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Italian Villa in Umbria |
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Dolce Vita |
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We already know that you're going to spend your Italian vacation exploring quaint little hill towns, marveling at ancient architecture, and drinking fine wines... But why not add your own Italian villa in Umbria, where you'll enjoy magnificent views, a bathroom for each bedroom, your own swimming pool... even a billiard table! This country house in Umbria is not just well-equipped for both families and friends; it's also perfectly located for exploring all of those hidden medieval hill towns you've been longing for, as well as the more central attractions like Assisia and Perugia. For the complete Italian countryside experience, we recommend this villa in Umbria!
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This villa in South Perugia enjoys great views in all directions, from Assisi in the east and Perugia in the north. A bus stop at the entrance of the property goes into Torgiano, the closest town. (A car, however, is still necessary.) Torgiano is a characteristic medieval hill town, still has its ancient walls and a tower which is the symbol of the town. Low hills covered with vineyards and olives surround the area. The center of town you'll find the Church of S. Maria nel Castello and the Church of Madonna dell'Ulivello, with paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries. There is also a wine museum located in the Baroque palazzo of Graziani-Baglioni. Deruta is another small town located nearby, and a must for anyone with a love for fine ceramics. Master craftsmen in over 200 workshops produce the famed ceramics, noted for their details in rich colors and intricate patterns. Visit the Museo Regionale della Ceramica to see how this amazing style has evolved for generations. Another town not-to-be-missed is Assisi, famed for its rich architecture and association with St. Francis... but we'll let you discover that one on your own!
Todi: 35 km
Lake Trasimeno: 32 km
Assisi: 19 km
Perugia: 13 km
Deruta: 10 km
Torgiano: 2 km
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Ancient farmhouse that has been restored and transformed into a cosy country retreat and which is characterised by the attentive restoration that it underwent and the use of typical building materials. Due to its excellent location you can easily reach Perugia as well as the main tourist spots of the Umbria region, such as Deruta with its antique ceramics and Todi with its medieval centre. In the outdoor areas, which are pleasant and well kept, you will find the swimming pool and a nice panoramic terrace.
LOCATION: 2km Torgiano, 13 km Perugia, 19km Assisi, 32 km Lake Trasimeno
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ACCOMMODATION: (340 m2) Ground floor: Equipped loggia, spacious reception room/dining room and adjacent room with billiards table, kitchen, 1 bathroom with shower, laundry room. First floor: Living room, 4 double bedrooms, each one has its own bathroom with shower, 1 twin bedded room with bathroom with shower. EQUIPMENT: Satellite TV, telephone, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, baby-bed, parking. OUTDOORS: Swimming pool (6x12) with changing room and shower, spacious and well-kept outdoor areas (400 m2) with orchard and equipped panoramic terrace, grass five-a-side football pitch, bowery with wood burning oven and barbecue. SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Electricity, gas and water. ON REQUEST AND NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Domestic help, 2 extra double bedrooms with bathroom with shower to be requested at the time of booking and to be paid for on the spot; PC for Internet connection, mountain bike hire, possibility of organising guided tours and excursions. EXTRA TO BE PAID ON THE SPOT: Telephone, final cleaning, heating.
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Available Amenities: Satellite TV, telephone, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, baby bed, parking, private swimming pool (6m x 12m), barbeque, outdoor oven, billiard table.
Utilities included in the price: Electricity, gas, water.
Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.
Maid service: 15 euros/hour
Computer: on request
Telephone: according to usage
Heating: according to consumption
Extra bedrooms: Up to four extra people can sleep in two bedrooms in a nearby building for an extra cost (please inquire).
Cook service: 45 euros/person for an all-inclusive meal (antipasti, pasta, meat, vegetables, dessert, fruits, local wine, and coffee) or 18 euros/hour if clients wish to do their own ingredient shopping.
Nearby Attractions: Wine museum in Torgiano, Deruta ceramics and museum, architecture and churches in Assisi, various water-based activities on Lake Trasimeno.
Please Note: A car is necessary at this property.
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Apr-28-2007 - Jun-02-2007
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$3,680
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1 wk
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Jun-02-2007 - Jun-30-2007
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$4,314
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1 wk
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Jun-30-2007 - Jul-07-2007
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$4,903
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1 wk
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Jul-07-2007 - Aug-18-2007
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$5,073
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1 wk
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Aug-18-2007 - Sep-01-2007
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$4,903
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1 wk
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Sep-01-2007 - Sep-29-2007
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$4,314
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1 wk
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Sep-29-2007 - Oct-27-2007
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$2,946
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1 wk
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Oct-27-2007 - Dec-22-2007
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$2,825
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1 wk
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Dec-22-2007 - Jan-05-2008
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$4,314
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1 wk
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Jan-05-2008 - Jan-12-2008
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$2,825
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1 wk
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Based on 32 Reviews |
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Overall
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Outside Area
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Enjoyed Most:
We really enjoyed the beautiful setting and grounds of Dolce Vita...it's clear that it is a well-loved and cared for property...
Unpleasant Surprises:
Nothing of any note!
