Bisenzio Tower
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Overview
This lavishly renovated tower-turned-villa in Umbria has luxurious touches at every turn. Each guest will find their own pleasure; fitness lovers will hit the sauna and gym and the media room will enchant movie buffs. Bookworms will bury themselves in the extensive English library, while the chef of the family will perfect their pizza at the outdoor stone oven. All this, set above rolling hills at the border of Tuscany and Lazio.
This holiday villa is split between two buildings, with a courtyard between. The original 13th century tower spreads over four floors - to avoid the stairs, choose one of the ground floor bedrooms in the other building. The grounds were designed by a famous Italian landscape artist. Here, beneath a pergola dripping with leaves, you'll gaze out past the infinity pool to mountains beyond. Imagine breakfast on the stone terrace beside the sunroom - perfezione!
Overlooking the national park of Monte Rufeno, this holiday villa is set on a vast estate and is world apart from city life. Still, it's accessible - just 9 km from the A1 Autostrada connecting Rome and Florence. The nearest town is a precious medieval village above the Tiber whilst other idyllic places to visit include Città della Pieve, Orvieto and the wonderful waters of Lago di Bolsena.
Those wishing to explore a little further afield have Montepulciano, Cortona and Siena just over an hour away or take the train to Arezzo or Rome for the day.
What you should know…
- The eight bedrooms are spread across two buildings - see the Features for details of the layout.
- Air-conditioning is featured in all bedrooms as well as the annexe's living room.
- The huge estate features olive groves, vineyards, the owner's farm and vast land where an ancient breed of cattle graze. Bisenzio Farmhouse is also on the large estate, a short drive away.
Property Features
Main House
Ground Floor
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Dining room for 16 guests
- Breakfast room with sink, dishwasher, small fridge with integrated wine cooler
First Floor
- Living room with fireplace
- TV room
- Bar
- Snooker room
Second Floor
- 2 bedrooms with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom
Third Floor
- Bedroom with emperor size bed and en-suite bathroom
Annexe
Ground Floor
- Kitchenette
- Gym
- Sauna
- Living room with TV, sofas and desk with Mac
- Suite with bedroom with king-size bed, bathroom, small kitchenette and living area
First Floor
- Two twin bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
- Bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with emperor size bed with en-suite bathroom and private balcony
Outside Grounds
- Heated swimming pool (14x6m plus small toddler area), open approximately April to October
- Boules court
- Landscaped gardens (terraced levels)
- Table tennis
- Covered gazebo with outdoor fridge
- Stone barbecue and pizza oven
- Gas BBQ
- Access to large estate with walking paths and farm
Facilities
- Air conditioning (in all bedrooms and annexe's living room)
- Wi-Fi connection
- Smart TVs
- Library
- Sonos music system
- Sonos TV surrounds system (annexe)
- XBox One and PS4
- Alarm system
Location
About the surrounding area of Bisenzio TowerSituated close to the Umbrian border with Lazio and Tuscany, Bisenzio Tower overlooks the stunning scenery of the Monte Rufeno national park in Umbria, the green heart of Italy. It's set in a large estate with vineyards, olive groves and an ancient breed of cattle who graze on the land. The on-site farm produces excellent wine, olive oil and high-quality beef, all organically certified.
Indeed, the whole area is a food lover’s paradise. Umbria is home to the world famous salty Pecorino cheese, chestnuts, truffles and crisp dry Orvieto wine. Some of Italy’s finest wine areas are on the doorstep and there are many small family-run vineyards which welcome visitors.
A haven of peace and tranquillity, yet you are also conveniently located just 9km from the A1 Autostrada between Rome and Florence. This means easy access to fascinating places including Orvieto, Arrezzo, Assisi, Cetona, Montepulciano, Perugia, Siena and Spoleto as well as the lakes of Bolsena and Trasimeno.
Rome is two hours away on the Autostrada, and served by regular trains from the local town, which is just a 10-minute drive from Torre. Highlights include the Vatican City, Roman Forum, Colosseum and Spanish Steps.
