Meet James
Outgoing, Creative, Cultured
I thoroughly enjoy having guests come to Umbria and passing on my experiences in the region from wine to food to culture.
On a typical day...
I'm an early bird.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Running, Swimming, Extreme sports, Fitness, gym
Hosting guests since
2007
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
I always had a dream of living in nature surrounded by olive trees and green hills after since I saw a photo of a property in Umbria. I bought the property in 2002 and since then I have been patiently restoring it and have turned it into an eco retreat for guests. I live here most of the year except when I am away for cooking and wine events in Germany and Denmark. My children are in Germany in school now and visit during the holidays. I am here with my aging Labrador, almost 14 years now and love to have guests visit. The cottage is available for people to stay when I am here and when I am away. I have a house keeper and a gardener available all the time. The cottage was an old tobacco tower used for drying and storing the tobacco at the turn of the early 20th century. There are two bedrooms each with their own bathrooms plus a kitchen/dining area and a living area. There is a pergola attached to the cottage and a barbecue next to it, There is a swimming pool of 17 meters and a studio for yoga/pilates available for use.
My Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Garden
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Gym at home
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
A charming olive plantation/yoga retreat nestled in the hills of Umbertide, Umbria with panoramic views across wide-open landscapes. It sits on a gentle hill cusp with 50 hectares of rolling hills filled with olive, cherry, and nut trees surrounding the structures. The Sanctuary is about a 7 minute drive into the village or a 40 minute walk. In the village is a train station that is on the Perugia line. The area is great for hiking or cycling.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Shopping Centre
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Nut Allergies
- Halal
House Rules
I wish the guests to enjoy my piece of serenity ,and to leave the premises in the same condition as they were welcomed with. There are no pets allowed.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.