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CASTELLO DI
POLGETO
Near Umbertide, Umbria
24 GUESTS
12 BEDROOMS
14 BATHS
Castello di Polgeto is a modern
day castle with unique features for
A paradise for children of all all ages. The diversity of ways in
ages; there are games, toys, which you can enjoy this property
diversions and on-site activities are endless. Gather around the
pool or in the olive grove. Dine on
of nearly every sort. pizza in the courtyard or live a fairy
tale in the grown up treehouse. Let
yourselves be pampered by
Beatrice and her team. Explore the
nearby towns or simply stay and
Your English-speaking House play. Welcome to a truly
memorable vacation.
Manager Beatrice will spoil you
with her affection and attention.
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CASTELLO DI POLGETO
NEAR UMBERTIDE, UMBRIA 24 GUESTS 12 BEDROOMS 14 BATHS
OVERVIEW
Castello di Polgeto is immersed in the 'great green heart 'of The Castle’s location and unusually narrow curving shape,
Umbria, a landscape suggestive and inviting and utterly, with three medieval sentinel towers remaining within signal
completely Italian. This is the place for what we hope will distance, has given it a strategic advantage through all its
become the best vacation of your life - waking to a bright history. And so too with your vacation. Here is a central
summer day with birdsong, enjoying the fresh breeze during starting point for exploring all the nearby history and culture.
a long slow breakfast, walking the ancient halls of a Gubbio, Perugia and Assisi are all within easy striking
meandering estate, visiting the hilltowns of school and distance. Plus the more modern vacation pursuits of food
storybook, trekking through deep woods to find yet another and wine, sport and nature. We can organize day trips with
striking vista unfurling before you. guides, or give you suggestions to explore and discover on
your own. The weekly market just below in Umbertide is a
Castello di Polgeto is the most important of a number of good place to start.
local castles once all owned by a group of friends and some
visible on the surrounding hills. Most are ruins but thanks to There is another story of Castello di Polgeto we are happy to
nearly continuous occupation, such is not the case with tell. A story of how one villa vacation can change your life. As
Castello di Polgeto. From evidence of a first fortress erected it did for the owners of Castello di Polgeto. More than a
in 1152, through 14th, 17th, 18th and through to today's fully decade ago they rented a villa with Homebase Abroad, a
modernized yet distinctive home, the estate exudes interest lovely restored farmhouse across a valley or two or three from
and drama. A casual walk around the complex reveals the balcony of the Castello they now call home. It was that
shooting walls, archers’ slits, Gothic window arches, old vacation - their first villa travel experience - that inspired
dungeons and much more. Twelve double ensuite bedrooms, them to purchase what was then a ruined castle, invest a life's
for instance, many with their own sitting rooms. Extensive fortune in rebuilding staircases, installing modern plumbing,
gardens full of playtime diversions for whiling away your time. landscaping the grounds and buying art among other
Multiple gathering spaces, indoors and out, for dining and pastimes, to arrive at the very special place the Castello is
lounging including an adult-sized tree house. Really, no joke. now. With their four children getting to that certain point,
they have called on us again, to offer the house to you for the
You cannot help but be happy here. The owners' joy at their house party in Italy you have always dreamed of. Come one,
great good fortune to have this Castello, to have developed it come all, this is the chance of a lifetime.
as a place of pure pleasure to share is palpable in all the
distinctive flourishes. Who doesn't want to hang out in a tree We can today enjoy this latest incarnation in the form of a
house in the afternoon? One large enough for 24 of you and unique holiday accommodation for a sprawling group of
shaded by the arching branches of an old yet vibrantly alive family and friends.
oak tree? There is a suspended platform for napping if the
wine gets to be too much for you. The Playroom is virtually a
Montessori classroom with all sorts of engagement for
children - infants through 12 years old. Imaginative, active
children can explore corridors, hidden walkways and
viewpoints, busy themselves with bocce, Ping-Pong, billiards,
tennis and of course the pool. Dining at night on the Balcony
is to be refreshed with a lovely breeze and serenaded by owls
and a country dog now and then. One hardly wants to leave,
in fact.
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CASTELLO DI POLGETO
NEAR UMBERTIDE, UMBRIA 24 GUESTS 12 BEDROOMS 14 BATHS
2160 SQ METERS INDOORS 54 HECTARES OUTDOORS
GROUNDS COURTYARD CASTELLO
First Floor
• Local paved road leads to narrow drive and past • Main entrance from parking through original door • Salone: Spacious living room with working fireplace
neighboring houses; open parking area for 8+ cars. into ivy-covered walls of curving Courtyard. Dining and panoramic countryside views. Two seating areas
Direct entrance to Courtyard and Farmhouse. table for 12 (green iron). Pizza oven. Direct access to accommodating 14+. Mason and Hamlin baby Grand
all parts of the house; Castello, Hall, Bastione (up Piano. TV Loft with upholstered mattresses and
• The meandering gardens comprise a veritable Eden open stairs) and garden. cushions for a houseful. Adjacent hall with Guest
overflowing with all manner of plant-life; ancient olive Bath, door to Courtyard and Bastione. Gate at top of
trees, lawns, boxwood hedges, wisteria arbors, stairs to Ground Floor.
lavender, rosemary, oleander, holly, gravel paths
shaded with uva di fragole, any number of fig tree, • Libreria: writing desk, bookshelf filled walls.
olive groves, shade trees, roses, irises, potted
agapanthus. • Billiards Room: Full-size table. In-wall iPod
dock/sound system; connects to Libreria, Salone and
• Pool Garden: Reached on paths through olive Hall.
grove, on lower hillside. (18 x 5, 1.5 mtrs deep, child-
friendly stairs are shallow and deep); lawn with eight
chaise longue, five umbrellas, six 'fatboy' ground
cushions (for children), two chairs. Dining pergola for
10-14; view across valley; olive trees, woods, fields,
hills, Monte Cuto. Shower. Stairs to service kitchen,
W.C. and changing room. Nearby olive trees strung
with two hammocks.
