Il Sismano , nr , Umbria

Sleeps 8 guests, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

DESCRIPTION

Luxury Umbria villa rental with swimming pool - Il Sismano is a fully restored 17th century farmhouse, complete with all modern conveniences but still retaining an authentic charm and elegance. Ideally located five minutes' drive from a restaurant and local shops, Il Sismano makes an excellent base for exploring Umbria and its most picturesque hilltop towns and villages.

The meticulous refurbishment planned and supervised by the owners has resulted in the creation of luxurious accommodation. All rooms are elegantly furnished and tastefully decorated in natural colours which complement the terracotta floors and exposed stone walls, so typical of this region. Wonderful views can be enjoyed from the garden, where the pergola makes an ideal spot for dining 'al fresco' with the Umbrian countryside as a glorious backdrop.

Some of the finest Italian towns and hilltop villages, such as Todi, Assisi and to mention but a few, are within easy reach of Il Sismano, whilst several areas of outstanding natural beauty surround this villa and are well worth a visit. Day trips to Rome are quite feasible: you can drive in to the capital or you can pick up the train from nearby Terni - there are frequent departures and the journey takes about an hour and 20 minutes. A stay at Il Sismano offers you the best of all worlds!

LOCATION

Sismano 5km, Terni 12km, 23km, Todi 52km, Assisi 68km, Orvieto | Perugia 86km , Perugia 77km, Rome Ciampino 130km, Rome Fiumicino 144km, Ancona 160k, Terni 10km, Sismano 5km, Horse riding locally, Bike hire | bike tours locally, Wine tasting locally, Hiking | Watersports | Nature trails at Marmore waterfall 18km, Golf Club Nazionale (Sutri) 85 km, Terni Old town 12km, Marmore waterfalls 18km, underground town | Castle | Roman Bridge | churches 25km , Spoleto cathedral | old town | Art 23km, Todi Medieval town 52km, St Francis' basilica and old town Assisi 68km.

ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor:Living/dining room, fireplace, (CD player, iPod speakers), French doors to covered terrace & garden.Fully equipped, open plan kitchen/ breakfast area, outdoor dining facilities.Guest shower room, WC.Study (PC, book library, games).Open sided stairs to first floor:Living room, open fireplace,(TV, DVD, Video).Double/twin bedroom.Double bedroom.Bathroom, separate WC.Double bedroom, ensuite shower room, WC.Master bedroom, (4-poster bed) ensuite bathroom, walk in shower, WC.Grounds:Terraced grounds, with mature trees, rosemary bushes, flowerbeds and a herb garden. some drops - please take care with young children. Private 10m x 5m swimming pool (depth: 1.5m). Long covered terrace with outdoor living and dining. Further courtyard dining (between house and cottage) for up to 14. Wood burning grill/pizza oven. Covered pergola. Please note that there is a guest cottage (wheelchair accessible) across a small courtyard from the main house - living/dining room, galley kitchen, double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower & WC. This cottage may be rented by clients as additional accommodation on request or will be left unoccupied. INSIDER TIPS

I have to mention the views from this lovely villa and the fact that the owner has added many considerate extra touches to make your stay here even more comfortable. Less well known than its neighbour Tuscany, Umbria is a beautiful region in central Italy and there are plenty of wonderful places to visit. Close by is the fascinating Dunarobba Fossil Forest where you can see the remains of 2 million-year-old trees, and you're not far from the famous Marmore waterfalls near Terni which were built by the Romans - the highest man-made falls in the world. If you are here in July, don't miss the major international hot-air ballooning competition at the nearby hilltop town of Todi - a very colourful and memorable sight.

SERVICES

Included: maid service mid-week and Saturdays. WiFi internet, bicycles provided at the villa for clients' use.Extras: Telephone, chef services (sample menus on request), cookery classes, horse riding, bike hire, bike tours, wine tastings. Arrival shopping can be arranged. A local tourist tax may apply.Guest cottage sleeping 2 available on request at extra cost. PHOTOS