La Casetta Rosa, an Umbrian retreat with private pool and garden, sweeping views
Location: San Terenziano, Umbria, Italy, Europe (BETWEEN TODI AND MONTEFALCO; two hours from Rome or Florence)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
An intoxicating mixture of lavender and jasmine fills the air and you wake to the sound of birds singing. Next, a cappuccino on the terrace with a warm cornetto, the rolling hills and green valleys of Umbria spread out before you. It doesn't get any better than this.
Perfectly located in central Umbria, between Todi and Montefalco, La Casetta Rosa gives visitors to central Italy a base of utmost comfort; day trips to Assisi, Todi, Gubbio, Spoleto, Perugia, Orvieto in one hour or less; two hours to Siena, Florence or Rome. Mediterranean and Adriatic beaches less than two hours.
This 19th century Umbrian pink villa is situated on a small country road; private, but not isolated. Spectacular views of farmland, valleys and medieval hilltop villages from house, terrace and pool. La Casetta Rosa is close to outstanding restaurants, wineries, and historic sites, as well as grocery stores and other services.
This non-smoking house is completely restored, with all modern conveniences including ceiling fans and window screens, satellite tv and DVD, piano, and stereo. Furnished with Italian and American antiques, plus comfortable beds and sofas. Broadband Internet -- bring your laptop for email and Skype. The pool is 5 meters x 3 meters, with seats and jets at one end. Ease those tired sightseeing muscles with the jets, or relax while the children swim and play.
Private gated entrance. Listen to the birds sing from two breezy terraces with stunning views; enjoy the garden with its small pool, olive and fruit trees. If you like to cook, try our beautiful kitchen or covered terrace with barbecue.
For reading or contemplating nature, sneak away to the private seating area on the side of the flowered hill, or relax with a glass of local wine on the broad stone terrace.
House book provided with suggestions for activities, restaurants; information about music festivals (Umbria Jazz, Todi Festival, Spoleto Festival of Two Worlds), traditional fests (wine and food), wineries, art. Private cook and additional maid service available for additional charge.
There is Ryan Air and other service into Perugia's Sant Egidio Airport, only 30 minutes away; rental cars available at the airport. Rome's airports and Florence are less than two hours away.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: private for this house
- Linens Provided: bath and pool towels, all bed and kitchen linens
- Off Street Parking: private gated courtyard
- Wood Fireplace (2) : fireplace with blower in living room; wood burning fireplace on terrace
- Beds
- Queen Bed: we have an Italian "matrimonial" bed, which is 160 cm, about 3.5 inches wider than normal queen sized beds
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Convertible Bed (2) : 1 trundle bed makes into twins; one double sofa bed
- Crib: crib available upon request
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Pool: Jets and panoramic view
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: includes microwave, dishwasher, frost free refrigerator, five burner hob, oven, toaster, blender, juicer, pasta machine, coffee grinder, blender and food processor
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: frost free, American-sized
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available: private cook available for extra charge
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: fireplace under covered patio; outdoor sink nearby
- Deck/Patio: stone terrace with spectacular panoramic view and vine-covered pergola with handmade ceramic table
- Balcony: off upstairs bedroom
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Unobstructed panoramic view of mountains, valleys and hills dotted with medieval villages; there is a lot of green all year long, with summer sunflowers and wheat, changing leaves in winter.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): high-speed Internet; bring your laptop, use Skype for your calls
- Other Amenities
- Two Living rooms, Two bedrooms upstairs (one double, one with beds for two to four people, and one twin-bedded room downstairs), Three full bathrooms, Pool Service, Garden Maintenance, Weekly Maid Service, We can arrange cooking lessons, ceramics painting lessons, language school, a private cook, wine tastings, or shopping expeditions for an additional fee. La Casetta Rosa is perfect for multi-generational family holidays or several couples -- there is privacy for all.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: accepted on an individual basis; must be approved in advance by owner; pet deposit will be charged
- Handicapped Accessible: downstairs bedroom with en suite bath; one stair between LR and TV room, tile floors, easy access to outside; not an official handicap access, but good for limited mobility guests
- Kid Friendly: This is a great house for families.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- music and village festivals, art galleries, wineries, ceramics factories, cooking lessons, language lessons, private tours, Christmas festivals, summer sagre festivals in medieval villages
Rate Details (In Euros)
from Euros €1000-€1500/week
*rental includes normal usage of water, gas and electricity;
fees will be charged for extra maid service and winter heating
rates include weekly linen change & light cleaning, pool & garden service
30% deposit upon booking; remainder due 60 days in advance
returnable security deposit Euros 500; pet deposit if applicable
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1997
Live in Italy most of the year; and in Fairhope, Alabama, near Mobile Bay -- two of the best locations in the world. I write about food, wine and travel; my husband is an Italian diplomat who spent part of his childhood in Umbria, the most beautiful part of Italy.
Why the Owner Chose San Terenziano
La Casetta Rosa is located right in the center of Umbria, which makes it possible to make day trips to Assisi, Montefalco, Todi, Orvieto, Siena, Perugia, Spoleto, Spello and dozens of other places. We're on the Sagrantino wine route, so there are many places to taste and buy the highest rated wines. If you don't want to sightsee everyday, just stay home, sit on the terrace looking at the view, have lunch in the shade the pergola, laze in the pool. Perugia Jazz, Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, Montefalco wine events, Orvieto Jazz, Todi Festival, Norcia Truffle Festival -- go to a concert and come home to sleep at La Casetta Rosa.
The Unique Benefits of this House
One of our guests described the view as "stunning." He was right. Once we saw that incredible vista of rolling hills dotted with medieval villages, spread with sunflowers in the summer, we knew we had to live here. The house has been lovingly restored over the last dozen years and is furnished like a home, not a bare bones rental. We have a gourmet kitchen with local travertine marble countertops, big American-sized frost free refrigerator and high quality appliances. The fireplace is fitted with a heat blower, which makes for a cozy evening no matter the weather. We have broadband, satellite TV in many languages, stereo, DVD and a view from windows upstairs and on the main floor. The second living room as all windows. The pool is just for you -- no sharing -- and is within sight of the house and terrace, so you don't have to worry that you can't see your children. We're on a country road, yet only five minutes from grocery stores, banks and restaurants. We are baby and seniors friendly -- a crib is available and we have a ground floor bedroom eith en suite bath for those who don't want to climb stairs.
Property Photos
- La Casetta Rosa, an Umbrian retreat with private pool and garden, sweeping views - San Terenziano, Umbria, Italy Vacation Rental Near Todi and Only Two Hours from Rome
- At La Casetta Rosa, outdoor dining is a delight on our beautiful ceramic table - San Terenziano, Umbria, Italy Vacation Rental Near Todi and Only Two Hours from Rome
- La Casetta Rosa is on a ridge, with panoramic views - San Terenziano, Umbria, Italy Vacation Rental Near Todi and Only Two Hours from Rome
- La Casetta Rosa's dining room, to enjoy meals from our gourmet kitchen
- La Casetta Rosa's master bedroom, furnished with antiques and queen-plus bed
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