Castle apartment Moraiolo
INTRODUCTION
Region
Umbria, Montegabbione
Location
Between Perugia and Orvieto, Italy
Area Map - Route planning
Summary
Charming and completely restored 13th century guest house of the castle (later partially used as olive mill) transformed into a luxurious country house with two spacious two-storeyed apartments, located at the ring wall of the castle. During your stay in the olive mill you will have the possibility of being the Noble family's private guest and get a guided tour of the castle and the surrounding estate. The family is always available to help with all practical needs whenever necessary during your stay.
The apartment (156 m2) is equipped with satellite television, high-speed-internet connection, independent heating, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, laundry facilities and drying rack. The apartment is furnished in the traditional style of an Italian manor house with a tasteful combination of antique and modern furniture. The bedrooms have quality mattresses and in winter duvets. The garden has a cozy dining area, comfortable deck chairs and a beautiful view over the valley.
Why this is Special Umbria
Truly beautifully restored country house in the traditional scenery of an important ancient Umbrian castle.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Pricing per week
November - April: EUR 1300; May - October, Easter, Christmas and New Year: EUR 1500
Procedure
The full amount is due to be paid upon booking;
security deposit: EUR 500;
final cleaning is included in the rental price;
heating, firewood, telephone/fax, cooks and cooking services are available upon separate charge.
Changing
Saturdays arrival as of 4 PM until 8 PM, departure latest 10 AM.
ACCOMODATION
Bedrooms
At the first floor there's a long hall through which one enters two bedrooms each with double beds with the possibility to turn them into twin beds. One bedroom has a beautiful view over the valley where the other has French windows pointing towards the castle. The master double bedroom is at ground floor level. There is an extra double sofabed in the living room.
Bathrooms
The ground floor hosts the en-suite bathroom with shower, bidet and wc. At the first floor there's a well-designed modern bathroom with marble sink, bath tub, shower, bidet and wc.
Kitchen
The spacious kitchen, made in old wood, is fully equiped and gives access to a small patio.
Livingrooms
At the ground floor is a large cozy living-dining room with castle like atmosphere including comfortable chairs, sofa, library and huge open fireplace. There's a flat widescreen TV with SKY Cinema package as well.
Other rooms
Cleaning
Cleaning will be done once a week, more cleaning upon request.
Amenities/Facilities
Amenities: Oven, Fridge with freezer, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Iron+board, Satellite tv, Internet access, Central heating, Cot, High chair, Barbeque, all in good condition.
Accessibility
The apartment is not specifically suitable for people with mobility problems
Outside
The apartment has its own garden, with luxury garden furniture, with lawn and parking facilities. The park of the castle is also accessible for the guests.
Notes
The castle lies in a beautiful forest-covered hilltop overlooking the historical border between the medieval city-states of Orvieto and Perugia. The castle has existed since the early 12th century and has in the last 4 centuries been the property of the same noble family. Today, still family-owned, it is the centre of an estate covering nearly 3000 acres of beautiful Umbrian countryside, where oak forests, vineyards, olive fields and arable land blend in total harmony with ancient dry walls and farmhouses built of local stone. The principal products of the estate are wine, olive oil, cereals, oil seeds, forage and forest products. There is abundant wildlife such as boar and deer, and the local flora including truffles and mushrooms. The beautiful surroundings and unspoiled environment make it hard to believe that this estate is only 17 kilometers away from the A1 motorway, exit Fabro.
SURROUNDINGS
The Castle is close to the main communication lines and almost equidistant of Rome (168 km) and Florence (153 km). It is an ideal base for exploring the historical treasures of Umbria and Tuscany, especially the countryside of the historical provinces of Orvieto, Todi, Spoleto, Perugia and Siena.
In the tiny village is a restaurant and winebar serving light meals. Montegabbione (7 km) hosts a couple of shops, restaurants, bar and gas station where Fabro (16 km) has supermarkets, shops and bars. Larger shops and supermarkets can be found in Chiusi (30 km) or Orvieto (44 km).
LEISURE
Leisure
The estate is an ideal operating base for those who are fond of trekking, archery, mountain bike, guided tours through the castle and surrounding estate as well as wine and olive oil tasting. Tennis can be done in Monteleone d'Orvieto (11 km) and horseback riding in Ficulle (15 km). Beach and water sport facilities at the nearby Lake Trasimeno (45 km). Golf courses are near Panicarola (33 km) at Golf Course Lamborghini (9 holes) and in Ellera Umbra (42 km) at Golf Club Perugia (18 holes).
Special activities
Festivals
World famous Umbria Jazz (July) and Eurochocolate (October) in Perugia.
GETTING THERE
Nearest airports are Umbria International Airport Sant'Egidio near Perugia (63 km), Rome Fiumicino (190 km) and Ciampino (175 km) International Airports and Florence International Airport (168 km); nearest A1 Motorway exits are at Fabro (17 km) for Rome and Florence; nearest train station in Fabro (16 km) and international train station of Chiusi (30 km) also hosts car rentals.
Distances
The most important cities in Umbria and Tuscany with all facilities for shopping, culture and art are within reach: (wine in) Montepulciano (56 km), Castiglione del Lago (46 km), Cortona (84 km), Siena (115 km), Florence (153 km), Perugia (49 km), Gubbio (98 km), Todi (51 km), Orvieto (48 km), Spoleto (139 km), Montefalco / Bevagna (63 km), Deruta (43 km), Assisi (74 km) and of course Rome (168 km).