Cottages near Grotte di Castro, Viterbo, Lazio

Cottages nearby Lake Bolsena, Grotte di Castro, Viterbo, Lazio

Magnificent Castle Complex, 4 Tastefully Converted Terraced Cottages
Equidistant Between Florence and Rome, Only 8km away from Lake Bolsena
4 Cottages (2 and 3 Bedrooms)

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Pool
Pool


Il Castello di Santa Cristina. A hidden gem in the heart of Italy - a base from which to explore three beautiful regions of Italy - Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. Santa Cristina Castle is a tranquil haven set away from the usual tourist routes, yet easily accessible to many places of interest such as Rome, Florence, Sienna and Orvieto. The location also gives guests unique access to great beaches, countryside, regional cooking and culture stretching across central Italy. Santa Cristina is hidden among lush hills in the heart of a country estate. On offer is the best in comfortable accommodation, peace and relaxation – a haven from the outside world. Count Antonello Caterini and his family, the castle estate owners for over 800 years, will help make your holiday truly memorable. Nearby are restaurants and lakes with great beaches and breathtaking views. Mountain biking, tennis, horse-riding, sailing, rambling and other country pursuits are available.



Lake Bolsena
Lake Bolsena

 

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Firenze Prices Currency Conversion
Rental Period Per Night Per Week Per Month Min. Stay (Nights)
8 January 2012 - 1 April 2012 €850 2
1 April 2012 - 23 June 2012 €1100 2
23 June 2012 - 14 July 2012 €1600 6
18 August 2012 - 1 September 2012 €1700 6
1 September 2012 - 20 October 2012 €1100 -
20 October 2012 - 24 December 2012 £850 -

 

Orvieto Prices
Rental Period Per Night Per Week Per Month Min. Stay (Nights)
8 January 2012 - 1 April 2012 €700 2
1 April 2012 - 23 June 2012 €950 3
23 June 2012 - 14 July 2012 €1400 7
14 July 2012 - 18 August 2012 €1500 7
18 August 2012 - 1 September 2012 €1400 7
1 September 2012 - 20 October 2012 €950 1
20 October 2012 - 24 December 2012 €700 1

 

Granaio Prices
Rental Period Per Night Per Week Per Month Min. Stay (Nights)
8 January 2012 - 1 April 2012 €1000 2
1 April 2012 - 23 June 2012 €1350 2
23 June 2012 - 14 July 2012 €1750 7
14 July 2012 - 18 August 2012 €1900 -
18 August 2012 - 1 September 2012 €1750 -
1 September 2012 - 20 October 2012 €1350 -
20 October 2012 - 24 December 2012 €1000 -

 

Civita Prices
Rental Period Per Night Per Week Per Month Min. Stay (Nights)
8 January 2012 - 1 April 2012 €700 5
1 April 2012 - 23 June 2012 €950 5
23 June 2012 - 14 July 2012 €1400 7
14 July 2012 - 18 August 2012 €1500 7
18 August 2012 - 1 September 2012 €1400 7
1 September 2012 - 20 October 2012 €950 7
20 October 2012 - 24 December 2012 €700 2

 

Changeover day
Preferred changeover day is Saturday. Arrive after 15:00 hours - depart 10:00 hours. However, we are flexible and sometimes we are able to accommodate our guests starting on different days .

Accommodation
Check availability Firenze
Firenze is a rustic, creeper clad end of terrace cottage that overlooks the pool and the lower terrace which offers an attractive outdoor dining area.
French doors open from the upper terrace into a large, very light living room with a handsome wood-burning fireplace, beamed ceiling and terracotta floor. The furnishings are comfortable and traditional, with attractive lamps, curtains and old prints.
The separate custom-made kitchen of traditional tiles and heavy wooden doors has a dishwasher and the large downstairs shower room houses a washing machine.
Upstairs the double bedroom overlooks the main terrace and garden. Its furnishings are bright and pretty.
A second more traditional twin-bedded room has good antique furniture and the third has charming patchwork covers.
There is plenty of storage space, room to sit and relax, and a second small shower room.
Nearby is the BBQ area.
This is cottage living in some style.
It is possible to have any configuration of beds in

 

Check availability Orvieto
Ivy-clad Orvieto cottage was formerly the estate manager's house - this has the original fireplace and staircase.
French doors open off the terrace into a terracotta tiled floor, which helps keep the cottage nice and cool in summer.
The living area, set out with comfortable furniture, has a separate dining area which looks onto the garden and pool.
The kitchen here is small but has everything you need including a small dishwasher and washing machine.
Also on this floor there is a cloakroom and a pretty double bedroom with a brick vaulted ceiling also overlooking the pool and garden.
Upstairs is a large, well-equipped shower room, and an attractive traditionally furnished bedroom, approached through a studio room which can be a study with a good desk and extra seating or the sofa bed can make up into a third bedroom. This arrangement makes Orvieto both comfortable and adaptable.
As with all the properties at Santa Cristina there is the facility to have different bed configur

 

Check availability Granaio
This apartment is located in the main farmhouse below the castle where once the old granaries of the farm used to be. The windows to the south overlook the main swimming pool and the large terrace at the ground floor. All the apartment is paved with a beautiful ancient terracotta tile floor. At the entrance there is a large living room/dining room with fireplace. Next to it there is a small kitchen but it is fully equipped with dishwasher and washing machine, stove, fridge. From there a long corridor leads into 4 double bed rooms furnished with original iron beds and cupboards. 2 bedrooms have twin beds and 2 have double beds. Each bedroom has its own bathroom en suite.

