No pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Casa della Rovere is a lovely, traditional house, built with local grey stone. It is situated on the edge of a hill, hidden behind the village square. Although more than a hundred years old, the interior has been restored and transformed into a comfortable home, equipped with everything you need.
The house is a perfect holiday home for two or three people. Inside you will find a kitchen/dining room, a living room, bathroom and a bedroom upstairs. Outside there is a large private terrace (120 m2) at your disposal. It has a wonderful panoramic view over the Umbrian hills to Todi, with the Sibellini Mountains in the distance. So far, Acqualoreto is untouched by tourism. This is why this place is ideal for people that want to feel Italian among the Italians, love nature and tranquility. It is also a perfect and centrally located base for a vast range of sports activities or a visit to one of the the many nearby medieval cities and historic places, like Assisi with its double church of Saint Francis, the lively student city of Perugia or Orvieto with its majestic cathedral. A daytrip to Rome or Florence is also possible.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR an EARLY DEAL: 10% DISCOUNT ON THE RENTAL RATES IF YOU BOOK BEFORE 1 MARCH 2010 AND STAY IN APRIL, MAY OR JUNE.
outside view of the house
terrace with vine-covered pergola
view from the terrace
living room
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The Umbria region
Around Acqualoreto you will find a typical Umbrian landscape of fields, olive groves and vineyards, but also the oak forests from which Casa della Rovere derived its name. Of course you can enjoy the village life in Acqualoreto, or relax and admire the view from the terrace with a glass of good wine or an Italian espresso from the bar across the road. But the countryside around Casa della Rovere will also entice you to enjoy the many activities and adventures, be it nature, culture or food.
Activities: Walking & hiking: there are many signposted routes in the vicinity of Todi, the Tiber nature reserve and Lake Corbara. Also long distance hikes like the famous Saint Francis walkway from Assisi to Rome. Golf: there are three golf courses (9 en 18 holes) near Perugia (50 km) Swimming: open air swimming pools in the sports centres in Todi Pontenaia (13 km) and in Civitella del Lago (10 km). Beaches at Bolsena Lake and Trasimeno Lake, for instance near Passignano and San Feliciano. The sea is a 2 hour drive from the house. Cycling & mountain biking: signposted routes around Todi. Horseback riding: lessons in Todi. Trail rides in Frontignano (20 km) or at the farm of a Swiss family near Amelia (29 km) Tennis: tennis courts in Todi’s sports centre (13 km) Boating: in Gole del Forello at Corbara Lake (10 km) you can rent electric boats or canoes for a beautiful trip along the Forella Gorge. At Lake Trasimeno (sailing) boats, windsurf boards and canoes are for hire. Water skiing is also possible. Or take a trip by ferryboat to one of the islands on the lake. Rafting: on the River Nera you can enjoy several trips that vary in level of difficulty (68 km) Canyoning: Forella Gorge and Prodo Gorge near the Corbara Lake (10 km) Mountain climbing: in the Monte Sibellini near Ferentillo and Montefranco (lessons available) Flying: a centre for delta flying is in Castellucio di Norcia. Lessons and round trips by plane at the flying club in Terni (59 km). You can experience a romantic balloon flight with strawberries and champagne from Todi. Skiing: on the slopes of Monte Vettore in the Monte Sibellini (2476 m).
Nature Nature reserves in Umbria: Sibellini Mountains (Monte Sibellini), Tiber River (Parco Fluviale del Tevere); Trasimeno Lake (Lago Trasimeno), Monte Cucco, Nera River (Parco Fluviale del Nera) with the Marmore Waterfalls, Monte Subasio, regional parc of Colfiorito.
Cultural Cities: Umbria has many beautiful medieval cities that are well worth visiting, often walled and positioned on top of a hill. Closeby are Orvieto with its magnificent cathedral, Perugia and Assisi, the city of Saint Francis and its famous double church with frescoes from the Giotto School. Todi has many medieval buildings in the central square. There are also the medieval cities like Gubbio, Spoleto, Terni, Bevagna and Montefalco. If you want something older still, you can also visit the remains of the Roman city of Carsulae or the archaeological site with petrified trees in Dunarobba (21 km) that are 2 million years old.
Museums: there are many museums in historic buildings with art collections and archaeological finds. Events: during the year there are many festivals. Most historic festivals date back to the Middle Ages. But there are also music festivals such as the famous Umbria Jazz Festival, stage and film festivals and culinary events like the Perugia chocolate festival each October. In addition, every village has its own annual festival or 'sagra' with music, food and dancing.
Culinary Enjoy fresh, local products from the Italian cuisine, with many restaurants available. Taste wild asparagus in spring, pick fresh figs in summer or mushrooms in fall. Local markets offer typical Umbrian products like sausages, truffles and honey. Across from the house in the village square, you’ll find our local restaurant, “La Cruccola”, a small and cosy family owned restaurant where you can enjoy a typical Umbrian lunch or dinner.
