used to take a train back to Rome Fiumicino Airport when going home. Spello is such a beautiful place and we found the novelty of not driving so persuasive that we stayed within the town for most of our trip.

NAME

FEMKE & FAMILY

FROM

HOLLAND

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

CASA GIARDINO

"The most charming villa we have rented so far"

Casa Giardino is the most charming villa we have rented so far. We loved everything, the decoration, the location, the views and last but not least the garden and pool. Spello is beautiful and we loved discover the many little shops and trattorias. The food is excellent and compared to Tuscany much cheaper. It is our first time in Umbria and we will definitely come back, this region has so much to offer and Spello is still unspoiled and the most beautiful village. We loved also the flea market in Pissignano (1st Sunday every month) and our days trips to Montefalco, Bevagna, Spoleto, Assisi and Perugia.

NAME

Margit, Helli, Susanne & Peter

FROM

FINLAND

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

CASA GIARDINO

"A hidden gem in the center of Spello"

Casa Giardino - a hidden gem in the center of Spello. Such a wonderful house with incredible views, a wonderful little garden and a small pool to cool off. Spello is charming and we will be back soon.

NAME

MARK and FRIENDS

FROM

NYC / USA

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

CASA GIARDINO

"Our own private oasis"

Casa Giardino our own private oasis - we enjoyed very much ourselves in Umbria. Casa Giardino is perfect, it's the first time have stayed within a hill town and we loved it. We are so close to the town and its restaurants and shops and yes the garden and pool are so quiet. We visited Perugia and Assisi but to be honest Spello is the most beautiful village in our opinion.

NAME

DANA and FRIENDS

FROM

BANFF / CANADA

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

CASA GIARDINO

"Wonderful holiday!"

Dear Andrea,
thank yo so much for hosting us at Casa Giardino! We have a wonderful holiday and enjoyed the house and garden immensely. Your recommendations for restaurants and gelato bar were perfect! We will return to Spello and your beautiful property very soon and look forward to seeing you again.

NAME

GEOFF and MARY

FROM

MELBOURNE / AUSTRALIA

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

LA CASETTA

"Superbly appointed Home away from Home!"

Dear Andrea,
Thank you for the most wonderful 6 nights staying in this magical and superbly appointed Home away from Home!!! We take away with us so many treasured moments, and we look forward to returning one day for some beautiful Spello magic, and we will certainly share with all our friends the wonderful time we have just had! Many thanks Andrea for your hospitality and your very warm welcome, best wishes

NAME

FEMKE

FROM

HOLLAND

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

CASA GIARDINO

"Unique experience!"

Beautiful setting in an authentic and attractive village with super good restaurants and wine bars. The house is decorated with much love and very comfortable. Because of the heat, we used the air conditioning in the bedrooms at night. The pool is small, but fine for us with our children aged 1, 6 and 9 years. Andrea is very hospitable and likes to help with tips and reservations. For us an unique experience that we remember with great pleasure!

NAME

KATIE and ROBE

FROM

USA

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

BUONANOTTE BARBANERA

"Incredible stay in Spello"

Andrea,
thank you for the incredible stay in Spello. You truly went above and beyond to make our family feel at home here.
Thank you for all the arrangements for our two little boys, you have the most beautiful home, and we will not soon forget our time here in lovely Spello.
We will be back for sure

NAME

AMEY and PAUL

FROM

AUSTRALIA

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

LA CASETTA

"A truly magnificent stay!"

Thank you for making Spello and La Casetta feeling like home! A truly magnificent stay in the most beautiful and charming cottage.
A feast for all the senses.
Ciao


NAME

APRIL W

FROM

USA

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

BUONANOTTE BARBANERA

"Breathtaking Villa + views!"

