The suite is in the house but feels completely separate. It has its own entrance into a spacious living area where you can relax overlooking the olive trees.
Snapshots of special everyday moments here at Montenero, from a beautiful sunset to our latest culinary creations!
As it is ‘Just for Two’ breakfast is served whenever you like during the morning, so you don’t have to worry about sleeping in.
San Giovanni di Montenero is situated 15 minutes from Perugia, 40 minutes from Gubbio, 25 from Assisi the most famous nearby towns.
"This is the most fabulous place for a couple to spend some special time..
near Perugia and run by our dear friends Carol and Antonio - Magic..."
Meg & Gordon - England
"We have had a wonderful stay. The apartment looked very nice, the swimming pool was great and so was the garden. Carol and Antonio were very nice company and they made us feel more than at home, providing us with many ideas and tips for sight seeing. Surely a beautiful and comfortable B&B, on a very quiet, yet central location."
Merlijn & Ellis - Netherlands
"Carol and Antonio gave us a really warm welcome. The accommodation was very charming and cosy (the bed in particular was really comfy). Loads to see in the surrounding area and all in all we had a fabulous time."
Keith & Paula - England
"Dear Carol & Family, thank you very much for the great and unforgettable time with you! You have the most wonderful home with the most beautiful view. We had perfect days in this great accommodation. These began with a lovingly prepared breakfast and could be perfectly arranged because of the beautiful tips from Carol. Both the recommendations for visiting nearby cities, sights and museums and the restaurant tips were an absolute hit! There is so much to see here that we would have loved to stay longer and will definitely come back again. Thank you for showing us a wonderful part of Umbria! All the best."
Paula & Mats - Germany
"Can’t be bettered.
Carol is an amazing host."
Pete & Sue - England
"Dear Carol & family, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your wonderful home.
Thank you so much for all, especially for the incredibly delicious & thoughtfully prepared
breakfast, as well as your recommendations for the area. It was lovely to get a glimpse of your special ceramic creations. Best wishes & warm regards."
Juta & Andreas - Germany
"Dear Carol & family, Many thanks for your welcoming house. We enjoyed every moment and especially the lovely breakfasts which were a real pleasure each morning with the stunning view. Thank you for all your tips for visiting Umbria & the good restaurants you recommended. Thank you so much for an outstanding stay. Everything was perfect! Definitely a highlight of our Italian travels! Xxx."
Julie & Arthur - France
"Dear Carol, Antonio & Family, Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy your home for the past couple of days! We know Montenero will always have a special place in our hearts and we hope to keep in touch so that we may return again. Hands down has been our favourite place thus far – from the hospitality, the food recs and the most beautiful pottery and the most beautiful views! We feel so lucky to have found this little slice of paradise and once we make up our minds (so many choices), we we can’t wait to have some pottery to always remind us of the time we spent here!"
Adeline & Connor - USA
"Dear Carol, Antonio, Francesco, Alice & Giovanni, thank you for your wonderful welcome & hospitality in what was an anxious return after the sad loss of my beloved wife Deb. For us this is, and always will hold, a very special place in our hearts. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, the views, pool, suggestions of where to eat, the booking service, what to see, the accommodation are all first class. Fino alla prossima volta"
All my love Nello x - UK
"Dear Carol, first of all: Thank You!
We are so happy thet we found & booked your B&B!
Everything was P-E-R-F-E-C-T!
We will forever think about the days we spent here. It was like living in a movie - the breakfast, the views, the dinner & the most beautiful house & garden! Thank you to you & your family we felt VERY welcomed! Thank you for being so helpful all the time!
And your art is amazing! All the best."
Tim & Sabina - Germany
"Dear Carol & family, I truly believe we will carry with us the feeling of these days, the tranquility, and the peace of a place out of time. Thank you for welcoming us into your beautiful home with your unique grace. See you soon!"
