Borgo Al Castello is a gorgeous old stone farmhouse in the Umbrian countryside, 2km (1 mile) from the town of Montecastelli in the province of Perugia. Divided into six different units, the property boasts lush green surroundings and plentiful trees hugging the buildings; incredible views over the lovely landscape; a perfectly kitted out pool area with loungers, parasols, and dining areas framing it; a private gym; and additional services like private chef services, personalised tours of the area, a maid service, pre-stocked fridges, and a baby sitting service, that can be offered at an extra cost. Luxurious, historic, full of character and original details, this is a gem of a property and a proper little escape for those who wish to holiday in Italy or enjoy a villa in Umbria. Among the six units that can be found at Borgo Al Castello, however, Casa Tettoia has to be one of the most plush and desirable.
Casa Tettoia, like the other units, features impressive stone walls that encase a stylish, plush, and welcoming four bedroom and four bathroom home. It is available from €485 to €668 per night.
Spread across three storeys, the house features big old fireplaces, gorgeous exposed beam ceilings, antique and vintage furnishings, lots of lamps and sconces throughout for warm lighting, a stunning old piano, charming little art works on the walls, recessed bookshelves in the stone walls stuffed with tomes, and lots of tasteful touches and elegant details. For those who love period properties and staying in vacation rentals with distinct and unique characters, it is a perfect option. With interiors that look like something pull directly from the pages of a magazine, Casa Tettoia really offers the opportunity to experience Italy in the most welcoming and stylish and typical of settings.
On the ground floor, one finds the little dining room off the kitchen, with a shuttered little window and a door out onto a balcony. The table at the centre of this small and elegant room is in dark wood and round with nine matching high-backed chairs. A dresser with decorative plates and two lamps hangs on one wall and there is a wine rack in one corner of the room and a little locker in another with another lamp on it. Tile floors are underfoot and lovely old wooden beams are overhead. The kitchen then is another cosy room with rich wooden cabinets, patterned tiles on the walls, a fridge-freezer, microwave, a stove top and oven, an Italian coffee machine and an American coffee machine, and an exit to the balcony and veranda. On the other side, the dining room opens up some steps onto the living rooms, one with the piano and some couches and a coffee table and another with cosier and plush sofas in patterned fabrics and rich green armchairs as well as plenty of lamps and a massive fireplace. All of this adds up to make a cosy and relaxing space in which to unwind throughout your stay.
The ground floor is also where the first of the bedrooms can be found. With two single beds, air-conditioning, an en suite bathroom, and an exit out onto the terrace, this bright and welcoming space is peaceful and charming. The first floor is home to two more bedrooms, another with two single beds and a double room, both of which are en suite and have WIFI and internet. The final bedroom, meanwhile, is another en suite double on the second floor that takes up the entirety of this storey and additionally features an especially beautiful ceiling with exposed beams. All of the bedrooms are finished to a high standard and are plush and restful places to retire to each evening.
Nestled in a lovely part of the Italian countryside and perfectly designed for your rest and relaxation, as well as aesthetic delight, this gem of a vacation rental in Umbria is ideal for your next getaway in Italy.