It's not easy to find a place to start when talking about Spello or Buonanotte Barbanera. First, the property is absolutely breathtaking. Each space from the master bedroom to the kitchen have each detail finely attended to. It feels more like home than a vacation space. Second, the views and surrounding village make you feel like you're in a book, nothing compares to the scenery, quaint cobblestone streets and lovely people. Lastly, you will not want to leave. After seven days of staying in Spello and visiting surrounding cities, we set off for Firenze. As we took our last drive (of the trip) down the hillside, I feel like I left a little piece of myself in Spello. As for the technical details - the villa and garden house slept our family of 9 comfortably, we didn't need to use the yellow room. Nabil, the chef which was arranged for us, provided two delicious dinners during our stay. We had a welcome basket of delicious fruits. Cleaning service was provided daily (week days). On Thanksgiving, Nabil made a delicious traditional Italian dinner which we ate on a beautifully set table by our host and owner, Andrea. Each place setting was complete with a gift for each guest! The town is within walking distance of the villa - coffee, grocery, restaurants, gelato and more! We are looking forward to our next visit in July where we can enjoy warmer weather and the pool. I've always traveled to the more touristic destinations but after this trip I will always look for the road less traveled. Do yourself a favor and do not miss out on Spello and Buonanotte Barbanera on your next vacation!

NAME

ALICE & JAY

FROM

GOA / INDIA

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

LA CASETTA

"Andrea, you did it again!"

Created a place where beauty fulfills the senses and peace can touch our soul.
May all who share their time in your enchanting creations feel the same!
La Casetta is MAGIC!

NAME

JULIA M

FROM

USA

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

BUONANOTTE BARBANERA

"Beautiful stay in Spello"

This is a wonderful option if you're looking to rent a house in Spello. The house itself is beautiful and the location is really great. It feels secluded and is quiet but is also very close walking distance to the restaurants and shops of Spello--very convenient! It is extremely clean and tidy and when you rent the house it includes daily professional cleaning (bedrooms made up and bathrooms cleaned), as if you were in a hotel. Andrea, the owner, is great and attentive and really wanted to do everything she could to make sure we had a perfect stay. We were a group of 6 and had more than enough space. I would definitely recommend staying here!

NAME

FEMKE and FAMILY

FROM

HOLLAND

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

CASA GIARDINO

"I love every single details!"

Dear Andrea,
it was so lovely to be back int the Garden House with my family. We really enjoyed our stay in Spello. Our 3 kids loved the pool and the garden to play.
We had dinner 3 times at la Cantina and also we went to the restaurant of Assunta in Bevagna  Food is amazing in this area.
Thank you for th way you have welcomed us. the house is so beautiful and inspiring, I love every single detail! 

NAME

BESI & ANNU

FROM

AUSTRALIA

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

LA CASETTA

"We felt like we were at home!"

We had a wonderful time staying in your Casetta for the past week.
We felt like we were at home! It is lovely and we felt very relaxes.
We could not wait to come “home” from our day trips and sit in the garden to read and eat.
We also want to thank you for all your personal assistance. You made our stay in Spello complete.
Best wishes

NAME

ANNALAHEY

FROM

AUSTRALIA

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

BUONANOTTE BARBANERA

"Amazing stay!"

We had the most relaxing and enjoyable stay at Buonanotte Barbanera! It was truly magnificent. The house is simply gorgeous, the attention to detail is quite something. It's obvious that every part of the home has been carefully thought of to ensure that guests have the most comfortable and pleasant stay. Andre's kindness and hospitality was remarkable. I look forward to visiting Spello again, only for the pleasure of staying at such a great house. Spello, of course is beautiful. The shops are quaint and the town so pretty, with friendly locals and delicious food. I look forward to going back, and in the meantime will miss the peace and tranquility of what it had to offer.

NAME

F. HALL

FROM

LONDON / UK

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

CASA GIARDINO

"Such a beautiful house in a charming town in a fabulous countryside."

Thank you Andrea for a wonderful stay. Two weeks in Spello was perfect!
Thank you for all the restaurant advice - la Cantina and Villa Roncalli were highlights of our trip!
We will be back soon!

