Podere Torricella

Set in the absolute tranquility of the Umbrian countryside, close to the banks of the river Nera, the origins of Podere Torricella are lost in ancient history. It was built at the end of the 18th century on the remains of one of the lookout towers of the Castello di Bufone but, almost certainly, the first construction was the site of a patrician villa, as evidenced by the discovery of a well of the Roman era. A careful and original restoration, completed in 2013, brought to light the old stones and, thanks to some reconstruction and to the right choice of furniture, bestowed on the house an intriguing and evocative medieval atmosphere, severe but balanced at the same time, without being in any way heavy or excessive. The massive outer walls in open face stone, the wooden-beamed ceilings, the antique furniture and, especially, the large living room on the ground floor give guests the feeling of a return to the past, as what probably happened to the famous writer CS Lewis who drew inspiration from such places for his Chronicles of Narnia. Coming out into the large garden, surrounded by the silence and the feeling of relaxation, one's gaze is lost among the gentle and, in places, wild hills of the Nera Valley in which the tiny villages of Gualdo and Guadamello are embedded like ancient precious stones. The restful little thicket with reading table, the large swimming pool, the regulation-sized beach volley court and the pleasant portico equipped with bar, barbecue and pizza oven, enrich the outdoor spaces and provide guests with relaxation, sports, elegant aperitifs and enjoyable convivial moments, away from the chaos of everyday life.

Key Features

• 8 bedrooms
• 10 bathrooms
• Sleeps 16
• Private pool
• Volleyball court
• Landscaped gardens

Bedrooms

• Bedroom 1 - Double bed
• Bedroom 2 - Double bed
• Bedroom 3 - Double bed
• Bedroom 4 - Double bed
• Bedroom 5 - Double bed and twin bed
• Bedroom 6 - Double bed and twin bed
• Bedroom 7 - 2 twin beds
• Bedroom 8 - Double bed
• Common area - Double bed
• Living area - sofa bed

Living area

• Tastefully furnished living room with comfortable seating and TV
• Dining table and chairs
• Fully equipped Kitchen

Outdoor area

• Private pool
• Sun loungers
• Volleyball court
• BBQ
• Alfresco dining
• Lounge areas
• Landscaped garden

General

• Bedding and towels provided
• Air conditioning
• Iron and Ironing board
• Washing machine
• High chair and baby cot
• Complimentary wifi
• Private parking

Good to know

• Pets: Yes. 30,00 Euros per animal per week.
• The pool is open from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October.

Price includes

• Fully cleaned property equipped with linens
• Utilities: water - gas for kitchen use
• Electricity up to 120 Euros per week included

Not included in price

• Tourism tax (1,50 Euros per person per stay until a maximum of 4 stays in a month. Please note that children under 14 years old will not pay)
• Electricity on consumption above 120,00 Euros per week calculated through initial and final meter reading on site
• Mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals (30,00 Euros/week/animal)

Extras

• Extra cleaning (15,00 Euros/hour/cleaner)
• Extra linen (10,00 Euros per person)
• Heating (25,00 Euros per day)
• Firewood (20,00 Euros/100KG)

Places of interest

• Airport: Perugia 95 km, Roma Fiumicino 110 km, Roma Ciampino 98 km
• Train station: Narni-Amelia 11 km
• Shops and services: Taizzano 6 km, Narni Scalo, 10 km
• Beaches: Tyrrhenian Sea 90 km
• Attractions within 100 km: Narni 12 km, Terni 20 km, Carsulae 27 km, Marmore waterfalls 32 km, Viterbo 41 km, Spoleto 50 km, Orvieto 58 km, Bolsena Lake 60 km, Bracciano Lake 65 km, Roma 90 km