Lucrezia and Leonardo - Italy
"Dear Carol,
a huge GRAZIE MILLE from the Bottom of our hearts! We needed to relax after intense days, weeks and even months: you gave us much more than that. After less than half a day here, we thought we’d been here for three weeks! You’re such a wonderful, friendly and caring hostess – and this place is so beautiful, well kept, inspiring and peaceful. You know we have a special relationship with Ireland and the Irish people, this stay for us was yet another evidence that you cherish a special, unique quality of hospitality."
Joëlle and Pierre Emmanuel - Belgium
"A massive thank you for having us as guests in your wonderful home. We enjoyed the few days so much, too short for sure! Days filled with relaxation, great hosts and lovely food by the pool. Thanks a lot and we will surely come again. All the best."
Svenja & Oskar - Germany
"Dear Carol And Antonio, we got to experience a wonderful home put together through Irish and Italian warmth.
Thank you for sharing these days with us.
See you soon"
Dina and Ylli
"In summary, we could not have found a more perfect place to stay. We feel truly blessed to have experienced this Umbrian paradise, a home from home. Every detail has been lovingly thought of San Giovanni di Montenero's beauty is matched only by the kindness & hospitality of Carol and her lovely family. Thank you so much for having us, for your care, wonderful recommendations, delicious food, sense of humour, wonderful stories and for creating such a special experience for us to remember. We will be back! P.S Looking forward to you teaching us how to paint!"
Lots of love Caroline and Lucy - UK
"Cari Carol e Antonio, se il lusso è la cura dell’ospite, quello che abbiamo vissuto in questi giorni e super lusso. Le vostre attenzioni, le cure, le colazioni ricche e belle a guardarsi, il pane e le torte fatte in casa senza glutine per accontentare un ospite celiaco, le vostre discrete presenze ma sempre attenta e caloroso, i tanti consigli per valorizzare le ricchezze del vostro territorio. Uno di questi, la cantina della famiglia legata alla vostra casa Terre Margaritelli, ha creato un fil rouge che può sembrare casuale, ma anche il segno che sei nel posto giusto giusto al momento giusto.
Grazie per aver deciso di destinare questa porzione della vostra casa all’accoglienza degli ospiti. Ci auguriamo che la vita ci porti ancora ad approfittarne in futuro. Tanto bene!"
Raffaella e Matteo -Italy
"Dear Carol and family, thank you so much for the absolutely amazing stay. We are both so sad we're only here for two nights. You have such a magical place and such kind and welcoming personalities. It's been such a special experience for us and many thanks for finding such amazing restaurants for us! The food and ambience were perfect. We will definitely be back! All the best!
P.S. And thanks again for sharing what you do your ceramics are gorgeous."
Caroline and Christopher - Denmark/USA
"A Carol e famiglia, grazie per questo tempo breve ma meraviglioso, fatto di amore ed attenzione nonché preziosi consigli. In tutta la vostra casa si sente la passione per le cose belle, capaci di ristorare il cuore e l’anima di chi ci passa. Sperando non sia l’ultima occasione per vedersi."
Federica e Alberto - Italy
"Dear Carol and Antonio and kids we don't know where to start, you made our stay so perfect! This was our first B&B experience and we're sure nobody can top this! Thank you so much for all your kindness, the lovely breakfast and the amazing meals! We couldn’t ask for more. All of your tips were so nice and welcome, we had the best days here and we can’t wait to receive the beautiful handmade vase you’re gonna make for us. We are sad that our holiday at your beautiful house came to an end. We would love to visit your B&B again, so this is not a goodbye but I’ll see you later!
Love Yai and Marleen from the Netherlands."
"Dear Carol and Antonio and family and Jack,
where to start, we've had the most wonderful stay in your beautiful home, everything was perfect.
Thank you for the fantastic food, all the suggestions on where to visit and for the chats which I
love Carol. We will keep in touch and hope to come again, if you’re ever in Bratislava… xxx"
Love Hilary and Tony
"Dear Carol, you must be so proud of all the skills you have! You're an amazing chef (we can tell from the most delicious birthday cakes you made us), a wonderful artist, a great decorator (the B&B is just perfect), a passionate gardener and without a doubt a loving mother. We loved every single minute of our stay. This area is so full of history and the surrounding hills are unspoilt, but this B&B and its owners are the cherry on the cake (can’t stop thinking of cakes right now). Please keep up the great work, we might make it a yearly birthday thing!"
