Vitiano Castle is a medieval building dating back
to the
11th century. Situated at the Tuscany and Lazio border on
one of Umbria's many hilltops at only 10 minute drive from Orvieto. It
offers a
spectacular view
of river Paglia valley and Orvieto city.
The castle is surrounded by
sunflower fields, sloping down olive groves and vineyards. Vitiano is the place where every guest can enjoy
a very special form of Umbrian hospitality and offers its foreign
visitors the inestimable opportunity to spent a peaceful stay
surrounded by the tranquil luxury of the most refined and rare things
of the past.
The atmosphere is unique: handmade
brick floors, external stonework. antique furniture and paintings are mixed
delightfully with all the modern comforts giving the ambience a very Italian
feeling. The building has been restored in strict observance with the classic
Umbrian country-house style; the owner pays particular attention to the
garden where one is sure to find a very picturesque spot to relax.
The Castle offers accommodation in 3 apartments:
-
"Ground-floor"
self catering apartment, elegantly furnished in excellent taste, consists of fully
equipped kitchen, living/dining room, two queen size bedrooms, bathroom,
fire-place, TV. A charming gazebo is suitable for dining "al
fresco".
Sleeps 4 - Weekly rental rate : 900 Euros
-
"Guest" self catering apartment consists of Living/dining
room with fully equipped kitchen and double sofa bed, 1 queen size
bedroom, bathroom with shower. Sleeps 2 - It is adjacent
to Ground-floor apartment. Weekly
rental rate : 750 Euros
-
"Tower" self
catering apartment : a large, unique apartment has been created, restored and furnished with antique pieces. Three-tier
structure, 1st floor living room with sofa bed and equipped cooking area, 2nd floor double bedroom and bathroom
with shower, 3rd floor panoramic roof-garden. Special honeymoon
accommodation, unforgettable place to stay. Sleeps 2 - Weekly rental rate : 1750 Euros - 3 nights minimum stay =
850 Euros
Refundable security deposit 250 Euro. Booking deposit 30 % / Prices are inclusive of cost of water, electricity, gas, and heating costs, linens and towels provided.
Final cleaning included. The owner very kind, will offer at the guests arrival a snack of welcome to us
- Check in after 5 p.m. - Check out within 10 a.m.
Despite its strategic position, Vitiano is ideally placed
for day-trips to such most beautiful towns of Umbria including Orvieto, Todi, Perugia,
Arezzo, Assisi, Spello, Spoleto, Cittą della Pieve, and many more, as well as the
neighbouring Etruscan necropolis, the fantastic garden of Bomarzo or the Lake of Bolsena, only 10
minute drive. Easy access to many historic towns of Tuscany, including Siena, Arezzo, Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano
and Cortona. Impressive places and natural charm make for
unforgettable vacation in the Tower of Vitiano an intriguing portrait
framed by an extraordinary landscape.
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