Cataccio

Arriving at the summit of this beautiful, private 280 acre estate, gives the impression of reaching the point closest to the sky in Umbria. Five stone farmhouses can be found in this beautiful countryside setting, immersed between fields and woods. Set in different areas on the estate, each one of these houses enjoys absolute privacy and a breathtaking view. The charming owners, an English-speaking couple, live in the one set at the highest point and are always available to assist guests during their stay. Here the 12m x 6m swimming pool, with its separate paddling pool, is situated about 50m from the house up a few steps, which further enhances the dramatic and stunning scenery, and is surrounded by olive groves and trees.

The villa is in an excellent position for driving to lots of the most beautiful parts of Umbria and parts of Tuscany such as Siena and Cortona. Gubbio, Perugia and Lake Trasimeno are the closest and on the typical tourist route, but the small, delightful villages such as Montone, a charming medieval village boasting glimpses of breathtaking views, excellent restaurants and ‘trattorie’, and small shops selling olive oil and truffles.

Siena is just 1 hour 20 minutes drive and to reach Cortona, just 35 minutes drive, one crosses the border of Umbria and Tuscany along a road which runs through the beautiful countryside, passing village after village where it’s always a pleasure to stop in one of the many typical ‘trattorias".

Cataccio and its neighbor Calesa are very similar and can be rented by a larger group that love to holiday together in separate houses. These two houses are totally out of sight and sound of each other, though an easy twelve minute walk along lovely leafy lanes from one to the other. Cataccio's attraction of having a four bedded room makes it perfect for families with children, as this room is designed with them in mind.

• Satellite TV
• DVD player
• VCR
• Internet access
• Washing machine
• Library with books and games
• Professional fully-equipped kitchen:
  • Stainless steel counters
  • Commercial refrigerator
  • Espresso machine
  • Ice maker

• Al fresco dining
• Swimming pool
• Children's paddling pool
• Outdoor furniture
• Shared Astroturf tennis court
• Playing field for football

• Maid service – 3 hours once a week
• Weekly change of linens and towels
• Permanent managers (owners) on the estate
• Final cleaning on Saturday
• Normal use of hot/cold water
• Electricity consumption up to 330 kW per week

• Villa pre-stocking
• Car hire
• Airport transfers
• Telephone charges
• Cook service
• Tennis coaching service
• Babysitter
• Driver service
• Electricity consumption exceeding 330 kwh per week

• Maximum 8-10 guests (6 adults + 4 children/teenagers or 8 adults)
• Children welcome
• Small pets permitted
• Non-smoking villa
• Security deposit to be held on credit card authorization by Luxury Retreats
• All services not included in rates are to be paid locally
• All rentals from Saturday to Saturday
• Check-in: Between 4pm-7pm (late arrivals must be arranged in advance and may be subject to additional charges)
• Check-out: Before 9am

• Rental vehicle recommended
• Transport available

• 3 km to restaurant
• 6 km to Preggio and grocery shop
• 12 km to golf course
• 15 km to:
  • Umbertide
  • Supermarket
  • Shops
  • Bank
• 20 km to Perugia
• 44 km to Perguia Airport (PEG)
• 47 km to Cortona
• 104 km to Siena
• 146 km to Florence
• 150 km to Florence Airport (FLR)
• 270 km to Rome (FCO)