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Casa Cielo
Casa Cielo is sited in the most stunning of locations in the hills of Umbria with unparalleled panoramic views over the Niccone valley and Tuscany. It features a centuries old square tower and can accommodate a total of nine people. As the name implies this is a house right up in the sky!
The clever design of the house has created independent entrances to both floors of the property and each floor contains its own kitchen, bedrooms, living rooms and eating areas. This allows two families to rent the whole property together, but at the same time provides some degree of privacy for each family if required. Alternatively, there is an option to rent just the upper floor for five people by itself. The lower floor would not be rented to anybody else in these circumstances and you would have the garden and pool exclusively for your private use.
The upper floor is reached by an external stone stairway that leads up to a large outdoor terrace.
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The front door opens from this terrace into the spacious sitting room with large dining table, easy chairs, sofa and open fireplace. Broadband internet access with VOIP phone service and SKYPE access (for which there is a small weekly charge) is positioned in this room.
The well appointed and spacious kitchen leads off from this room. It has a double sink, 4 ring gas hob & oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and all modern appliances.
An external door from this kitchen leads out onto the terrace. This provides the perfect spot for that morning coffee or evening sun downer. The magnificent views from here will inevitably distract you from most culinary tasks!
Another door from the sitting room leads to the other side of the house and the two bedrooms on this floor. This one with a queen sized double bed …………..
……….. and this one with a single bed. Also on this floor there are two bathrooms both with shower, loo and basin.
An internal stone stairway winds up to the tower of the house on the top floor in which there is a romantic bedroom, with queen sized double bed.
There are dramatic views over the surrounding Umbrian countryside from this bedroom with this stunning panorama of the Niccone valley and Tuscan hills.
The entrance to the lower part of the house is from this covered loggia that provides a lovely shaded area for alfresco meals.
The entrance opens into a large sitting room with sofa, easy chairs, dining table and an open fireplace as its focal point.
From this room a door leads into the delightful kitchen which is equipped with a sink, 4 ring gas hob & oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and all modern appliances. French windows from this kitchen open directly onto the outside covered terrace.
There are two double bedrooms on this floor. One bedroom has a double bed ………….
……… and the other has two single beds.
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Both these bedrooms on the lower floor of Casa Cielo share a bathroom with shower, loo, double basins and bidet. |
In the extensive garden of Casa Cielo a winding pathway leads from the house up to the private swimming pool. |
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This pool is sited in a fabulous position and really is a pool with a view.
Casa Cielo is a remarkable villa that provides everything you could want from a holiday here in Umbria ~ comfort, privacy, pool and stunning views. Being positioned on the Umbria / Tuscany borders it is also easily accessible to the cultural gems that both these magical regions of Italy can offer.
Summary
Property Name: Casa Cielo
| Item | Detail | Remarks |
| Location | ||
| Region of Italy | Umbria |
On the southern slopes of the Niccone valley on the Tuscany border |
| Accommodation | ||
| Total Max Numbers of People | 9 |
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Upper Floor |
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Maximum Numbers of People 5 |
Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bedroom 1 | Queen-sized double bed | |
| Bedroom 2 | 1 single bed |
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| Bedroom 3 | Tower. Queen-sized double bed |
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| Bathrooms | 2 |
Bathroom 1 | Shower, basin, bidet, loo |
| Bathroom 2 | Shower, basin, bidet, loo |
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| Cloakroom | No |
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| Sitting Room | Yes |
Open fire |
| Kitchen / Appliances | 1 |
4 ring gas hob, oven, double sink, fridge/freezer and dishwasher |
| Dining area | 1 |
Seating for 9 people |
| Other Rooms | 1 |
Utility room with washing machine |
| Additional Sofa / Fold Up Beds | Yes |
On request. 1 single ‘put you up’ type bed at additional cost, but maximum numbers of people in the top floor is absolutely not to exceed 6 people |
| Cots | Yes |
On request, but maximum numbers of people in the top floor is absolutely not to exceed 6 people |
| Suitability for disabled access | No |
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Ground Floor |
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Maximum Numbers of People 4 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 |
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| Bedroom 1 | Queen sized double bed | |
| Bedroom 2 | 2 single beds | |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
Shower, 2 basins, bidet, loo |
| Cloakroom | No |
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| Sitting Rooms | Yes |
Open fireplace |
| Kitchen / Appliances | 1 |
4 ring gas hob, electric oven, double sink, dishwasher, fridge/freezer. |
| Dining Area | 1 |
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| Other Rooms | No |
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| Additional Sofa / Fold Up Beds | No |
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| Cots | Yes |
On request, but maximum numbers of people in the ground floor is absolutely not to exceed 4 people |
| Suitability for disabled access | No |
| Facilities & Supplementary Information |
| Interior | ||
| Heating | Yes |
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| Open Fireplaces | Yes |
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| Air Conditioning | No |
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| Fans | Yes |
On request |
| Mosquito Nets / Screens | Yes |
Screens on some, but not all windows |
| Linen | Yes |
