⭐La Torretta, an authentic italian country house.

An evocative residence created from the remnants of a beautifully restored Roman/Medieval tower, with ceilings in centuries-old oak planks, thick stone walls and handmade terracotta tile floors. The rustic antique furnishings complement a massive oak and travertine fireplace. La Torretta looks out over a shady stone terrace with jasmine-covered wrought ironwork that offers a magnificent view of the valley below. Info and contacts on: ILCASTELLANO . EU ;-) The cosy living room/kitchen has a fireplace, thick stone walls, handmade terracotta tiled floors and rustic, country furnishings. A wooden stairway leads to the floor above where two bedrooms lie under a slanted beamed roof, one of which has a magnificent view of the valley below. La Torretta faces onto a stone-slab terrace shaded by an old hazelnut tree with jasmine-covered wrought ironwork. La Torretta is adjacent to Il Castellano, since they were once joined as parts of a monastery with a tower overlooking the valley. Each of the two buildings, has an ample dedicated exterior area; they share the pool (10x5m) an approximately one-hectare garden, a panoramic terrace, a fruit orchard, vineyard and vegetable garden, a pizza oven with barbeque and a small soccer field. The west side of the garden overlooks the valley, offering a sweeping view of vineyards, olive groves and walnut and oak woods, all the way to where distant mountains are set aflame at sundown. A variety of birds and small wild fauna (foxes, squirrels and moles) abound here, where farming has always been an ecological enterprise. The house is an ideal starting point for a visit to Rome and other towns in the regions of Lazio and Umbria, such as Tivoli (the Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa), Orvieto and Spoleto. Lake Turano, wedged between the unspoiled mountains and forests of the Monte Navegna Natural Park, is only 15 km away and offers swimming, canoeing and sailing. Rooms: 2 Bedrooms , Bathroom, Dining-Living room with large fireplace and well equipped kitchen. Furniture: 2 Single beds (1,80 m long), Double beds (king size) Utilities: Fridge, Washing machine, Stereo, Fireplace. Cot, highchair on request. Tennis table, Bikes on request. Linen and towels provided. Central heating 6 € per cubic meter. ADSL wifi Swimming-pool: 10x5m with saltwater ( benefits: less irritating then traditional chlorine and more natural and healthy). Terrace, Very large garden (10.000 m²), Barbecue, Wooden oven, football field, fruit trees, vegetable garden in summer Parking space I’ll be on hand to welcome you and offer advice and suggestions for possible itineraries, restaurants and entertainment, and to help make your stay a truly unforgettable one. A 500 m walk from the house brings you to the lovely ancient Roman church of Santa Vittoria and the ruins of the roman amphitheatre. In the village of Monteleone there is a tiny yet surprisingly detailed archeological museum with craft objects from the ancient Roman city of Trebula Mutuesca. Monteleone area Near Rieti (30 Km on the Via Salaria, an interesting medieval town) there are many beautiful medioeval Franciscan sanctuaries (Greccio, Fonte Colombo, Poggio Bustone) and the wonderful area of the lake of Piediluco, the Marmore Falls and Terminillo mountain (2500 m). 15 Km away (towards Rome) is Farfa Abbey, one of the most famous monastery in Europe. Little known on the tourist trail, the abbey hosts a magnificent Romanesque Cathedral and a stunning library of rare texts from medieval times. In recent times, British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver visited the abbey hoping to find inspiration in the long-famed medieval herb garden of the Benedictine monks... On the way to Farfa is the lovely medieval village of Frasso with its beautiful castle. The beautiful Villa Adriana and villa d'Este are 50km away. The property is nestled by superb countryside offering relaxing trails for walking and sightseeing. The Lake Turano, with its wild landscape and medieval villages, is only 15 km away. Castel di Tora is a medieval town with narrow alleys climbing up towards the castle and, just in front, is Colle di Tora, spread out on a promontory forming a small bay. Nearby is the convent of St Anatolia and the impressive ruins of the Castello di Antuni at the top of a rocky peninsula. You can also visit Ascrea on the lake with its Chiesa di S. Nicola, made of stone, clinging to the slopes of the mountain culminating at Navegna and Cervia. Nearby is the impressive castle of Rocca Sinibalda and the Abbazia of San Salvatore. And of course Rome (56 Km away), which can be easily reached either by motorway or by train from Fara in Sabina (efficient, cheap train service running every half hour except Sundays; 45-60 minutes to the Colosseum and historical center). Gastronomy and typical dishes Monteleone Sabino: hand made fettuccine, ravioli, extravergine olive oil, ciambelle; Ascrea: porcini mushrooms, truffles and chestnuts; Castel di Tora: beans and polenta; Colle di Tora: fagioli a pisello (beans without skin), lake fish, cheeses. Activities near Monteleone: Walking holidays, Rural/countryside retreat, City breaks, Cycling holidays, Cultural and Archeological tourism Info and contacts on: ILCASTELLANO . EU ;-) The Lazio region Latium, the cradle of Rome, consisted originally of the coastal plain from the mouth of the Tiber to the Circeian promontory, and its adjacent foothills. Its area constituted a part of the much larger modern Italian Regione of Lazio, Latium in Latin. Latium has played an important role in history owing to its status as the cradle of the Roman Empire and the city of Rome. Consequently, it is home to celebrated works of art and architecture. Bordered by the Tyrrhenian Sea, Latium's capital Rome and the sovereign Vatican State, account for the region's, and indeed country's, largest number of visitors—lured by the staggering number of attractions within each. But outside of Rome's famous Colosseum and the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, Latium provides many attractions worth the wander from these busy centres. Info and contacts on: ILCASTELLANO . EU ;-) Info and contacts on: ILCASTELLANO . EU ;-) Alternative payments: - By bank banking. - Cash. - Pay Pal.