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Villa |5 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Marsciano in Todi

From £500 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

10 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Sant'Orsola is a stunning 13th century former monastery and villa sleeping up to 10 guests in spacious luxurious accommodation. It has a beautiful renovated chapel suitable for formal or informal weddings.
The house sleeps 10 comfortably in five en-suite bedrooms. Sant'Orsola is set in large grounds, full of mature trees.The large 12X6 swimming pool is easily accessible from the property.
Sant'Orsola is a perfect base for exploring cultural and spiritual places of interest both in summer and winter. Christmas (Natale) and New Year (Capodanno) are good times to visit Umbria and Sant'Orsola and to enjoy an explore the medieval centres out of the the tourist season.There are always musical concert throughout. the year ( a lot of them are free) many staged in beautiful villages such as Pannicale. As English owners living here we offer our local knowledge of village food festivals, excellent restaurants and local places of interest. We do offer long winter rentals in the winter (heating not included). For anyone wanting to spend some time in Italy whilst perhaps contemplating buying here, or waiting for a house to be built, this is an ideal opportunity to become immersed in Italian life and learn the language. There are many reputable language schools in the area.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The interior of the farmhouse lends itself well to groups of families or friends with a huge living area and smaller private library and television room. It sleeps up to ten comfortably. There is an eat in kitchen and huge eat on terrace with stunning countryside views.
Our chapel was restored two years ago when we discovered a 15th century fresco! The chapel is not consecrated and is available for symbolic/clebrant weddings. Local caterers are available.
The whole house is beautifully furnished with antiques and retains its original character with chestnut beams and terracotta floors throughout. It is situated on a quiet farm road yet within a five to ten minute drive of shops, restaurants and bars. It's possible to walk to the nearby village which has three bars and a supermarket.

A one bedroom apartment which leads out to the pool, is also available.

The beautiful restored chapel can be used for quite reflection or small wedding parties. Many of our guests visit Sant'Orsola to celebrate special occasions, such as birthdays and anniversaries, with their friends and families.

Further details outdoors:
The grounds are laid to lawn with a large selection of fruit and nut trees and manicured hedges, large terracotta pots and statues. There are many private places away from the swimming pool, such as the olive grove, for resting and reading.

Further details

The pool is open from April to October and cleaned daily The house and monastery rooms are cleaned once a week inclusive in the price.
In the winter it's possible to rent Sant'Orsola for a long let of 4-5 months. This is a good opportunity for anyone wanting to spend the winter in Umbria or anyone needing to rent whilst waiting for a house to be built or renovated.

Further cleaning is available at a rate of €14 an hour. The linen and towels are changed once a week. Pool towels are provided. A small speedboat is available for hire at nearby Lake Trasemeno.
The house is available for shorter rentals for the popular Christmas (Natale) and Capodanno periods.

Conditions

We request that guests arrive between 3pm and 8pm. Guests are always met on arrival and we do not leave keys for guests to let themselves in on arrival. We advise guests NOT to book flights that arrive in the evening as this often causes problems with car hire and guests getting lost in the dark.

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Sant Orsola.The pool enjoys sun all day.

 

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The huge Grand Sala

 

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Cosy library and TV room (DVD,Video,Wireless Broadband)

 

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Spectacular views from the terrace

The Umbria region

Umbria enjoys beautiful warm weather in Spring and Autumn. May is a lovely month, warm temperatures and Green Umbria certainly lives up to its reputation.! Lots of blossoms and wild flowers. A fanatastic time to see Umbria without too many tourists. June offers beautiful warm to hot days. The local village food sagras festivals get into full swing. Fantastic for enjoying balmy evenings and watching the locals enjoying themselves. Throughout June there is always plenty to do and see, and of course there's guaranteed sunshine for just lazing about the gardens and pool. InJuly and August expect emperatures of around 25 to 34 degrees. During these high summer months there are plenty of events to enjoy such as Umbria Jazz (always wise to book tickets in advance!) and may local traditional festas and hilltop town food sagras. September is a perfect month, not too hot, and quieter because there are not so many tourists at popular places such as Todi and Perugia. There are always musical events to be enjoyed during September. For those guests not tied to school holidays we always recommend the months of May, June and September!

The region is steeped in history and the medieval towns of Perugia, Todi, Assisi and Orvieto are within a thirty minute drive on good road. It is possible to do day trips to Rome and Florence using the rail network.

All the nearby historic centres stage special events throughout the year, one of the most famous being the Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia .This event attracts big names from all around the world.

The Todi / Marsciano area

Schiavo is a small village, five minutes walk from Sant Orsola with three bars (one does takeaway pizza),and a small supermarket.

