Set in the heart of Umbria’s countryside, Villa Altea is a former stone-built house including a mediaval watchover tower, a spacious villa for families or friends considering a holiday in the undisturbed countryside.
Its peaceful setting is also conveniently close to Todi (8kms - 10 minutes drive), Orvieto (30 kms) and Perugia (35 kms) for restaurants, shopping, art galleries and nightlife; to Montefalco (35 kms) and the wine district of Umbria and to Spoleto (50 kms) and Assisi (50 kms), for medieval architecture, white truffles, olive oil production and Franciscan itineraries trough woods and hillside retreats of hermits.
Nearest supermarket, restaurant, bar and shops are in the town of Ponterio (7 kms, 6 minutes drive) where there is also a connection to free motorway E45 leading to the South (Rome) and the North (Perugia, Tuscany). The area is included in the natural park of Tiber River.
The property has 3 different entrances, the main one with electric gate and secondary entrances on the opposite sides of the garden, with 8 covered and safe parking spaces.
RENTAL RATE - minimum stay 1 week
Includes
• Welcome pack and toiletries • Weekly sets of linens and towels • Utilities (except for heating) • internet wifi
Does NOT include
• cleanings: 400 euros/week for the villa and 500 euros/week for villa + dependance (weekly clanings for reservations of 2 or more weeks and final cleanings)
• Heating, if used, is metered and payable locally
• extra services on request (cooking service, guided tours, extra change of linens and towels)
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
The property consists of 2 parts: the main villa and the annexed dependance.
The villa is rented to a maximum of 10 people, for larger groups is possible to rent also the dependance (up to a total of 15 people) at an extra cost.
Renting just the main villa, the guests would have exclusive use of the park and pool, none would stay in the dependance.
The property is very spacious. Interiors are carefully furnished in a traditional country style conserving the traditional charm of the classic Italian life: wooden-beamed ceilings, pastel colours, terracotta floors and modern facilities.
Villa:
The ground floor consists of a very large and bright living area including a billiard room, this area is connected to a spacious sitting room with fireplace, continuining in the dining area (2 tables seating up 16) and the open kitchen with food storage room. An arched large window in the sitting room offers beautiful country views and French windows of the kitchen and dining area, open directly to the park, the barbecue and outside dining area. Two bedrooms (one double and one single) sharing a bathroom with bathtub and shower head, complete the floor.
The first floor consists of a cosy sitting room with fireplace, from this central room is possible to reach a double bedroom with en suite bathroom (shower), another double bedroom with en suite bathroom (shower); on the other side there are 4 bedrooms sharing 2 bathrooms (shower): a twin bedroom (beds can be joined to obtain a double bed), a single bedroom, a double bedroom and another single bedroom. The first floor has direct access to the garden and a wooden staircase leads to the tower, where there is a ovely reading rooms with library and sofas (2 flights of steps, not ideal for young children, if required in advance, the tower access can be closes for safety reasons).
Dependance:
The dependance has 2 independent apartments with separated entrances, the first apartment has a dining room with open kitchenette, a bouble bedroom and a single bedroom (extra single bed available) sharing a bathroom with shower. The second apartment has a dining room with kitchenette (sofa bed in the dining room preferably for 1 or 2 children), a flight of 14 steps leads to the double bedroom and private bathroom (bathtub with shower head).
GARDEN AND POOL
The park is ncircled by a great variety of trees, flowers, bushes and rolling hills - including 3 centenary olive trees dating back to the Middle ages. There are plenty of outdoor spaces at the property: a large al fresco dining area under a huge portico with 4 tables that can be joined in different ways, to accommodate up to 18 people, a hammock and a service bathroom with shower; a barbecue area, numerous sun loungers and a shading pergola by the pool, ideal places to relax and appreciate a view.
In addition to the manicured garden, the entire private land of the villa, 7 hectars, includes olive grove, a portion of forest and walnut trees.
The generously sized pool is close to the property, reached by a paved path. Roman staircase, 6 X 12 metres, from 1,50 to 2,50 metres deep. If desired, the pool has jet stream for endless swimming, hydromassage and children fun.
FACILITIES/AMENITIES
- WiFi internet connection
- DVD player
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Electric water heater
- Coffee machine
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Fans
- Hairdryers
- Barbecue
- Mosquito screens (all the windows)
- Swimming pool (12x6 meters, 1.5 to 2.5 meters deep)
- Outdoor shower
- Sunloungers and deckchairs
- Large patio with dining tables and bathroom
- Pergola by the pool
NOTES:
Pets permitted on request, (50 euros for extra cleanings), preferably small well behaved dogs.
The villa is not ideal for peope with wheelchair, some bedrooms are preferable for old people or people with restricted mobility, please enquiry
LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
Umbria delights its guests with its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Local truffles, olive oil, asparagus, funghi porcini, and famous Sagrantino wine, will ensure food lovers will be in for a treat when visiting one of the region’s many excellent restaurants.
The villa is short distance from the paved country road that in around 10 minutes leads to Todi, to supermarkets and restaurants and to the free motorway E45. The villa is easily accessible.
WHAT TO DO DURING THE STAY...
ART, GASTRONOMY, TOURS, NATURE, SPORT, CULTURE, RELAX
International artistic festivals and local food festivals
in-house chef, on demand
Antique markets
Wine Tours in the vineyards and cellars
Active Days (guided or self-guided walks/hikes in the surrounding forests - cycling - river rafting - hiking, free climbing etc.)
Bike tours followed by pic-nic lunches prepared by a local chef
horse riding
farm-to-table tours
Truffle Hunting Excursion followed by lunch including truffles
Classic City Tours in Umbria and Tuscany
Hot baloon tours
Cooking Classes and demonstrations in the villa or in other locations
Gourmet Tours (to include olive oil, cheese, cereals, cured meats);
Winter fun (snow rackets trekking/cross country skiing) in the mountains
SPA (at easy driving distance from the villa)
Foraging Excursions followed by tastings (mushrooms, asparagus, edible flowers and wild herbs);
Especially suitable for children (pizza making, riding with donkeys in the mountains followed by picnic, educational farm, outdoor adventure park and more)
