Very large terrace for exclusive use of Terrazza Splendida/panoramic views

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Location: Spoleto, Umbria, Italy, Europe (50 miles to Rome/10 miles to Assisi/10 mins walk to station)

Accommodations:  Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)

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Staying in Spoleto is like staying in a fairy-tale castle, peppered with piazzas, sprinkled with bars, restaurants and shops amidst a maze of tunnelled, cobbled lanes and alley-ways, all leading skywards to the famous Rocca and the aquaduct and, some of the best views in the world. This whole surreal setting is akin to a stage-set in the making, fringed by mountains, olive groves and vineyards and a mixture of mediaeval monasteries, towns, cities and tiny hill-top villages - all beckoning a visit ! However, for me, Spoleto is the ultimate temptress. Once under her spell, you are lost forever in her beauty. You must use all your will-power to leave this place, even for a short while. It is, quite simply, the most captivating city in Italy, never mind Umbria, Venice being on a par – the difference being that Venice has the water and Spoleto has the mountains. Nonetheless, like Venice, Spoleto has a history to be reckoned with.

Terrazza Splendida is in the Rocca dei Perugini (no 24 on the tourist map) in the historical centre of Spoleto, a palazzo that we have deliberately invested in because of its magnificent location in Spoleto. However, there is more ! This very beautiful building, which houses some of the most important people of these parts.......judges, architects, a chief of police….. is of immense historical significance for Spoleto because, just after the turn of the century, the Perugini conquered Spoleto and built the now-named Rocca dei Perugini as a strong-hold to guard their position and reign over the Spoletini. These were bloody times, indeed, for both the Spoletini and the Perugini because the Spoletini fought back by occupying the Torre Del’Olio just a few metres up the hill, a lane called Porta Fuga, and, there, they watched for the Perugini as they passed below, immediately dousing and killing them with burning oil. Just 2 years, and, many deaths by burning oil later, the Spoletini regained power in Spoleto and, ever since, Spoleto and Perugia have had an uneasy relationship !

Terrazza Splendida (130 sq mts) has a huge, oblong-shaped sitting-dining room with a very smart fitted kitchen at the end. At the front end of this huge room are large windows and glass doors that open up on to an equally huge terrace. It also has 2 double bedrooms (1 a twin but the twins can be joined) and 1 large shower room. This is THE most impressive apartment we have in terms of “wow” factor, simply because of its space and the terrace. The views from its terrace are of the old buildings that surround it (but, they are not close), roof-tops, a church, hills and the mountains beyond.

The furniture in Terrazza Splendida consists of bleached blonde, wooden bedroom furniture, fabulous “Italiana” lighting throughout, a huge wrap round L-shaped, squashy sofa with poof/foot rest and beautiful wooden dining furniture for 6 with padded chairs.

Terrazza Splendida is in the centre of things. You only have to step out of the Roman Corridor entrance to the Rocca Dei Perugini and, straight into the passeggiata to find restaurants, bars and shops, all waiting to entice you in and sample their goodies. And, the local rates are very reasonable indeed, especially if you stick to the places we recommend on our information sheets that we leave in each of the apartments for all our guests.

Of particular interest to our guests who have children is the fact that there are several pools around here, all within easy reach. And, for those people without a car, the nearest pool is very large with picnic areas and a bar; and, there is a bus that takes you directly to this pool, which takes about 10 minutes. It stops at various points throughout Spoleto so that wherever you are staying, there will be a bus-stop conveniently placed for you.

For the more sporty amongst you, there is also a flash tennis club that you can use, which is within walking distance of almost anywhere you are staying – or, it is a short bus-ride from Piazza Garibaldi

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking: You can hire a private car-space in a private car park next to the elevator and steps directly to the apartment.
  • Elevator
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Child Bed: Please request an extra single bed for a child, if required, to be placed in sitting area.
  • Crib: Please order in advance - free of charge.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: SKY SAT TV with all the english speaking film/doc/news channels and many, many more.
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available: You can buy take-away meals from the nearby restaurants or you can hire someone to cook for you at home.
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill: Please order in advance - free of charge.
  • Deck/Patio: Very large with panoramic views of hills, dwellings, roof-tops and bits of old Spoleto.
  • Balcony
• View/Location
  • Mountain View: Hills are visible in the immediate vicinity and mountains are in the distance.
• Communications
  • Cell Phone: Please order in advance - 100 euro refundable deposit - works on a SIM card that you buy for a value that you choose. It is a Pay As You Go system and very economical. You can often replace the card in your personal mobile with a SIM card and your number will be temporarily replaced.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • wine-tasting, olive oil tasting, truffle trails, art galleries, churches, historic buildings and monuments

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CREDIT CRUNCH RATES CURRENTLY APPLIED !
Dec, 2008 - Jan, Feb, March, 2009 .. €470/week.
April, 2009 .. €590/week.
May 1 - Oct 31, 2009 .. €690/week.

Bookings on a daily basis attract an extra supplement.

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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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