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Villa L'Arco |
Todi, Umbria, Italy |
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Villa L’Arco, a recently renovated typical villa in Umbria, stands on the hills of Todi,between Rome & Florence in the Tiber River Park. It lies at the centre of one of Italy’s areas of greatest historical,artistic and cultural interest and outstanding natural beauty. Surrounded by olive groves,vineyards and its own woodland with centuries-old oak trees, it's a perfect place for those who love privacy. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 4 |
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Guests:
| 8 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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The villa’s interior is airy and spacious. Its beautiful large windows with typical arches let in plenty of sunlight and provide spectacular views of the hills of Todi from every room. The property has been tastefully yet comfortably furnished with wooden handcrafted furniture and beautiful paintings. Its wooden floors and pastel-coloured rooms create a warm atmosphere of relaxation and well-being, while the air-conditioning will keep you cool even at the height of summer. The spacious living room and the well-equipped kitchen have large glass doors leading to a vine-covered veranda which offers a shady spot for relaxing with tremendous views of rolling hills and distant villages. You can enjoy long al fresco meals on the spacious veranda. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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5 miles away from the villa in Umbria, is the old town of Todi, founded by the Umbrians (some cite the date 2700 BC). Situated in ancient times on the border between the Etruscan and Umbrian territories, not far from Rome and Florence, Todi has been defined as the most livable town on earth, the 'ideal town' by research of the University of Kentucky for its size, its climate, its hilltop location and for its harmonious relationship to its surroundings. A striking artistic centre in a magnificent position dominating the Tiber valley, celebrated for its Roman and Etruscan remains, for its palaces, its churches and its atmospheric medieval environment.The town is rich in art galleries, craft-shops (ceramic, carving), antiques dealers and restorers. You can enjoy the world-renowned Umbrian cuisine in traditional restaurants(some of the most famous in Italy)and typical food shops: truffles, wines, olive oils. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| AIRPORTS: Perugia km38 - Roma 150km - Florence 190km - Ancona 160km - Pisa 260km.
New: for those coming from the UK, there is a direct flight, London Stansted – Perugia S.Egidio, which is at half an hour by car from the villa, the flight is operated by Ryanair.
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Nearest airports:
| Perugia 38 km |
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Nearest train station:
| Todi 8 km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Civitavecchia |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Martorelli |
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Car Hire:
| Essential |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Vissani, Umbria, |
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Nearest beach:
| Trasimeno lake 50 km |
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Nearest shop:
| Todi Ponte Rio 6 km |
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Nearest market:
| Todi 8 km |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Bruno Bucci |
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Contact Phone No. |
+39 0758947534 / +39 3486975117 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Cycling / Horse Riding / Tennis / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
Air Con / Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Maid Service / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The ground floor of this villa in Umbria has a spacious fully equipped kitchen with dining table, large living room with fireplace, both of which are air-conditioned and leading onto the veranda; big hall, 2 bathrooms with shower, pantry with fridge/freezer. The first floor has three double air-conditioned bedrooms with queen size beds: 1 double, 1 twin; and 1 small single with balcony; 1 bathroom with bathtub and shower. The helpful owner-caretaker lives in separate house, independent from the villa, to ensure complete privacy for guests. Garden and lawn maintenance. Swimming pool maintenance. Maid service twice a week. Weekly change of linen and swimming towels. Additional maid service, local cook and wedding planner available on request. Air-Conditioning throughout the whole house with thermostatic controls in each room so guests can adjust to their individual needs, DSL/Wi-Fi access (outdoor wireless broadband internet access).
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Exterior Facilities |
Balcony / BBQ / Courtyard / Garden / Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
A vine-covered veranda, furnished with dining table and chairs, offers a shady spot for relaxing with tremendous views of rolling hills and distant villages.
You can enjoy long al fresco meals on the spacious veranda (35 m²), which overlooks the private swimming pool with hydro-massage area and the beautifully tended gardens.
Broad lawn full of roses, perfumed by the lavender and rosemary bushes, surrounds the house and leads down towards a paved terracotta terrace with an alluring swimming pool, where sun loungers await, beckoning to keen sunbathers.
