Dream Vacation!

Guest: Nancy and Stu (Sellersville, Pa. USA)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 02/06/12

My husband and I were fortunate to stay at Sogno Panicalese in beautiful Panicale for 4 weeks in the fall of 2011. What a wonderful experience. We can agree with everything written in the previous reviews but words cant't possibly express the feeling we had when we returned to this hill town and the beautiful house after a day of touring the contryside. It was like coming home. On most days we would return with the anticipation of eating a fabulous meal at one of the three incredible restaurants just steps from the house. Or we would enjoy a light meal at Bar Gallo. The people of the village were so friendly always with a "Buongiorno" as we walked by. We always found nice produce and lots of help as we shopped in the small markets. Our manageress, Katia, was so helpful and generous with her time. Other reviewers mention her energy, so true. It was such a pleasure to meet her beautiful family. We have rented houses several times now and have not had the personal attention and caring that we received from Katia. My sister and brother-in-law visitted us while we were there and my sister summed it up when she said"you found the perfect house in the perfect village". Thanks for helping us fulfill our dream vacation. Nancy and Stu

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Great house in a lovely village

Guest: Iechydd dda (Caerphilly, Wales)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11 Review Submitted: 10/19/11

The house feels like home as soon as you walk in. It's full of character and very well equipped. Surrounded by art works and drinking up the sun (and the vino) on the roof terrace, we felt as if we'd won the lottery. Katia, who looks after the house, lives in Panicale and is very helpful and friendly. Panicale itself is a wonderful hilltop village, with fabulous views in all directions. There are some excellent restaurants around its beautiful piazza, and it is ideally located for touring the major sights of Umbria and Tuscany.

Recommended for:Sightseeing.

Ah Panicale!

Guest: n/a (Harwich, MA USA)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11 Review Submitted: 10/10/11

This was our first trip to Italy and what a way to begin! We were infatuated with our arrival to the walled city of Panicale and the accommodation manager, Katia. She was everything you would want to welcome you to a new Country, Village and home, "Sogno Panicalese". Her outgoing personality reflected her true caring for this property that we were going to enjoy for the next week. Upon entering, we were amazed at its spaciousness and feeling of centuries of history within. Our guests and ourselves were more than pleased with its layout and easy accessibility to local attractions. Sogno Panicalese was very well-equipped and served the four of us (in our late 60s) with total satisfaction to say the least. What a wonderful way to begin our adventure in Italy. Thank you Katia for your outpouring of care and attention to our every need. If we ever do decide to return to Panicale, we will surely return to you and Panicale's Sogno Panicalese. I hope this will add to your many reviews for a wonderful visit to Panicale. Joyce, Bud, Arlene and Rob, Cape Cod, MA USA

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

Wonderful Panicale

Guest: Rick and Lynn (Ketchum, Idaho)
Date of Stay: 08/28/11 Review Submitted: 09/22/11

The villa itself is wonderful in terms of the space . With 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths and over 3000 sq. feet of space spread out over 3 levels it can easily accommodate 3 couples with plenty of room for everyone. One of the highlights is the large terrace on the rooftop that overlooks the village and the beautiful countryside below. The kitchen is large enough to allow for everyday cooking should one to choose to do so.. However I must say that Panicale offers some of the best restaurant experiences we encountered during our trip. Aldo’s morning cappuccinos and cornetos in the piazza were to die for. His wonderful lunch specialties were superb and at night we could choose a light meal from his bar menu or move to his restaurant down the street for a wonderful 4 star local Italian meal of local offerings. He treats his guests as though they are family. The local grocery store provides all the requirements of a traveler from fresh meat, bread, wine and all needed sundries. The macelleria next door is like walking into a specialty meat shop in the states without the high prices. The panificio at the other end of town offers a great selection of breads, pastries and even special fresh sandwiches. Honestly one could not ask for more in terms of amenities offered by this charming village. As for the village of Panicale itself, what a wonderful gem in the middle of paradise with a spectacular view of Lake Trasemino!!!. Centrally located to many beautiful larger towns it provides a terrific home base for those wishing to take day trips around the area. Then after a day filled with sightseeing what a fantastic place to come home to. Thank you Panicale and all of its wonderful inhabitants for making us feel like family. And finally, and maybe most importantly, what a terrific experience we had with Katia the local property manager of the villa. How one person can exude so much energy in an effort to make her clients feel welcome and at home is beyond me. From the moment we stepped out of our car upon arrival until the moment we had to say goodbye 3 weeks later this lovely woman made us feel like locals and did everything in her power to make certain we had everything we needed, while at the same time introducing us to all of the village people as though we had lived there for years; and then her lovely family as well. Thank you Katia for all you did to make this trip unforgettable. We will be back and can hardly wait to see you, Massimo, Cristian and Gabriel again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful townhouse (and TOWN)!

