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Villa Cipresso

Exterior

Villa Cipresso  is located on the Todi Castle estate and is positioned about one mile away from the Castle. It was originally an oil mill and used for centuries by the local community.  It has now been fully restored and transformed into a fabulous property with stunning views and pool and provides accommodation for six people.

Pool

The property has three double bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms.

Patio

The front entrance leads from this delightful covered terrace with table and chairs for al fresco dining into the sitting room.

Lounge

The open fire and central heating makes Villa Cipresso a lovely winter retreat as well.

Dining Room

The dining room with table to seat 12 people leads off from the sitting room.

Kitchen

At one end of the ground floor there is a fully equipped kitchen with space for breakfast meals.

Bedroom

Also on the ground floor is one of the double bedrooms with king sized double bed and ensuite bathroom with shower.  French doors lead out to the garden.

Bedroom

Stairs lead to the first floor where the other two double bedrooms are located.  This one has a double bed with ensuite bathroom with shower.

Bedroom

The other bedroom has two single beds and ensuite bathroom with shower.

Pool

The swimming pool is positioned conveniently just behind the house.  There is a large terrace with a dining table under a covered pergola and other comfortable garden furniture and sun loungers which makes this a fabulous spot for everybody to gather.

View

The views from everywhere at Villa Cipresso, are breathtaking.

Summary

Property Name: Villa Cipresso
Item
Detail 
Remarks
Location    
Region of Italy
Umbria 
Located between the medieval towns of Todi and Orvieto
Accommodation
 
Max Numbers of People
6
 
Bedrooms
3

There is hairdryer, fan and flashlight in each bedroom.

Bedroom 1
Ground floor. King sized double bed, ensuite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 2

1st Floor.  Double bed, ensuite bathroom with shower

Bedroom 3
1st Floor.  2 single beds, ensuite bathroom with shower
Bathrooms
3
All ensuite with showers
Cloakroom
No
 
Sitting Rooms
1
Open fire place
Kitchen / Appliances 
1

Extensive range of modern facilities including freezer, microwave oven, dishwasher

Dining area
1

Table for 12 people

Other Rooms
Yes

Utility

Additional Sofa / Fold Up Beds
No
 
Cots
Yes
On request
Suitability for disabled access
No
 
Facilities & Supplementary Information    

Interior
 
Heating
Yes
Central heating
Open Fireplace           
Yes
 
Air Conditioning
No
 
Fans
Yes
Portable in each bedroom
Mosquito Nets / Screens
No
 
Linen & Towels
Yes

The linen will be changed at the end of each week and in addition all towels will changed mid week.

Additional Towels for Pool
Yes
Changed at the end of each week
Washing Machine
Yes
Spin Dryer
No
 
Iron
Yes
 
Dishwasher
Yes
 
Hairdryer
Yes
In each bedroom
TV
Yes
Satellite.  (Does not include SKY)
DVD player
Yes
 
Video player
Yes
 
Radio / CD Player
Yes
 
Telephone
Yes
 
Fax
No
 
Mobile Telephone Reception
Yes

Good

Internet access
Yes

A desktop computer with broadband internet access. WiFi also available.

SKYPE/VOIP facilities
No
 
High Chair for Children
Yes
On request
Toys for Children
No
 
Safe Box for Valuables
Yes
 
First Evening Meal
Yes
On request at cost
Other Meals
Yes
A chef can prepare all meals on request and also provide cooking classes.
Welcome Food Pack
Yes
On request at cost
Reading Books & Board Games
Yes
 
Maid Service
Yes
Twice a week for 2 hours.  Extra on request at cost
Smoking Policy
Yes

Smoking is permitted, but as with commonly accepted polite practise this should be restricted to outside the property

House Book
Yes
Very comprehensive.  Extensive details of local information
Reception on arrival
Yes
Provided estimated arrival time is known and confirmed
Assistance
Yes

The Todi Castle Estate has a concierge service that can help with a comprehensive range of additional services including banquets, weddings, cooking demonstrations, wine and truffle tastings, cultural tours, massages, saunas, hairdressing, babysitting, car and driver, car rental, pre arrival grocery purchase and many other “tailor made” services.  It will be necessary to book these services in advance and we will give you the appropriate contact once the final payment for your reservation has been made.

Exterior    
Swimming Pool
Yes
Size in mts. Breadth: 5, Length: 12, Shallow: 1.25, Deep: 2.5
Access:  Roman steps
Cleaning System: Chlorine

Open: May to September
Usage: Exclusive use
Facilities:  
Bathroom, shower, loungers, tables, covered loggia
Garden
Yes

 

Terrace
Yes
 
Sporting Facilities
Yes
The concierge service can organise a range of facilities including mountain bikes
BBQ
Yes
 
Pizza Oven
Yes
 
Nearest Neighbour
600 metres.  Not overlooked
Animals Close to Premises
Yes
There are farm animals on the Todi Castle estate
Approach Drive
A 1.5 km gravel surfaced private road, which is suitable for all types of car, leads from the tarmac/asphalt surface public road.
Garden Security
Yes
The whole garden is fenced
Covered Car Port
No
 
Car Parking
Yes
Space for plenty of cars
Water Source
Private well, drinkable
(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)
Rental Facts
 
Rental Basis   Self catering
Breakage/Security/Deposit
Yes

A returnable security deposit of Euro 500 or the equivalent in any currency is payable on arrival.  This will be returned to you on departure less any necessary

Rental Restrictions
No
 
Rental Periods  

Available all year round for a minimum of 7 nights with changeover on Saturday

Included in the Rental Price   Local taxes
Electricity, gas and water (for normal general usage)
Use and laundry of bed linen & towels
Final cleaning
Internet connection
Not Included in the Rental Price
(Payment to be made locally)
  Concierge services
Excessive use of utilities
Central heating. On a meter and at cost for any use
Firewood
Telephone.  On a meter and at cost for any use
Extra cleaning

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
Rome Ciampino (Ryanair, EasyJet), Rome Fiumicino (World airlines) 1.5 hours
Florence (Meridiana) 2 hours
Ancona, Forli (Ryanair) 2 - 2.5 hours
Pisa (BA, Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2, Thomson), Pescara (Ryanair), Bologna (BA), Rimini (Easy Jet) 3.0 hours
Milan (World airlines) 4 - 5 hours

Main Line Rail Station
Orvieto (Rome - Florence line) 35

Nearest Villages with Food Shops
Collelungo.  2
Izzalini.  3

Restaurants
Umbria Grill on Todi Castle estate.  1
2 restaurants within a 10 minutes drive and many more within a 30 minutes drive

Motorways
Todi exit of E45 (Orte-Cesena dual carriageway) 20
Orvieto exit of A1 (Roma-Firenze autostrada) 35

Cultural Sights
Todi.  20
Orvieto.  35
Spoleto.  45
Perugia, Spello, Deruta.  50
Assisi.  60
Gubbio.  1 20 hours
Siena, Rome  1.30 hour
Florence.  2 hours

Wine Centres
Orvieto.  35
Montefalco 40

Sporting Locations
Golf.  Perugia.  50. Antognola.  60
Boating/Sailing.  Lago Trasimeno.  20
Fishing.  Lago di Corbara.  20
Tennis.  Sport Centre in Todi.  20
Horse Riding.  10
Variety of sporting facilities can be arranged by the concierge service

Beaches
West Coast.  2.5 hours
East Coast.  3.0 hours


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