Villa Caminata

Main Villa

The Ground Floor is a great space that lends itself to conviviality but is not quite open plan. It consists of a large living room, a dining room, a kitchen and utility room as well as one king-sized bedroom, with its own en-suite bathroom.

Living room  - the first room you enter is a large welcoming sitting room, with generous armchairs and sofas, some centered around an open fireplace, and others positioned to watch the Large LCD TV, which has Sky Italia television, cinema, sports channels and an Amazon Fire TV Stick.

Dining room – The dining room is through a large open door frame and seats 12 around a large round ended dining table.

Kitchen – Across a short passage from the dining room and Living room, is the kitchen. It is well equipped with a fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee machine for pods (as well as various other coffee making methods), a double sink, gas hob, an oven, washing machine as well as a useful number of other kitchen appliances. There is another breakfast table in the kitchen seating up to 4.

Utility room – with a washing machine, a sink, iron and ironing board as well as another fridge/freezer for extra capacity.

Guest bathroom – with a wash basin, WC and shower.

Bedroom 1 – This room is accessed through the large sitting room, with a kingsized bed and its own en-suite Bathroom 1, which has a large walk-in shower, a WC and washbasin.

First Floor

The stairs lead one up onto a landing and corridor, from which there are 4 bedrooms, each with their own bathrooms.

Bedroom 2: the only room on the right as you go up the stairs. It is a large double bedroom, with a king-size bed, inbuilt wardrobes and two windows. It has its own Bathroom 2 which is accessed by crossing the corridor and contains a bath, WC, bidet, wshbasin and a walk-in shower.

Bedroom 3: A twin room with two single beds (1mx2m) and an en-suite Bathroom 3, with a washbasin, WC, bidet and a walk-in shower.

Bedroom 4: A twin room with two single beds (1mx2m) and an en-suite Bathroom 4, with a washbasin, WC, bidet and a bath with a shower head.

Bedroom 5: The final double bedroom in the main house, is a large room, which also has its own balcony with stunning views over the valley. It has a kingsize bed and, like bedroom 2, has its own Bathroom 5 which is accessed from the bedroom by crossing the corridor. It has a bath, walk-in shower, washbasin, bidet and WC.

Cottage:

A charming little self-contained cottage, all on one floor, which sleeps 2 people in one kingsized bedroom. It is accessed by walking across the front “green” from the main house. It has its own little gravelled yard where there is an outdoor seating area for 4.

There is one open plan kitchen and living area as you enter the cottage.

The Kitchen is simple, with a sink 2 electric hobs and a kettle, and a little breakfast table seating two.

In the Living area there is a comfortable sofa, arm chair and a TV.

Bedroom 6: A double bedroom, overlooking the “green” outside the main house. With a kingsize bed, and its own en-suite Bathroom 6, which has a walk in shower, WC, bidet and washbasin.

Villa Caminata is positioned in the stunning countryside of Umbria. Characterised by dramatic forested hills, interesting and unspoilt architecture and natural beauty.

There are local shopping facilities at Pierantonio (20 mins) including a bakery, butcher, grocer, pharmacy, post office, bank and a couple of bars.

The nearest supermarket is in Umbertide (30 mins) located on the river Tiber, with a number of good walks and an excellent choice of restaurants. There is a market once a week at Umbertide, as well as many other local market towns notably Arezzo (1 hr 20 mins),  Gubbio (44 mins) and Camucia (48 minutes)

Gubbio, (44 mins) is one of Umbria’s most perfect medieval hill towns. There is a Basilica high above Gubbio which makes a fine and impressive walking destination.

The nearest town / cities of size are Perugia (25mins) to the South and Florence (2 hr 8 mins) to the North.

The closest airport to the Villa is Perugia (25 mins). There are also airports at Siena (1hr 27 mins) Florence (2hr 8 mins), Pisa (2hrs 55 mins) and Rome (2 hrs 16 mins).

The closest train station is also in Perugia.

There is a very helpful information folder with details of recommended local shops, restaurants, markets, cultural, sporting and recreational activities plus many other suggestions on what to do and where to go in the vicinity. The folder also includes maps, brochures and important local contact details.

