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Villa L’Arco is a recently renovated typical Umbrian villa. Standing on the hills of Todi, in the Tiber valley natural park, it lies at the centre of one of Italy’s areas of greatest historical, artistic and cultural interest and outstanding natural beauty.
The villa is surrounded by olive-groves, vineyards and its own woodland with centuries-old oak trees and is a perfect place for those who love privacy. The villa’s interior is airy and spacious and its beautiful, large windows, with typical arches, let in plenty of sunlight and provide spectacular views of the hills of Todi from every room.
The property has been tastefully yet comfortably furnished with wooden handcrafted furniture and some beautiful paintings. Its wooden floors and pastel-coloured rooms create a warm atmosphere of relaxation and well-being, while air-conditioning throughout the whole house and anatomical latex mattresses (anti-allergenic) will keep you cool even at the height of summer. The spacious living room with a fireplace and the well-equipped kitchen have large glass doors leading to a vine-covered veranda which offers a shady spot for relaxing with tremendous views of rolling hills and distant villages.
You can enjoy long al fresco meals on the spacious veranda, which overlooks the private swimming pool and the beautifully tended gardens. Broad lawn full of roses, perfumed by the lavender and rosemary bushes, surrounds the house and leads down towards a paved terracotta terrace with a lovely swimming pool, where loungers beckon to sunbathers and you can even sit with your laptop and send photos of the sun setting behind the hills to your family and friends via the villa’s Wi-Fi connection.
Villa with pool and garden
Pool from veranda with view
Kitchen
Bedroom
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The Umbria region
Umbria: The Heart of Italy! 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. Umbria is a beautiful, unspoiled, countryside area of rolling, forested hills, vast grassy meadows covered with flowers, large olive grove plantations, and several lakes and valleys. The landscape is dotted with many picturesque medieval villages, and the people of the area are known for their distinctive cuisine, friendliness and hospitality. Food, wine, and entertainment are the core of Umbria's charm.
Todi area
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 suggestive medieval environment. Picturesque winding streets, stone buildings, medieval wells, arches, sudden ascents and descents that create various prospective and sudden views of faraway valleys, hills and mountains all contribute to Todi's unique fascination.
In the centre of town is the long rectangular Piazza del Popolo, considered to be 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 c. civic buildings still used as such today, and the 11th-12th c. Duomo. The Temple of S. Maria della Comsolazione (16th-17th c), 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 one can find many cultural events and exhibitions. The annual Todi Festival hosts avant-garde music, dance and film productions. An antiques fair takes place every spring. Many celebrated artists and artisans of the whole world 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-renown Umbrian cusine in many characteristic restaurants (some of the most famous in Italy) and tipycal food shops: truffles, olive oils, wines
How to get there
AIRPORTS (time by car). Perugia S.Egidio km38/23miles (half an hour); 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 (also on Saturdays). Rome 150km/ 90 Miles (2 hours drive); Florence 190km/120 Miles (2,5 hours drive); Ancona 160km/100miles(2 hours); Pisa 260km/160 miles (3 hours). It is essential to have a car (hire cars can be picked up at the airports). Detailed directions will be supplied when you rent the property.
MAIN DISTANCES from the villa: 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. . From the lakes: Corbara 10Km/6 miles- Trasimeno, Bolsena, Piediluco 50km/30miles.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Rome: 150 km
Railway:
Todi: 8 km
Ferry:
Ancona and Civitavecchia: 170 km
Activities near Todi
Sports: Tennis in town Waterpark Horse Riding
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (3), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 9, Lounge seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 9
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: GROUND FLOOR: Spacious fully equipped kitchen with dining table, large living room with fireplace, both of which Air-conditioned and leading onto the veranda; spacious veranda furnished with tables and chairs, big hall, 2 bathrooms with shower, pantry with fridge/freezer. FIRST FLOOR: Three double Air-conditioned bedrooms with queen size beds: 1 twin Air-conditioned bedroom; 1 small single bedroom with balcony; 1 bathroom with bathtub and shower. ASSISTANCE: Helpful owner-caretaker in separate house, independent from the villa, to ensure complete privacy for guests. Garden and lawn maintenance. Swimming pool maintenance. Maid service twice a week (Saturday and mid-week). Weekly change of bed linen, bath linen and swimming towels.
