Villa Torre, Umbria

Description

Picture waking up to sit on your private roof terrace with a steaming coffee, watching as the sun rises and the morning mist settles in the forested valley below. Welcome to Villa Torre.

As part of a picturesque estate in the heart of the Umbrian countryside, this luxury villa enjoys panoramic views and a tranquil location that is perfect for those looking to escape for some Italian R&R.

The stone villa is a restored medieval defence tower, hence the panoramic views, and comes with bags of character. A ground-floor extension means there is ample space for a roomy lounge, small kitchen, and family dining room – which all feature exposed beams, tiled floors, and classic Italian hardwood furniture that creates a cosy farmhouse feel. There is a large ground floor bedroom with access to the garden, and then two further bedrooms are housed upstairs in the ancient tower.

Aside from the unique history and quirky architecture, the villa’s real selling point is its outside space. To one side of the tower the garden slopes up to give way to a large infinity pool, a dining terrace with a barbecue, and sun loungers shaded by a leafy pergola. Meanwhile, a large veranda with a covered dining table and outdoor sofas stretches along the backside of the villa, with direct access to the lounge and stunning views over the valley.

What’s Included

Please call us on +44 (0)203 432 7784 for rates and the latest availability.

Rates include:
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Welcome hamper with produce from the estate farm
Housekeeping 6 days per week (excluding Sundays and public holidays)
Towel change twice a week
Daytime concierge service
Garden and pool maintenance
Shuttle service to/from Il Caldaro restaurant (booking required)
15% discount on Antognolla Golf green fees and 5% discount at the golf shop

Location

Despite its unspoilt views and seemingly remote location, Villa Torre is actually part of a vast estate, which benefits from its own restaurant and bar and offers plenty of activities.

There is also a small grocery store and golf course just outside of the estate, and the small village of Pierantonio can be reached within a 10 minute drive.

For those wanting to combine their country escape with a city break, Florence is just under a 2 hour drive away, and Rome and Pisa airports are around a 2 hour 30 minute drive.

Rooms

Villa Torre sleeps 4 adults + 4 children in three bedrooms.

Bedroom 1
Double bedroom on ground floor with king-size bed, en-suite shower room and terrace access.

Bedroom 2
Quad bunk room on first floor with en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 3
Double bedroom on second floor with king-size bed, en-suite shower room and roof terrace access.

Eating

Sip on cool white wine from the comfort of your shaded poolside sun lounger, toast a day well spent with nibbles and Aperol spritz on the roof terrace, or indulge in breakfast with a view on the veranda sofas – the options for al fresco dining are plentiful here. With a barbecue and well-equipped kitchen, you can enjoy cooking until your heart is content – or your stomach is full.

For those who prefer to let someone else take over the kitchen duties when on holiday, the estate owners can organise for expert chefs to come in and prepare delicious meals for you to enjoy in the comfort of your villa. Alternatively, you could take the estate’s complimentary shuttle service to the Il Caldaro restaurant for some authentic Umbrian delicacies or spend a lazy afternoon with lunch and a glass of wine at the Orangerie Bar.

Cooking classes and wine tastings are also on offer, to showcase the best of the region’s local produce.

Staff

Firefly pre-arrival concierge service

Villa staff include:
Housekeeping 6 days per week (excluding Sundays and public holidays)
Daytime concierge service

Service of a private chef and nannies can be arranged on request.

Kids

What child wouldn’t love the idea of staying in their very own watch tower? Villa Torre looks like something straight out of a fairy-tale and will charm little ones just as much. The first-floor bunk room is the perfect den for little ones, with big windows for keeping watch out of, and two big toy boxes full of goodies.

When they’re not busy playing knights and keeping lookout, the kids will also love the swimming pool and large garden. During the heat of the day the sun loungers under the leafy pergola are the perfect spot for afternoon naps, and in the evening, parents can dine on the veranda within ear shot of the bunk room upstairs.

For families with babies or toddlers, cots and highchairs can be organised on request.