Castello di Proceno - Innominato
- Property type: Villas & Apartments
- Sleeps: 2
- Region: Lazio
- Location: Proceno
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Swimming pool: Shared
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Il Castello is a 12th century fortress built to protect an ancient hamlet. The surrounding region is full of Etruscan, Medieval and Renaissance monuments that testify to the presence of ancient civilizations. The castle is a rare example of a medieval fortification surviving in its original state. Its pentagonal base incorporates a main tower and two secondary towers interconnected by walkways and a drawbridge. The complex includes a fort that is attached to one side of the castle by the town's defensive walls. The fort now houses three apartments, Primavera, Estate and Autunno, from whose windows and private terraces guests may enjoy the peace of the countryside and the beauty of the surrounding landscape of woods and hills. In the distance is Mount Amiata where you can also find the Hunting Lodge of the Castle's Lords. The swimming pool is situated just outside the Castle ramparts on spacious grounds of wide panoramic terraces connected to the tower gardens by a landscaped path through a park of cypresses.
The other side of the Castle faces the valley of the Paglia river between the Castle of Radicofani and the Castle of Torre Alfina. Here the apartments Corsetto, Chiostrino, Loggia and Bicocca open onto an internal medieval courtyard. These apartments are connected to the pool area by an ancient tunnel dug in the rock under the Castle. In a remodelled barn overlooking the pool the owner has set up a restaurant.
Relaxed lunches and intimate candle-light dinners are served in the charming dining room or on the covered loggia, all in a congenial and cosy atmosphere. The excellent food prepared personally by the owner, features seasonal produce in an enticing combination of international and Italian dishes.
In total there are seven apartments and three suites within the castle walls and two apartments, June and Innominato, are located just a few steps outside. Access to the suites, Collinella, Poggiolo and Caciaia, is through a ground floor portal from the courtyard and an internal staircase that connects the three floors but this part of the Castle is not suitable for small children.
Accommodation
The apartment has two rooms, one with a table and a bench, a sofa and double doors to the garden, in the other room there is a double bed, fireplace and kitchen corner. Bathroom with shower. Innominato is a very cool apartment, on the side towards the garden the walls are nearly two meters thick because it's a medieval building.On the walls there are very nice 'graffiti' representing plants and flowers. The garden is shared with the apartment June, which is situated on the floor above Innominato. In the garden there is plently of space to sit out, relax and dine alfresco.
Grounds
The main garden grounds of the castle are at your disposal. Here there is also a little restaurant that the owners open in the summer so guests can enjoy lunches and dinners near the pool. The castle grounds are well established with giant bamboos, herbaceous borders and peach trees.
Facilities
- Central heating
- Hairdryer
- Telephone
- Restaurant
- Maid service on request
- Laundry
- Swimming pool
- Mountain bikes
- Baby sitting can be arranged
- Cookery courses
Pool details
Swimming pool (12m x 6m). Depth of pool 1.4m with ladders for entry/exit.
Access road
Easy access road
Airports
Rome 1hr 50mins. Pisa 2hrs 30mins. Perugia 1hr 40mins.Distances
Acquapendente 7 km, Sovana 18 km, Lake Bolsena 25 km, Orvieto 45 km, Viterbo 58 km, Siena 90 km, Roma 135 km, Florence 140 km, Seaside of the Maremma 90 km
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| Arrival Date | Departure Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 28/08/2010 | 02/10/2010 | Weekly rate: £470 |
| 02/10/2010 | 18/12/2010 | Weekly rate: £380 |
| 18/12/2010 | 08/01/2011 | Weekly rate: £470 |
Daily rate: £70 per night for two people. Breakfast is not included in this price but is available on request.
Prices include
- Household linen and towels
- Childs cot upon request
- Utilities
Not included (charged locally)
- Extra bed: €10 per day
- Mountain bikes: €26 per week
Security Deposit
On arrival you will be asked for a security deposit of €150, payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you at the end of your rental.
Arrival Times
Arrivals expected between 16.00 - 19.30 hrs. If you are going to be late, you MUST advise us or the owner/keyholder in advance. Property to be vacated no later than 10.00am on day of departure.
