Location: Montefalco, Umbria, Italy, Europe (2hrs Rome/Ancona Airprts, 45mns Perugia Airprt.Foligno rail) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-7)
Keywords: Apartment, medieval town
Casa Cardinale is situated just a few steps from the main piazza at the top of the town with views across the valley to other hilltowns nestling on the Apennine range in the distance.This very special place is right in the centre of the delightful hilltown of Montefalco noted for its rich history and the award-winning Sagrantino wine.
Restored by artist Neil Moore with extraordinary authenticity, the building was once part of a cardinal’s residence and has been exquisitely decorated to preserve the colours and forms of its Medieval and Renaissance past.
The rooms within Casa Cardinale are of generous proportions and contain original oak beam ceilings, floors in terra cotta, and exotic furnishings including an Etruscan cinerary urn as the bathroom hand basin in apartment "Lucrezia" on the first floor. The two levels can be rented as one house which sleeps up to seven on two queen-sized beds and sofa beds. "Lucrezia" has a fully operational kitchen with dining area and is more suitable for longer stays. The ground level apartment, "Federico", has a kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave oven, sink, kettle and coffee-maker.
Expertly modernised in a way that harmonizes with its historic detail it will provide a memorable experience in the the heart of one of the gems of Umbria's hilltowns. The house itself is in a quiet side street - the most photographed in town - with an award-winning restaurant and other eating places just a few steps away in the main piazza.
Montefalco is fast becoming renowned as a wine growing district and in particular for its award-winning Sagrantino wines. Wine tastings, cooking classes, truffle hunts, guided tours, shopping expeditions, hiking and bicycle excursions as well as a dedicated driver can be organised by negotiation.
Visit the numerous nearby wineries and olive groves, hunt for truffles with local farmers, attend festivities in the piazza or simply unwind in a local spa and sauna. Alternatively, you might explore other historic towns such as Bevagna, Spoleto, Spello, Perugia and Orvieto with major remnants of their Etruscan, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance past, visit Assisi and its surrounds notable for the life of Saint Francis, or Deruta for its ceramics. No matter how you spend your time, this magical place will undoubtedly entice you to return and discover more of its treasures.
For further local information visit our website listed on this page
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Double Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (3)
- Child Bed (2) : Sofas in the living room convert to beds
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Kitchenette with sink, refrigerator, microwave oven & tea/coffee making facilities in apartment "Federico"
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher
- Microwave (2)
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Glimpses of the characteristic Umbrian patchwork landscape and the Appennine mountain range from the living room in "Lucrezia".
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- Other Amenities
- DVD player, Stereo CD Player, Fully equipped Kitchen, Cooking Utensils, all Linens provided, Washing machine in "Lucrezia", ironing board & iron
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Exquisite walks through nearby forests or numerous surrounding country lanes, closest large shopping town is Foligno but also nearby to Spoleto Assisi and Perugia shopping experiences, There are numerous excellent restaurants in the town, with the very best l'Alchimista just outside in the piazza, Montefalco won the award for Italy's best red wine in 1998, with the Sagrantino red, Museums containing a range of late medieval and early renaissance frescoes, Close to several major Umbrian towns of historic and artistic interest
Rate Details (In Euro)
Casa Cardinale: Euro 690/wk; daily rates on application (3 to 7 nights)
Apt Lucrezia only: €490/wk ; daily rates on application (3 to 7 nights)
Apt Federico only: €330/wk ; daily rates on application (3 to 7 nights)
* International funds transfers and Paypal incur additional charges prior to
being credited to our account and are added to client invoices.
Includes all heating, gas, water & electricity
***See www.casacardinale.com for further information***
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Casa Cardinale Montefalco
Year Purchased: 2010
Why the Owner Chose Montefalco
We fell in love with Casa Cardinale and the lifestyle it affords virtually on the central piazza of Montefalco with its cafes, restaurants, spa - and in particular the award winning wines.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
The apartment is very close to Montefalco's central piazza, and just a few paces from Umbria's best cook in the restaurant Alchimista. The town has recently established itself on the wine lover's circut with its Sagrantino red wine, winning awards as Italy's best red. Sitting in the piazza at sunset with a glass of this liquid treasure, some local pecorino cheeses, and wild boar salami helps keeps us focussed on life's essentials. Cristina, our property manager, is just a 'phone call away should you require assistance.
Wine tastings, cooking classes, truffle hunts, guided tours, shopping expeditions, hiking and bicycle excursions as well as a dedicated driver can be organised by negotiation.
Patrizia has to be the best traditional Umbrian chef of the moment
You can park in the piazza to load, unload, or leave overnight. Otherwise pay (very little) per hour from 9am til 8pm
Owner's Map of Montefalco
We bought this magnificent property from our friends Neil Moore and Carol Searle of Living Italy Tours in January 2010. We live in Melbourne, Australia for most of the year
Property Photos
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- The kitchen in Appartamento Lucrezia - Montefalco, Umbria, Italy Vacation Apartment Half an Hour from Spoleto!
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- Casa Cardinale - street view - Montefalco, Umbria, Italy Vacation Apartment Half an Hour from Spoleto!
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- Living room, Appartamento Lucrezia - Montefalco, Umbria, Italy Vacation Apartment Half an Hour from Spoleto!
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- Living/dining area
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- View of balcony next door
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- Antipasti plate at local restaurant
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- Ensuite bathroom with cinerary urn, Appartamento Lucrezia
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- Bedroom & ensuite, Appartamento Lucrezia
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- Living area & kitchenette, Appartamento Federico
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- Living area, Appartamento Federico
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- Ancient fireplace, Appartamento Federico
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- Bedroom, Appartamento Federico
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- Award-winning local restaurant, ten steps away
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- A walk in the country
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- Outdoor dining with Porta Agostino, main entrance to Montefalco in background
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- Famous Sagrantino grape vines in Autumn
Traveler Reviews (2)
Hilltop Magic
Guest: George F
(US)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11
Review Submitted: 01/19/12
Our stay at Casa Cardinale in July 2011 was our best lodging of the entire trip. It was the best combination of exquisite period accommodations, proximate location to the center of a unique hilltown, with access to great and varied food. We speak of it often and would return any day.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Guest: Gail Simon and Matt Gannon
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Date of Stay: 09/25/06
Review Submitted: 09/25/06
Dear Carol, Thank you VERY much for making available to us such a perfect vacation. I have traveled a lot over the years, but cannot remember enjoying before anything quite so fairy-tale like.The pictures truly do not represent the beauty, quality and care evident in the apt. Anyone could have happily just moved in. Your advice to use the book for a restaurant destination was also right on. You are wrong about Vassani, and I would without exception recommend it to your clients if they could possibly afford it. They have a fixed price menu, so at least there would be no surprise. You and everyone else there were so friendly and generous. This would have been such an exception in most places, One day we found ourselves in a town, headed into to avoid the truck fumes on the way back to the tunnel from Norcia, and thought we’d get a cold drink. The little town on a hill, Valle something, had literally not one commercial place as we stolled though its winding walkways. The grandmas sitting out front, if here, would have had shotguns or at least made it very clear: what the hell were we doing there? But no, we got smiles and hellos. You furnished the apt. with such nice things. I hope we left it in the same condition in which we found it, at least we did try. We will return, and this time you will find us on a big motorcycle. As for me, I’d pick up and move to the area on the fly tomorrow. Again, thank you for “setting the table” for us. We are sincerely appreciative. Yours, Gail Simon and Matt Gannon
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