Guest: Nancy (St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

We recently stayed at Sogno Panicalese with another couple and had a wonderful stay. The townhouse is exactly as it is described and the view is even better than we anticipated. Getting there was easy and Katia was very helpful with all of the details. The townhouse was very clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The town of Panicale itself is charming and all of the residents were friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in the piazza and had great meals at all of the restaurants. It is in a perfect location as well - we did many day trips to the surrounding towns in Tuscany and Umbria. You will not be sorry if you rent this wonderful place! We hope to go back soon!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Superb stay in Panicale

Guest: Rob (Leeds, UK)
Date of Stay: 07/29/11 Review Submitted: 08/07/11

Having just returned from a week at the Sogno Panicalese townhouse, I cannot recommend it enough. The property is spread over several floors, including 3 good sized bedrooms, a huge kitchen diner, and a fantastic lounge - all kitted out with everything you could possibly need. The highlight is the large terrace with views over the town and surrounding landscape. Panicale itself was the perfect base for exploring lake Trasimeno and has a good selection of restaurants and cafes. The property manager, Katia, was extremely helpful from the moment we arrived in the town and made it very clear that we could contact her with any issues or problems at any time (not that we had any problems what so ever). Overall - an excellent choice, highly recommended.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Beautiful home, Remarkable walled town

Guest: Julee (Oregon)
Date of Stay: 06/07/11 Review Submitted: 06/18/11

Panicale is the perfect location for exploring much of Umbria and Tuscany, and Sogno Panicalese is a haven to return to after a full day of Italian sights. We loved the well stocked kitchen, the comfortable living room, and big sunny dinning room. The house is perfect for a large group needing a lot of space, yet cozy for only the three of us. The bedrooms have good beds, lots of linens, and dressers. The baths are well stocked with big plush towels, soaps, bath oils, and toilet tissue, which never happens as a rule. We spent most evenings on the roof top, but you just have to experience it for yourself, as the views are so fantastic! They also supplied laundry detergent another surprise. Katia was such a gracious hotess, and gave us tips on local pruducts and where to buy the things we needed. She was helpful in so many ways, always with a smile and energy surprising for a mother of 2 tiny boys. The village square is always lively during the day, and the resaurants within the walls are all first class. I have stayed in a lot of rentals all over europe, but Sogno Panicalese tops the list.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

rooms with a great view!

Guest: Muffin's Mom (Charleston, SC USA)
Date of Stay: 05/15/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

Panicale is a delight. This townhome is even nicer than its pictures suggest. Everything you would expect in your own home (w/d, iron, hairdryer, etc.) are all there. The condition was excellent, clean and welcoming. Breakfast and antipasti on the roof deck were sublime. The kitchen is probably better equipped than your own!! The local residents are warm and helpful if you have a question. The location of Panicale for easy daytrips to Cortona, Todi, Orvieto, Perugia, Arezzo or even Sienna and Florence make it hard to beat.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

A Wonderful and Unique House - The Perfect Way to Experience Medieval Italy

Guest: Aaron and Hyeon-Jeong (Glasogw, United Kingdom)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/09/11

Dear Katia. Thank you for your wonderful and most attentive service in preparing the house for our stay. The house is simply marvellous, from the serious, well equipped cook's kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, luxurious bathrooms and lastly, a rooftop terrace to dream about. The panoramic views from the terrace are magical. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the snow-capped, Sibillini mountains. Panicale itself is a gem of a town and the atmosphere of medieval intrigue permeates every unpredictable twist in this extraordinary hilltop fortress. We will count the days when we can return to this Umbrian idyll.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

Guest: Julee (USA)
Date of Stay: 02/02/11 Review Submitted: 02/19/11

My husband and I, and two other friends of ours, have rented SOGNO PANICALESE two times: in november of 2010 and in February of 2011. We have returned, and we are planning to return to this property again next year, or in 2013 because the Townhouse is very large, spacious, full of light, charming, comfortable, clean, well-furnished and very cozy. I like this property also because, being conveniently located in the center of Panicale, within minutes we are able to get to any of the local restaurants, galleries, stores, etc. Also, within a few minutes from the apartment we can park our car and visit the nearby cities or the nearby train stations for Florence, Rome, Assisi, etc. We especially appreciate the fact that while vacationing in this property we feel right at home because of Katia, a young woman from Panicale who speaks English very well and meets us in the main Piazza when we arrive by car. She helps us to the house and during our vacation, she is always available to come and help us when we need her help. And the fact that she does not live right next door is very encouraging. We rented other properties in the past where the owner lived right above, or next door from the property they rent us, but that made us uncomfortable because, in a way we felt they were always there ready to tell us to be careful with their property. With this property we feel at home, yet free to enjoy the Townhouse our own way. We highly recommend staying at SOGNO PANICALESE. Julee

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