NAME

ALIZA M

FROM

USA

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

BUONANOTTE BARBANERA

"Wonderful! Beautiful! Thoughtful host! A perfect home base!"

We rented Villa Buonanotte Barbanera for the week of October 10th through 17th for a family vacation. 3 couples, mother and father and their two 20's daughters with finance and boyfriend. The setting is gorgeous. Imagine your dream of a house in Italy - ancient stone, a fresco, places to lounge, a well equipped kitchen, the feeling of complete serenity and privacy yet less than a 5 minute walk to the small town center - that's Buonanotte Barbanera and more. Andrea, the owner and host is warm and accommodating and knows everyone in town and surrounding areas and is a fountain of great suggestions and inside tips. The house includes daily maid service which is a gigantic plus. SO nice to return each day to a tidy house, remade beds, cleaned bathrooms and kitchen - even new linens on the table each day and cookware put away. What a treat and unusual plus in a weekly rental. The master bedroom is huge, light and airy with a beautiful bathroom. the upstairs bedroom in the house is also very large though the area of the bed has a lower ceiling, perhaps 5'10 or 11", so best if the tallest person doesn't stay there. Also en-suite bathroom. The third bedroom is entered from the garden so it feels like a separate cottage. It is the smallest but has old vaulted arches and is charming. the bathroom is also en-suite but has more of partition walls so best for a couple that is very close :-). This bedroom does not have a window but the screened door can remain closed while the heavy wooden outer door is open. The pool looked lovely but was understandably being closed down for the winter (it did get chilly in the mornings and evenings when we were there. We so enjoyed cooking in the kitchen - we had everything we could ask for and more. Hanging out in the living room was so much fun, as a group, we never even made it to the upper lounge area. Even in the rain, we could eat outside on the covered patio/dining area. Spello is charming. Better prices on ceramics than Deruta and more finely detailed. Some good restaurants (trust Andrea's recommendations), nice markets and nice shops. Best of all, enjoy the walks throughout Spello. Interesting neighboring towns are a very short drive away. Buonanotte Barbanera quickly feels like a dream home and Andrea like a good friend.

NAME

GEELEN FAMILY

FROM

HOLLAND

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

CASA GIARDINO

"Casa Giardino is a great place to stay"

A beautiful, warm house located so strategicly in this magic area.
Our teenager daughters experienced Umbria for the first time and they will never forget.
Spello is a wonderful village with a beautiful view.

NAME

THE GILMORES

FROM

AUSTRALIA

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

CASA GIARDINO

"This place is so special!"

We have had a wonderful week here in Andrea’s beautiful and comfortable house. The views are spectacular - my kid have said several times that they almost feel unreal or as it in a movie - so beautiful and picturesque.
We loved the pool and spent a lot of time enjoying the garden and the way Andrea has created an outdoor living space to enjoy “La dolce vita”.
Andrea’s hospitality, warmth and efforts make us feel at home! This place is so special!

NAME

SIMON, LISA AND FAMILY

FROM

BELGIUM

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

CASA GIARDINO

"The house is a perfect retreat: a calming and colorful bundle of joy"

It was 3 years since our last real family holiday and we couldn’t have wished for a better stay.
What a little gem Spello is!
The house is a perfect retreat: a calming and colorful bundle of joy while at the same time a perfect spot for relaxing, reading and cooling down.
Just a step or 2 away from the picturesque center with all the divine wine and rich food and yet you also have the feeling of being away from all the hustle and bustle.
We will definitely return here.
Thanks Andrea for your great hospitality!

NAME

ANNA, ALEX, DAN, MICHELLE, DUSTIN

FROM

NYC/USA

TRIPADVISOR

5/5

HOUSE

CASA GIARDINO

"What a wonderful week in stunning Spello!"

The decor of Casa Giardino is superb and we loved using the kitchen, which was perfectly equipped.
The garden and pool is wonderful and the views are amazing.
Best holiday home ever!