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Description
The watch-tower, I Cerri, is to be found in the very heart of Italy, nestling in the foothills of the Apennines together with Umbria’s many other hidden treasures, such as Norcia, La Valnerina, Montefalco, Gubbio, Spello, Bevagna, etc. It is only a ten minute drive into Spoleto with Rome and Florence between one and three hours away respectively by train or car. The fourteenth-century watch tower called I Cerri (“The Turkey Oaksâ€, from the Latin Quercus cerris) quietly overlooks the countryside of the Spoleto Valley towards the Tiber Valley and Tuscany. I Cerri, with its sixteenth-century dove-cote, has now been fully refurbished and is offering a cosy, refined base to those wishing to get to know this part of hidden Umbria and central Italy.
The self-contained, fully furnished flat is set out on two levels. The inbuilt floor-heating works perfectly right throughout. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. A delightful stairwell connects this floor to the living, kitchen and dining areas below, which lead out onto the terraces perfect for outdoor living in the warmer months.The terraces are perfect for sipping your aperitivo out in the sun and relaxing in privacy.
The self-contained, fully furnished flat is set out on two levels. The inbuilt floor-heating works perfectly right throughout. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. A delightful stairwell connects this floor to the living, kitchen and dining areas below, which lead out onto the terraces perfect for outdoor living in the warmer months.The terraces are perfect for sipping your aperitivo out in the sun and relaxing in privacy.
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Property rental Conditions
April – September: €750 per week for 2 people, €50 per each additional person (5-6 max).
October-March: €650 per week for 2 people, €50 per each additional person, (5-6 max).
Monthly Rates: €2400-2800 per month depending on season.
Special Winter Rates: January - March, €2000 per month.
A down payment of 50% must be made within six weeks of arrival and full payment upon arrival. Please send e-mail for details about paying. Late payment may mean a cancellation of bookings. Client cancellation of booking less then three weeks before arranged arrival date will result in loss of deposit.
October-March: €650 per week for 2 people, €50 per each additional person, (5-6 max).
Monthly Rates: €2400-2800 per month depending on season.
Special Winter Rates: January - March, €2000 per month.
A down payment of 50% must be made within six weeks of arrival and full payment upon arrival. Please send e-mail for details about paying. Late payment may mean a cancellation of bookings. Client cancellation of booking less then three weeks before arranged arrival date will result in loss of deposit.
Property information
Property type
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Detached Villa
Bedrooms
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2
Persons
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5
General
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In Umbria it is virtually impossible to divorce nature from artistic expression. Within half an hour's drive in any direction you can discover proud cities or charming hamlets, where Umbria’s artistic past and present can be experienced in breathtakingly-beautiful settings. The Festival of Spoleto is, of course, one of the major attractions in late June/early July for dance and classical music, but many other festivals abound too, such as Umbria Jazz, Foligno’s Quintana or Assisi’s Calendimaggio. So, whether you want to know more about Saints Francis and Clair, Jacopone da Todi, and il Perugino, or want to know why so many others in history adored Umbria, such as Dante, Petrarch, Giotto, Raffael and Goethe, this is your ideal base.
Interior facilities
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Audio tape player , Cooker , Dishwasher , Freezer , Fridge , Heating , Internet , Ironing board/Iron , Kettle , Linen provided , Log fire , Microwave , Oven , Radio , Shower , Toaster , Towels provided , TV , Video player , Washing Machine
Note's on interior
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The unique, rustic and yet cosy environment, completely hewn out of the mountain rock, is ideal for reading one of the many books placed at the client’s disposal, for listening to music, watching the colour tv, or for just simply relaxing with friends and family. From time to time it holds sculptures by some of Europe’s emerging contemporary artists. The modern lounge suite is also a ready-made single bed. Complete with oven, stove, pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, glasses, etc, not to mention a fridge, a dishwasher and a heart-warming kitchen fireplace ideal for cooking your ‘salsicce’, the kitchen-cum-dining area comfortably seats twelve people at its antique wooden table. A first full load of wood for the fireplace is provided. Extra wood can be arranged if necessary at a small additional fee.
Bedroom Facilities
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The master bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, complete with shower, basin, double mirrors, toilet, bidet, towel heater and three windows with a beautiful private view of the terraces, the castle and the Spoleto Valley. All linen and towels, etc. are provided. The bedroom itself has been tastefully decorated in period furniture and boasts, amongst other things, an 1804 ca French ‘boat-bed’ with inlaid wood patterns and modern orthopaedic mattress and base.
With its own fireplace, the second double-bedroom can also be used as a sitting room and guest or children’s room. An extra single bed can be added if necessary. The room leads out onto its own terrace adjoining the main one. Its bathroom, complete with shower, toilet, bidet and towel heater is in the corridor.
With its own fireplace, the second double-bedroom can also be used as a sitting room and guest or children’s room. An extra single bed can be added if necessary. The room leads out onto its own terrace adjoining the main one. Its bathroom, complete with shower, toilet, bidet and towel heater is in the corridor.
Bathroom Facilities
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The two bathrooms, one en-suite and the other in the corridor just out the second bedroom, are complete with shower, bidet and towel warmers.
Exterior facilities
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Balcony , Barbecue , Covered patio , Garden , Patio , Terrace
Note's on exterior
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The reaction is always the same: Oh my God!
Looking down from the castle, I Cerri seems like a small medieval hamlet, complete in itself. Looking out from the main terrace, you literally dominate the Spoleto Valley. Even on the hottest August days, with the fountain gurgling away and a slight breeze always floating up from the valley, you are sure to remain comfortable, pampered and refreshed. The BBQ area at the back is ideal for large-scale entertaining, and the main terrace below, the site of many a jolly festa, is the perfect setting for dining in the best, Umbrian fashion!
Local information
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Car required , Chemist nearby , Doctor nearby , Family Holiday , Historical interest , Long Term Let , Rural Hamlet , Walking
Local Activity
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Bird watching , Cycle hire , Fishing (fresh water) , Gym , Horse Riding , Mountain biking , Public Swimming Pool
Suitability
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Child friendly , Family holiday , Pets Allowed
Nearest Airport
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Perugia-Sant'Egidio - 30 km
Nearest Railway
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Spoleto - 11 km
Nearest Bar/Pub
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Da Rosa - 600 m
Nearest Restaurant
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Le Casaline - 2 km
Location type
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Because of its exceptional historical, artistic and architectural value, I Cerri is proudly one of Umbria’s listed properties and has thus been placed under the protection of the Italian National Trust. Nestling on the slopes of the Apennines and built to watch over the Valley of Spoleto and guard over the medieval road winding its way up to the Castle of Poreta, I Cerri is your ideal nest from which to explore central Italy.
Location
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Countryside , Mountain view , Rural
Notes
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The area is steeped in history. At only a short drive away, you can visit Etruscan tombs, Roman ruins, mediaeval monasteries and world-famous pieces of art from the Neolithic right through to the Romanesque period and to Italian contemporary art. The area boasts restaurants and pizzerias of exceptional quality offering local and national delicacies and typical dishes which will delight your palate and please the pocket.
Prices and Availability
Changeover Day
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Normally Saturday, by 11 o'clock, but we can be flexible.
Prices(Tariff)
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Please contact the owner for rental prices.
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