Quinta
Umbertide UmbriaFrom €4000 per week
Umbertide Umbria
3- 6
- 3
- From €4000 per week
Umbria
Once a defense fortification during the Middle Ages, the only thing Quinta defends now is your right to relax, unwind, and rejuvenate! This restored Perugian hilltop tower is a traditionally styled and well-equipped five-floor countryside escape, boasting a ground-level private pool and also a rooftop deck, both with wide views of Umbria’s green mountains and hills. Ideal for up to four adults and four children, with its two en-suite king bedrooms and one en-suite double bunk bed room, this villa is great for enjoying relaxing moments and meals with family and close friends both indoors and al fresco under the wide Umbrian sky. Whenever you need a break from relaxing and rejuvenating, use Villa Quinta as your home base to enjoy exploring the rich culinary, historical, and artistic treasures of the more central areas of Perugia – Umbria’s capital city, only a 25-min drive away – and other parts of the Umbrian region.
3 BEDROOMS/3 BATHROOMS
Ground Floor:
King double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower.
First Floor:
Bedroom with 2 bunk beds with en-suite bathroom with shower – suitable for children.
Second Floor:
King double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower.
All bedrooms have air-conditioning; all bathrooms are provided with hair-dryers.
LIVING SPACES
Ground Floor: An exposed-stone and wood-beamed structure, wood- and wicker-based furniture, and tastefully patterned fabrics adorn the interior, endowing it with a relaxed country feel. The living and dining rooms feature space and seating for entertaining or just relaxing, and each room has a door leading to the same outside terrace with two additional seating areas. The fully equipped kitchen comes with a dishwasher, fridge and microwave oven. Stairs lead up through the first and second floors onto the roof deck. The laundry room with washing machine is in the basement
OUTDOOR FEATURES
Enjoy relaxing moments with loved ones, or in peaceful solitude, on the panoramic roof deck, or at the ground-level pool and Jacuzzi area. The furnished roof deck offers a 360-degree view of Umbria’s impressive green mountains and hills. The private heated infinity pool (15 m x 6 m x 1.5 m deep with built-in steps) and Jacuzzi also offer fantastic wide-ranging views, and come furnished with parasols, sunbeds, and chairs, to comfortably accommodate at least 6 guests. A poolside pergola, a furnished terrace with two seating areas just outside the living and dining rooms, and a barbecue area with table and chairs for 8 guests, all boasting wide views of the Umbrian countryside, can easily accommodate all guests, and are ideal for enjoying meals al fresco. Also available is a charmingly landscaped and colorful fenced private garden.
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
With its furnished gathering spaces that provide amazing views, Quinta is an ideal location for creating memories of time enjoyed together. In addition, there are plenty of opportunities for guests to share experiences near Quinta as well. The villa is part of a family-owned estate that is surrounded by rivers, fishing lakes, a waterfall, castles, and the estate’s restaurant (about a 10-min drive). In terms of activities, the estate offers a wide variety, from yoga classes and massage treatments, to hunting (wild boar, in autumn), trail hiking and 18-hole golfing. Beyond the estate, guests can easily visit a small village with shops (10 min), and the famed towns of Perugia (25 min) and Assisi (40 min), among many others. Florence and Rome are also within reach, each about a 2-hr drive away. (Note: due to occasionally steep and stony country roads, low-height cars are not recommended for reaching the villa.)
Nearest Airport: Peretola Florence Airport 2 h 14 min
Nearest serviced town: Umbertide 17 min
Nearest major city: Perugia 38 min
Driving time estimated by Google Maps
Due to its proximity to Tuscany, any traveler who goes from Florence to Rome by land should pass through Umbria. This region is worth a visit of its own for the beautiful landscapes and enchanting lakes. Several filmmakers found it to be the perfect location for movies such as The English Patient, Life is Beautiful and Under the Tuscan Sun (despite its namesake). Perugia is the capital city and is renowned for hosting the annual Umbria Jazz Festival, held in July, and the Eurochocolate Festival at the Perugina Chocolate Factory, in October.
There are several notable tourist attractions throughout the region. Lake Trasimeno, the fourth largest lake in Italy, offers a plethora of activities for the sporty vacationers. The medieval town of Deruta has been producing hand-made majolica ceramics for centuries and it is the ideal place to buy some home decor to bring home. Check the Ceramics Museum on the hilltop main piazza. Spoleto is arguably one of Umbria’s most beautiful hill towns, and renowned host of the Festival dei Due Mondi (Festival of the Two Worlds), annual summer music and opera festival held each June to early July. You may also want to sample the Umbrian wine along the Sagrantino Wine Road near Spoleto and Moltefalco, which is lined with wineries, many of them open for tastings.
Assisi is the birthplace of St. Francis, where you can enjoy a visit to the Basilica di San Francesco which is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Last, but not least, is Orvieto known for its wine (Orvieto Classico, a dry fine white wine) and because is one of the main centers of Italy’s Slow Food. Do not miss to visit its magnificent Duomo, considered the most glorious example of Italian Gothic style.
WHERE TO EAT
Ristorante Apollinare – A 12th century church near the Roman theatre. A fun, warm place to enjoy good food and international wines.
