Become a local in Umbria for a few days at La Santa. This lovingly renovated luxury villa is in the heart of the medieval village of Monte Santa Maria Tiberina, where it’s easy to wander into cafés and shops or take a day trip to nearby towns. Or make the views from this stunning property as the backdrop for a family reunion, a special celebration with friends or even a destination wedding in Italy.

Though the house is set in the middle of town, it’s designed to be a tranquil retreat. At ground level is a walled garden, reached by a private road, along with a pool, terrace and plenty of loungers. The third floor opens to an expansive terrace with al-fresco sitting and dining areas, and views across the countryside to the Apennines, thanks to the village’s setting 2,300 feet above sea level.

Of the house’s four stories, the first and third are dedicated entertaining spaces, and the other two are set aside for bedrooms. Downstairs is a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, perfect for popping in from the garden and pool; upstairs, you’ll find sitting and dining areas, a library and a second fully equipped kitchen. While this vacation rental has many original architectural features and historic pieces (a stone staircase, exposed wooden beams, even closet doors taken from a medieval prison), its carefully chosen modern furnishings give it fresh appeal.

The five bedrooms at La Santa, all with en-suite bathrooms, can accommodate groups of up to ten on holiday together. There are three on the second floor—two with king beds and one with two twin beds—and two on the fourth floor—one with a double bed and one with two twin beds.

A location in the Perugia area puts you close to hill towns, wineries and more in both Umbria and Tuscany. Take in the architecture in Città di Castello, spend a morning at the market in the pretty walled hamlet of Montone or drive into Perugia or Florence for a day of museums followed by a honeymoon-worthy dinner out.

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