Villa Cerqualto — Property 2309

Private Villa rental, panorama views, pool, 8 guests, 3 golfcorses
In Città della Pieve, half way between Rome and Florence (both easily reached in a little over an hour), one will find Villa Cerqualto, at the border of Umbria and Tuscany. A luxurious and romantic private residence where up to 8 guests can stay. With the exception of high season, it is also possible to rent out a part of the villa. The house is completely restored using only natural and organic materials, beautifully decorated with antique furnishings of a German aristocratic family, and surrounded by great oak trees and a lovely garden. The country house is about 200 years old, warm and welcoming, positioned on a rolling hill from which a marvelous view can be seen, inviting you to tranquility and peace. A low chemical pool surrounded by an olive grove is provided to our guests for a hot summers day, fully furnished with wooden lawn chairs and umbrellas. The farm which wraps around the villa extends 8 hectares (about 16 acres), where we produce organic wine and oliveoil.

Cittá della Pieve
The House is situated on the hills near Tuscany, 311 slm, between Monteleone d´Orvieto and Città della Pieve, few kilometers from Cetona, San Casciano de Bagni (hot springs), Orvieto, the wildlife isles of Alviano and Montepulciano, near Chiusi, an Etruscan town. By train (station is 10 min. far from the house) you can reach Rome and Florence within 1 and 1/2 h. A lovely cultural and panoramic road drives you to the seaside of Tuscany, Santo Stefano and Monte Agentario (it is about 90 km far from Villa Cerqualto). You can easily reach the Bolsena Lake, a volcanic lake shortly after Orvieto, the most important Etruscan town in Italy. Perugia, Assisi, Montefalco, Siena and Arezzo (Antic market) can be reached in about 40 min. Trasimeno Lake is very near: you can rent a boat to visit the lake's islands enjoying delicious fish restaurants. Many events in summer like jazz Festival or the Palio in Cittá della Pieve are worth a visit.

In spring and autumn you will find the ideal conditions to play golf in this area. The countryside is very beautiful and staying in a comfortable house and go play golf during the day is an ideal holiday. Golf Club Lamborgini, near Lake Trasimeno, with lovely views of Lake Trasmeno and course also for beginners is worth a visit. Very close to Villa Cerqualto. Golf club Perugia, is near the Town Perugia with a fantastic English lawn. For those in your group not playing Golf, you can visit the impressive town of Perugia very easyly. Golf Club Le Querce, near Viterbo direction to Rome, is the seat of the National Golf School. This is a very new course and set in a great posision. Golf Club Casentino near Arezzo, is in a very panoramic position with medival castels nearby. The clubhouse is from the 15th century and vast course has all elements of interest.

Cooked Dinners / Shopping
Arrival Dinner: The table will be laid and you will find a bottle of wine waiting for you. For Euro 20,- per person, the meal includes: a starter, a pasta dish, salad and pecorino cheese, fruit or fruit salad with cantucci (biscuits), bread and a bottle of wine. Cooking: After a long day playing golf a cook can prepare a meal for you at any time during your stay. We have a series of seasonal dishes. First Shopping: Basic items are in the house (salt, pepper, spices, oil, vinegar, sugar, tee, coffee, dish washer detergent, soap, loopaper ). We can do a first basic shopping for you including the following items: bread, milk, yoghurt, orange juice, eggs, 6 liters mineral water, butter, 1 kg fruit, jam 1 kg pasta (noodles), 1 jar tomato sauce, 1 piece fresh parmesan cheese, salad and tomatoes, vine from the region. The price for the shopping amounts to Euro 75 ,- (time included) for 6/8 people, which can be paid upon arrival.

WINTER GOLF
The winter months are sprinkled with surprisingly sunny days on which you can drink your cappuccino on the piazza, your back against a sunny wall. Often you can luncheon outside in the sun. Afterwards you might want to stroll among the stalls of the local market and buy the seasonal local produce, which is surprisingly varied even in winter. Unlike colder climates further north, especially the Umbrian countryside remains green throughout the winter months. The fields are covered in grass, the olive trees keep their silver green leaves, the cypress and pine trees do not shed their needles, and the colors of the countryside are dominated by warm greens, reds and browns, graphic landscape. In winter the fields are covered by a veil of winter-wheat, and the shadows thrown by the undulations of the hills make the landscape seem rippled with movement. This is the time the take treks through the area with or with out your photo camera. Or go to the hot Springs nearby. OR JUST PLAY GOLF!

Extra Services
CLEANING: Upon request a cleaning lady is available at Euro 10,- per hour. TOWELS: The bed linen and towels are changed once a week. An extra set of towels can be provided for Euro 3,- a set. Pool towels are provided. FAX: The office fax, can send and receive faxes for our guests. Number: +39 0578 297041. BABY COTS: The house can provide a cot and pushchair, upon request. BABY SITTING: on request. LAUNDRY: We can arrange for your washing to be done for you at a cost of Euro 5,- per maschine. EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES:Horse rides in the hills and in surrounding villages. Equestrian activities are provided nearby our countyhouse. We also conduct monthly encounters for the revival of equestrian culture in relation to comunication with the horse, peculiarites of classic equitation, and carriage driven trips. HOT SPRINGS: IN San Casiano dei Bagni, these hot springs were used at the time of the Etruscan and Roman Empire. Special offers for our guests. Fantastic after a day of GOLF!