Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
A picture post-card scene indeed ! Or, straight from National Geographic magazine, amidst the tunnels and arches of the tiny, narrow cobbled street that leads from one end of the village to the other, Il Castello occupies the supreme position in the centre. Stepping into a spacious and comfortable environment, lots of soft funishings in its 2 large dining/sitting rooms, a giant screened SAT TV with all the English speaking film, news and doc channels with plenty of videos and DVDs, not to mention a vast collection of books, you will want for nothing - there are even 2 washing machines !
With mountains all around, you are high enough to see the world unfold below. When you pass the windows of one of the sitting/dining rooms or look towards the mountains from the bedrooms and the terrace, it seems you are in a space-ship.
But, you are not isolated ! Staying in Il Castello, you are far from the madding crowds and yet, unlike other hill-top dwellings, you have easy access to all the Umbrian "hot-spots" such as Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto, Montefalco, Trevi, Spello, Norcia, Castelluccio and, closest of all, Spoleto, the most impressive of all the Umbrian towns and cities to visit. And, Rome is just over an hour away by car or train. This is because the location of San Mamiliano is equidistant between the Valnerina and the Flaminia, the 2 main roads that run parallel and on either side of the mountain, for the full length of Umbria. Each of these roads takes just 10 minutes to reach and will take you to anywhere you choose to go in Umbria, not to mention the rest of Italy !
However, should you decide that you simply want an Italian retreat, to lose yourself in a sunset, to contemplate the changing panoramic vistas, pink and purple mountains, to spy the swifts, swallows and red-tipped tail birds swirling and swooping throughout the village and to listen to the rustle of the lizards but, at the same time, not to be isolated, then, San Mamiliano is for you. It is close to shops, bars, restaurants, a bank and a post office, all to be found in the quaint town of Ferentillo, famous for its rock-climbing and its "mummy" museum, just 2 miles down the hill. And, more importantly, all 3 roads leading in and out of San Mamiliano are good tarmacked roads - unusual in these parts, where the majority of roads that wend their way up the mountains tend to be almost undriveable "white" roads. The reason the roads are good is that the local authority, backed by the European Union, has invested millions of euros in the restoration of San Mamiliano, because of its immense historic interest, it being the oldest inhabited village in Umbria.
Step out of your door and you think you are in fairy-land !
And, an added bonus is that there is a magnificent pool + tennis courts, fringed by the mountains, just 1 mile down the road - open during the high summer months. Here, there are also bars and picnic areas. This pool was built by the mayor, who lived next door and didn't have a pool of his own. Say no more !!!
Entrance to 10C walled San Mamiliano
Panoramic mountain views from large terrace + all windows at back
1st Sitting/dining room - seats 8
1st Sitting/dining room - seats 8
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The Umbria region
The Umbria region of Italy has been called "The Green Heart of Italy", due to its central location and equal distance from Rome and Florence. The area is far less visited than its neighbour, Tuscany, where Chianti has been dubbed, Chianti-shire, referring to the invasion of the Brits from the home counties over the past 50 years. Indeed, Umbria has remained “unpolluted” by tourism so much so that you can drive along the stunningly beautiful country roads, over mountains and through valleys, and never even see another car !
Umbria is a magnificently, unspoiled area of rolling, forested hills, sprawling grassy meadows covered with flowers, olive groves, vineyards, lakes and valleys. Dotted with picturesque medieval villages, perched on hill-tops, Umbria is best known for its distinctive cuisine……truffle, boar, porcini mushrooms, its fine wines from Orvieto and Montefalco, its very sunny climate - very hot in the summer months, cool at Easter and in the Autumn, crisp in Dec, Jan and Feb - and, the friendliness and hospitality of its people.
A vacation here is truly a feast for the senses.
All the “hot-spots” of Umbria eg Perugia, Orvieto, Montefalco, Todi, Spello, Norcia, Casteluccio, Trevi, Gubbio have festivals throughout the year, the most sigificant of which is held in Spoleto the 1st 2 weeks of July, with some events leading up to it in the last week of June ie the Festival of Two Worlds. However, all the tiny hill-top villages also have festas throughout the year, most commonly in the summer months, celebrating the truffle, chocolate, various pastas, asparagus and boar – all in a context of song, dance, choral music and orchestra. The Italians certainly know how to live !
A trip to Umbria is a trip back in time. Medieval mists stretch across Roman landscapes. The Renaissance mingles with the Middle Ages. Vintners work vineyards owned by family members for 500 years. Farmers drizzle bread with freshly pressed olive oil. Women kneel in churches filled with artwork by famous artists. Children kick soccer balls down cobblestone streets.
So, take your time and enjoy the show. Bring your camera. Leave your diet at home.
And, if you are wanting the most special holiday ever, why not explore this tranquil treasure from the heart of the most conveniently located city of all, Spoleto, in the very centre of Umbria…and, of Italy, where you do not need a car – you can reach the train station easily from all our central city apartments.
