Casa Delle Grazie – La Torretta
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Property Overview
- 6 guests
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Tuscany & Umbria
On the edge of an very Italian village, in the heart of Umbria, the most frazzled parents can completely unwind at Casa Delle Grazie. The owners have lovingly created three cottage apartments on their small holding and go to great lengths to make life completely easy and enjoyable for the whole family.
Happily occupied toddlers are half the battle and the owner’s cats, playground and pool are a pretty good start. The apartments have their own garden terrace with shady pergola to relax in private, comfy outdoor furniture and a bbq is also provided. Guests are also welcome to enjoy the house gardens, with glorious views from the pool plus a small veg patch where guests are welcome to sample any ripened vegetable. Dotted around the property are wonderful fruit trees, figs, cherry, apple and walnut. To the front of the property there is a field where the owners have planted an olive grove. Pre ordered meals can be ordered and private catering can be arranged. From time to time local produce such as olive oils and jams are available. A babysitting service is available and complimentary welcome packs are provided so you sorted for breakfast the next morning. If you fancy a massage or yoga then then the lovely Adrienne is available, her slots fill up fast so let us know in advance.
Casa Delle Grazie is just a 5-minute walk from the village of Montone and there is loads for families to see and do nearby but as evening falls, the apartments offer all the welcome comforts of home. TV, DVD and CD players, Ipod dock and free Wi-Fi has the home entertainment sorted, the kitchens are well equipped for self catering and the simple, comfy bedrooms are ensuite. After a good night’s rest, a new day of exploring Umbria awaits, from the beaches of Lake Trasimeno to unmissable Assisi to the chocolate factory in Perugia! Mums can also recharge body, mind and soul in the small Spa of Hotel Fortebraccio located in the village of Montone.
Accommodation Overview:
La Toretta (The Little Tower) sleeps 2-4 and is split over two levels. Upstairs the bedroom has fine views and can be made up as a superking or twin, with space for a cot. The shower room/wc is also upstairs while on the ground floor there is a double sofa bed (orthopedic) in the living/dining area. La Toretta has a fully equipped kitchenette with access to a garden terrace, complete with deck chairs, parasol and outdoor dining furniture.
Location Information
Casa Delle Grazie is just a 5-minute walk from Montone where there is a choice of child friendly restaurants to sample yummy Umbrian food. Umbertide (5 minutes drive) is a sizeable town to stock up on supplies and provisions, with a bustling market every Wednesday and an organic farmers market every Saturday.
The capital of Umbria, Perugia (25 minutes drive), is an historic university city, renowned for its annual jazz festival and Bacci chocolates, with tours of the Perugina chocolate factory likely to be a hit with wannabe Willy Wonkers! Assisi (30 minutes), with its mighty basilica in honour of St Francis is Umbria’s tourist mecca and the Gubbio (20 minutes) is one of the most famous medieval hill towns.
Casa Delle Grazie is surrounded by stunning Umbrian scenery and beautiful Lake Trasimeno (25 minutes) has nine public beaches for perfect family picnics, paddling, swimming and watersports. There are also boat trips to the lake’s islands and good fish restaurants to try.
To indulge in Umbria’s famous delicacies, foodies staying at Casa Della Grazie can go on guided truffle hunts, have a sheep’s milk cheese tasting in Montone, visit a goats cheese farm in Val di Mezzo and quaff the wines in local vineyards. Other things for families to see and do include the spectacular Frasassi Caves, the Mirabilania theme park, Meridiana Alpaca Farm and Parco del Sole wildlife park.
Nearest medical services: Aine is trained in first Aid. Medical assistance and hospital in Umbertide (5 minutes drive)
Getting There: Perugia (25 minutes) is the nearest airport and Ryanair offer flights from London Stansted. Other airports with flights from the UK include Ancona (1½ hours), Florence (1½ hours) and Pisa (2 hours).
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- Montone, Tuscany & Umbria, Italy
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