Restored 16th Century Farmhouse with Pool and Separate Cottage
Beautiful Gardens and Views of Todi and Hills Nearby
Sleeps 10/12 (5 Bedrooms)
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‘Il Gelso’ is the owners’ home of 350 sq.m. set in extensive gardens with irrigated lawns. The property is situated on a quiet country road just outside the small village of Torre Gentile. There are 4 main bedrooms in the villa. 2 of which are very large 10m x 4m on ground floor with seating area and open fireplace. 1st floor master bed is 8m x 4m with bathroom 4m x 4m. Remaining 2 double bedrooms have bath or shower facility adjoining. The guest cottage is 45 sq.m. with sitting room, bedroom, bathroom, dressing room and kitchenette. Patio situated next to covered outside area of the villa. The cottage is ideal for a couple with infants needing supervision equally for grand parents needing quiet and privacy. Between the cottage and the villa is a large covered area for Summer outside dining and a covered sitting area facing towards the pool (size 12m x 7m with shallow walk way of 12m x 2m).
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 22 December 2011 - 5 January 2012 | €2185 | 7 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 23 June 2012 | €2575 | 7 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 23 June 2012 | £2250 | 7 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 14 July 2012 | €2850 | 7 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 14 July 2012 | £2500 | 7 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 28 July 2012 | €3750 | 7 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 28 July 2012 | £3275 | 7 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | €2185 | 7 |
Changeover day
Saturday but we may consider variations depending on other bookings this will apply over Xmas and Easter or last minute.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bed 1: 8m x 4m dble large bed + bathroom and dressing rm en-suite. Bed 2: 4.5m x 3.5m sh facility en suite tw/dble. Bed 3 4 x 3.5 Bathroom adjoins Bed 4 very large room 10 x 4m dble bed shower en suite Bed 5 with sitting Rm bath in cottage |
| Bathrooms: | All bathrooms have bidets except bedroom 4 on ground floor which has a shower separated by plate glass screen antique marble wash basin. Bedroom 1 very large bath and marble surround. |
| Kitchen: | Fully Kitchen equipment gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher. Clothes washer off corridor. n.b. price includes daily maid service. |
| Utility Room: | The utility room is equipped with a domestic clothes washer. Laundry service by staff. |
| Living Rooms: | The sitting room is 12m x 4.5m and equipped with TV, DVD and music system. The owners subscribe to Sky TV giving access to English language programmes, cinema, news BBC CNN etc. |
| Other: | The covered outside dining area is served from kitchen nearby. Large outside table to seat 12 with fountain and antique surround (head stone). Outside seating areas are 12m x 4m facing pool. Gazebo 4m x 4m adjoining pool and seating under the gelso tree. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and towels provided, bed linen changed weekly, towels twice weekly, separate coloured towels for pool. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access central heating air conditioning room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
The air conditioning is partial only i.e. units in 2 bedrooms, fans are also provided. As the stone walls are very thick the villa is cooler than a more modern home, Generally there is a period of about 2 weeks in August when fans and partial A/C are required. The property is ideal for children but it is always necessary to ensure that young children are supervised near the pool. For heating there are open fires in 3 rooms used only early spring and autumn and full central heating in the winter. Gabriella worked as an interior designer in London and provides her own magic touch but as a home rather than a showpiece.
Accessibility
The villa is an original farmhouse substantially modernised in 1996. There are no special features for the aged - however the ground floors very large bedroom was found very suitable for an elderly grandparent who managed the single step up to the shower room without any difficulty. Access to the shower room is easy no doors, just a fixed glass screen.
Outside
The swimming pool is 12m x 7m divided into the normal depth of 1.1m to 2m which is 5m x 12m and a shallow walkway 30cm deep which is 2m x 12m. Very popular for both children and adults. The large gazebo is equipped with ample lounge chairs, sun beds and a fridge with centre light. There is a portable barbecue nearby. The remaining gardens have been created from the original farm land into the gardens of 2 acres which incorporate the lawns flower beds and tree planting, an olive grove, orchard small vegetable garden. The gardens have hosted many large gatherings and there is ample parking off the main drive. The gardens around the villa are secured with fencing and wrought iron gates at the entrance. A further 10 acres of the original land, stretches up the rising ground and is maintained as "Bosco" (woodland). The gardener attends mornings only and is responsible for maintenance lawn cutting and pool cleaning, often leaving fresh vegetables at the villa door.
Coast/Beach
Beaches are both east and west but our guests prefer the quiet countryside and places to visit which abound with historic interest.
Golf
Golf within 45 minutes drive near Perugia. well known tennis court only 2 kms from the villa 11 courts, 2 covered.
Special interest holidays
The owner (Michael Blampied) is a retired architect and amateur artist. Art courses have been arranged very successfully and an Irish group headed by the well known artist John Dinlan are planning a further course in Sept 2009. there may be an availability for 1 or 2 to join in. Date to be announced in January 2009.
