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Apartment |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Citta Di Castello in Umbria

£57–£80 / night
£400–£480 / week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Balcony/terrace, car not necessary, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

This apartment does not look like your average rental property, because it was not conceived as one. Instead it was planned as, and has been used as, our family home, and retains all the comfort and charm of that role. It has been restored and decorated to the highest of standards with flair and originality, and is furnished with antiques from our travels in Asia and Italy.

Its spacious terrace enjoys views over well-tended gardens and over roof-tops to the town's glorious round bell-tower and, in the opposite direction, to green-forested hills. The flat is just a stone's throw from the main square of ancient walled centre of Città di Castello, an authentic working town of great charm and historical interest located in the Tiber valley and surrounded by the stunningly green and unspoiled landscape of the Apennine mountains.

The old town is a delightful place just to relax and enjoy the better things in life, sampling local specialities and wine in excellent restaurants or wandering the cobbled streets to explore the town's medieval and renaissance heritage. Città di Castello is also ideally positioned for exploring further afield, be it on bike, foot or horseback to discover glorious scenery or by car, train or bus to take in some of the most important sites of central Italy. Florence, Perugia, Siena, Ravenna, Ancona, Assissi, Todi, Spello, Spoleto and Gubbio are just some of the possible day trips.

For more information about the property and the area, please click link at the bottom of the page to our personal website.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
- The apartment has been lovingly restored, retaining original fixtures, wooden beams and a variety of beautiful old floors, including terracotta tiles. Any newly installed fixtures, such as windows and staircase, have been chosen with great care.
- The apartment is on two floors, with living room, kitchen, bathroom and master bedroom on the lower floor, and a bedroom with three single beds (on request, the mattresses can also be moved from the location under the eaves as in the photo, and put together to make a double bed) , a study (with double sofa bed) and a small bathroom on the upper floor.
- The main bathroom on the lower floor is fully equipped with a bath/shower, while the upstairs bathroom just has a toilet and basin.
- The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to enjoy civilized meals.
- As well as a TV, DVD player and stereo, we provide a selection of CDs and DVDs (not to mention our guide to the area, local guide books, books, board games and some toys for children).

Further details outdoors:
- The flat has one large main terrace of about 12 square metres, which is accessed through large glass windows from the upper floor. It also has a small balcony by the entrance door as well as a smaller terrace, accessed through French windows from the kitchen.
- Parking in the old town centre is restricted to residents, but free and safe parking is available right outside the town walls in a car park, approximately three to four minutes walk from the apartment. It is also possible to drop off shopping, children, etc at the apartment before parking outside the walls.

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Living room

 

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Spacious terrace

 

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Kitchen

 

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Master bedroom

The Umbria region

Umbria, fondly known as the 'green heart of Italy', is indeed located right in the centre of the leg of Italy and really does boast an unfair share of verdant green countryside. This landscape ranges from elegant and beautifully tended rolling hills - reflecting the influence of neighbouring Tuscany - to gloriously wild, unspoiled and mountainous as one moves towards the Marche, its neighbour on the east.

The province is part of the central area known as the 'Third Italy' (to distinguish if from the poorer, subsidy-dependent south and the north's large-scale industry), whose wealth is dependent on hard work in both agriculture and family businesses. The area's family-based economy is reflected in the friendly atmosphere and authentic feel of the province, where it is easy to sense the pulse of real Italian life away from the country's tourist hubs.

The Citta Di Castello area

Citta di Castello is located near the northern tip of Umbria, close to its borders with both Tuscany and Le Marche. Perhaps it is this location that makes Città di Castello is an Umbrian town with a difference. In a region full of austere medieval hill-top towns, Città di Castello, on the banks of the River Tiber, is by contrast open and bright. The austerity of its own medieval past has been softened by the refinement of Renaissance influences from nearby Florence.

Città di Castello is the perfect base from which to explore central Italy, but for those who just want to enjoy the charm and slow pace of this beautiful town, the flat is well-located. There is plenty to see, from the ancient city walls to the fabulous medieval 'Campanile Cilindrico' bell-tower, not to mention street upon cobbled street of elegant facades, a beautiful and active 17th century theatre, a fine municipal art gallery, and a stream of cultural events throughout the year (the town is also just 30 minutes from Perugia's internationally acclaimed Umbria Jazz festival, which takes place in mid-July).

