Vacation rentals in Strettura

Vicolo - sleeps 5 with air con, wifi, balcony for

Spoleto Country Park spans 10 hectares and consists of 6 private houses, all discreetly spaced from each other and interspersed with ancient farm buildings used for storage. 5 of the cottages, including Vicolo, are completely private with their own gardens and/or terraces or balcony. 2 neighbouring cottages, Casa Aristo and Casetta, share a very large garden. Otherwise, they are also completely private with their own exclusively private outside areas. Spoleto (that predates Rome) is just 7 kms away! Rome an hour! If you are part of a larger party, we can provide a chef to cook for you in the communal Verandah, conveniently located in the gardens, in the centre of the village. There are dining areas inside and outside the Verandah. Or, you can learn how to make pizza and pasta at a local Spoleto restaurant. And we can advise re guided tours : olive oil tastings, wine tastings or simply sight seeing - local or further afield. There are staff on site to assist you 24/7. Otherwise, you need never see them. So, why is a holiday in Vicolo so special? Simple! Staying in Spoleto Country Park, you can experience Every Kind of holiday experience you could wish for! Obviously, there’s the pool. But that’s just the start! If you are an exercise junkie, there’s a volley ball pitch, a huge trampoline and a football pitch in the surrounding fields. And, there are acres of private land to run in. If you enjoy games, there’s a football table, an exercise bike and table tennis in a designated games area in the centre of the village. If you have children, there’s a specially designed kiddies’ corner in the woods with a slide and swings. If you prefer to relax, there are picnic areas in the expansive woods, meditation spots in the vast gardens and a pool to recline besides. Or, in Vicolo, you can stay put on your own private balcony, a flute of Prosecco in hand, to the song of the nightingale hailing the setting sun, the squeaks of swifts and swallows, the soft rustle of Tuscan pines and the rhythmic buzz of the cicadas. If you’re a foodie, you are perfectly located for a gastronomic experience. This area is food paradise. Not least because it’s here that you find the world’s finest olive oils, wines and truffle - all home grown! And that won’t break the bank!! Just under 2 kms away, in the quaint and well appointed village of Strettura, you’ll find Palazzo Del Papa, a 1st class restaurant and inn where the Pope regularly stayed as he journeyed between Assisi and Rieti. This restaurant, with its beautiful grounds, has been in the same family since time began!! There are another 3 eateries in Strettura, including a trattoria and a pizzaria. There’s also a butcher, a grocery store and a post office! Then, just 0.8 kilometres down the steep hill into our village is another wondrous restaurant, Il Capanno. It, too, nestles in sumptuous grounds, and offers 1st class cuisine. Both these superb restaurants host wedding parties and special events, the latter of which hosted the model, Kate Moss’s party when she and her entourage stayed at Spoleto Country Park some years ago, when it was a smaller version of itself! So, either stay private in the cool spaciousness of your Vicolo cottage. Or, meet up with other guests in the village in a number of communal areas : -the infinity pool with covered seating area -several pretty park areas with flowers, trees and benches -the Verandah with its large table, its Bbq and its pizza oven. It also has a fully fitted kitchen and a shower room -the sports area in the grounds -the games area in the village -picnic areas in the woods However, note that Spoleto Country Park is so vast that, you need not meet up with anyone, should you decide to remain elusive. There are endless tracks and trails within the woods. From absolutely every point in this Country Park, whether you’re in the village or in the surrounding private parkland and woodlands, you will be hypnotised by heavenly views…..mountains, olive groves, vineyards, fields of sunflowers and bluebells, tiny churches atop hill top villages in a swathe of monasteries and pilgrim trails. Staying in the midst of Spoleto Country Park, you can explore woods, meditate in nooks and crannies hidden amidst flowers and shrubs, enjoy picnics, play energetic games for children or adults, bake pizzas together, cook delicious Bbqs, swim in the infinity pool or simply enjoy tranquility in an oasis of spectacular countryside. The rate includes : City tax Linens + towels Pool Playground + sports area Verandah with Bbq + pizza oven Wifi Aircon Parking onsite 24 hr assistance from caretaker family living onsite (at edge of village - you need never see them unless you require anything) So, don’t go for a holiday in a cottage or villa with just a shared pool as the main attraction! Go for Spoleto Country Park that offers something extraordinary! Many attractions! Not just the pool! Albeit a very beautiful pool at Spoleto Country Park!! EXPERIENCES, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES For all of you who are interested in a truly Italian experience, then, our events organiser, Erika, can organize any or all of the following for you : . truffle hunting . white water rafting . a lesson in pasta making, followed by a feast* . a lesson in high end cuisine, followed by a feast* . a lesson in pizza making, followed by a feast* . wine tasting in a choice of venues - lavish or simple* . olive oil tasting in a choice of venues - lavish or simple* . a visit to a cheese making factory . horse riding . tennis or paddle . fishing . personal training* . massage* . a fashion day out with a personal shopper in Spoleto, Perugia or Rome (luxury or budget) . a whole face/body makeover with an expert Italian stylist . a guided tour of wherever you want to go . even a helicopter ride - local or further afield *if you require the experience to be “at home”, the rate per head depends on the number of people ie the larger the group, the less the price - and vice versa. For larger groups, Erika also offers assistance re your wedding, anniversary and/or reunion - budget, middle market or luxury, to a greater or lesser degree. As soon as you have booked, we put you directly in touch with Erika, who will advise you accordingly. Please note that prices are blocked by the algorithm until after you’ve booked - numbers (written as words or numbers) are interpreted as personal information which is not permitted before a booking has been confirmed. So it’s best to book and then cancel if you’re not happy with the proposed price of the activity or event.

black green country house

Inside the Verdenera country house... The apartment measures 54m² and consists of a large bedroom with a double bed, a bathroom with a floor-level shower, a living room with a kitchenette (equipped with dishes and kitchen utensils) and a sofa/bed 1 square and 1/2. The entrance is on the ground floor. Outside there is a picnic table and deckchair. Parking is free and about 15 meters away located on the property... the rest is nature... but minutes from tourist spots

Garibaldi Residence

The Residence is located in the center of the city, in a 16th century building that incorporates a medieval tower. The large apartment with double entrance consists of the living room, dining room, kitchen and study; the sleeping area includes three bedrooms each with its own bathroom, also available individually. Due to its location and configuration, the Residence is particularly suitable for business stays.