““Villa Casella” was by far the best of the many swaps we did up to now. Annette was quick to agree, very easy to communicate with, and precise and detailed in all her explanations. The beauty of the place, a real flowery jewel nestled in the green Umbrian hills, is beyond words. You hear only birds chirping, the occasional sheep bleating, and the breeze whispering through the olive trees. A stone path lined with rosemary and lavender leads to the pool, a real blessing in the summer heat, with a jasmine pergola offering a perfumed retreat in the shade. The water quality is impeccable, and the view breathtaking at all times of day. A superkind factotum, who did not only answer all our questions, but also bring us fresh vegetables from his fruit garden, oversees the villa daily. A housekeeper came at mid-stay and at the end, relieving us from the burden of locking up the house when we left. The garden is also an almost infinite source of nice corners where to sit and sip a cap of coffee, or a glass of wine. The good taste of Annette pervades everything, from the symmetrical colour gradient in flower arrangement, to the choice of furnishing fabrics and typical Tosco-Umbrian furniture. Needless to say, the villa is equipped with everything one could possibly need, in the kitchen as well as in the bedrooms. We needed to rest, so we chose to enjoy the paradise 24/7, but the surrounding area has a lot to offer, with many towns rich in art, antiquities and shopping opportunities. You will need a car however, as the place is isolated and about 12km (7.5mi) from the nearest supermarket. Overall, I am in desperate need of a sixth star to rate this swap! Thank you Annette! ”