Surrounding Area:
As others have stated before us, the villa is perfectly situated on a hill outside of Torgiano - beautiful sweeping views from the terrace, with Assisi visible to the left across to the Tower in Torgiano on the right. We made a plan every night, and took off for a new adventure every day...definitely got lost a few times, but that's part of the fun, right?
Nearby Events or Locales:
You can walk to Torgiano - and we did a couple of times just for the exercise - but it takes 20 to 30 minutes, and you do encounter some traffic flying by. Not for everyone...
Tips or Restaurants:
I think the newest development is that there is an "AO" Market that just opened in October 2006. If you are just arriving, it will be on the left yellow building after 'the stoplight' out of town on the right before the light on the way into town if you are driving there from the villa. I guess the progress here is a little sad in some ways, affecting the Mom and Pop markets, but it will definitely be a convenience for future renters - they are open Monday through Saturday from 8am to 8pm continuously, and sometimes even on Sundays for special promotions...
They have an excellent selection, with many 'convenience' items, so we ended up eating at the villa more than planned after our long days away...very welcome!
October, 2006
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Overall:
This villa is a winner......
Enjoyed Most:
The villa property is very well maintained and there are maintenance people always cleaning, gardening and keeping the grounds beautiful. Especially nice are the outdoor table and seating areas in various parts of the property which gives a group the ability to enjoy different views. The owner and her brother are wonderful and helpful. The brother, in fact, helped us when our car broke down the night before we were leaving for the Rome airport. I don't know what we would have done without him.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The negatives were very minor and none that a group should be concerned with. I do think, however, that a house that size should have a larger kitchen with more counter space.
Surrounding Area:
There are a variety of interesting and beautiful towns and areas within a half hour drive --- Perugia, Lake Trasimeno, Brufa, Deruta, etc.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Torgiano is the closest town and we walked it many times, although it is a half hour walk. The only difficult thing was the lack of sidewalks and the closeness of the traffic.
Tips or Restaurants:
A brand new supermarket opened a 3-minute drive away - AO Supermercato. It is beautiful, roomy, with fair prices and a great selection of meats, vegetables, wine, etc. You can conveniently buy anything you need.
SIRO's is an excellent and reasonable restaurant in Torgiano. Make a Reservation.
Check In Out:
Courteous and professional.
October, 2006
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Overall:
It was an absolutely fabulous Villa that beguiled the senses of all twelve of us who stayed there. Stefano, the caretaker was incredible. He was extremely helpful in every respect. When my son needed to get a homework assignment emailed back to the states, and the Villa Internet dial up number was not working, he got on the phone and found an Internet café in Perugia, and then proceeded to drive us in to Perugia and take us straight to the café. This was great because during the ride there and back, Stefano and I had a great conversation about Italy, its politics, its people, and the history of Perugia. He has a PhD from the local university, and was very knowledgeable and helpful about the area.
As for the Villa, we all agreed the photos on the Internet did not do the property justice. Often times, villas look better in photos than in reality.
Not so with this villa. As an owner of a couple vacation rentals myself, (and another couple in our group that manages 85 vacation rental properties here in Washington)we all felt that the property was very well presented and the owners did a fabulous job of keeping it up to very high standards. We would without question return to to it in the future for this reason.
Enjoyed Most:
I think our most memorable moments were sitting outside on the far patio overlooking the valley below drinking wine, eating food and having great conversation. The far patio is very beguiling at sunset, and hard to resist.
We also enjoyed the indoors of the Villa as well. We had several incredible sit down dinners we made after shopping at the local market in Torgiano. The kitchen was friendly for cooking for groups of 10-12. The billiards table was a hit for all of us as well. After a day of touring the countryside, eating dinner and talking, a round of aperitifs and billiards was perfect to round out the day (even though the billiards table was very humbling to those of us who fancied ourselves good at the game-it gave us all a reason to rib each other when humbled, and congratulate each other when a good shot was made on this very difficult table)
As for the rooms, each of us were very pleased with them. Each had their own bathrooms, which is great when traveling with several couples. They were all well appointed and comfortable.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The only thing we would suggest by way of improvements are the inclusion of washcloths in the bathrooms rather than just towels. Also, (and this may be just be an Italian custom as we noticed it in the other villa we rented) there was no spare toilet paper or dish soap, so that when you ran out, you were out. It was no big deal, as we could run to the store and get it, but we got in on a Saturday night, and the stores are all closed on Sunday. Having a few extra rolls around would be a nice convenience.
Surrounding Area:
Frankly, many in the group felt that they liked Umbria more than the Chianti/Tuscany area because it was less crowded, just about as scenic, the people were even friendlier, and it was less expensive. We also all liked the proximity of the Villa to everything in the area. It was perfectly situated on a ridge overlooking two adjacent valleys, and retained a sense of being rural while at the same time being quite close to Perugia, Assisi, and our favorite, Spello. Being close was important because after spending a week in Chianti (which was lovely), the winding roads were causing several people marooned in the back seat to get pretty car sick. Umbria was a welcome respite from that.
October, 2006
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