Whilst relaxing by the pool, thanks to the Villa's Wi-Fi connection, you can use your laptop to send photos of the stunning views and beautiful sunsets to family and friends back at home, or if not, just kick back and relax, revitalising yourself in the whirlpool area of the swimming pool.
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Further Details |
PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL:
Private circular swimming pool (8m/27 feet diameter) with hydromassage area – known also as Jacuzzi or Whirlpool area- to offer a relaxing and revitalizing massage. The swimming pool is fully surrounded by a generous terracotta paving, furnished with sun loungers, table and chairs.
MAIN DISTANCES to this villa in Umbria: Todi 8km/5miles - Deruta 20km/13miles - Assisi 55km/34miles - Orvieto 35km/22miles - Perugia 40km/25miles - Spoleto 40km/25 - Spello 60km/40miles - Gubbio 70km/45miles - Tuscany Border 50km/30miles - Rome 130km/80miles - Siena 145km/90miles - Florence 190km/118miles - Pisa 260km/160miles - Lucca 270km/168miles - Naples 330km/205miles - Venice 350km/220miles.
AIRPORTS:
Perugia km38/23miles - Roma 150km/93miles - Florence 190km/118miles - Ancona 160km/100miles - Pisa 260km/160miles.
New: for those coming from the UK, there is a direct flight, London Stansted - Perugia S.Egidio, which is at half an hour by car from the two villas, the flight is operated by Ryanair: www.ryanair.com
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Conditions of
Rental |
10% OFF EARLY BOOKING*:
- 5 May to 1 June 2012 reduced from € 2000 to € 1800 per week.
- 2 June to 29 June 2012 reduced from € 2450 to € 2200 per week.
- 25 August to 14 September 2012 reduced from € 2450 to € 2200 per week.
5% OFF EARLY BOOKING*:
- 30 June to 24 August 2012 reduced from € 3700 to € 3500 per week.
*Offer valid for bookings made by 31 January 2012.
Deposit 40%. Balance due 60 days before arrival. Security deposit against breakage Euro 600. Final cleaning Euro 150. Changeover day Saturday: Check-in 5/7pm Check-out 10am. INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL PRICE: WiFi broadband access to internet,Taxes,Weekly change of bed linen and towels;Gas;Electricity; Water & Tap Hot Water;Swimming pool and Garden maintenance; Maid service twice a week,Saturday and mid-week;Helpful owner-caretaker in separate house.
SERVICES UPON REQUEST: Air Conditioning costs €20 x day; Heating €40 x day; Additio
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Cook available / Other rental properties on site
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What visitors have said about Villa L'Arco |
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My family had the pleasure of stopping at Villa L’Arco in July 2009. I don’t really know how to adequately describe the peace and solitude there. The most noise came from the pump in the pool. Beautiful surroundings - to wake up in the morning and watch the sun clear the mist from the hills and see the start of another beautiful day - magical.
We were only a family of four so the Villa provided us with loads of space to relax and unwind. The Villa is well maintained and laid out and Bruno was always around if we needed any help or advice. Gardens beautifully maintained.
Take advantage of having a meal cooked for you during your stay - that was an added bonus and delicious.
I cannot recommend this Villa highly enough and have recommended it to family and friends - we will certainly be back!!
Recommended for: Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway.
Family Auliffe, Newport,UK, Jun 2009 
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Villa L’Arco was the perfect tonic after a very busy year working too hard and then helping the children through homework/exams.
A break was needed and this place has come up trumps. We have found ourselves doing very little, just cooling in the pool and absorbing into a series of books.
We have been on a number of trips (here are our recommendations).
- Rome: Day trip, drove to Orte Station (35-45 min. into Rome), used the 110-red buses. Visited the Colosseum, Vatican & Trevi Fountain.
- Lake Trasimeno: parked up at Castiglione del Lago, beautiful lake, a bit muddy underfoot. We went water-skiing found a guy through the Yacht Club - great fun. Only 50 min away.
- Orvieto: worth a visit to see the cathedral alone.
