Viola

Aura

Excellent 9.8 / 10

(20 reviews)

Via Vittorio Emanuele, 73 - Castiglione del Lago (PG) - Area: city center | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT054009B404015762

Regional identification codeCIR: 054009CASAP15762

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Category
Holiday House

Rooms
3

Breakfast
not included

Bathroom
Private

Guests in this venue liked

In the city center
Charming property
The design of the property
Cheap
Very new
Spectacular view

Description

Aura is a small family-run establishment that offers 2 charming apartments right in the main street of the historic center of Castiglione del Lago.

The first-floor apartment "Garbino" has two windows overlooking the village, a spacious living room with a sofa bed, a kitchen, a large bedroom with high ceilings and exposed beams, and a bathroom.

The attic second-floor apartment "Aquilone" has a large skylight that illuminates all the rooms. It consists of a spacious living room with a sofa bed, a kitchen, two double bedrooms, and a bathroom. This apartment is equipped with air conditioning.

Furnished with care and functional in their spaces, they are the perfect location for both short and long stays.

On the ground floor and under the same management, the restaurant L'Acquario, the oldest restaurant in the village, offers discounts on the à la carte menu to guests of the establishment.

Accommodation and Rates

Conditions for pets staying in this facility:

Pets of medium-small size by prior agreement with the host

Pets may not sleep on beds

Pets stay free of charge

Features

Bathroom: Private

Kitchenette
Pets Allowed
Air Conditioning
Romantic Atmosphere
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Hair dryer
Charm
Heating
Restaurant

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Pets allowed
Rooms with air conditioning
Internet access
English speaker

House features

19th century house
Recently restored house
Panoramic location

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Air conditioning
Room temperature controller
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions
Automatic fire extinguishers
Smoke and fire alarms

Services of the house

Kitchenette

Facilities and services

Pets allowed

Location and surroundings

City centre
Archeologic area / near monuments
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Accommodations

Total number of accommodations: 3
Bathroom: Private

Size of rooms

Over 30 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Children bed
TV
Mirror or luggage case
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Historic furniture
2 windows / panoramic view
Desk / table and chairs
Sofa / armchairs

Cleaning services

Weekly

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar

Holiday themes - the place

Lake

Holiday themes - town size

Small town - between 5000 and 25000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Arts or archeologic area
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Wine and food attractions area
Local crafts
Historic centre
Located in country side or nature reserves
Near sports facilities
Spa
Gardens and landscapes

Holiday themes - house features

Charm
Family
Romantic atmosphere

Restaurant

The family-run restaurant L'Acquario has always been committed to a local cuisine, mostly traditional with a touch of creativity for a contemporary twist. The cuisine is typical Umbrian cuisine with a special love for lake fish and border cuisine. The menu is seasonal and always includes aromatic herbs and flowers from our garden.

Hey from Viola

Member since September 2012 | 27,114 hits

I love traveling, discovering places and people, sharing experiences, and tasting the traditional cuisine of the countries I visit. I enjoy the hospitality, the smile, and the kindness. I am always available to exchange impressions and discover new things through discussion. I like reading. I love listening to jazz. I am passionate about photography and cinema.

For over 30 years, my family and I have been managing a traditional cuisine restaurant (L'Acquario Restaurant) and these 2 apartments in the historic center of Castiglione del Lago.

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Response rate: High

Response time: within a few hours

Conditions

Check-in from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Area city center

"Aura" is located along the main street of the historic center, just a few steps away from the Corgna Palace and the Medieval Fortress.

Within a 5-minute walk, you can easily reach the port from where you can set off to discover the islands of Trasimeno. Equally close are equipped beaches and a relaxing lakeside promenade.

Castiglione del Lago is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy" and is centrally located in relation to the main cities to visit: Perugia, Assisi, Spello, as well as Siena, Cortona, Arezzo, Montepulciano, Pienza, and San Casciano dei Bagni.

Airports

Perugia Airport - Sant'Egidio 37 Km
Florence Airport - Peretola 102 Km

Train Stations

Castiglione del Lago Train Station 2 Km

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Excellent

Overall Rating 9.8 / 10
20 reviews

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Google

Excellent

10 (3 reviews)

TripAdvisor

Very good

9.4 (17 reviews)

What guests say

Reviews highlight the excellent central location in the historic center of Castiglione del Lago. The apartments are described as spacious, clean, well-furnished, and fully equipped. Host hospitality, particularly from Viola and her family, is often praised for being warm, attentive, and helpful. The on-site family-run restaurant is also considered a strength, with guests enjoying both the food and atmosphere. Some guests noted that lighting could be improved in a few apartments, but overall, the experience is highly positive for families, couples, and travelers with pets.