Or, if you prefer to stay outside this famous city and immerse yourself in the dreamy folds of its countryside…. purple hills, pink mountains, violet streaked, blue skies, yellow puffy clouds – the colours of an Umbria landscape defy imagination, then, we have an equally diverse choice of villas and country houses, some with pools, as well as our spectacularly beautiful 16C ex Convent, all of which are close to Spoleto.
To stay anywhere else in Umbria, you risk missing the ultimate experience, the complex mix of food, fashion, religion, architecture, bars, churches, museums, art galleries, arched, cobbled streets that are older than Rome…all to be found in and around this most famous city of all, Spoleto, the city of the rich and famous and, up until now, Italy’s best kept secret !
Spoleto / San Mamiliano area
Easy access to Assisi, Orvieto, Bevagna, Montefalco, Trevi, Perugia, Norcia, Castelluccio. Rome is just over an hour away by train or car. Florence is 2 hours away by car or train. And, Venice is 5 hours away by train.
About 2 miles away are tennis courts, a "mummy" museum, horse riding facilities, white water rafting, the largest waterfall in Europe ie Marmore and a whole selection of bars and restaurants.
How to get there
Cheap Ryan Air flights to Perugia (20 miles) and Ancona (50 miles).
All air flights to Rome (50 miles).
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perugia: 25 km
Railway:
Spoleto: 12 km
Activities near Spoleto
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The house was originally a tower. Inside, there are 3.5 levels, all reached by steps, which have hand-rails. This gives the house an original feel and it is an easy house to "get lost in". Therefore, it is a perfect house where larger parties can experience privacy, such are the amount of nooks and crannies available in the house in which to hide away. One of the bathrooms + WC is on the middle floor between the 2 sitting/dining rooms and on the same floor as the fully fitted kitchen. The other bathroom + WC is on the top floor between 2 double bedrooms. The other 2 bedrooms are on the ground floor. It should be noted that to access the largest bedroom on the ground floor, which can easily contain extra single beds, (alongside the large double bed), for very young children, who wish not to be separated from their parents, you must pass along the side of the adjoining twin bedroom since the staircase leading to the ground floor is open-plan. However, the ground floor is excellent for accommodating a number of children - up to 5, in fact, were you to want to stay up late in private with the children well tucked up in their own private space, in no danger of being disturbed by your frivolities !
Further details outdoors: The village is pedestrian, which makes it perfectly safe for children. Full of historic interest, its twists, turns and ancient arch-ways will fill you with awe. Children will think they have landed in a Harry Potter film.
The beautiful public pool with tennis courts, bars and picnic areas, set in the mountains, is 2 miles down a blindingly beautiful country lane.
Further details
Discounts available for bookings of at least 2 weeks.
You will automatically receive, in response to an enquiry, the Booking conditions, which includes the cancellation policy and ways to attract a discounted rate.
On arrival, you will receive a very generous Welcome Pack.....wine, cheese, bread, olive oil, pasta, rice, salad, fruit, tea, coffee, milk, sugar, all the condiments etc - enough to save you shopping until the next day.
Conditions
Elderly people who are fit and mobile are fine in Il Castello. But, it is not suitable for people who have trouble with stairs.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED : booking secured with credit card details, not debited except in circumstances of cancellation or no-show.
CREDIT CRUNCH RATES PLUS DISCOUNTED OFFER !!
10% discount off the 2nd week of a 2 week booking OR a 30% discount off the 3rd week of a 3 week booking OR a 50% discount off the 4th week of a 4 week booking.
For bookings longer than 4 weeks, each subsequent week attracts an additional discount of 5%.
This is a limited offer and may be withdrawn at any time - however, I will guarantee this offer for 2 weeks from the day I reply to your enquiry. This offer overrides discounts offered in the Booking Information sent to you in response to an enquiry.
Please click on link to my personal website in "Contact Details" - below, which also shows details and photos of 30 + other apartments and villas in and around central Spoleto. Or ask me to send you the link.
An extra tarif is charged over the Christmas period - see Booking Information for details that also contains info re attracting discounts and the cancellation conditions. It is automatically sent to you on receipt of an enquiry.
The rate includes up to 8 persons - extra persons are 50 euros/week each.
Reductions available for a booking of Il Castello and L'Arco simultaneously - sleeps up to 10 persons.
Any day arrival and departure, except for Christmas Day.
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I am sorry but I am too busy with the bookings and enquiries to keep the availability charts up to date. So, rather than make mistakes, I leave them blank. Please contact me and I will get back to you either immediately with full information or within a few hours. I am sorry if this inconveniences you. Ciao, ciao, Norma
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 43447
Name:
Norma Williams
Company:
Umbria Holiday Rentals
Tel:
+39 0743 498 38
Mobile:
+39 349 7393501
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