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VILLA GELSOMINO
Near Todi, Umbria
Sleeps 10+2 in 5 air-conditioned bedrooms/6 bathrooms, with pool, indoor
sauna, lovely gardens and views
What guests say about this property..."Gelsomino
exceeded all expectations — so beautiful and tranquil. Wonderful views,
songbirds (even at night), the smell of jasmine, the wonderful town of Todi, and
the extraordinary cooking of the housekeeper/cook, Fiora. Thank you
for your role in giving us such a great venue for rest and renewal.”— MC & LP, Englewood, CO
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Villa Gelsomino's hillside location offers a spectacular view of Todi and easy proximity to Todi, Orvieto, Assisi, Spoleto, Gubbio and Perugia. A small village with grocer, butcher and bar is just two kilometers away, and you can buy olive oill, eggs and fresh chicken from a nearby farm. A selection of restaurants can be found in Todi (8 km) and Orvieto (about ½ hour away). Rome
airport is 90 km away.
Villa Gelsomino is a completely remodeled stone
farmhouse that is comfortable and welcoming. Three furnished
patios take advantage of the beautiful views and there is a pergola with a five-meter table for al fresco dining.
The villa is set on 3.5
acres and includes gardens with fruit trees (guests are welcome to help themselves in season), olive trees,
rose bushes, specimen plantings and the climbing jasmine for which the villa is named.
There is a large swimming pool (14x7 meters or roughly 45 x 23 feet) with
a changing room and shower, an outdoor kitchenette with a BBQ and a furnished
gazebo with splendid 360-degree views.
Ground floor:
- Large double living room, elegantly furnished, with a large fireplace.
- Dining room with fireplace (seats 10)
- Country-style eat-in kitchen with extra-large oven, dishwasher, microwave
- Laundry room with washing machine and additional refrigerator and oven
- 1 twin bedroom (joinable beds), en suite bathroom with shower, private access to the patio (This bedroom is ideal for guests with a walking problem.)
- Study with queen-sized sofabed and en suite bathroom with showe
Second floor:
- 1 double bedroom with king-sized bed and en suite bathroom with shower
- 1 double bedroom with queen bed and en suite bathroom with tub
- 1 twin bedroom with large walk-in closet and en suite bathroom with shower.
- Sauna with shower
Third floor tower:
- 1 bedroom with king bed, en suite bathroom with extra large shower.
The bedrooms are air-conditioned and of equal quality, so this villa is perfect for 5-6 couples. All of the bathrooms are beautifully tiled with antique tiles and fitted with modern fixtures.
Amenities include telephone/fax, intercom system throughout the house, satellite TV and high speed ADSL Internet access. Although access is not wireless, the owner has provided extra cable so that guests can take their laptops to the pool or patio.
The first person we met was our housekeeper and cook,
Fiora. We were blessed with this nice woman from Romania. She had everything ready
for our first evening meal, including some appetizers. The two big fireplaces
were burning and it felt good and warm. She would cook in the evenings if we asked
and had a great selection of menus. It was a wonderful way to start our week in
Umbria. — YM & KM, Scottsdale AZ
Arrival Day: Saturday
Minimum Stay: one week |