Location: Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy, Europe (Close to the Tuscan Border Near Monterchi and Arezzo)
Accommodations: House, 6 Bedrooms, 5 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Belvedere di Prato is a stone-built former farmhouse, stunningly situated at the head of a tranquil valley in Northern Umbria, with wonderful views over farmland and forested hills. Located just minutes from the Tuscan border near Monterchi, it makes a perfect base for exploring this fascinating region of Italy.
After many years of neglect, Belvedere has recently been restored to an exacting standard and is now an extremely attractive and well-equipped, family house, with its own private swimming pool and tennis court. Beautiful beamed ceilings, terracotta tiles, and working fireplaces combine to preserve the character of the old house, whilst the furnishings and fittings have been chosen with great care to provide every comfort, with spacious bathrooms, generous double beds, and a wide variety of modern appliances provided.
Books, toys, board games, and videos (we are starting on DVDs) provide entertainment for adults and children if you need a break from sightseeing, and holiday cooks keen to experiment with the mouth-watering range of local delicacies will find a comprehensively equipped kitchen. If you do not feel like cooking everyday, we can even arrange for a chef to come to the house, perhaps to prepare a celebration feast in the original external bread oven.
Belvedere is very well placed for visiting many of Tuscany and Umbria’s best-known tourist destinations, and the delights of Florence, Arezzo, Siena, Cortona, Assisi, Gubbio, and Perugia (to name but a few) are all within easy reach. It is also possible, however, to find plenty of interest even closer to home in the charming but lesser known towns of Sansepolcro (the birthplace of Piero della Francesca), Città di Castello and Anghiari, or the many small mediaeval villages which pepper the hillsides. Lake Trasimeno provides a variety of small beaches, and the wild beauty of the Casentina region is close at hand. Or Belvedere itself may tempt you to spend your days relaxing by the pool or in the carefully tended gardens, venturing out only to join in the evening ‘passeggiata’ at a nearby town or try out some of the many excellent restaurants.
In Spring and Autumn the region takes on a whole new character and, with fewer crowds and fresher weather, sightseeing is perhaps even more pleasurable, whilst taking full advantage of the changing seasons in the surrounding countryside, or the enticing range of shops, markets and local festivals. Even in Winter, full central heating and two log-burning stoves mean that Belvedere can be a cosy retreat, perhaps for Christmas or New Year with family and friends.
As Belvedere is our own house, we pride ourselves on the very personal service we are able to give and would love to talk to you to help with any queries you may have. Full contact details and further information are at our website (see below). We look forward to hearing from you.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided: Pool towels provided
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed: 70 inches wide
- Twin/Single Bed: 36 inches wide
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Italian Sky provided, with many channels in English
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Private Pool
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Wide selection of cooking equipment available
- Refrigerator: One is a fridge/freezer
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Some catering may be available by prior arrangement
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Terraced area adjoining kitchen, with pergola and seating for 6-8 (see also 'lanai' below)
- Lanai: Roofed portico adjoining dining room, with table for 14+
- Gazebo: One by pool, one by tennis court (with giant chessboard)
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone: Charged separately by 'honesty box'
- Broadband Internet: ADSL service operated by local area network. Free access via guests' own computer
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wifi reaches throughout most of house and to pool area. Free to guests
- Other Amenities
- Tennis Court, original working bread oven, garden chessboard, table football, toys, books
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
For 2010: Weeks Commencing - Saturday to Saturday.
Peak .. (03 Jul-21 Aug) ................................ £3850/wk.
High .. (29 May-26 June, 28 Aug-18 Sep, Christmas/New Year .. £2900/wk.
Mid .. (27 Mar-22 May, 25 Sep-23 Oct) ................. £2250/wk.
Low .. (All Other Dates, Some Flexibility Available) .. On Request.
Peak season usually only available for rentals of minimum two weeks
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Belvedere in May - Città di Castello, Italy Holiday Rental
- One of the double bedrooms - Città di Castello, Italy Holiday Rental
- The main kitchen area - Città di Castello, Italy Holiday Rental
- Portico and bread oven
- The sitting room
- A view from the tennis court
- A view of the tennis court
- Master Bedroom
- Master Bedroom bathroom
- A beautiful day in October
- The Old Kitchen
- One of the twin bedrooms
- November, during our first proper olive harvest
- The pool terrace
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #75688
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