PIEVE DELLA BADESSA
About the home
Between ROME and FLORENCE, in the center of historical Umbria
region, Pieve della Badessa is a wonderful holiday villa in an undisturbed natural setting in the middle of the rolling hills of Umbria, with stunning view where each window is a picture on sunflowers and fields
This lovingly restored 16th century friar's abbey has been expanded to create a charming country retreat adding also a delicious patio, for al fresco dining, the est side is that survives of an ancient Benedectin Pieve reach of history and suggestive past
Coming back in the evening from ROME or FLORENCE , tired but satisfied after your faboulous daily visit, as soon as after a fresh afternoon spent to explore the medieval lanes of the historical towns such as ASSISI-PERUGIA-SPELLO-GUBBIO-TODI-ORVIETO-MONTEPULCIANO-CORTONA-SIENA, close 30-60mins, you will finish breezily your day around one of the three long tables near the pool or under the patio, or into the villa,. Better again if you find a long table waiting for you, covered by the typical delicious ombrian menu that the excellent cook prepared for you
The MAIN VILLA for 10 people with GUEST'S HOUSE for 8 people are surrounded by expanses of grain and sunflowers where the walkers will find nice pathways to reach the close village and taste a coffe break
as soon as in the summer nights under a clear, starry sky, they will can taste the exquisite typical food and superb local wine during the nomerous festivals in the hamlets around.
For the lovers of the explorations, the strategical position in centre of Umbria allows to reach both FLORENCE and ROME in less than 2 hours drive, like as the ancient medieval towns of Umbria and Tuscany can be explored at leisure.
Both Perugia and Assisi can be seen in the distance, while Todi, Gubbio, Spoleto, and Orvieto are less than 40 mins drive.
If your interest lies in sampling the famous Brunello wines of Monalcino, the Vino Nobile of Montepulciano, and Pecorino cheese of Pienza, these Tuscan towns are within an hour's drive.
The equipped GYM with 5 machines give the opportunity to the athletic people to be always in good form during their holidays
| Size: | Sleeps up to 18, 6 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Conero Riviera, 140km |
| Access: | Car essential |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Gym, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Fax, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 6 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms of which 5 en suites |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (2), Single beds (4), Double beds (6), Cots (3), Dining seating for 22, Lounge seating for 22 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
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The villa and cottages are furnished with high standard and supplied with every comfort
The kitchen is all equipped for the most demanding cook
MAIN HOUSE 8+2 sleeps 350sqm:
UPSTAIRS:
1 living room with fireplace and cotto arc and 4 bedrooms with bathroom en suite
1 bedroom with king bed and bunck - bathroom en suite
1 bedroom with double bed and bathroom en suite
1 bedroom with double bed and bathroom en suite
1 bedroom with 2 twin beds
DOWNSTAIRS:
The Choir hall of 100 sqm with cotto arcs and voults and a long friar's table for living dining room
The kitchen with double refrigerator, double oven, microwave, 5 fires, big basin, 1 dishwashing (one also in each guest's house), toaster, mixer, utensils for a large group
GUESTS HOUSE 100sqm near the pool and 12 meters close the VILLA
1° COTTAGE 2+2 sleeps: one big living room with a sleeping zone with double bed and a heavy courtin separating the living room dotted also with 2 sofa beds, one bathroom with shower, one separate kitchen room equipped with 4 fires, 1 refrigerator, 1 dish washer, table and 2 windows, and one OUTSIDE PERGOLA
2° COTTAGE 2+2 sleeps IDENTICAL and with OUTSIDE PERGOLA
A LOVELY LOGGIA WITH 3 COTTO ARCS FOR AL FRESCO DINING EQUIPPED FOR 18
AND E NICE GAZEBO NEAR THE POOL FOR YOUR DINNERS IN FRONT OF THE LANDESCAPE AND UNDER THE MOON LIGHT
TV SAT
Further details outdoors:
Swimming pool equipped
Loggia and dining room equipped for 18 peoples - Pergole with wisteria
BBQ - GAZEBO - LOGGIA with long table for 22
YOU RENT ALWAYS THE ENTIRE VILLA.