 

Check availability Civita
Civita is on one floor and is at a different level of the old granary to the other cottages. The main entrance is on the terrace overlooking the swimming pool and alongside is the outdoor dining area. The French windows open onto a charming living room\dining room with a woodburning fireplace. There are two large attractive 'en suite' bedrooms each decorated in the same local rustic, yet modern style of all the holiday accommodation at Santa Cristina. A kitchen fully equipped with dishwasher with a service entrance this also has a separate washing machine facility.

 

Notes on accommodation
All cottages have gas central heating for the cold winter nights, although, even in late november it can be warm enough not to need heating. Of course, for the off-season guest, as Santa Cristina is in the heart of the forest, there is plenty of wood to burn to enjoy a cosy fireside evening with a glass of local wine and a good book.

Outside
The large pool is shared by the other holidaymakers and is attended each day by the estate gardienne. The grounds of the castle are well tended and you can play tennis, football, volleyball or take a trip in an off-road jeep. There are stables with 10 horses attended by a qualified riding instructor who will happily give lessons or for experienced riders organise treks for couple of hours or all day with a picnic by the lake.

There are many walks and not too far away is a lake that makes for a quiet and peacful place to while away an hour or two, in the evening sunshine, before dinner.

Coast/Beach
There are safe, unspoilt comfortable and attractive beaches very nearby with lakeside restaurants, boating and water sports - just 8 kilometres away - all around the very large freshwater lake Bolsena. If you prefer a beach by the sea then you will find the best beaches about 45 minutes drive through the attractive Tuscan countryside to the very attractive Capalbio beach on the Med where the inhabitants of Rome prefer to spend their leisure time by the sea.

Golf
There is a small par 3 18 holes golf course only 10 min drive and a rather grand 18 hole course about an hour and a quarters drive.

Skiing
Skiing can be an option only in February .Monte Amiata is 45 km away .

Special interest holidays
painting, photography and cookery holidays. If you are interested in these kind of holiday please call us.
Discover the delights and colours of Autumn in Italy, with camera or paint brush. Be creative and enjoy the taste of your creativity with a cooking course.

Travel
Nearest airports is Rome ( Fumincino) but also Rome Ciampino and Perugia both about an 1.5hrs away by motorway. Although you do not need a car it is strongly recommended that you do hire some form of transport.

Distances
The nearest village is about 3 kilometres away. There are so many places to visit in this area you are spoilt for choice. Orvieto and Viterbo are the nearest towns and both are definitely worth a visit .Siena is only 1 hr and 15 min away .

Further details
There is so much to do and so many places to visit in this area that it would be pointless trying to list them here. However, please visit our website to learn more and find links to places of interest :www.santacristinacastle.com .

Guest comments
Hi Antonio We had a fantastic holiday and found everything so relaxing. I would appreciate it if when you get back from Italy that you can contact me so that we can book 2 weeks for next year! Martin Bagley

Just a short note to say how much we enjoyed our stay at Santa Christina. A beautiful location, excellent facilities and very comfortable accommodation. The pool was a real plus point especially as we were blessed with such good weather. We had a wonderful time during our stay in Italy.

Bob, I would like to thank you for your help and assistance. I would also be grateful if you would pass on our thanks to Antonello, Christina and Paola Steve Robins

Dear Antonio We had a fantastic time at Santa Christina last year and would really love to return in August 2008. We are trying to sort out our annual leave, provisionally we would be interested in two weeks beginning August 10th. Could you advise on availabilty? Very best regards and Happy New Year.
Julia-Claire

Owner profile


About the owner
Antonio Mancini Caterini, hello .Equestrian guide, sporty person, last generation of the family who own the estate since 1700. After many years spent working in the advertising business, now is dedicating himself since 1998 to manage the castle estate by transforming it into a holiday accommodation for people who want to relax and enjoy the fantastic unspoiled countryside and history of this area. To find an eco friendly, sustainable way of producing an income with the estate is my present commitment. If you like :horse riding, bike riding, swimming\snorkeling (Lake Bolsena), tennis :Then come and join me. Otherwise history and environment are other two interesting subjects here. Thank you and hope to see you here soon.

Why the owner chose a home in this location
This estate has always been in my family since 1700.

 

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