- The pool: however was the biggest hit. So lovely and big even with 9 in it was fabulous. Try and create a whirlpool we found it a lot of fun. The children were in the pool most of the very hot two weeks, a great relief for the older ones.
- Walks/Runs: an early morning run (25 minute round trip) is out of the house - turn left up the hill and keep going - it is relatively flat after a short time - we nicknamed the view “Sunflower Valley” - it is a beautiful sight.
- Rosa’s Evenings: we had two evenings when Rosa cooked for our party of 9 which made those nights very special. Drinks by the pool while Rosa ran around frantically as time in Italy is not exact. She produced two great meals in her happy style - we recommend this to any guests.
The rest of the villa gave us that relaxed holiday we were all looking for - air conditioned rooms, everyone slept really well. Covered outside seating great for meals, but also respite for the sun. The garden for the children to run around in, but then that leads us back to the pool.
In summary - its quiet here, no cars, no building works nearby - we want to live here, Bruno is very lucky to have this place - we have thoroughly enjoyed using it for our “bellissimo” 2 weeks holiday.
Family Frost, UK, Jan 2008
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We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Italian villa in the hills of "heart of Italy."
The accommodations were spectacular and the serenity was great. Monina and Bruno Bucci were the perfect hosts. We had the best time and look forward to returning.
The people of Italy were so friendly and the walled cities around Todi were magnificent. If you want a great vacation this is the place to stay.
Robert Dorsa, Las Vegas, NV USA, Jul 2002
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We had a wonderful stay at Villa L'Arco. The villa itself is modern and well-equipped (especially the kitchen), and we particularly enjoyed the swimming pool, table tennis, the BBQ and the beautiful garden. It is in an excellent location, in the heart of the countryside, but near some interesting and historical towns and villages.
I would recommend this villa for a very relaxing holiday.
Jessica Gardiner, UK, Aug 2003
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Two weeks of sunflower glory: starting from one bloom on the first day, the holiday, with the field behind, just grew in beauty. We have so enjoyed such a beautyful house, a gorgeous setting, and our trips - to Todi, Orvieto, Assisi, Gubbio, Spoleto, Montepulciano ... a very special time.
Wi'll remember your kindness + generosity, the tranquility-and chasing balls round+round the pool!
Many thanks for the use & this home full & warmth + life, and for the glorious nodding heads which greeted us each morning.
Roderick & Patricia - Hug & Bridget Watkins, UK, Jul 2004
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Dear Bruno,
We have had an amazing week in your lovely villa.
Thank you very much for being so hospitable and helpful. Our stay has been relaxing and enjoyable. We have loved our first visit to Italy and hope to return someday soon.
John Hay & Sheila\David Hay & Annie, UK, Aug 2004
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The house is fantastic
The weather is fine
The pool is a dream
I wish it was mine
The beauty and silence
Of Italy, night and day
It will be a sweet memory
That won't fade away
Old houses and chapels
Real craftmenship, handmade
Our mouths fell right open
And made us stay up late
Thank you, dear Bruno for your hospitality
Perhaps we will meet again
Don't no yet the time of year
You will see my pay check then
Fam. Tintelen and Evers, Eindhoven, Netherlands, Aug 2004
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Dear Bruno,
We cannot thank you enough for sharing your wonderful home with us for these beautiful 5 weeks.The memories this trip has given our new, small family will be cherished forever. Not only did we get to stop and be still and quiet with eachother and our babies, thanks to L’Arco we got to do it in breathtaking surroundings. Since you will never know how much we enjojed laughing together, singing, exploring etc., we will share our personal favorites:
Michael: - The Yard - The Swingset - The Sunflowers - Bruno!
Julianna: - The Views - The Quiet - The Patio - Bruno + your beautiful Children - Talking with Bruno, Giovanni, Rosa.
Ava & Eliza: - The Rocks (driveway) - The Swimming Pool - Plums - Grekkos - Bruno!
Thank you again for your hospitality, generosity and many kindnesses. Thank you also Bruno for your walks/talks about your land. You have an amazing connection to the earth and I will think of you often when things get crazy.
Michael, Julianna, Ava, Eliza Svolos, Los Gatos, California, Usa, Oct 2004
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