THE VILLA, THE SWIMMING POOL AND THE GARDEN ARE IN EXCLUSIVE FOR YOU
ON REQUEST ON PAYMENT: maid 10euro/h - cook 25 euro/person - internet only with our computer 6 euro/h - phone 5 euro/day - gym 8 euro/day only under 90 kg - heating on counter
In the dining room, and loggia and pool long double tables for up 18-22 people
Further details
Not allowed inside smoke except choir hall
Pets loved but not allowed
Suitable for children
Conditions
Refundable breakages deposit required 800 euro
Arrival not before 5 p.m. - departure not after 9,30 a.m.
The prices include: water, linen, towels (not for beach), gas, power, final cleanings,
Heating on counter
Photos
The Umbria region


The Umbria region is one of the most beautiful in Italy with: medieval traces, gentle hills, incredible landscapes, uncontaminated nature, able to give serenity, well-being, to relax, and bring joy and peace in unforgettable scenery.
The villa is placed in a strategical position in the centre of Umbria and at just 20 minutes by car from Tuscany border and Cortona town
Medieval towns such as: ASSISI - PERUGIA - SPELLO - SPOLETO - GUBBIO - ORVIETO -TODI - are very near us, and they are very easy to reach in 30-40 minutes, and you can to be your culture reach visiting beautiful pictures of Giotto, Perugino, Benedetto Gozzoli, Lorenzetti and more; also SIENA - MONTALCINO - S. GIMIGNANO, PIENZA in Tuscany and many of the beautiful further Tuscan towns must to be reached in 1 hour and half.
You can also visit also FLORENCE or ROME that are only 2 hrs by car.
In few time you can also discover DUNAROBBA the famous archeological stone forest
The Perugia area
To be in an area surrounded by beauties during the whole year is a privilege. During June and July the fields ravish your eyes with their expanses of sunflowers, during November the countryside is covered with fantastic autumn oaks coulors. From May to September, many villages organize festival dinners with local food - a real experience in Italy where you can find a superb typical taste ! Village festivals for al fresco dining in the evening with local foods.
For the sporty among us there are great discounts for the horse riding only 1km away - and nearby there is also Trasimeno Lake with surf only 16 km away.
For the wine lovers, in Torgiano you can visit the first "cantina" of Umbria with LUNGAROTTI wine
From the villa it is very easy to explore all the medieval towns in short time.
Near us:
Horse riding - 1 km
Tennis - 2 km
Stores and markets - 2 km
Typical restaurants 2 - 5 km
Golf 18h - 6 km - 10 minutes by car
Le Tre Vaselle - 15 km
Trasimeno Lake - 16 km
Close Catle offering superb dinners with 25-30 euro
Organic restaurant in the wood 2 km
Cantina wine in Torgiano
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Perugia: 20 km |
| Railway: | Perugia: 12 km |
| Ferry: | Ancona: 140 km |
Direct flight from STANSTED to Perugia airport 25 km from us - car hire available at Perugia airport www.enoleggioauto.it
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Florence, Pisa and Roma are only 2 hrs with A1 or E45 fastway
-Florence airport 140 km
-Rome airport 150 km
-Ancona airport 140 km
- From Florence and Rome A1 fastroad
- All road directions at booking
-There are always local taxis available - fare should be no more than 25 euros
Activities near Perugia
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for PIEVE DELLA BADESSA
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Whether you're a history buff or an ascetic, you'll love the atmosphere of peace and tranquility that pervades this vacation villa in Umbria, once an abbey. Spend the day making a pilgrimage to Assisi or conquering the sights of Perugia—then return to this South Perugia villa rental and cloister yourself beneath the vaulted ceilings of an ancient choir hall. Alternately, you can walk the gardens or take a refreshing swim in the pool at this unique Italian holiday home. Whether you're on a pilgrimage of peace or tracing the history of war, this villa for rent is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the experience. JOY from New Zeland
....... what a fantastic place, we hope to return again before too long
Karen, Patrick, James...... from Edimburgh
.......... we enjoyed beautiful "LA PIEVE" with friends in 2003, so much that we had to return and bring all of our little family! So here we are once again and we would just to ... Bob and Val from Toronto