Changed at the end of each week |
| Towels & Pool Towels | Yes |
Self laundry |
| Washing Machine | Yes |
Shared between upper & lower floor. A laundry service is available at cost |
| Spin Dryer | No |
Clothes line + sun |
| Iron | Yes |
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| Dishwasher | Yes |
On both floors | Hairdryer | Yes |
| TV | No |
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| DVD player | No |
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| Video player | No |
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| Radio / CD Player | Yes |
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| Telephone | Yes |
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| Fax | No |
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| Mobile Telephone Reception | Yes |
Good |
| Internet access | Yes |
Computer with broadband internet on upper floor. Broadband internet access for laptops also available in lower floor. WIFI reception on both floors. There is a small weekly charge. |
| SKYPE/VOIP facilities | Yes |
VOIP phone service with Skype access charged at cost |
| High Chair for Children | Yes |
On request |
| Toys for Children | No |
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| Safe Box for Valuables | Yes |
On both floors |
| First Evening Meal | Yes |
On request at cost |
| Other Meals | Yes |
On request at cost |
| Welcome Food Pack | Yes |
On request at cost |
| Reading Books & Board Games | Yes |
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| Extra Cleaning | Yes |
On request at cost |
| Smoking Policy | Smoking is permitted. As with commonly accepted polite practise this should be restricted to outside the property. |
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| House Book | Yes |
Very comprehensive. Extensive details of local information |
| Reception on arrival | Yes |
Provided estimated arrival time is known and confirmed |
| Assistance | Yes |
An extensive concierge service is provided by the owners for shopping, transport, guided tours, cooking, baby sitting, restaurant reservations and lots of other things. Details and costs of all the assistance that can be provided will be sent when the final payment of the reservation is made |
| Exterior | ||
| Swimming Pool | Yes |
Size in mts. Breadth: 6, Length: 12, Shallow: 1.25, Deep: 2.5 Access: Metal steps at shallow end. Cleaning System: Chlorine Open: Mid May to Sep (inclusive) Usage: Exclusive Facilities: Loungers, tables, chairs |
| Garden | Yes |
An extensive garden with a mass of lavender and other shrubs |
| Terrace | Yes |
At entrance to upper floor, pergola on ground floor both with garden furniture |
| Sporting Facilities | No |
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| BBQ | Yes |
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| Pizza Oven | Yes |
Often used for cooking |
| Nearest Neighbour | 400 metres. Not overlooked | |
| Animals Close to Premises | No |
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| Approach Drive | A 2 km gravel track leads from the asphalt surface public road. It is uphill in parts, but well-maintained and quite manageable |
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| Garden Security | No |
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| Covered Car Port | No |
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| Car Parking | Yes |
Plenty of space |
| Water Source | Well with large underground cistern (Even if the water is classified as drinkable we always advise our guests that if they have any concerns at all to buy bottled water for drinking purposes and use the house water for all other matters) |
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| Rental Facts | ||
| Rental Basis | Self catering | |
| Rental Options | The whole property will be for the exclusive use of just one group. There is a rental option for 5 - 6 people using just the upper floor. In these circumstances the lower floor will be locked and will not be made available to anybody else |
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| Breakage/Security/Deposit | No |
All breakages should be reported to the key holder immediately and payment in Euros made to the keyholder before departure. If appropriate an invoice for damages and extra costs will be raised for subsequent payment within 7 days |
| Rental Restrictions | No |
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| Rental Periods | Available all the year around for a min of 7 nights with changeover on Saturday |
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| Included in the Rental Price | Local taxes Electricity, gas, water and firewood Central heating, but guests are liable to cost if use is excessive and unreasonable Use and laundry of bed linen & towels Final cleaning |
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| Not Included in the Rental Price (Payment to be made locally) |
Internet/Telephone/VOIP Extra cleaning/Laundry Concierge services ~ details and prices will be sent when final payment is made |
Approximate Driving Times in Minutes/Hours
These driving times, which are based on local knowledge, provide a more pertinent indicator than merely distances
Airports
Perugia (Ryanair) 35
Florence (Meridiana) 1.5 - 2 hours
Ancona, Forli (Ryanair) 2 - 2.5 hours
Rome Ciampino (Ryanair, EasyJet), Rome Fiumicino (World airlines), Pescara (Ryanair), Bologna (BA), Rimini (Easy Jet) 2.5 - 3 hours
Pisa (BA, Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2, Thomson) 3 hours
Milan (World airlines) 4 - 5 hours
Main Line Rail Station
Cortona Terontola (Rome - Florence line) 25
Nearest Villages with Food Shops
Mercatale 10
Niccone 11
Umbertide 15
Restaurants
Sant’Andrea di Sorbello 3
Mercatale 10
Ten more restaurants within 25 min drive
Motorways
Umbertide exit of E45 (Orte-Cesena dual carriageway) 18
Bettolle exit of A1 (Roma-Firenze autostrada) 40
Cultural Sights
Cortona, Citta di Castello, Sansepolcro. 25 - 40 mins
Arezzo, Assisi, Deruta, Gubbio, Montepulciano, Perugia, Pienza, Orvieto, Spello, Spoleto, Todi. 40 - 60 mins
Siena. 1 hour
Florence. 1.5 hours
Rome 2.5. hours
Wine Centres
Wine Tasting @ Molino Vitelli 10 & Umbertide 15
Montepulciano 50
Montefalco 55
Montalcino 1.10 hours
Sporting Locations
Golf. Antognola 25
Boating/Sailing. Lago Trasimeno 25
Fishing. Umbertide 20
Tennis. Mercatale 10
Horse Riding. San Pietro a Monte 25
Beaches
Tuoro sul Trasimeno. 20
West Coast. 2.5 hours
East Coast. (Portonovo) 2.0 hours
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