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michela

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9

Very very nice and comfortable apartment on the main street of the historical center of Castiglione del Lago. The owner, Viola, is very kind and helpful. The restaurant managed by the same family located just below the apartment is also excellent. I will come back and will definitely recommend it.

stayed from 12/08/2022 to 12/09/2022

elisa

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

I stayed with my family in the Garbino apartment and we had a great time. Clean, well-kept, and the manager was very friendly and kind. Located in a very convenient location close to services. Well furnished and equipped with everything you need.

stayed from 08/14/2022 to 08/17/2022

barbara

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

barbara rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 07/30/2021 to 08/01/2021

morena

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

The Aura Kite Attic where we stayed is very interesting because it is located in the heart of Castiglione del Lago, from where you can easily reach many Umbrian and Tuscan locations. Well-renovated apartment, quiet, with a kitchen/living area and two spacious bedrooms with excellent mattresses and pillows, and spacious wardrobes. The significant heat during our vacation days did not have negative impacts thanks to the well-functioning air conditioning system. The bathroom is windowless, but with a good ventilation system and a spacious shower. Viola is a very kind and attentive hostess to her guests. Recommended.

stayed from 07/10/2020 to 07/13/2020

susan

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

We stayed last year and this year. This hotel is amazing. Comfortable, clean, and close to restaurants, bars, and shops. Ilio was a very kind man. The restaurant downstairs is delicious. Thank you very much.

stayed from 10/14/2019 to 10/16/2019

silvia

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

My husband, my daughter who is 3 years old and I stayed at the Aura B&B for two days and we had a great time. The apartment is very nice, has large spaces and is equipped with a crib and children's books. The stroller could be easily left at the bottom of the stairs. Viola welcomed us with great availability and sweetness. We felt pampered. The restaurant below the B&B is excellent! Castiglione sul lago is a little gem, even more interesting during the Tulip Festival (end of April)! We will be back.

stayed from 04/25/2019 to 04/27/2019

nicola

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

The place, the structure, the welcome, the owner, and his daughter Viola are the best business card to visit Castiglione del Lago.

stayed from 04/18/2019 to 04/22/2019

lucia

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9

Viola the owner is cultured and professional. Empathetic she manages to tune in with the customer who feels welcomed 'at home' even in the Acquario restaurant of the same property. Excellent.

stayed from 11/01/2017 to 11/02/2017

marco

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

marco rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 08/31/2017 to 09/02/2017

eleonora

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Highly recommended. Lovely place, wonderful staff, we stayed one night, my husband and our two dogs were treated divinely, abundant breakfast and excellent restaurant. We will definitely come back. Thank you for everything.

stayed from 07/29/2017 to 07/30/2017

claudia

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

We unfortunately ended our vacation in Castiglione del Lago yesterday. We stayed in the rainbow apartment at the B&B Aura. Everything was truly wonderful, comfortable and beautiful apartment in the heart of Castiglione del Lago. Abundant breakfast with brioche, cakes, and homemade sweets at the Acquario restaurant run by the B&B owners, and if you decide to eat at the same restaurant (which is very good), you will receive a 10% discount. This little village is a real gem and is an optimal stopover for those who want to visit Umbria. A big thank you to Viola and her family for all the advice, kindness, and availability. We will definitely come back.

stayed from 07/15/2017 to 07/25/2017

lucia

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

I stayed at the B&B Aura from the 27th to the 29th of May with my husband and daughter and we were pleasantly surprised both by the kindness and availability of the managers, and by the apartment where we stayed, very spacious and meticulously cared for, located in the heart of the village. Special appreciation also goes to the managers' restaurant: all fresh dishes and excellent service! We will definitely come back!

stayed from 05/27/2017 to 05/29/2017

adriano

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Great property on the main street of Castiglione. Spacious, equipped with everything, very nice and well-kept! The restaurant of the same property is also excellent. Furthermore, for any information, advice, suggestion, there is Viola, very cute and very kind.

stayed from 01/05/2017 to 01/08/2017

viola

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Very nice apartment, well furnished and clean. Viola is a very kind and helpful person. We were more than happy to have our cat accepted as well. Thanks for everything, we hope to come back soon! Maybe without the earthquake!

stayed from 08/21/2016 to 08/27/2016

massimo

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Great B&B, very cute and finely furnished structure, very well maintained, slightly dimly lit but it was not a problem at all, the owner Viola very helpful and kind, breakfast was not only made of rusks but also of other things, we could also choose whether we wanted sweet or savory. I highly recommend it. Congratulations.

stayed from 09/20/2016 to 09/21/2016

alfredo

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

alfredo rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 07/29/2016 to 07/31/2016

giovanni

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Very cozy apartment, located in an ancient building set in the ancient and suggestive atmosphere of Castiglione del Lago. Excellent restaurant (L'Acquario) located in the same building. Two candlelight dinners a year: so romantic! Oh, I forgot: the managers of Aura and the restaurant are friendly and very hospitable.

stayed from 03/19/2016 to 03/20/2016

francesca

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Kindness, availability, courtesy, professionalism.

stayed from 08/18/2015 to 08/28/2015

claudia

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

If I could, I would give a score of 20 or more for the hospitality, discreet yet at the same time familial! Super Viola pampered us and made us feel at home! The apartment is very nice, spacious and functional in an ideal position within the village of Castiglione del Lago, a jewel not to be missed! If I really had to find a flaw, I would say that the apartment is poorly lit by lamps and chandeliers (I see little and for me light is fundamental!). The restaurant L'Acquario is very welcoming and offers traditional local cuisine recovered from ancient Etruscan recipes (on dedicated evenings).

stayed from 05/01/2014 to 05/03/2014

chiara

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9

Thank you to Viola for the hospitality. The apartment is beautiful and welcoming and in an excellent position in a very beautiful village. The restaurant is very well-kept and the candlelit dinners are excellent. See you soon Viola, I hope to return soon.

stayed from 03/30/2013 to 04/01/2013

The answer from the host:
Ciao Chiara, è stato bello averti conosciuta, mi chiedevo come fosse venuto il nostro ricordo fotografico. Grazie per le belle parole che mi hai lasciato. Speriamo di rincontrarci presto. Un caro saluto. Viola.