Villa Il Campanile – Umbria, Italy
Il Campanile is the ancient church on the privately owned Carmine Estate in the heart of Umbria not far from Perugia and the border with Tuscany. This exceptionally well restored property is located at the foot of Monte Tezio in a protected valley where the wildlife is abundant, nature is thriving and views are second to none.
In addition to the incredibly beautiful restoration of the church and the farmhouse, the owners have also brought this abandoned valley back to life and now there is a fully working farm including olive groves, 5.5 hectares of red and white grapes, a truffle wood and pasture where a variety of organic produce is grown.
The church has been meticulously restored and is now the living room at Il Campanile. This room is perfect for curling up on the sofa with a book or watching a film on the large pull-down projector screen, or simply enjoying the surrounding countryside views through the floor to ceiling glass windows. Off the living room is an elegant dining room with wood burner for the guests staying during the cooler months to dine inside or in the summer months head to the pergola covered al fresco dining area. The well equipped kitchen is also located in the church.
Across from the church via a small courtyard is the immaculately and thoughtfully restored farmhouse where the bedrooms are located. The villa features eight bedrooms in total, with six doubles and two singles. Outside the pool area and surrounding gardens are stunning. You will find a pergola, outdoor fridge, sun beds and large umbrellas, tables and chairs, outdoor heated shower and pool house. The area around the pool has been fenced for safety but this does not impose on the wonderful views. Fabulous days can be spent here relaxing and unwinding amidst this corner of paradise.
At A Glance
Villa
Why We Love It:
For its tranquil location, space & surroundings. It will take your breath away.Sleeps:
14 guests in 6 double/twin en-suite bedrooms & 2 single bedrooms.Style:
Italian history.Service:
Self-catered with daily housekeeping. A private chef can also be arranged.Location:
Nestled in the privately owned Carmine Estate in the heart of Umbria, not far from Perugia (20 minutes) and the border with Tuscany.Swimming:
Private fenced pool 15m x 5m.Children:
This is family friendly villa. Babysitters, cots, high chairs, toys & changing mats are all available on request.Accessibility:
One double bedroom & bathroom is suitable for disabled access.rooms
Split across two floors in the farmhouse there are six double or twin bedrooms all en-suite as well as two single bedrooms with hand basins. Each of the bedrooms have wonderful views, beamed ceilings, exposed stonework, top quality lines and state of the art bathrooms. The master bedroom even has a fireplace and terrace with steps down to the garden.
service & extras
There’s daily housekeeping (except Sundays), pool maintenance and gardening. Midweek towel change.There is an on-site manager who lives 5 minutes away from the property. A chef, cookery classes, babysitting, taxi’s, wine tours, truffle hunts, guided walks and beauty treatments can all be organised on request.
facilities
Heated pool, Outdoor heated shower, Pool House, Tennis Court on the grounds (shared with owners), portable BBQ, Microwave, WiFi broadband throughout the property, Satellite TV and DVD, Ipod docking stations & stereo system, Hairdryers, Library, air conditioning in the 3 bedrooms and living room on the top floor the farmhouse.
activities
Various sports activities can be arranged in the area: Antognolla Golf Course is located only a five-minute drive from the villa. Lake Trasimeno, reachable in twenty-five minutes, offers a vast array of water sports including sailing, windsurfing and water skiing.
Alternatively, you can visit one of the islands on the lake: Isola Maggiore and Isola Polvese, wandering in the national parks, and discovering the local flora and fauna.
Tennis is available at a nearby private court located within the estate, reachable within a short drive, while horse riding is organized at a number of riding stables nearby where you can go for a ride in the countryside. If you just want to be a tourist, the area offers plenty of must-see sites such as Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto, Gubbio, and Spello. A stay at Carmela is perfect for all those seeking relaxation in the lush nature of Umbria, Italy’s most fascinating and sacred territory. For golfers there is the excellent Antognolla course nearby and from Il Campanile itself anyone who loves nature will relish the walks and opportunity to go truffle hunting!
Location
Rancale, Umbria
Nestled in the privately owned Carmine Estate in the heart of Umbria, not far from Perugia (20 minutes) and the border with Tuscany. The estate is a fully working farm which includes olive groves, vineyards, truffle woods and pastures where organic produce is grown. The nearest airport is Perugia 30 minutes away. Florence is 2 hours or Rome is 2.5 hours away.