During the summer months the local villages stage food sagras where local recipes are dished up. There are three good restaurants within a five to ten minute drive. We can always recommend and book restaurants for our guests.

How to get there

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From April 2008 it will be possible to fly with Ryanair from London Stansted to Perugia on Saturdays. Ryanair already fly to Perugia on Wednesday, Fridays and Sundays. Perugia is just a twenty minute drive from Sant'Orsola and forty five minutes from Todi. Ryanair also fly to Rome Ciampino as do Easyjet. Other airports within driving distance are Ancona (2 hours) Forli ( 3 hours) and Florence (3 hours).

The journey from Rome is one hour forty five minutes. From the airport take the GRA around Rome following signs to Firenze. Leave the GRA at Uscita 10 still following signs for Firenze. Once on the AI do not exit until Orte. Then take the E45 (ss3bis) following signs for Cesena and Perugia. Exit the E45 at Marsciano/Collepepe. The first unmade road on your right signposted for Il Magnifico. Our house Sant'Orsola is 2.7 kilometres, a large yellow house on the right surrounded by cypress trees.

Activities near Todi

Reviews

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12 Jan 2012

“beautiful converted monastery set within stunning gardens, idealy situated for Umbria's main to” tranquil, old, characteristic building, beautiful gardens, large bedrooms, open fireplace and a lovely marbel kitchen.. we had a nice relaxing stay, and were within easy travelling distance to visit Orvieto, Todi, and Perugia.

20 Sep 2011

“fantastic villa to share with my family and friends” My husband rented the villa and 2 apartments for me to fill with friends and family to celebrate our wedding anniversary and my birthday. Jane and Dick were there to welcome us and show us round,... more

31 Jul 2011

“Just beautiful!” We had the pleasure of spending a week at Sant' Orsola and hosts Jane and Dick were most welcoming. The property is just so beautiful. The local restaurants are excellent and the nearby towns... more

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16 Jul 2011

“Perfect” We had a perfect holiday having been warmly welcomed by Jane. All the bedrooms are spacious, cool and comfortable with excellent bathrooms. We found the kitchen facilities met our needs and the views... more

07 Jul 2011

“The perfect base for a fabulous holiday” This will be our 5th time returning to the beautiful Sant'Orsola. Needless to say we all love it! The villa itself offers a luxurious base from which to explore the fabulous Umbrian and Tuscan... more

07 Jul 2011

“simply one of the best places i've ever stayed” the accommodation was superb, the owners welcoming and helpful, and the location amazing. it is quietly located in its own beautiful gardens, with magnificent views across the tiber valley.... more

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25 Jun 2011

“Beautiful tranquillity!!” Whether sunning by the pool or enjoying a glass of vino on the veranda, the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere at Sant O'rsola made our holiday. Surrounded by breath-taking views of the Italian... more

23 Jun 2011

“A wonderful property in a scenic tranquil situation” We keep returning to Sant Orsola for the peace and quiet it affords away from busier tourists spots. It has all the ingredients needed for large family gatherings in wonderful surroundings with a... more

23 Jun 2011

“Most beautiful setting we've ever stayed in...” We were greeted with a warm welcome when we arrived at Sant Orsola by the owners themselves and were made to feel very at home. The house and its garden are stunning with amazing views from the... more

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23 Jun 2011

“A little piece of paradise” This property is lovingly and excellently maintained. We stayed in one of the two ground floor apartments, La Cantina for two weeks. This apartment was very adequate for the two of us with everything... more

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"You have the most beautiful house.It was a joy to spend my birthday here." (Santa Margarita,California)

"The most wonderful vacation experience - relaxation and adventure in your gracious home" (New Jersey)

"Sant'Orsola is a wonderful venue for the heart and soul" (Sydney)

"Thank you so much. What a house, what a creation." (Greenmount, Western Australia)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Dec 18- Dec 29	18 Dec 11	30 Dec 11	1700£ 1700	0-	0-	Flexible
Dec 30-Jan 3	30 Dec 11	4 Jan 12	1800£ 1800	0-	0-	Flexible
Jan 4- Feb 28	4 Jan 12	28 Feb 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
April 28- May 12	29 Apr 12	13 May 12	1500£ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week
13 May - September 15	13 May 12	16 Sep 12	2000£ 2000	0-	0-	1 Week
16 Sept- 27 October	16 Sep 12	28 Oct 12	1600£ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Christmas (natale) and New Year (Capodanno) negotiable. Central heating NOT included.

Availability

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6 years listed You are contacting Jane Davies Landline +39 075 8741636 Mobile +39 32808 78637 Languages spoken The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2005. This villa has received 10 reviews from previous guests.

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