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 1 cottages 2+2 | 17 Sep 11 | 27 May 12 | € 800 | - | - | Flexible |
| not rented | 27 May 12 | 15 Sep 12 | € 100 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 2 cottages 4+4 | 15 Sep 12 | 25 May 13 | € 1600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 14 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Med season | 1 Oct 11 | 30 Oct 11 | € 2900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 30 Oct 11 | 24 Dec 11 | € 2600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High season | 24 Dec 11 | 2 Jan 12 | € 3500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 2 Jan 12 | 25 Mar 12 | € 2600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Med season | 25 Mar 12 | 9 Jun 12 | € 3200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High season | 9 Jun 12 | 25 Aug 12 | € 3900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Med season | 25 Aug 12 | 28 Oct 12 | € 3200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 28 Oct 12 | 22 Dec 12 | € 2600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High season | 22 Dec 12 | 2 Jan 13 | € 3500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 2 Jan 13 | 23 Mar 13 | € 2600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Med season | 23 Mar 13 | 8 Jun 13 | € 3200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High season | 8 Jun 13 | 25 Aug 13 | € 3900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Med season | 25 Aug 13 | 27 Oct 13 | € 3200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 27 Oct 13 | 25 Dec 13 | € 2600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 18 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Med season | 1 Oct 11 | 30 Oct 11 | € 2900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 30 Oct 11 | 24 Dec 11 | € 2600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High season | 24 Dec 11 | 2 Jan 12 | € 3500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 2 Jan 12 | 25 Mar 12 | € 2600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Med season | 25 Mar 12 | 9 Jun 12 | € 3200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High season | 9 Jun 12 | 25 Aug 12 | € 3900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Med season | 25 Aug 12 | 28 Oct 12 | € 3200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 28 Oct 12 | 22 Dec 12 | € 2600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High season | 22 Dec 12 | 2 Jan 13 | € 3500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 2 Jan 13 | 23 Mar 13 | € 2600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Med season | 23 Mar 13 | 8 Jun 13 | € 3200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High season | 8 Jun 13 | 25 Aug 13 | € 3900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Med season | 25 Aug 13 | 27 Oct 13 | € 3200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 27 Oct 13 | 25 Dec 13 | € 2600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High season | 25 Dec 13 | 7 Jan 14 | € 3500 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
SPECIAL OFFER for property in exclusive: the bookings made 1 year in advance 10% discount,
The villa is rented in EXCLUSIVE in high and peak season
SATURDAY TO SATURDAY - The cottages are rented separately only in low season
PLEASE NOTE: THE VILLA IS RENTED IN EXCLUSIVE THE MOST PART OF THE YEAR
1- THE VILLA UP 14 - 18 PEOPLE IS RENTED IN EXCLUSIVE
SELF-CATERING WEEKLY IN HIGH SEASON
2-IN MED SEASON OR IN LAST MINUTE, THE VILLA CAN ALSO BE RENTED IN EXCLUSIVE FOR 10 PEOPLE (WITHOUT COTTAGES)
3- ONLY IN LOW-MED SEASON OR LAST MINUTE YOU CAN ASK THE COTTAGE ONLY:
IF YOU ARE 2 - 4 adults with 2 or 4 kids it is SUITABLE THE COTTAGE
4- EACH COTTAGE ALONE - 2+2 is rented for HALF PRICE of that mentioned in the rental rates for 8 person - BOOK for last minute or med-low season
ARRIVAL: SATURDAY TO SATURDAY (the end isn't Friday as in the calendar but saturday) In low season it is possible to rent the house partially, please see above
, IN THE LAST MINUTE IS AVAILABLE ONE (2+2) OR TWO COTTAGES (4+4) FOR 700 euro each/week
For many pictures and details ask the web site to the owners
Deposit damage is request euro for villa and cottage in exclusive
Deposit damage is request for each cottage in low-med season
Availability
See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 1 years listed You are contacting Susan Bellavista
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