When you need a break, there are of course numerous bars for your cappuccino or prosecco and many wonderful restaurants. Citta di Castello is also an excellent spot for lovers of outdoor activities. The Upper Tiber Valley's unspoiled countryside, surrounded by the Apennine mountains, is ideal for golf, hiking, mountain biking or horse-riding trips, as well as pot-holing or canoeing. The town has its own thermal springs and spa.

How to get there

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- Città di Castello is 30 minute drive (50km on a dual-carriageway) from Umbria International Airport at Perugia (Sant'Egidio), with cheap RyanAir flights (www.ryanair.com) to London Stansted, plus shuttles to Milan. A nearby train link also brings you straight to Città di Castello.
- Other useful airports include Ancona, Rimini, Pisa, Bologna and Rome, all within 1.5 to 2.5 hours by car from Città di Castello.
- Città di Castello has its own train station, but the main train hubs are Perugia (reachable via the local train) and Arezzo (reachable by taxi or bus). See www.trenitalia.it for train times.
- Avis offers car hire in Città di Castello.
- Making use of public transport for both arrival/departure and for sight-seeing, it is possible with this apartment to avoid hiring a car for your holiday.
- Detailed instructions for arriving at the apartment will be made available on booking.

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Reviews

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07 Oct 2011

“Comfortable Town house in centre of Citta del Castello” It was exactly as we expected - a town house in a back street near the town centre with plenty of room and well equipped. Some points in no particular order: Comfortable beds. Only one bathroom with shower Large Sitting room Wi fi, Hi fi ,TV all works and easy to use. Pleant of CDs and English books for all tastes 5 mins to supermarket. Loads of little shops as well Small covered market, fishmonger,butcher Well equipped Kitchen Gas/Electric. Everything works. Plenty of crockery,pots and pans. Its quite dark in the house and the photos make it look lighter than it is Car parking very tricky outside the house but there is a free public carpark outside the city walls about 10 minute walk. No aircon and it was 30+ outside but the stone floors and thick walls mean its quite cool inside although we kept the windows open most of the time. Two flights of stairs - so not for those with dodgy knees Large rooftop balcony with lovely view for the sundowners Easy access to lots of sights - Lake Trasimeno, Hill villages for local interest, Perugia, Arezzo for art and culture all 30-60 minutes drive. About 30 mins from Perugia airport. Ryanair flight lets you arrive mid afternoon well in time to stock up on basics although some in plae already We had a wonderful time. Highly recommended for 55+.

05 Oct 2011

“Lovely apartment in a lovely town!” I stayed here with a group of friends in July and it was lovely! The apartment is really well kept and spacious with a great roof terrace. It was great to stay in an apartment as the Italian's would rather than a purpose built villa! Citta di Castello is a fantastic town and a great base - the restaurants and cafes start a stones throw from the house but you still feel out of the way of it all. Myself and my friends all want to go back at some point and I'd also like to visit again with my husband and two children. Highly recommend it!

18 Aug 2011

“Great apartment in historic centre” We had a perfect vacation in Citta di Castello. The apartment was very well equipped and kept everything that was promised on the website. The terrace has amazing views over the hills and the countryside. Upon arrival we were met by Tiffany who provided us with everything we needed to know about the city and the surroundings, and gave an altogether excellent service. Citta di Castello is full of nice restaurants and small shops, so one can easily use a day or two here, and when you want to explore some more of Umbria or Tuscany the city is within easy driving range of Arezzo, Perugia and Spoleto among others. We would definately recommend this to other travelers wishing to explore this part of Italy.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Summer 2011	1 Jul 11	1 Oct 11	600€ 600	100€ 100	100€ 100	3 Nights
Winter 2011	1 Oct 11	24 Dec 11	500€ 500	85€ 85	85€ 85	3 Nights
Christmas 2011	24 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	600€ 600	100€ 100	100€ 100	5 Nights
Spring 2012	7 Jan 12	1 May 12	500€ 500	85€ 85	85€ 85	3 Nights
Summer 2012	1 May 12	1 Oct 12	600€ 600	100€ 100	100€ 100	3 Nights
Winter 2012	1 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	500€ 500	85€ 85	85€ 85	3 Nights
Christmas 2012	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	600€ 600	100€ 100	100€ 100	5 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

- Discounts are considered for stays of more than two weeks.

- Prices include final cleaning and all utilities in summer months.

- In the winter, we charge at cost price per unit used for gas for heating.

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