ITALIARENTALS

UMBRIA

TODI CHARMING 1100 MEDIEVAL TOWER with panoramic terrace - sleeps up to 5

Just 5 minutes drive from the medieval centre of magnificent Todi, along lanes of vineyards and olive groves and rising gently uphill, overlooking the Tiber valley, is a wonderful enchanting hamlet with its own tiny 12th century chapel and its historic tower.    Once the summer residence of a local noble family, the borgo dates back to the 11 century and is the ideal location for a perfect, relaxing and authentic long or short term vacation in Umbria and from the large panoramic terrace Todi is in sight just minutes away with all amenities that the majestic town can offer.

 Accommodation

The Tower’s imposing facade with its grand stone steps to its ancient door is absolutely charming.  The entrance hallway leads to an open plan living room/dining room and kitchen. Typically authentic with ancient exposed beams throughout, large open fireplace - perfect in cooler months for log fires and bruschetta!  

The living room comprises a large stylish Italian curved sofa that seats up to 4 persons and two lounge chairs.   The dining table accommodates 4-6 persons and the unit divide kitchen includes an electric oven & hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.  Two shuttered windows look out onto the rolling countryside.

Ancient travertine stone steps lead to the first floor.  The large panoramic terrace lies at the top of the stairwell via two shuttered wooden french doors.  The terrace is a pure delight with its herb garden of pots and aromas. The terrace boasts a large artisan wood table with seating for up to 6, a large barbecue and of course the most amazing 180 deg. view of the countryside and Todi in the near distance.  

The Tower comprises 2 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a small mezzanine floor suitable for a child / age 10 plus to sleep.  The master bedroom has ensuite bathroom including bath/shower with shuttered french doors that lead onto the terrace whilst the other bedroom has 2 twin beds and separate charming bathroom with shower  There is a study/office on this floor, perfect for catching up perhaps with friends or business matters whilst away and provides a quiet area

Facilities:                                                                                                               Kitchen Appliances

Large flat screen TV                                                                                               Kettle

Internet / Wifi                                                                                                          Toaster

Air Conditioning                                                                                                      Microwave

Heating                                                                                                                   Cafe Maker

DVD player

Washer and Dryer

Dishwasher

Todi

The Etruscan town of Todi is placed on top of a hill dominating the Tiber River and its valley and is a flourishing Umbrian centre where quality of life is considered as the best in the world and was given this prestigious title some years ago. Many classic Hollywood films have been rolled out in this famous Piazza. Todi is the home town of medieval Italian poet Jacopone. Todi boasts three beautiful churches, its Duomo in the piazza, Jacopone's church of San Fortunato the beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria della Consolazione. Todi's piazza is classed as one of the finest in Italy and boasts two palaces, one a museum exhibiting fine art and antiques. There are many fine bars and restaurants to choose from and the many craft shops will be a delight. Todi hosts a very busy events calendar and all through the summer months many varying events take place such as craft and prestigious antiques fair in April, Todi in Flower in May, Todi Tango Festival in June, international hot air balloon Grand Prix in July, alfresco concerts under the stars during August, Todi Arts Festival in September, live theatre and shows throughout the year. Take a walk around Todi and take in the medieval air and experience the magnificence of the architecture, the churches, the palaces and take in its ambiance.

  UMBRIA

Umbria is an enchanting and mystical region which lies next to Tuscany and therefore in a most perfect location in central Italy. Known as the green heart of Italy, the region has a wonderful mixture of panorama,      rolling hills covered with vineyards, olive groves and fields of sunflowers, medieval hill towns dot the landscape,, mountains with pine forests and its lakes and waterfalls. Lake Trasimeno is no doubt a mystical lake, a favorite with Italians, where you can take a 15 minute boat ride to reach one of the Islands famous for lace making and lovely lakeside restaurants. World famous places such as Assisi, Orvieto, Perugia, Spoleto are just 40 minutes away from Todi. Also Deruta, home to the world famous Renaissance majolica-ceramics, only 20 minutes drive away. Umbrian olive oil is one of Italy's finest and its wines especially the renowned Orvieto Classico bianco, the wonderful Grechetto, a fantastic straw coloured wine and for a strong red, Montefalco Sagrantino will sure to impress the most discerning of wine buffs.   Umbria's cuisine, like Tuscany, is rustic and hearty, where in autumn months a plethora of tartufo/truffles, mushrooms, lentils are found widely available on restaurant menus.