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An area with magnificent vistas and huge historical interest. Easy access to Rome (90 mins) and Perugia Airport (45 mins) and a range of fascinating Tuscan and Umbrian hill towns: Assisi, Cortona, Orvieto, Montepulciano, Spoleto, Gubbio, Siena, Florence. Ideal for family or group of friends, keen to explore Central Italy or just enjoy quiet immersion in the tranquil Umbrian countryside. Seen for miles around, its stunning hilltop position dominating the Middle Tiber Valley, Todi can lay claim to a very long history of continual habitation. Probably the best preserved of all the great historical towns of Umbria. The austere beauty of the Piazza del Popolo, the centre of public life since Etruscan and Roman times, makes it one of the most impressive public squares in Italy. Widely known throughout Italy and abroad as a uniquely attractive place, consistently voted one of the world's most liveable-in towns because of its clean air, dreamy landscapes and slow pace of life.
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Rental periods |
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| 1 November - 1 April |
1000 euros |
| 2 April - 30 June |
1500 euros |
| 1 July - 31 August |
2000 euros |
| 1 September - 31 October |
1500 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros.
Payment by bank transfer.
Guest pay for central heating costs.
Weekly cleaning and change of linen/towels included in rental.
Additional cleaning can be arranged for €10/hour.
Special discounts for long lets.
Changeover day
Change-over day is flexible. Managed by resident caretaker.
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| Bedrooms: |
4 rooms with double beds. 2 superking sized convert to 2 singles. Wonderful views from bedrooms to hilltop village. Double doors open to the garden. Airy and light-filled, with chestnut beams above and warm pastel colours. Tastefully furnished. |
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En suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with shower, bath, wc, bidet, basin. En suite bathroom off bedroom 2 with shower, wc, basin. Separate wc and basin upstairs. Bathroom with shower, wc, basin. WC and basin off living room. Gas-fired hot water, power showers. |
| Kitchen: |
Fully equipped kitchen opens onto private garden and 400-year old mulberry tree. Window looks westward over garden, pool and tennis court. Cooker, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, food processor. Beamed ceiling. Terracotta floor tiles |
| Utility Room: |
Utility room with large-capacity washing machine, iron, ironing board, wash basin. |
| Living Rooms: |
Large lounge with traditional fireplace. High ceiling, open chestnut beams. Thick stone walls for cool summer days and balmy nights. 2 sets of double doors open on to large terrace ideal for entertaining, shaded from summer sun, nicely lit at night. |
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Summer days (and nights) are mostly spent on the large terrace, with its dining table that seats 10. Traditional Umbrian rustic style: handmade tiles, chestnut beams, stairs descending to garden. Lovely views to pool, tennis court and distant hills. |
Cleaning/towels/
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House and pool towels and linen provided. Weekly cleaning included in the price. Additional cleaning can be arranged with the caretaker for €10 per hour. |
Notes on accommodation
Elegant, detached house, beautifully furnished in Umbrian rustic style that gracefully blends maximum comfort with respect for traditional architectural charm. Stones walls, rustic fireplace, handmade tiles, high ceilings with chestnut beams. Inside and outside staircases. Logs provided gratis for fire. Central heating to be paid for by guests. Magnificant salone with plenty of lounging and dining space (table can fit 18). Two sets of double doors open on to very large terrace (with BBQ) for al fresco dining and enchanting views to the West. Fully private garden. Pool and tennis court shared with 9 other units, well-spaced across the estate, each with its own garden. Daily maintenance by caretaker. Deck chairs and adjacent outdoor shower. Enchanting woods for exploration. Children's play area. Stunning views from the estate. Picturesque stone-flagged piazetta at heart of the borgo, flanked by lavender, roses, vines and jasmine. All lawns have automatic sprinkler system.
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
microwave |
| dishwasher |
washing machine |
iron/ironing board |
satellite tv |
| internet access |
central heating |
room fans |
cot |
| barbecue |
shared pool |
Accessibility
All modern comforts sufficient for short or long stay. House is split-level, with both external and internal stairs. So there is access from garden level to each floor, enabling wheelchair entry to the house and to the terrace via external doors. But no wheelchair access between floors internally. Baby cot and car seat available.
Outside
Set in 40 acres of parkland, centuries-old woods, farm tracks and olive groves. Large shared pool (20m x 10m: 67 x 33ft) and floodlit tennis court (raquets and balls provided), as well as 2 private gardens front and back of the house. Large 40 acre estate shared by small number of neighbours, each with own private space. Neighbours in the borgo include one other detached house and 8 apartments creatively nestled in beautifully restored farm buildings. Year-round resident caretaker to manage arrivals and departures. 1km to village bakery, bar and church. 2km to restaurant and supermarket. 15 minute trip to Todi's fine range of shops, restaurants, antiques, art galleries, churches and cafes. 45 minutes to regional capital Perugia, and to Orvieto or Terni.
Coast/Beach
Todi is in the heart of Central Italy, so visits to the sea will take over 2 hours. But local lakes provide good access to beaches, fishing and water sports: Lake Corbara (20 mins), Trasimeno (1 hour) and Bolsena (1 hour). Good set of maps and guide books in the house.
Golf
Nearest golf facility is the Lamborghini Goldf Centre near Panicale at Lake Trasimeno, one hour journey.
Skiing
Nearest skiing is a 2-3 hour drive, in the Sibillini and Gran Sasso National Parks.
Travel
Best access: Ryanair direct from Stansted to Perugia-San Egidio (45 mins). Easy 90 mins drive from both Rome airports. Regular and budget airlines: BA, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Easyjet etc,. Florence (2 hours), Pisa (2.5 hours) and Ancona (2 hours) are also options. Car essential. Online rental (Hertz, Avis, AutoEurope). Good road access to Todi by A1 and E 45. Advise guests to take train Rome to Orvieto or Terni (both 45 mns drive from Todi). Todi train station is 9km ( not mainline service).
Distances
Umbria is particularly proud of its food and wines. The fine character of its DOC and DOCG varieties, especially Sagrantino di Montefalco and Torgiano wines, have until recently been well-kept secrets. The wine museum in Torgiano (30 mins drive) provides a good starting point. Nearby Deruta (25 minutes) is a famous pottery centre. Perugia (45 mins) Orvieto (45 mins) are each worth a day's visit, as is Isola Maggiore on Lake Trasimeno (60 mins).
Further details
Courses in Italian, cooking and wine-tasting available in Todi and surrounding area. Todi is a founder member of the Slow-Food movement and has many fine rstaurants. Our favourite is Hosteria de la Valle, which produces exquisite food at everyday prices.
Booking notes
25% of rental fee is due with booking. Full rental fee due 6weeks before your stay begins. €200 damage deposit, to be repaid within 2 weeks of departure subject to satisfactory property inspection.
Guest comments
"We have been asked repeatedly to pick the highlights or our two-month trip. We had a lovely time and could extol the virtues and the wonders of Italy all day. But we all agree that the best time we had was in La Chiesina." Mr & Mrs R., Bristol.
For booking and further information
Mary O'Connell
Tel: (Ireland) + 353 018339073
Mobile: (Ireland) + 353 872417663
Email: Click here
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