Services upon request: Additional maid service, local cook/chef service, catering, organization of special events. Cooking service must be arranged prior to arrival and is subject to the availability of the cook.
FACILITIES: Air-Conditioning throughout the whole house with thermostatic controls in each room so guests can adjust to their individual needs, DSL/Wi-Fi access (outdoor wireless broadband internet access + indoor cable broadband internet access). Fireplace (decorative only), satellite and terrestrial TV, stereo CD/DVD player and radio. Central heating. Fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, 5 ring stove, oven, grill, hob, toaster, filter coffee machine and espresso maker, all cooking utensils provided. Barbecue. Washing machine, hair dryer, anti-allergenic mattresses, all linen provided (weekly change), iron and ironing-board, cot, high chair. Child’s swing. Ping pong. Private swimming pool 8m/27 feet diameter furnished with sun-loungers, table and chairs. Veranda furnished with dining table and chairs. Gardens. Parking area.
Further details outdoors: Spacious veranda, furnished with tables and chairs for eating al fresco, with steps leading up to the large garden (where the children's swing, the ping pong and barbecue lies) and the private pool (diameter meters 8,20),furnished with sun-loungers, table and chairs. Gardener, Pool maintenance, Helpful owner/Caretaker in separate house.
Further details
Swimming pool only in use in the summer
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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June - July 2008
21 Jun 08
12 Jul 08
3100£ 2,441
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July - August 2008
12 Jul 08
23 Aug 08
3400£ 2,677
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23 Aug 08
30 Aug 08
1950£ 1,535
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30 Aug 08
19 Sep 08
2200£ 1,732
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16 May 09
20 Jun 09
2500£ 1,969
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20 Jun 09
4 Jul 09
3100£ 2,441
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4 Jul 09
29 Aug 09
3500£ 2,756
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29 Aug 09
19 Sep 09
2700£ 2,126
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. SPECIAL OFFER: 5% DISCOUNT for 3 WEEKS rental.
Deposit 40%. Balance due 60 days before arrival. Security deposit against breakage Euros 600. Final cleaning Euros 15. Changeover day Saturday: Check-in 5/7pm Check-out 10am.
INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL PRICE: Wi-Fi broadband access to internet, All Taxes, Weekly change of bed linen, bath and pool towels; Gas; Electricity up to 330Kw per week; Water & Tap Hot Water; Swimming pool maintenance; Lawn and Garden maintenance; Maid service twice a week, Saturday and mid-week; Helpful owner-caretaker in separate house.
SERVICES UPON REQUEST: Air Conditioning costs Euros 15 per day; Heating Euros 40 per day; Additional Maid Service Euros 15 per hour; Cook Service Euro 20 per hour; Shopping Service Euro 30. NEW: WELCOME DINNER 25 Euro per person (min 4)
NOTE: Until confirmed, rental rates and prices and availability of extra services are subject to change without notice. Please contact for more information.
Guestbook
WE enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Italian villa in the hills of 'heart of Italy.' The accommodations were spectacular and the serenity was great. Monina and Bruno Bucci were the perfect hosts. We had the best time and look forward to returning. The people of Italy were so friendly and the walled cities around Todi were magnificent. If you want a great vacation this is the place to stay.*Robert Dorsa (Las Vegas, NV USA)*
TWO weeks of sunflower glory: starting from one bloom on the first day, the holiday, with the field behind, just grew in beauty. We have so enjoyed such a beautiful house, a gorgeous setting, and our trips - to Todi, Orvieto, Assisi, Gubbio, Spoleto, Montepulciano...a very special time. We'll remember your kindness + generosity, the tranquility-and chasing balls round+round the pool! Many thanks for the use & this home full & warmth + life, and for the glorious nodding heads which greeted us each morning.* Roderick & Patricia- Hug & Bridget Watkins (UK)*
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