A Villa in Umbria

Umbria is the more mountainous neighbour of the more widely known Tuscany, and our house there was at the end of a small road up a hill, a few kilometres from town (Spoleto).  There was a small cluster of houses nearby, forming the hamlet of Rubbiano.

Eremo del Sole

The house looked magnificent, although it did turn out to have a few "Italian" problems (plumbing, heating,..), possibly exacerbated by the fact that we were the first visitors of the season.  The swimming pool was unfilled, awaiting warmer weather.  Internet and phone connections were also elusive.  It was spacious and comfortable, however, with a long view out over the valley north of Spoleto.

The resident cat, "Gnappa".