A private road leads to the "Dolce Nido - Sweet Nest" sanctuary.

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Location: Todi, Umbria, Italy, Europe (Between Todi and Deruta, in the hills of Collazzone, Umbria)

Accommodations:  Villa, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)

Keywords:  Villa

We call our artisan country house "Dolce Nido - Sweet Nest". Dolce Nido is a restored classic Italian stone house with beamed ceilings, terracotta floors, whitewashed walls and chestnut shutters. To see more pictures, including a room by room layout and our site, scroll down to bottom of this page after "Dates Available", just before the photos, and click on the phrase: "CLICK HERE - For More Information". The ambience is that of a designer's country hotel - stylish and comfortable, but uncluttered, with hand painted maiolica, kilim rugs, art books, charming antiques gathered from Arrezzo and Paris, new upholstered furniture, embroidered antique linens and excellent mattresses. (We take our comfy beds seriously.) The villa is climatically comfortable. All 24 windows and doors have been equipped with custom window screens to welcome the seasonal breezes. The bedrooms have individual AC units. The property includes a private garden with a gazebo overlooking the olive orchard and distant hill towns and fields. In the private garden is a hot and cold outdoor shower. The terrace accommodates an alfresco dinner for 2 or 12.

SETTING: The Dolce Nido is accessed by a private country road and nestled into the hillside with sweeping views of the hills of Piedicole and Collazzone. The setting is delightful, with its own olive orchard, English garden, gazebo and neighboring fields of sunflowers. Completely private, but not isolated, the villa is just 3K-1.5 miles from E45 which takes you to Todi (15 min), and north to Deruta (10 min), Perugia (25 min), Assisi (30 min), Siena (1 hr), Rome's Via Veneto (1.5 HR), Florence (2 hr).

ENVIRONS: Here you are in the heart of Italy, with neighboring hill towns to explore: Todi, Spoleto, Assisi, Spello, Perugia, Montefalco. Nearby are hiking trails, restaurants, wineries, artisanal shopping, maiolica factories and the endless treasures of Italy. Some of our favorite towns are within 1/2 hour: Todi, Deruta, Asissi, Perugia, Spello, Torgiano, Bevagna and 1 1/2 hours : Montepulciano, Pienza, Spoletto, Siena, Arrezzo.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Ground Floor: Entrance room, Living Room with fireplace, Dining Room, Kitchen, Full Bath with washing machine. Second Floor: Master BR with ensuite Bath, Office area. Third Floor: Master BR with Balcony, 3rd BR with 2 twin beds, Bath.

SERVICES INCLUDED: New for 2010: Wireless internet throughout the house and garden, Water, Gas for kitchen use, Initial cleaning, Linens, Incoming telephone calls, Gardener, Cleaning once a week for 2 week-plus stays.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED (payable local to the owner): Outgoing long distance telephone, AC surcharge, Heating surcharge during winter months. Cleaning and Catering available upon request.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
  • Washer
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
• Entertainment
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Gazebo
• View/Location
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Gazebo, English garden, Olive fields, Outdoor Shower
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities
  • Shopping
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Horseback Riding
  • Restaurants
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • Painting your own Majolica in Deruta, Touring Hilltowns, Wineries

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Contact Owner for special 2010 - August, September rates
Euro1500: Spring and Autumn. E1800: Summer. Discount for 2 wk & monthly stays
Rate is All Inclusive Except LD tel; Surchcharge-Heat and AC (If Needed)
Payment Terms: 50% With Reservation, Balance Due 60 Days Prior to Rental
Payment: Via Funds Transfer
Deposit: €600 Cash Upon Arrival to Property
References and Contract Required

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

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