16c Convent/Ancient Hamlet/Fantastic Views/Nr Spoleto Centre Spoleto Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 106838
Location: Spoleto, Umbria, Italy, Europe (50 miles to Rome, 5 miles to Assisi, 20 miles to Perugia....)
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
In the green heart of Umbria, this immaculately restored Convent with garden has been tastefully converted into two apartments, each with terraces and discreetly 'hidden' from each other.
On one side of the Convent is a small farm-yard consisting of ducks, geese and roosters. Up the lane is Bazzano’s main and very beautiful church. On the other side of the Convent live an Italian family. So, at any one time, you may hear roosters crowing, Italians chattering and bells ringing - a cacophony of Mediterranean sounds. At other times, silence ! Living in the Convent is not like living in a make-believe picture postcard version of Italy. What you are about to experience is as real as it can get.
Unlike nearby 'touristy' places such as Assisi, Todi and Perugia, Bazzano nestles in a totally Italian enclave. The mediaeval city of Spoleto - reputedly a favourite haunt of Prince Charles - remains relatively unknown....and its tiny offshoot, Bazzano, is the area HRH is believed to have bought a holiday home, specifically for its beauty and seclusion.
The Convent is of significant historical interest, housing a 16C fresco by the famous local painter, Lo Spagna, who also has work in the Duomo and the Vatican. The stepped garden, with its fruit trees, Tuscan pines and chestnuts, is shared by the guests. Here you'll find a sun-bathing area and an ancient pergola beneath which you can eat in the shade. So, at the end of a hard day's sight-seeing, enjoy living like an Umbrian - eat and be merry!
Bazzano-di-Spoleto is 20 minutes from Assisi, Bevagna, Trevi and Montefalco. The Sybilline mountain range is to the back of you. A two hour drive across them to the sea-side on the Adiatic coast, or to Norcia and the Gran Piano, is a drive through heaven! Todi, Gubbio, Orvieto and San Gemini - famous for its flower festivals - are a 1 hour drive. Perugia, Bolsena and Trasimeno are 45-90 minutes by car. Naples and the Amalfi coast are 3-4 hours by train. And, Venice is 5 hours by train.
However, the mediaeval city of Spoleto is THE place to visit. It resembles an illustration from one of those classic fairy-tale books. Strolling through its streets is like being caught in a time-warp. Here, you can enjoy the finest wines, the tastiest truffles, the most mouth-watering olive-oils and the best ice-creams in Italy. The spirit of its fascinating past is immersed in every stone and cobble. It is the kind of place where fantasy meets reality and, while you're on your passeggiata, maybe it will !
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- wine-tasting, olive oil tasting, truffle trails, cookery courses, Italian lessons
Rate Details (In Euros)
May 1 - Oct 31, 2008 .. €690/week
Nov, 2008 .. €590/week
Dec, Jan, Feb, March, 2008/9 .. €550/week
April, 2009 .. €650/week
May 1 - Oct 31, 2009 .. €710/week
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DAYS ARE FLEXIBLE
Bookings on a daily basis attract an extra daily tarif.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Dining area with 16C fresco and panoramic views towards Assisi - Spoleto, Italy Vacation Rental
- Lounge area with SKY SAT TV, 16C fireplace and panoramic views towards Assisi - Spoleto, Italy Vacation Rental
- Fully fitted kitchen built around exposed rock face/beamed ceiling/terrace/views - Spoleto, Italy Vacation Rental
- Looking across at terrace from garden - 7 shallow steps into garden.
- View from bottom of garden, in midst of olive groves + woods.
- One of the many views from terrace.
- Corner of garden - panoramic views towards Assisi.
- Entrance to large garden - olive grove to 1 side/panoramic views to other.
- Master bedroom with beautiful views of garden, olive groves, ruins, hills....
- Castle ruins close by, one of many winter views from all large, arched windows
- 1 of many views towards Assisi on a winter evening from all 6 huge windows.
- Looking directly across at entrance to garden from terrace
- Cosy sitting room with 16C stone fire-place - loft bedroom up narrow spiral.
- Looking up towards terrace - steps to entrance of Convent.
- 1 of the many relaxing areas in the garden.
- Very pretty garden, surrounded by olive groves and woods.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #106838
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