7 Bedroom (Sleeps 14) Villa in Umbria

Wonderful Luxury Family Villa with Pool - beautiful gardens and woods, panoramic views towards Trevi, Spello and Assisi -

• Villa Rentals
• Italy
• Umbria

Description

Il Castellaccio is a beautiful secluded family villa near the small hamlet of Vallocchia, only 15 min from the centre of Spoleto, Umbria. The house is named after the ruined watchtower set above it at the top of a dramatic flight of 104 steps climbing straight up through the woods. At 750m it is surrounded by its own land - oak & chestnut woods full of wild flowers. In an idyllic position, the front faces south over gardens and lawn towards the upper valley while the back overlooks the plain with panoramic views towards the famous hill towns of Trevi, Spello & Assisi. From the watchtower one can see even further.

Fully restored in 2004, the house has the latest anti-earthquake reinforcements using a seismic belt system.

The villa has a double height drawing room with gallery, large hall, dining room, kitchen and study/film room, all with French windows opening onto terraces. It is extremely well laid out and very comfortable with loads of room and living space. There is a small snooker table, darts, card tables and a good library. A very good place for children. We have a chest full of every game you can think of from Monopoly to Twister. The little downstairs sitting room has a large flat screen TV used mainly to watch old movies in the winter. Terracotta and old tiled floors throughout with open fires, it is cool in summer and very cosy in winter.

In the summer, everybody seems to spend their time out of doors. The gardens: have sweeping Lawns and a Parterre filled with beautifully scented old English Roses and peonies. There is a pergola perfect for dining under, and a terrace with outdoor seating and banquettes overlooking the valley behind the house. It has a wood burning oven and outdoor kitchen. There are plenty of sunny and shady seating areas, with the hill catching a cool breeze even on the hottest summer days.

The 12m x 6 m pool sits on a terrace tiled with herringbone terracotta and overlooks the little hamlet of Pie di Vallocchia. It is beautifully finished with mosaic tiling, and refreshingly deep. (Please note the pool is 1.40m in the shallow end and 3 m deep at the deep end and therefore not suitable for non swimmers. Young children should be supervised and wear armbands at all times if they are not confident swimmers. Not normally operational before 1st June - unless specially requested. It can be fenced off on request.)


A perfect rental for Spoleto Festival, for touring Umbria or walking and Mountain-biking holidays and lovely at any time of year. There are wonderful walks into the Appenines from our doorstep, and the area is mountain-biking heaven, with trails along the old railway to Norcia, to Assisi and beyond. It is idyllic for children, and great fun for teenagers too, as Spoleto is full of life, bars, etc. and only 15 min away. The Festival dei Due Mondi, Spoleto is world renowned and takes place each June and early July. In recent years, cultural activities have been carried through till September. Concerts, exhibitions, outdoor films, pop concerts, jazz - you name it. The world famous Marionette Colla Puppet Theatre is a must for children (and adults).

October half term break comes when the woods are at their prettiest, with their wonderful autumn colours and full of mushrooms. The Umbrian towns are at their most atmospheric, shrouded in smoke from their wood fires. It is colder in the evenings, but the sun is still warm. Wood fires make the house cosy and snug. A perfect place to relax and feel totally remote and the best place ever to recharge one's batteries. We really have the best of both worlds.

Rental costs vary depending on the season. High season mininum rental is 7 days. At other times of year, we let the house for shorter breaks depending on the amount of guests and dates, so it is always worth asking. We have staff available who can clean and cook during your stay by prior arrangement.

We now have superfast broadband thanks to Elon Musk and Starlink

N.B. Due to recent events in the Ukraine and their effects on Gas & Electricity Charges, we will also be charging a small surcharge for oil & electricity used.

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Prices

29th December - 2nd January 2020	New Year	from €6500 per week pro rata
Non specified dates	Low Season	from €4250 per week pro rata
Basic Cleaning Charge		€400
Laundry Charge	per head	€20
21st May - 18th June 2023	Mid Season Rates	from €5500 per week
19th June - 10th September	High Season Rates	from €6500 per week

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