Viooltje and Geert - Belgium
"Dear Carol and family, thanks for having us in your fabulous house! We've had an amazing time here; lovely dinners and breakfast, good company and last but not least: Jack <3.
We will always remember you because of the beautiful ceramic plate we take home.
See you again here! Kind regards"
Annamieke and Erwin- Netherlands
"Dear Carol Antonio and family, we just had the best honeymoon we could imagine! Thank you for your hospitality, the amazing breakfast and the great recommendations for lunch, dinners, sites to see. Also thank you for the amazing four course dinner, (OMG! incredible) that was fantastic (one day Carol you need to give me the secret for the tiramisu!) We felt like at home and we are sorry to leave. You have made a lovely home and we hope we can come back one day, maybe for our first anniversary, who knows?
P.S.: Thank you Francesco for taking care of us on Friday night. If you come to Madrid please let us know!"
Love Rachel and Anthony - Spain
"Thank you so much for a fabulous stay.
A five-star place in a fantastic location.
Thank you"
Sophia and Khwam - Ethiopia
"Grazie Carol e Antonio, ci avete fatto sentire come a casa… meglio che a casa. Una presenza discreta ma premurosa, fin dalla colazione preparata e “arredata” con gusto e passione, vi ringraziamo di tutto e speriamo di rivederci presto."
Marco e Patrizia - Italy
"A special place, with lovely people. We had such a perfect few days away and couldn't have asked for greater hospitality. The setting is truly magical, suggestions for dinner and lunch were spot on and Jack was always there to keep us company. We will be back! Thank you Carol, Antonio and your lovely family"
Andy and Jemma - UK
"We have absolutely loved everything about our stay. Thank you so much for your generous hospitality and for all your lovely family making us feel so welcome. From the fantastic breakfasts, the suggestions on places to visit and eat (including the easy to follow directions), the beautiful ceramics and the two best evening meals of our stay. Not forgetting the fantastic pool and of course the infamous Jack! Looking forward to coming back again soon. Ci siamo divertiti! Grazie mille"
Deb & Neil - UK
San Giovanni di Montenero is situated 15 minutes from Perugia, 40 minutes from Gubbio, 25 from Assisi the most famous nearby towns.
"This is the most fabulous place for a couple to spend some special time..
near Perugia and run by our dear friends Carol and Antonio - Magic..."
Meg & Gordon - England
"We have had a wonderful stay. The apartment looked very nice, the swimming pool was great and so was the garden. Carol and Antonio were very nice company and they made us feel more than at home, providing us with many ideas and tips for sight seeing. Surely a beautiful and comfortable B&B, on a very quiet, yet central location."
Merlijn & Ellis - Netherlands
"Carol and Antonio gave us a really warm welcome. The accommodation was very charming and cosy (the bed in particular was really comfy). Loads to see in the surrounding area and all in all we had a fabulous time."
Keith & Paula - England
"Dear Carol & Family, thank you very much for the great and unforgettable time with you! You have the most wonderful home with the most beautiful view. We had perfect days in this great accommodation. These began with a lovingly prepared breakfast and could be perfectly arranged because of the beautiful tips from Carol. Both the recommendations for visiting nearby cities, sights and museums and the restaurant tips were an absolute hit! There is so much to see here that we would have loved to stay longer and will definitely come back again. Thank you for showing us a wonderful part of Umbria! All the best."
Paula & Mats - Germany
"Can’t be bettered.
Carol is an amazing host."
Pete & Sue - England
"Dear Carol & family, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your wonderful home.
Thank you so much for all, especially for the incredibly delicious & thoughtfully prepared
breakfast, as well as your recommendations for the area. It was lovely to get a glimpse of your special ceramic creations. Best wishes & warm regards."
Juta & Andreas - Germany
"Dear Carol & family, Many thanks for your welcoming house. We enjoyed every moment and especially the lovely breakfasts which were a real pleasure each morning with the stunning view. Thank you for all your tips for visiting Umbria & the good restaurants you recommended. Thank you so much for an outstanding stay. Everything was perfect! Definitely a highlight of our Italian travels! Xxx."