Florence is about an hour and a half drive away and is also on the train line from the local town. Highlights include the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vechio, Boboli Garden and Pitti Palace.
Siena is an hour and twenty minutes drive away, and again reachable by train. Visit the beautiful Campo square where twice a year (2nd July, 16th August) the world famous Palio takes place – a horse race dating back to the 1600s.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Perugia
(70km) |
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| Nearest Airport 2 |
Florence
(160km) |
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| Nearest Airport 3 |
Rome Fiumicino/Rome Ciampino
(180km/170km) |
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| Nearest Village |
(9km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Local village
(9km) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
Local village
(9km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Local village
(9km) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
(11km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Orvieto/Perugia
(24km/60km) |
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Region
Umbria has best of Italy to offer: rolling landscapes, wine, beautiful towns and villages, olive oil, expansive lakes and the food, glorious food. A holiday here can be as lazy, active, cultured and as delicious as you like.
This region is scattered with pretty, picturesque villages, while the area has a rich cultural heritage. From thermal pools to medieval cathedrals and olive oil museum, Umbria has an intriguing amount of history to discover.
Both Rome and Florence are accessible within a day trip, while the closest towns of interest would be Orvieto, the old town which is a fascinating series of winding streets, piazzas and a colourful weekly market.
History lovers will be spoilt - from the first century Roman amphitheatres to the twelfth-century duomos, to the fourteenth-century hilltop fortresses, the glut of remnants from the medieval and Bronze Age that punctuate the region is impressive.
Check out our range of beautiful villas in Umbria to start planning your holiday, now!
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesThere are some wonderful walks through the estate, following white roads across vineyards, olive trees and beyond (some of the trails leading to local small villages are better suited to experienced hikers).
There is also horse-riding just 2km from the estate with horses for all abilities; a great way to see the landscapes of his stunning area.
The historic treasures of many of the local towns and villages will delight younger guests. Orvieto is especially beautiful and there’s a map you can download with all the town’s highlights and even playgrounds for little ones. The town’s underground caves are also an exciting place to visit.
You are near some of the great lakes of the area. Lago di Bolsena, for example, offers lake swimming, boat trips, castles, churches and watersports such as kayaking, water-skiing, boating, and sailing.
The nearby Riserva Naturale Monte Rufeno offers wonderful spots for picnics, wildlife spotting, walking and at the far southern end there’s an interesting little nature museum, Museo Del Fiore, which is sometimes open and a great place for nature trails. The fascinating Torre Alfina Castle is also worth a visit in its spectacular setting.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Xbox/Playstation/Wii
- Heated Pool
- Table Tennis
- Pool/Snooker
- Home Cinema
- DVD
- Fenced Grounds
Services Available
- Catering Available
- Maid Service Included
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Catering Available
- Maid Service Included
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport transfers
- Babysitting/childcare services
Extras included at this property:
- Daily cleaning (Monday to Friday, also Saturday for stays longer than a week)
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested in advance and that due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. Prices are on request. We will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | €1000 charged to client’s credit card as a pre-authorisation before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | By 10.00 a.m. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €1000 charged to client’s credit card as a pre-authorisation before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | By 10.00 a.m. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, plus mid-week change. |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
| Changeover day | Saturday. All other changeover days on request. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Outside only. |
| Insurance | It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property. |
| Pool heating charge? | Extra cost, payable locally (approx. €450-€550 (2022) / €350-€600 (2023) per week depending on gas consumption). Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. Pool heating is not available in the winter between mid-October and end-March. |
| Internet access? | Wi-Fi connection included. |
| Pool towels included? | Yes. |
| Pool opening dates? | The pool is open approximately April to October. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights. All other durations on request. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 16 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Nov 30th 2022 - May 27th 2023 | £14,833 |
| May 27th 2023 - Sep 16th 2023 | £17,305 |
| Sep 16th 2023 - May 25th 2024 | £14,833 |
| May 25th 2024 - Jun 2nd 2024 | £17,305 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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