Location: Todi, Umbria, Italy, Europe (Todi 5 Km)
Accommodations: Castle, 7 Bedrooms, 7 Baths (Sleeps 12-14)
CASTELLO DI TODI - UMBRIA - TODI - PERUGIA
The Castle of Todi is one of the oldest, most beautiful, and well maintained structures of the whole area. The Castle was built around the beginning of the year 1000 as was originally a warning tower and military garrison. The Castle of Todi offers views of 360°, overlooking the rolling hills of the Umbrian countryside in front of Todi (about 3 km) and the river of Tevere and it's valley. At the view of it's strong but harmonic structure one is immediately captivated. In the Castle of Todi once lived the major captain of the Renaissance, Bartolomeo d'Alviano, born in 1455 in the homonym fortress which lies just a few km from Todi.
PARK: The park at this splendid Castle extends over two acres of which half is fenced by a high stone wall, which inside the same reveals a well kept Italian garden divided into “rooms” which are characterized by ponds, terraces, key hole views, shrubbery which has been created to provide a theatre structure, rose garden, garden, pergola created with ivy and lemon plants: all of which can be enjoyed and marveled at the different times of the day. The park also possess numerous precious antique stones such as the rare Etruscan balls that were used for funeral ceremonies and other stone pieces such as “Fregi” and Cippi” from the Roman era to the start of the renaissance.
SWIMMING POOL: The swimming pool, opens the last Saturday of April until the first Saturday of October, it lies about 20 m from the villa and it's dimensions are 10 x 5 m. with a depth that goes from 0.90 to 2.50 m. The swimming pool is exposed on a southwest front, which lies in the park in between the hedges that not only shelter but allows the pleasure of bathing right through to the autumn. The swimming pool area is paved with tiles of hand made “cotto”, surrounded by a lovely lawn and well furnished with sun loungers and umbrellas.
INTERIORS: CASTLE: The castle has two main entrances, one on the ground floor, that is accessible from the inner courtyard, and the second from the first floor that you can reach by stairs that leads onto a wooden balcony. Via the courtyard which enters into a small hall you will find on your left a dining hall, in front of the kitchen and on your right the guest bathroom. Here you will find a stone staircase that leads to the first floor. This is connected to the upper floors also by using the elevator. This floor can be also reached by the external staircase that leads to a double bedroom with a small bathroom with shower. The first floor which can be reached via an external staircase is structured with a large living room which is subdivided in different areas: reading area, talking area, and dining area. Going up a winding staircase in marble you reach the second floor that is made up of a master bedroom, a double bedroom, a bathroom with bathtub and a bathroom with shower. There is another living room with a wooden loft where there is an extraordinary library, and another bedroom with two single beds and a bathroom with shower. Going up a narrow wooden staircase to the you will find a study with bathroom with a tub. From this area you can reach the tower, which has two levels, where in each lies a bedroom with two single beds.(For the 2010 season the tower will be completed with a suite composed by a third floor furnished by a living room with a sofa bed and bathroom with bathtub, a fourth level with a double bedroom and a fifth level with a inside wooden balcony which has three panoramic windows on three sides. The five levels will be connected by a typical wooden staircase). DEPENDANCE about 20 m from the castle which is well decorated that has a bedroom with double bedroom and a bathroom with shower, and has air conditioning.
SERVICES INCLUDED: electricity, water, gas for cooking purposes, weekly linen, initial and final cleaning, pool and park maintenance from Monday to Friday.
COMPULSORY SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: 4 hours of daily cleaning from Monday to Friday (€ 15,00 per hour), extra cleaning when animals are present (€ 30,00 per week per animal).
SERVICES UPON REQUEST (supplied and payable locally to the owner): additional beds in the suite (maximum 2 beds at the cost of € 150,00 per week each), linen change (€ 10,00 per person), extra house cleaning (€ 15,00/hour/cleaner), butler, domestic help (extra hours € 25,00/hour), telephone and internet (on consumption), heating (€ 500,00 per week), wood (€ 15,00 per 100 kg).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Elevator
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Wooden gallery and library.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Located close the Medieval city of Todi, not far from the freeway E45, principal Umbrian road to reach tourist cities uch as Perugia (45 min. drive), Assisi (1 hour drive), Spoleto (1 and half hours drive). The artistic town of Orvieto is at 30 minutes drive from the Castle, and here is also the Exit A1 motorway, that allows you to easily reach Rome and Florence, and all the memorable places in the area. Another Exit of the motorway A1 is Orte that is connected with the E45 Perugia–Cesena and where you will find the exit in Todi. The railway station is connected with the line of the Umbrian railways that connected Todi with Perugia or Terni.
Rate Details (In Euros)
Dec 19, 2009-Jan 02, 2010 .. €6300/week
Jan 02, 2010-May 01, 2010 .. €4900/week
May 01, 2010-Jul 03, 2010 .. €6300/week
Jul 03, 2010-Aug 28, 2010 .. €7700/week
Aug 28, 2010-Sep 25, 2010 .. €6300/week
Sep 25, 2010-Dec 18, 2010 .. €4900/week
Dec 18, 2010-Jan 08, 2011 .. €6300/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- - Castle with Swimming Pool in Todi, Italy overlooking Countryside and River of Tevere
- - Castle with Swimming Pool in Todi, Italy overlooking Countryside and River of Tevere
- - Castle with Swimming Pool in Todi, Italy overlooking Countryside and River of Tevere
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