SPOLETO Villa + Lodge, large pool with diving board, Rome 1 hr

THE VILLA + THE LODGE (sleeps 18) Only 3 kms from central Spoleto....... The Villa sleeps 14 and the Lodge sleeps 4 The Lodge is large and adjoins the Villa. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU HIRE OUR CHEF TO COOK FEASTS FOR YOU AT THE VILLA, HE WILL SET UP THE COVERED BBQ AREA BETWEEN THE LODGE AND THE VILLA TO ACCOMMODATE 18 PERSONS FOR AL FRESCO DINING. THE MAIN VILLA - (sleeps 14) 5 double bedrooms (1 of which is ensuite), 4 bathrooms, 1 enormous sitting/dining room with snooker room + separate kitchen, inc dish-washer, large lap pool + diving end with pergola + sensational views. It has 5 bedrooms: Bedroom 1 – 1 large double bed, ensuite Bedroom 2 – 2 large twin beds that cannot be joined Bedroom 3 – 1 large double bed with 1 single bed Bedroom 4 – 1 large double bed with 1 single bed Bedroom 5 – 2 bunk beds + 1 double bed + 1 single bed. 4 bathrooms (1 ensuite), 1 separate fully fitted kitchen with dish washer and washing machine, 1 enormous sitting / dining room that can seat 25 for dinner, 1 snooker room at the end of the dining room, 1 large veranda with BBQ, Plus THE LODGE (sleeps 4)...... The Lodge at the side of the villa .. The Lodge consists of: 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 very large sitting/dining room + separate kitchenette - sensational views. It has 2 bedrooms: Bedroom 1 – 1 large double bed, Bedroom 2 – 2 single beds, 2 bathrooms, 1 separate kitchenette 1 very large sitting / dining room that can seat 12 for dinner 1 large veranda with BBQ. This area can seat up to 18 persons. ..................................................................... 1 very large pool with diving board plus gazebo Just 10 mins drive from the mediaeval centre of Spoleto, this fabulous villa, set in its own private 44 hectares of gorgeous countryside, is stunning ! The famous Carlo Minotti, he of 'the Festival of Two Worlds' fame, spent his holidays here, along with a host of other celebrities throughout the years, all hosted by the owners of this beautiful property. Now, the owners have moved away and this grand house is available as a holiday rental. This means that you, too, can follow in the footsteps of Andy Warhole, Brigit Bardot, Peter Sellers, Pavarotti and the many other friends that Minotti had visit, while he was here. FRIEND REUNIONS AND FAMILY GATHERINGS..... This large, spacious, comfortable house is perfect for reunions of family and/or old friends. A property with vast amounts of space, where everyone can be private when they want, but, with an enormous sitting/dining room, where everyone can congregate together. Indeed, it can seat up to 20 persons easily ! This Villa has a separate kitchen/breakfast room with a dish washer, just off the enormous dining area and next to the outside patio, overlooking the pool. The Lodge also has a separate kitchenette, just off the very large dining area, overlooking the pool. Besides the large lap pool, there is a pergola. A central location with easy access to all the Umbrian "hot spots" ! Set in 44 hectares of PRIVATE drop-dead, gorgeous countryside, all private, ALL YOURS, Wifi throughout the villa and TV (Italian), I can assure you there is nothing that can even begin to compete with this villa in the area AT THIS PRICE. And, with the fairy tale, mediaeval, walled city of Spoleto, a city that predates Rome, just 10 - 20 mins drive away, Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto, Montefalco and Gubbio, all within easy reach, and, Rome, a mere 1 hr 15 mins drive (or, by train, from nearby Spoleto station), this heavenly abode is an out and out winner! OUR CHEF LEONARDO : Can Cook for you In your apartment or Villa. He can prepare simple meals or fabulous feasts, all at a price to suit your pocket and your tastes. All meals accompanied by unlimited great quality local wines. Have a chat with him on arrival. ABSOLUTELY NO OBLIGATION! Are you interested in GUIDED TOURS. If so, please ask for further details : A WALK IN TO THE PALE'S FALLS: a fascinating easy walking discovering the secret beauty of the Falls of Menotre River, completely immersed in a flourishing vegetation and green magical wood (25' driving from Spoleto) A WALK IN THE MAJESTIC MARMORE WATERFALLS: an exciting 2-hours excursion admiring the highest falls in Europe with a walk into the Parco Fluviale del Nera for an unbelievable experience of the powerful falling of the Velino river into Nera River. The several pathways will bring visitors to admire many fascinating panorama of the waterfalls HIKING THE SACRED FOREST OF MONTELUCO: an half-day hiking the sacred mountain of Spoleto, Monteluco. Following the ancient hermits pathway, visitors will discover the long-living holiness of the mountain since the pre-Roman Age. After an hour walk we will reach the top and we will rest for a cappuccino and restroom then we will proceed visiting the Sacred wood and its natural caves of early Christian hermits, together with the St. Francis Convent of 1218. (3-hours tour) WINE AND OLIVE OIL EXPERIENCE: a full-day tour dedicated to the tasting of the best Umbrian wine and olive-oil production, with a walk in Montefalco, considered the Wine Capital of Umbria and visiting a local winery, cellar visit and beautiful pairing lunch in the cellar, tasting Grechetto, Rosso di Montefalco, Sagrantino di Montefalco and local traditional food - on the way back stop in a local olive mill discovering the secrets of the Gold of Umbria with a nice bruschetta tasting. Discounts offered for bookings of at least 2 weeks. We hope you book with us ! Please note : There is a REFUNDABLE damage deposit of 600 euros cash, mainly to ensure against SERIOUS damage eg the ripping of the baize of the full size snooker table. Or if a washing machine door is ripped off - yes, this has happened! It does NOT apply to minor breakages such as glasses or plates.