General
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UMBRIA: The Heart of Italy!
The Umbria region,called ""The Green Heart of Italy"",due to its central location and equal distance from Rome and Florence,is a beautiful,unspoiled countryside area of rolling,forested hills,vast grassy meadows covered with flowers,large olive grove plantations,several lakes and valleys.The landscape is dotted with many picturesque medieval villages,the people of the area are known for their distinctive cuisine,friendliness and hospitality.Food,wine,entertainment are the core of Umbria's charm.
TODI
5 miles away from the villa, is the old town of Todi, founded by the Umbrians (some cite the date 2700 BC). Situated in ancient times on the border between the Etruscan and Umbrian territories, not far from Rome and Florence, Todi has been defined as the most livable town on earth, the 'ideal town' by research of the University of Kentucky for its size, its climate, its hilltop location and for its harmonious relationship to its surroundings. A striking artistic centre in a magnificent position dominating the Tiber valley, celebrated for its Roman and Etruscan remains, for its palaces, its churches and its atmospheric medieval environment.
Interior facilities
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Aircon , Central heating , Child cot , Child highchair , Cooker , Dishwasher , Dvd player , Freezer , Fridge , Hi-Fi , Hob , Internet , Ironing board/Iron , Kettle , Linen provided , Log fire , Oven , Radio , Satellite/Cable TV , Shower , Stereo , Toaster , Towels provided , TV , Washing Machine , Wi-fi
Note's on interior
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GROUND FLOOR:
Fully equipped kitchen with dining table leading onto the veranda,cosy sitting room with fireplace,both of which air-conditioned and with mosquito nets; spacious veranda furnished with tables and chairs. One double air-conditioned bedroom with queen size bed (which can be converted into a twin-bedded room) and en suite bathroom with shower suitable for disabled guests. The whole ground floor is wheelchair accessible.
FIRST FLOOR:
Three double air-conditioned bedrooms with queen size beds: 1 double bedroom with en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and shower; 1 double bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower; 1 double bedroom, which can be converted into a twin-bedded room, with en suite bathroom with bath and shower
ASSISTANCE: Helpful owner-caretaker in separate house, independent from the villa, to ensure complete privacy.Garden,lawn & pool maintenance.Maid service twice a week.Weekly change of linen & towels.
Services upon request:Additional maid service,local cook.
Facilities: DSL/Wi-Fi access,cable broadband access.Air-conditioning in all bedrooms,sittingroom & kitchen.Stone barbecue.Jacuzzi.Anti-allergenic mattresses.
Bedroom Facilities
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4 bedrooms , sleeps maximum of 8 people. .
All bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and air conditioning. The ground floor bedroom and one first floor bedroom can be converted into 2 twin-bedded rooms. The ground floor bedroom with en suite bathroom is wheelchair accessible
Bathroom Facilities
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4 ensuite bathrooms. GROUND FLOOR: One bathroom with Toilet,Shower Enclosure,sink. Toilet, shower & sink are wheelchair accessible. SECOND FLOOR: First bathroom: Toilet,Bath with Shower,Jacuzzi,Bidet,Sink. Second bathroom: Toilet,Shower Enclosure,Bidet,sink. Third bathroom: Toilet,Bath with Shower,Bidet,sink.
Exterior facilities
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Barbecue , Car Parking , Covered patio , Garden , Jacuzzi , Private pool
Note's on exterior
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A spacious air-conditioned sitting room with fireplace has large glass door leading to the lawn. A glass door also leads from the kitchen out to a shady dining veranda with a stone BBQ, which lends itself to long al fresco meals with unforgettable views over the Umbrian hills. A terraced garden with lawns,fruit trees and rockeries surrounds the house and leads up to the pool area, set 25m/80 feet from the house. The broad lawn with oleanders leads down towards a paved terracotta terrace with a private large swimming pool, 6x12m/20x40 feet, loungers for sunbathing and a gazebo for reading or siestas in the shade.
Local information
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Car required , Chemist nearby , Doctor nearby , Family Holiday , Historical interest , Walking
Local Activity
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Tennis , Public Swimming Pool , Mountain biking , Horse Riding , Gym , Cycle hire , Bird watching
Suitability
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Wheelchair access , No pets allowed , Family holiday , Eldery/Infirm friendly , Child friendly
Nearest Airport
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Perugia - 23 miles
Location type
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TODI ATTRACTIONS
Picturesque winding streets,stone buildings,medieval wells,arches,sudden ascents and descents that create various perspectives and dramatic views of faraway valleys,hills and mountains all contribute to Todi's unique appeal.
In the centre of town is the Piazza del Popolo,one of the most beautiful squares in Italy,onto which face the Palazzo dei Priori, Palazzo del Popolo and Palazzo del Capitano all originally 13th cent. civic buildings and the 11th-12th cent. Duomo. The Temple of S.M. della Consolazione (16th-17th cent),built to a plan by Bramante is one of Italy's finest Renaissance Churches.The newly restored Museo Civico e Pinacoteca houses important pieces ranging from rare Etruscan coins to 16th c. Italian paintings.In Todi many cultural events and exhibitions take place.The annual Todi Festival hosts avant-garde theater,music,dance.An antiques fair takes place every spring.Many celebrated artists and artisans live and have their studios in Todi.The town is rich in art galleries,craft-shops(ceramic, carving), antiques dealers and restorers.You can enjoy the world-renowned Umbrian cuisine in traditional restaurants & food shops: truffles, wines, olive oils.
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LOCATION
Villa Rosaspina is situated 5 miles from Todi, thanks to the central position in Umbria,close to TUSCANY,you need only get onto the main road, which is just 2 miles away and the finest towns of artistic interest in Italy are within easy reach: it takes only 40min by car to get to Assisi, Spoleto, Orvieto and Perugia. Rome 90min, Florence 120min.
MAIN DISTANCES:
Todi 8km/5miles - Deruta 20km/13miles – Assisi 55km/34miles - Orvieto 35km/22miles - Perugia 40km/25miles - Spoleto 40km/25 - Spello 60km/40miles - Gubbio 70km/45miles - Tuscany Border 50km/30miles - Rome 130km/80miles - Siena 145km/90miles - Florence 190km/118miles - Pisa 260km/160miles - Lucca 270km/168miles - Naples 330km/205miles -Venice 350km/220miles.
A I R P O R T S :
Perugia km38/23miles - Roma 150km/93miles - Florence 190km/118miles - Ancona 160km/100miles - Pisa 260km/160miles.
New: for those coming from the UK, there is a direct flight, London Stansted – Perugia S.Egidio, which is at half an hour by car from the villa, the flight is operated by Ryanair.