Julie & Arthur - France
"Dear Carol, Antonio & Family, Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy your home for the past couple of days! We know Montenero will always have a special place in our hearts and we hope to keep in touch so that we may return again. Hands down has been our favourite place thus far – from the hospitality, the food recs and the most beautiful pottery and the most beautiful views! We feel so lucky to have found this little slice of paradise and once we make up our minds (so many choices), we we can’t wait to have some pottery to always remind us of the time we spent here!"
Adeline & Connor - USA
"Dear Carol, Antonio, Francesco, Alice & Giovanni, thank you for your wonderful welcome & hospitality in what was an anxious return after the sad loss of my beloved wife Deb. For us this is, and always will hold, a very special place in our hearts. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, the views, pool, suggestions of where to eat, the booking service, what to see, the accommodation are all first class. Fino alla prossima volta"
All my love Nello x - UK
"Dear Carol, first of all: Thank You!
We are so happy thet we found & booked your B&B!
Everything was P-E-R-F-E-C-T!
We will forever think about the days we spent here. It was like living in a movie - the breakfast, the views, the dinner & the most beautiful house & garden! Thank you to you & your family we felt VERY welcomed! Thank you for being so helpful all the time!
And your art is amazing! All the best."
Tim & Sabina - Germany
"Dear Carol & family, I truly believe we will carry with us the feeling of these days, the tranquility, and the peace of a place out of time. Thank you for welcoming us into your beautiful home with your unique grace. See you soon!"
Lucrezia and Leonardo - Italy
"Dear Carol,
a huge GRAZIE MILLE from the Bottom of our hearts! We needed to relax after intense days, weeks and even months: you gave us much more than that. After less than half a day here, we thought we’d been here for three weeks! You’re such a wonderful, friendly and caring hostess – and this place is so beautiful, well kept, inspiring and peaceful. You know we have a special relationship with Ireland and the Irish people, this stay for us was yet another evidence that you cherish a special, unique quality of hospitality."
Joëlle and Pierre Emmanuel - Belgium
"A massive thank you for having us as guests in your wonderful home. We enjoyed the few days so much, too short for sure! Days filled with relaxation, great hosts and lovely food by the pool. Thanks a lot and we will surely come again. All the best."
Svenja & Oskar - Germany
"Dear Carol And Antonio, we got to experience a wonderful home put together through Irish and Italian warmth.
Thank you for sharing these days with us.
See you soon"
Dina and Ylli
"In summary, we could not have found a more perfect place to stay. We feel truly blessed to have experienced this Umbrian paradise, a home from home. Every detail has been lovingly thought of San Giovanni di Montenero's beauty is matched only by the kindness & hospitality of Carol and her lovely family. Thank you so much for having us, for your care, wonderful recommendations, delicious food, sense of humour, wonderful stories and for creating such a special experience for us to remember. We will be back! P.S Looking forward to you teaching us how to paint!"
Lots of love Caroline and Lucy - UK
"Cari Carol e Antonio, se il lusso è la cura dell’ospite, quello che abbiamo vissuto in questi giorni e super lusso. Le vostre attenzioni, le cure, le colazioni ricche e belle a guardarsi, il pane e le torte fatte in casa senza glutine per accontentare un ospite celiaco, le vostre discrete presenze ma sempre attenta e caloroso, i tanti consigli per valorizzare le ricchezze del vostro territorio. Uno di questi, la cantina della famiglia legata alla vostra casa Terre Margaritelli, ha creato un fil rouge che può sembrare casuale, ma anche il segno che sei nel posto giusto giusto al momento giusto.
Grazie per aver deciso di destinare questa porzione della vostra casa all’accoglienza degli ospiti. Ci auguriamo che la vita ci porti ancora ad approfittarne in futuro. Tanto bene!"