Travel
Car hire essential, all available at airports but best value by search on internet. Nearest airport Perugia (Ryanair), 45km, flights now on Saturday changeday. Roma Fiumicino and Ciampino 150km or 1.5 hours by car. Pisa 3.5 hours and Florence 2.5 hours if you want to visit Florence or Siena on the way South.
Distances
Rome 150km: Viterbo, Assisi, Spoleto (music Festival) Orvieto Arrezo (famous for the artist Piero della Francesca) are all within 45 minutes drive also the Jazz festival at Perugia. Many small towns nearby such as Bevagna, Montefalco, Deruta (Pottery) are also within 45 minutes by car. The owners provide a guide to local beauty spots of intrest even closer to Todi for example the village of Ceconibi which means "blind Hannibal" as Hannibal camped near Todi.
Further details
The villa is just 5km to the South of Todi. Our handbook identifies the location of shopping areas and restaurants nearby which are within easy reach and this include 2 of the best and most popular restaurants both having a large car park. There are 5 supermarkets situated outside the walled town of Todi and free of traffic. One of these is a discount supermarket. There is also the Coop and others are well recommended. In this area called Capucini you will find banking - 2 supermarkets, 2 petrol stations, an Internet location, hairdresser (unisex) and stationers. The post office is in Todi and a smaller village. There is a theatre in Todi with seating for 1000 and there are frequent activities and concerts. We receive many compliments on the handbook. At Monte Castello di Vibio 20 mins from Todi you can visit what they claim is the smallest theatre in the world it seats 100 but is built in the theatre tradition with stalls and 3 tiers of private boxes. The hand painting to the ceilings and walls is very beautiful. There are wonderful open air markets giving incredible value the best of these is at Marsciano open Monday all morning. There are shopping outlets for buying shoes and other items if you really want to spend your holiday looking for bargain. There are also art galleries and museums but one fascinating activity is the SAGRA a festival in which Italians celebrate the harvest from May until August: each small town will prepare a feast followed by music and dancing. Example "Festival of the Goose" is celebrated at Bettona and is a wonderful evenings entertainment with great food on long tables and bench seating in the central piazza. Following the meal you walk on to another square for music and dancing and from this high point you can see the lights of Assisi at night only a few km away.
Booking notes
If you decide to book you will be sent a booking form which also includes travel directions and confirms the agreed price and what is included. The security deposit payable on arrival number in your party etc. 30% of the total price is payable to confirm your booking. This booking form is intended to answer FAQs - All bookings are by the week change day on Saturday. Arrival after 4.00. Depart by 10.00 allows for cleaning.
Guest comments
Aug 2006 Freedman family. We were excited to come but our expectations were exceeded by what we found! We spent a wonderful relaxing 2 weeks in your beautiful home. The house pool and garden are magnificent your staff and yourselves so charming and helpful. Also we love the cat. Thank you so much!
Aug 2007 Mills family. Fantastic setting and such a lovely house. Nice and hot - making the pool a real winner! All recommendations very useful. Staff helpful and welcoming. Try the wild boar at La Mulinella and Pizza at Rosa dei Venti
Aug 2008 Jenni Harries. A delightful two weeks. I love the pool, especially the shelf inside, because we were doing somersaults off it. The information book that you put together for us was very useful, thank you. The restaurant in Fiorte was lovely. The mozarella pizza with potato and sausage was the best. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your lovely home. P.S. I love the cat we named her Beauty.
Owner profile
Michael
About the owner
I am a architect from London where I have worked on projects world wide and in the UK. . Gabriella -an interior designer transferred from her home in Italy when we married, and has contributed her expertise in desig. She has the ability to create a real home from home. which is quite evident in the villas.
We have retained a home in London but transfer to Italy for the Italian summer from April to September.
Our home near Todi is a large stone built property of 15th century origin which we let thro the Summers in Italy. We also refurbished and extended, another villa which is quite separate from our home This villa "Le Terrazze" has it's own pool We have home help, and a full time gardener plus cat and dog The lawns are extensive and irrigated ar night
Year purchased: 1997
Why the owner chose a home in this location
>> Proximity to Rome and ease of communication
>> Umbria is considered " The garden of Italy" Gabriella having lived in London started "Todi in Fiorita" inspired by the Chelsea Flower Show now enteroing it's 3rd year end of May
>> The very beautiful countryside and numerous villages and small towns each of which celebrate the Sunner harvest with evenuìings for Good food music and Dancing these continue from may till the first week in Sept
>> Although farenough from heavy traffic the location enjoys all modern amenities Restaurants shopping banks plus Theatre and cinema
For booking and further information
Property Ref IT2573
Contact Name:
Michael Blampied
(ITALY) +39 3382409831
Alternate Contact Details:
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 02073593938
Sarah (Realholidays )
Owners Website: Click here
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