Hidden away in the green folds of Umbria is Il Carmine: a spacious and stylish 8 bedroom retreat, surrounded with several hectares of olive groves and light woodland. The seclusion is a bi-product of the estate's former purpose: a former monastery, restored and transformed into a luxury residence. The setting is one of idyllic scenery and back-to-nature tranquillity - only the morning cry of cockerels, a braying donkey, or the flutter of doves to break the silence. Any yet the location could not be more central to the highlights of the region: withinin easy striking distance are Perugia, Assisi and the Tuscan border. The accommodation has been recently restored with great care and an eye for detail. Located in a separate farmhouse, bedrooms are comfortable and well-presented, whilst outdoors are several terraces and perfect dining locations. The estate produces its own wine and olive oil, available to guests; in addition there is a fishing lake and a truffle wood, criss-crossed with a network of walking trails.