Raffaella e Matteo -Italy
"Dear Carol and family, thank you so much for the absolutely amazing stay. We are both so sad we're only here for two nights. You have such a magical place and such kind and welcoming personalities. It's been such a special experience for us and many thanks for finding such amazing restaurants for us! The food and ambience were perfect. We will definitely be back! All the best!
P.S. And thanks again for sharing what you do your ceramics are gorgeous."
Caroline and Christopher - Denmark/USA
"A Carol e famiglia, grazie per questo tempo breve ma meraviglioso, fatto di amore ed attenzione nonché preziosi consigli. In tutta la vostra casa si sente la passione per le cose belle, capaci di ristorare il cuore e l’anima di chi ci passa. Sperando non sia l’ultima occasione per vedersi."
Federica e Alberto - Italy
"Dear Carol and Antonio and kids we don't know where to start, you made our stay so perfect! This was our first B&B experience and we're sure nobody can top this! Thank you so much for all your kindness, the lovely breakfast and the amazing meals! We couldn’t ask for more. All of your tips were so nice and welcome, we had the best days here and we can’t wait to receive the beautiful handmade vase you’re gonna make for us. We are sad that our holiday at your beautiful house came to an end. We would love to visit your B&B again, so this is not a goodbye but I’ll see you later!
Love Yai and Marleen from the Netherlands."
"Dear Carol and Antonio and family and Jack,
where to start, we've had the most wonderful stay in your beautiful home, everything was perfect.
Thank you for the fantastic food, all the suggestions on where to visit and for the chats which I
love Carol. We will keep in touch and hope to come again, if you’re ever in Bratislava… xxx"
Love Hilary and Tony
"Dear Carol, you must be so proud of all the skills you have! You're an amazing chef (we can tell from the most delicious birthday cakes you made us), a wonderful artist, a great decorator (the B&B is just perfect), a passionate gardener and without a doubt a loving mother. We loved every single minute of our stay. This area is so full of history and the surrounding hills are unspoilt, but this B&B and its owners are the cherry on the cake (can’t stop thinking of cakes right now). Please keep up the great work, we might make it a yearly birthday thing!"
Viooltje and Geert - Belgium
"Dear Carol and family, thanks for having us in your fabulous house! We've had an amazing time here; lovely dinners and breakfast, good company and last but not least: Jack <3.
We will always remember you because of the beautiful ceramic plate we take home.
See you again here! Kind regards"
Annamieke and Erwin- Netherlands
"Dear Carol Antonio and family, we just had the best honeymoon we could imagine! Thank you for your hospitality, the amazing breakfast and the great recommendations for lunch, dinners, sites to see. Also thank you for the amazing four course dinner, (OMG! incredible) that was fantastic (one day Carol you need to give me the secret for the tiramisu!) We felt like at home and we are sorry to leave. You have made a lovely home and we hope we can come back one day, maybe for our first anniversary, who knows?
P.S.: Thank you Francesco for taking care of us on Friday night. If you come to Madrid please let us know!"
Love Rachel and Anthony - Spain
"Thank you so much for a fabulous stay.
A five-star place in a fantastic location.
Thank you"
Sophia and Khwam - Ethiopia
"Grazie Carol e Antonio, ci avete fatto sentire come a casa… meglio che a casa. Una presenza discreta ma premurosa, fin dalla colazione preparata e “arredata” con gusto e passione, vi ringraziamo di tutto e speriamo di rivederci presto."
Marco e Patrizia - Italy
"A special place, with lovely people. We had such a perfect few days away and couldn't have asked for greater hospitality. The setting is truly magical, suggestions for dinner and lunch were spot on and Jack was always there to keep us company. We will be back! Thank you Carol, Antonio and your lovely family"
Andy and Jemma - UK
"We have absolutely loved everything about our stay. Thank you so much for your generous hospitality and for all your lovely family making us feel so welcome. From the fantastic breakfasts, the suggestions on places to visit and eat (including the easy to follow directions), the beautiful ceramics and the two best evening meals of our stay. Not forgetting the fantastic pool and of course the infamous Jack! Looking forward to coming back again soon. Ci siamo divertiti! Grazie mille"
Deb & Neil - UK