Umbria Large Castle 1229

Description

Large Luxury five star castle plus tower sleeping 15 pax with seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms plus a historical tower that sleeps an extra 15 pax totaling 30 pax.

A stylish luxury medieval castle in the region of Umbria from the 11th C, surrounded by a courtyard with an octagonal tower, beautifully renovated and made into a private house. It has been restored according to the highest standard of renovation and design to create a luxury villa with 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, with breathtaking views around it and in total privacy. The early settlement of the castle dates back to the 11th century.

Layout

The beautiful interior decoration and furniture is matched with modern equipment and cutting-edge technology from high-speed wireless Internet connection, to whirlpool bathtubs, air conditioning, ice maker, professional Nespresso coffee machine and billiards. All bedrooms feature AC, telephone, safe box, mini fridge, hair drier, ensuite bathroom with bathtub + rain shower, fine fabrics and luxurious drapes. Each bedroom suite has its own decorative theme.

Outside you find a medieval large courtyard, surrounded by lemon trees perfect for candlelight dinner and many sitting areas.
The 5,000 sq.m manicured gardens which surround the castle were created by the famous Tuscan landscape designer Alberto Margheriti. They are embroidered with flowers (roses, santoline, perovskia, and thyme), pomegranate and cherry trees, with cratecus, laurel, rosemary and lavender bushes, oak and olive trees, that are continuously in flower. Numerous seating areas offer fabulous views over the hills and the Tiber valley.

Other features are the large panoramic infinity saltwater pool with fantastic hillside views (rectangular fan-shaped, in white stone. 120 sqm width, 148 cm depth; length west side: 13 meters, length east side: 15,60 meters, width: 7,5 meters), the botanic gardens with aromatic plants and a kitchen garden with fresh vegetables.

A broad wooden shelter, surrounded by jasmines and roses, complete with stone barbeque, is the ideal place for a lazy lunch or romantic evening dining. Finally, table tennis, billiards, mountain bikes and children playground will keep you entertained. There is even a beautiful church perfect for tying the knot should the fancy take you !

Tower Extra Accommodation – sleeping an extra 15 pax

If extra beds are required for large groups, there are three (two bedroom apartments), a one bedroom apt and a single room in the tower comprising 8 bedrooms + 5 bathrooms equaling an extra 15 beds. The tower can only be booked in addition to the castello.

The Villa is Fully Staffed

Staff included in rates:
Daily housekeeping 6 hours per day, 6 days per week (Sunday excluded)
Breakfast setup service 2 hours per day, 6 days per week (Sunday excluded – not included purchase and cost of the food and beverages),

Full gardening and pool maintenance service (Sunday excluded).

Extra Staff Services (to be pre-booked)
In house professional Chef, baby sitter, car with a driver, massages and SPA treatments (included WATSU in our saltwater pool), cooking classes, yoga lessons, and many other additional activities are available on request.

Area in Umbria

18 Km north of Perugia. From the castle, it is a short drive to the most renowned Umbrian and Tuscan towns: Assisi and Perugia (20 minutes drive), Todi and Gubbio (30 minutes drive), Spoleto, Orvieto and Cortona (40 minutes drive), and Siena (60 minutes drive) to name only a few. Bigger cities such as Florence and Rome are within 2 hours drive and available for day trips also by catching the train from nearby Perugia. Umbria-San Francesco international airport, the region’s most common point of entry, is just 20 minutes drive.