House in Citta di Castello, Umbria

Citta Di Castello, inter-gen family occasions, overlooking Reschio

Citta Di Castello, inter-gen family occasions, overlooking Reschio

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pool
The terrace before pergola - and the views
the terrace - just outsie the kitchen
The views
the house

Overview of Citta Di Castello, inter-gen family occasions, overlooking Reschio

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14500 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Citta di Castello, Umbria
  • Popular LocationMarchigliano Church29 min drive
  • Popular LocationTown Hall31 min drive
  • Popular LocationVitelli Palace alla Cannoniera33 min drive
  • AirportPerugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Citta Di Castello, inter-gen family occasions, overlooking Reschio

Dating from the 12C, this borgo is perched at 700m looking down into the Niccone Valley and onto Reschio Estate. The main house has 7 double bedrooms, 2 drawing rooms, open fires, a large dining room and fantastic views. The borgo (collection of farmhouses) has a dedicated pool (open from June to Sept), a stand alone - non-consecrated chapel - and an old grotto where Saint Donino is said to have contemplated life. This house has soul, is very old and been renovated to honor its past as well as adding in some of today's comforts - private pool, wifi etc. Close to Citta di Castello, Assisi and other historic towns, it provides a great location with true peacefulness. Great for the summer, but also in spring and autumn - where the colours and light are fantastic.

Significant time has been placed into retrofitting solutions to take the property's carbon emissions to zero and possibly into positive territory, subject one's purity in classifying emissions. Photovoltaic panels (PV) provides electricity (17kW) in the day, with the surplus generated powering a lead acid battery bank - which provides power at night or on cloudy days.

The house has an Electric Vehicle (EV) charger - which comes off the PV panels.

Solar panels (8kW) provides hot water in the sunny months (April - late Oct), then a wood pellet burner takes over. The house also has woodburners for the winter, hence my comment on purity of how one measures emissions, as technically burning wood and wood pellets are seen as a neutral emission.

The house has wooden shutters and rugs over doorways to try and maintain insulation in the winter months.

Water is used from a lake (garden) and from a well (house), and as much minimization procedures have been put in place as possible, so this is not a property of green lawns in the summer.

Property manager

William Davies
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
3 cots, 4 highchairs 4 movable mattresses

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
But only for civilized 40th / 50th etc

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 6 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is no use of the pool from mid late-September to early June
In late Oct and possibly at Easter, you may want to light the fires, woodburners etc. You will require wood, which I have. There would be a charge.
If you take the house for multiple weeks and want the house cleaned each week, then please ask. Euro 200 per week charge - cash.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: But only for civilized 40th / 50th etc
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Città di Castello

Located in Città di Castello, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Historic Town Montone and Vitelli Palace alla Cannoniera are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tiber River and Laghi di Faldo. Travelling with kids? Consider Ravagni Oil Mill and Tourist Office Arezzo Valley. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Marchigliano Church - 29 min drive
  • Town Hall - 31 min drive
  • Vitelli Palace alla Cannoniera - 33 min drive
  • Arezzo Equestrian Centre - 49 min drive
  • Lake Trasimeno - 60 min drive

Getting around

  • Terontola-Cortona Station - 50 min drive
  • Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Pieve Vecchia - 35 min drive
  • Dogana Vecchia Ristorante & Country House - 24 min drive
  • Il Pretino - 32 min drive
  • La Pieve Vecchia - 35 min drive
  • Ristorante Pizzeria Archibugio - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Citta Di Castello, inter-gen family occasions, overlooking Reschio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 6 total).

What time is check-in at Citta Di Castello, inter-gen family occasions, overlooking Reschio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Citta Di Castello, inter-gen family occasions, overlooking Reschio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Citta Di Castello, inter-gen family occasions, overlooking Reschio located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Marchigliano Church, Tiber River and Church of San Francesco. Historic Town Montone and Madonna del Parto Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm G., Brighton, Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La Dolva Vita in
Fattoria San Lorenzo is a beautiful home overlooking the Niccone valley. We were there for a lovely week with our extended family who had flown in from all around the world - many enjoyable hours were spent either seated by the terrace drinking wine or playing by the pool. Uwe was happy to help with anything we asked - I have to say he went above and beyond firing up the pizza oven on a 30deg C day! In addition, William was a great host with very good communications prior to our arrival and always happy to respond to our questions and requests eg helping to arrange chefs to provide dinner one night. Thank you Uwe and William for making our family reunion so special!

10/10 Excellent

Xenia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation
Everything was as described. The detailed info sheet was very helpful. The communication with William was very good and Uwe was the best host. We loved staying there. Would definitely recommend this house to everyone who is not afraid of scorpios and spiders.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beauty, History and Serenity in the Umbrian Hills
Our party of 10 thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this historic, beautiful and roomy villa near Citta di Castello. 7 bedrooms, and a total of 10 beds along with 3 baths gave us all plenty of privacy with room to spread out, yet still allowed us to spend time together as a group. We usually dined inside, but the table on the terrace was a great place for a meal, morning coffee, or just a place to take in the absolutely beautiful views of the valley, villas, tobacco fields and castle almost 2,000 feet below (600+ meters). The views cannot be accurately represented in photos - none can do them justice - they are spectacular. The owner checked in to make sure we arrived and also followed up to see that our stay was what we expected. There is an on-site caretaker (Uwe), who was a tremendous help and pleasure to have access to. Unobtrusive yet always available to help with train schedules, and to address minor needs or questions, regardless of the time of day or night. We hired a chef (Daniela) to come in and cook 7 meals for us with a few days left open for us to have dinner out on our longer day trips. This was a great decision and recommended as the nearest restaurants are at least 30 minutes away. We had many leftovers for lunches the following day. Hiring Daniela gave us so much extra time and probably did not cost more than eating out. The home is rustic but renovated well and comfortable despite no AC. We will definitely stay here on our next trip to Umbria!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
tutto molto positivo
Rilassante e molto bello il posto
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacanza con amici
Splendido poste per un soggiorno fra amici!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by William Davies

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Why they chose this property

Architecturally it is beautiful.
It is very old.
It has space.
It has soul, is very peaceful - all the while being within 30mins of some beautiful towns, restaurants, etc.
You can eat outside on the terrace and at 700m have unobstructed views into the Niconne valley.
In the winter you can light the fires and have some great meals in the dining room for 20 !
If you like to run or mountain bike - the dirt roads and ups and down are nice..

What makes this property unique

Great family and friends location.
All can have space, yet have 3-4 locations where all can gather for meals outside and inside.

Languages:

English

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