La Castellaccia - Double bedroom

  • Property type: Hotels/B&Bs
  • Sleeps: 2
  • Region: Tuscany
  • Location: Sansepolcro
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Swimming pool: None
  • View Map

One can date the villa "La Castellaccia" from the architecture of its unique tower, which was constructed around the year 1000 AD. Subsequently, several additions have been built around the tower. The main entrance archway is of "serena" stone and is inscribed with the date 1614 and the interior private chapel, dated 1700, gives one the feeling of bygone centuries. The Villa is situated on the gentle slopes of the Tiber valley, on the border of Tuscany and Umbria. The gated entrance leads you into the grounds of this elegant Villa, now remodeled into two separate wings. One wing accomodates the owner and a two room bed and breakfast. The remaining wing of the Villa is completely self-contained and whilst the architectural features and antique furnishings reflect the centuries old style of the Villa, it posesses modern bathrooms and central heating. A walled park with mature trees and its own vineyard surround the estate, offering great privacy. A swimming pool lies just below the villas terrace and is for the exclusive use of guests renting the self-catering wing of the villa. From the terrace you can admire the valley, the superb view of the town of Sansepolcro, birhplace of Piero della Francesca, and the "Alpe della Luna" mountains.

The house is very close to Anghiari, a fantastic and perfectly preserved medieval hill town and home to the famous Busatti linens, Caprese Michelangelo (The Artist's Birthplace) and Monterchi all towns of artistic and historical interest. They all boast great a number of excellent and traditional Tuscan restaurants catering for all tastes. One hour away by car the towns of Arezzo, Cortona, Assisi, Gubbio, Perugia, Spoleto and Urbino each offering more art and history as well as more local wines and food of high standard. Florence, Siena and the Republic of S.Marino are one and half hours by car, as is the Adriatic Coast. For the active guest the Montedoglio Lake, located only 5 minutes away, is excellent for sailing, canoeing and windsurfing. For horse riding the local riding school is only 5 minutes away. Hiking enthusiasts can walk for hundreds of miles on unspoiled mountain trails, with breathtaking views at every bend of the path and golfers are favoured with the Antoniolla Golf & Country Club, a splendid 18 hole par 71 course, located half hour from "La Castellaccia".

Accommodation

First floor: Large comfortable double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower.

Facilities

Activities

Access road

Easy access.

Airports

Perugia 40min, Florence 2hrs.

Distances

Sansepolcro 4km, Arezzo 45km, Lake Trasimeno 55km, Adriatic coast 85km, Urbino 70km, Perugia 65km, Gubbio 67km, Assisi 80km, Florence 130km, Bologna 130km.

Arrival DateDeparture DatePrice
27/09/2008 20/12/2008 Nightly rate: £80
20/12/2008 03/01/2009 Nightly rate: £80
31/01/2009 21/03/2009 Nightly rate: £80
21/03/2009 28/03/2009 Nightly rate: £80
28/03/2009 02/05/2009 Nightly rate: £80
02/05/2009 20/06/2009 Nightly rate: £80
20/06/2009 29/08/2009 Nightly rate: £80
29/08/2009 26/09/2009 Nightly rate: £80
26/09/2009 19/12/2009 Nightly rate: £80

Extras

Lunches and dinners can be provided on request.