Food and Cooking - Tuscan and Umbrian cuisine is appreciated the world over for its fine natural and flavoursome ingredients thanks to the local olive oil, pasta, vegetables and meats. The food is typified by its simplicity, championong the fine quality and abundance of local produce.

Wine - The wine is also very good thanks to the siting of the vineyards, the long hours of sunshine and temperature. It is worth trying fine wines such as Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Sassicaia and Nobile di Montepulciano.

Wine tasting and Tours - can be arranged at the Il Caldero cellar/wineshop or can be arranged at the villa on request. The tours trace the ancient Roman roads and follow any of the following routes:

Perugia, Trasimeno and Altotiberini Hills

Montefalco and the Martani Hills

Orvieto and the Amerini Hills

Spoleto and the Valnerina

Eating Out - There are many local restaurants, ranging from fine dining experiences to comforting and convivial Italian family food. There is an extensive list of restaurants, with descriptions, available in the Villa.

Cooking Classes – Provided for Pasta and Pizza making

Markets - There are several weekly markets on in the area in Arezzo, Perugia, Gubbio, Umbertide and Camucia.

Perugia - The region’s capital city Perugia is just 20 minutes away and offers a wealth of cultural activities that include opera, the famous Umbria Jazz and Eurochocolate festivals. Other spectacular hilltop towns include Cortona and Preggio the latter with its annual classical music festival.

Montone - (approx. 20 min) This town is one of the unspoilt gems of Umbria and the perfect place for a wonderful night out. Best to arrive in time to enjoy the sunset from the top of the town and take in the beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The town often hosts events including a film festival, an archery tournament between the different quarters, and dancing in the town square.

Cortona, Tuscany (approx. 50 min) Despite featuring in a film and book titled ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’, this beautiful Tuscan hilltop town hasn’t lost the charm for which it is famous. With a wonderful square, lovely restaurants and wine shops and a great walk to the monastery at the top of the town, there is much to enjoy and appreciate. From above the town, there are magnificent views across the countryside in every direction.

Assisi - (approx. 30 min) The birthplace of St Francis, Assisi is a must for any trip to Umbria and Italy. It is hard not to be awestruck by the magnificence and grandeur of the Basilica. Above Assisi is the Eremo di Carcere (Hermitage), which is an old monastery built near the caves that were used by St Francis and contains the tree where he preached to the birds.

Spello - (approx. 40 min) A beautiful hill top town at the base of Monte Subasio just a few kms from Assisi. It has wonderful little streets to wander around, many gourmet restaurants and stunning views. This can be visited at the same time as Assisi.

Florence, Tuscany (approx. 120 min) Day trips to Florence are easily manageable, either by car or train. It takes c 2 hours to drive to Florence. Alternatively, it is possible to take a train from Terontola station, where you can take advantage of free parking and cheap train travel to take a relaxing journey into the city, arriving 5 minutes walk from the Duomo.

Shopping- The Mall in Florence has the following brand outlets: Agnona, Bottega Veneta, Emmanuel Ungaro, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hogan, La Perla, Loro Piana, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sergio Rossi, Tod's, Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent.

Lago Trasimeno (20mins) - in addition to offering various water sport activities, towns such as Passignano and Castiglione del Lago are the most appealing and the islands of Maggiore and Polvese can be accessed by short and enjoyable boat rides. Isola Maggiore features the ruins of a castle and church which people always enjoy visiting.

Walking and trekking – there are a variety of local paths and routes to suit syuit all ages and states of fitness and these can be guided. Guided treks end up on Monte Tezio , the second highest mountain in Umbria.

Golf: The Antognolla Golf Course is set amidst the 600 hectare Antognolla Estate. This championship golf course offers golfers of all abilities the opportunity to play on an expertly designed course, giving a true test of skill and judgement. The driving range is the perfect place to warm up before a round or just for working on your short game. The driving range is available for keen golfers seven days a week from 9am to 8pm. Guests of the Villa receive a 20% discount on green fees to play on the course.

Horse riding, truffle hunting, massages, yoga, pilates, fitness classes, spa treatments, guided tours, truffle hunting, bike rental, quad trips, hot air balloon rides and wine tasting amongst other activities are all available and are detailed in the Local Services and Activities book in the villa.