Distances: Todi: 15 km; Orvieto: 30 km; Perugia: 55 km; Assisi: 68 km; Spoleto: 60 km Lago Trasimeno: 75 km; Lago di Corbara: 10 km; Lago di Bolsena: 42 km Rome: 150 km; Florence: 180 km; Siena: 142 km
Todi / Acqualoreto area
Acqualoreto is ideally located on a hilltop in the southwest of Umbria (central Italy) between Todi and Orvieto. The origins of this small fortified village date from the 10th century. During the Middle Ages it was part of a series of castles and towers to defend the city of Todi and the Tiber river.
In the valley below the Tiber River flows into the Corbara Lake. The surrounding area is a protected, but free accessible, nature reserve. Other lakes in the area are Lago Trasimeno and Lago di Bolsena. The sea on the east or west coast is a two hour drive.
Shopping In the town square opposite the house you'll find the local bar and a small, but excellent, restaurant, 'La Cruccola'. The village has no shops, but mobile shopkeepers visit the town with little vans (bread, fruit & vegetables, fish, flowers). The closest CONAD supermarket is in Collelungo, a 5 minute drive. The owner speaks English reasonable and sings when cutting the meat. The supermarket also offers internet access. There is also a small supermarket in Morre, a 5 minutes drive as well. A bigger supermarket and all the other shops you need are in Todi, 15 minutes away.
How to get there
By car from Northern Europe: Via Austria: Brenner Pass – Trento – Bologna – Firenze – Orvieto - Acqualoreto, or Via Switzerland: Gotthard Tunnel – Milan – Bologna – Firenze – Orvieto- Acqualoreto.
By train: Orvieto is the nearest train station on the major north-south railway line. You can rent a car here and drive to Acqualoreto in 30 minutes. Todi has a train station as well on the local line Perugia – Terni.
By plane: The nearest airport is Perugia San Egidio, but you can also fly to Rome or Pisa. All airports are served by low cost airlines, just choose the one that suits you best or has the best offer. The best option is to rent a car at the airport and drive to Acqualoreto. From Perugia it is a 45 minute drive, from Rome 1 ½ hours and from Pisa 3 hours.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Rome: 150 km
Railway:
Orvieto: 30 km
Activities near Todi
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 3
Other:
Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The furnishings are Italian: country style, cozy and comfortable. The house can be heated well. There is central heating, an open fireplace and a so called ‘pellet burner’ (a stove that burns ‘automatically’ on pressed paper pellets). This makes a stay in wintertime comfortable as well. The house is perfect as a holiday home for two or three people (3rd person upon request).
Ground floor:
From the terrace, a door leads into the kitchen/dining area with a fireplace, fully equipped kitchen and dining table. A few steps down there is a living room with a comfortable sitting area (with double sofa bed) and stove. From the kitchen, a few steps up lead to the bathroom with shower cabin, washbasin, toilet and bidet.
First floor: Bedroom with double bed.
Further details outdoors: Outside the house there is a large private terrace (120 m²), with a sitting/dining area under a vine-covered pergola. The terrace offers a spectacular view over the rolling Umbrian hills with the hill-top village of Todi in the distance.
Conditions
To book a stay, send us a request. We will check availability and send you an email confirming your booking. Within 14 days of receiving the confirmatory email, a deposit of 30% of the total rental fee must be paid in Euros to the account mentioned in the confirmatory email. Your booking is only final after you have received our confirmatory email and your deposit has been transferred to our account. The remaining part of the rental fee must be paid at least 6 weeks before the arrival date. If you book a stay less than 6 weeks before arrival, the total rental fee must be paid after receiving confirmation.
Cancellation policy Bookings cancelled more than 6 weeks before the arrival date will forfeit the deposit, with no further charge. If we let the house again for the same period we will refund your deposit. Boolings cancelled less than 6 weeks before the arrival date will be charged in full.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
EARLY DEAL: GET 10% DISCOUNT ON THE RENTAL RATE IF YOU BOOK BEFORE 1 MARCH 2010 AND STAY IN APRIL, MAY OR JUNE.
Rental rates are for single, double or triple occupancy. Changing day is Saturday
The price includes gas, electricity, water and use of bed-, bath-, and kitchen linen.
From 01-01-2009 till 04-04-2009 and from 24-10-2009 till 03-04-2010 a fee of 15 Euros per week for heating will be charged.
Costs for final cleaning are 50 Euros. Linen is changed on Saturdays.
Upon arrival a deposit of 150 Euros has to be paid cash.This will be refunded upon departure, minus the costs for final cleaning and possible damages.
Guestbook for Casa della Rovere
"Thank you very much for allowing me to stay in your wonderful home. I had a fantastic time in Umbria - Aqualoreto was fantastic and the people there were so helpful and friendly." (J.G from Birmingham)
"What a special place this house is and what a superb restaurant opposite in the piazza!" (M., M. and baby boy, from Amsterdam)
"So this is what holiday is about....wow! We've explored the area by car and by foot, but especially the days at "home" were simply superb. Good onsite information and the completeness of the bouse made our stay very comfortable". (R.V & E.T., from Boxtel)
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Astrid Meering
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