Via S. Agata 14, Spoleto – +39 074 322 3256
Il Duca d’ Orvieto – Traditional Umbrian cuisine based on regional products, reinterpreted by its owner. Do not miss the home-made desserts!
Via della Pace 5, Orvieto – +39 076 334 4663
Le Melograne at Le Tre Vaselle Hotel – The restaurant of this 5-star hotel is high-end but worth the splurge.
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 48, Torgiano – +39 075 988 0447
If you do prefer an authentic homey atmosphere, go to I Sette Frati (if you cannot find it, ask around for Signora Marisa’s restaurant). Fantastic (yet very simple!) trattoria, local cuisine with a very reasonable prix-fix menu. Do not be discouraged by the decor, come with a big appetite and be ready to eat the dishes of the day (there is no menu). Relax, enjoy, and Signor Mario will take care of the rest.
Via Assisi 15, Torgiano – +39 075 985147
Ristorante Buca di San Francesco – A family run restaurant where the menu features classic dishes of Umbrian cuisine, paying special attention to meat and mushroom dishes. Try the beef with truffles or the tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms – In summer, outdoor seating is available.
Via E. Brizi, Assisi – +39 075 812 204
WHERE TO SHOP
Food – a street market is held every Thursday and Saturday in Orvieto’s Piazza del Popolo. Buy some lentils, one of the local food specialties to bring home. This legume with its characteristic thin and tender skin, is the flagship product of the country par excellence.
Clothing – for women, check Luisa Spagnoli’s Outlet, acclaimed brand and a symbol of Italian elegance and quality in the world.
Via del Cashmere 13, Perugia – +39 075 401 58
Ceramics – Ceramiche Torretti – besides the large selection of products to buy at factory prices, if you have 40 minutes to spare you may want to take the tour of the factory, which includes watching the artisans at work.
S.S. E/45 Km. 55,600, Deruta Sud – +39 075 971 1342
Chocolate – Pasticceria Sandri – The oldest pastry shop in Umbria, opened in 1860 and located in the historical center of Perugia. Free the chocoholic in you and go wild…the choices are endless! Outdoor seating available in summer. Corso Vannucci 32, Perugia – +39 075 572 4112
House linens Mastro Raphael’s, high quality artisanal Italian linens.
Via dei Duchi 5-7, Spoleto or check its outlet in Via delle Industrie 21, Loc. Santo Chiodo, Spoleto – +39 0743 23081
Amenities
24/7 Concierge
Air Conditioning
Arrive and Relax Package
Maid Service
Parking
Swimming Pool
Terrace / Alfresco Dining
View
Wifi
Experiences included
Cooking Class
Extra Optional Services
Airport Transfer
Cooking class
Extra Housekeeping
Fresh Groceries
Guided Tours
Laundry service
Pricing and Availability
Standard rates €11,250.00
From – 08 Jan 2022 – 08 Apr 2022 €8,035.00
From – 09 Apr 2022 – 22 Apr 2022 €9,645.00
From – 23 Apr 2022 – 20 May 2022 €8,035.00
From – 21 May 2022 – 24 Jun 2022 €9,645.00
From – 25 Jun 2022 – 02 Sep 2022 €11,250.00
From – 03 Sep 2022 – 07 Oct 2022 €9,645.00
From – 08 Oct 2022 – 16 Dec 2022 €8,035.00
From – 17 Dec 2022 – 06 Jan 2023 €9,645.00
Pricing Notes
INCLUDED WITH RENT
All utilities including A/C (except pool heating and general heating in low season) and final cleaning
Unlimited Wi-Fi internet access (available indoors and outdoors)
Maid service every day except Sundays and national holidays
Local Concierge during office hours
Mid-week change of bathroom linens
Welcome basket
Welcome drinks at the estate restaurant
20% discount on golfing green fees, 5% discount on purchases at golf shop
Garden and pool cleaning service
NOT INCLUDED WITH RENT
Central heating, based on meter reading
Pool heating, based on meter reading (approx. €80-180/day)
Extra maid service/Ironing service: €25 per hour
Laundry service: €10 per load
Chef service and/or breakfast service
Cost of food and beverage
Shopping-service: €50 per hour
Food delivery from estate restaurant
Wood for fireplace: €15 per basket
NOTES
Security Deposit: credit card details required upon arrival
Tourist tax to be paid locally – €3.75/person for the entire stay. Children up to 14 years old are tax-exempt
Non-smoking villa
Pets not allowed
Check-in: between 4 pm and 8 pm – Check-out: by 10 am
All extras must be paid locally in cash or credit card, prior to departure
Umbria
Umbria is one of the smallest regions in Italy located just east of Tuscany. It is often referred to as the green heart of Italy. With its rolling hills, fields of olive groves, ancient buildings, and stunning landscape once could mistake this region for its neighbour Tuscany quite easily.
There are not too many cities in ancient Umbria which is refreshing and part of its charm. Umbria has retained many of Italy’s old world traditions and it has built up a name for itself as one of the countries slow food regions. It is common to spend 3 hours over one meal whilst in Umbria.
When visiting Umbria one should enjoy exploring cities such as Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto and Orvieto.
Perugia is a very lively city with its famous university for foreigners. It has a thriving art scene and several cultural events and music concerts.