• Tennis Court (full size, Har-True surface, umpire
seat) with nearby ping pong table and Bocce court.
• Tree House: Rustic stairway leads to open platform
(enclosed with railing and netting) built around trunk
of shady oak tree. Simple dining table and chairs for
14+; suspended lounging platform for 6-8. Trees
strung with lights. Second Guest bath accessible
from nearby external staircase.
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CASTELLO DI POLGETO
NEAR UMBERTIDE, UMBRIA 24 GUESTS 12 BEDROOMS 14 BATHS
2160 SQ METERS INDOORS 54 HECTARES OUTDOORS
CASTELLO CASTELLO HALL
Garden Level Ground Floor Second Floor
• Rosso: Double bedroom (queen) with direct access • Balcony: Covered dining terrace for 18 facing south • Suite Principale: Elegant, full-size living room with
through double doors to west end of Courtyard and and Monte Cuto. Roller shades for afternoon sun. views of valley, sitting area for 4, double sided
garden. Remains very cool. Ensuite bath (large walk- Direct access to Courtyard, path to Tree House, fireplace looks into double bedroom (queen), fridge,
in shower, curtain). grounds and gardens. plasma TV (retractable, with Netflix). Two marble-
finished ensuite baths (each with a deep soaking tub,
• Playroom: Classroom sized and fully outfitted for • Sala da Pranzo accommodates up to 18 at antique large walk-in shower). Dressing room.
children of all ages; various desks tables for projects, wood table with an additional table added for up to
reading corners, upholstered couch and chair for 24. Stairs to First Floor. • Turkish Suite: Sitting room with daybeds before a
four, foosball, pinball machine, mats for gymnastics. full height glass door with railing. Expansive
Double doors to lawn at west end of Courtyard. • Kitchen: spacious for up to four to be working countryside view. Double bedroom (king), with full
together (double ovens, warming tray, gas and electric height door overlooking entrance. Ensuite bath (tub
stove, vegetable steamer, double sinks, Sub-Zero with rain head and hand-held, curtain).
fridge/freezer, dishwasher).
• Guest Bath.
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CASTELLO DI POLGETO
NEAR UMBERTIDE, UMBRIA 24 GUESTS 12 BEDROOMS 14 BATHS
2160 SQ METERS INDOORS 54 HECTARES OUTDOORS
HALL HALL BASTIONE
Ground Floor Top Floor First Floor
• The Well Room: Stairs from Hall stairwell to • Suite l'Attico: Large living room seats six, working • Aunt Flo's Suite: Direct entrance from external
Double Bedroom (queen). Overlooks countryside, fireplace, Double Bedroom (queen), ensuite bath stairs of courtyard and walkway to Castello, Double
morning light. window opens onto well (80 meter (walk-in shower with curtain). bedroom (king) with sitting area overlooks courtyard.
shaft, hand dug; protective grate); ensuite bath Ensuite bath (large shower stall).
(shower stall). • Family Wing; Bosco: Double bedroom (queen) with
low windows overlooking countryside (under eaves,
low clearance in places). Ensuite bath (Moroccan tub,
rain head, curtain). Crab: Double bedroom (queen,
low, for children) with window on countryside. Whale:
Single bedroom (baby's bed, low, room for cribs).
Shared bath (tub with rain-head, hand-held, curtain
and stall shower with curtain). Elephant: Double
bedroom (twins) with ensuite bath (tub with rain head
and hand-held).
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CASTELLO DI POLGETO
NEAR UMBERTIDE, UMBRIA 24 GUESTS 12 BEDROOMS 14 BATHS
2160 SQ METERS INDOORS 54 HECTARES OUTDOORS
FARMHOUSE FARMHOUSE
Upper Level First Floor
• Spiral stairs from entrance lead to Blu Suite: • Beige Suite: Double bedroom (queen) with sitting
Double Bedroom (queen) with low windows area, overlooks courtyard and enjoys both morning
overlooking courtyard, playroom and grounds and afternoon light. Ensuite bath (large shower stall).
beyond. Ensuite bath (large shower stall).
• White Suite (down staircase from entrance, low
clearance): Double bedroom (queen, foam mattress)
sitting area, overlooks playroom and lawn. Ensuite
bath (shower stall).
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CASTELLO DI POLGETO
NEAR UMBERTIDE, UMBRIA 24 GUESTS 12 BEDROOMS 14 BATHS
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS HOW TO SPEND YOUR TIME
• Umbertide (weekly market, restaurants, bars, ATM) 10 • Gubbio is vibrant and diverse and interesting - from the
minute drive funivia - or hike - up to Sant'Ubaldo to the Roman Ruins to
• Montone (restaurants), farms, wineries, specialty foods 10 - the archeological museum. Go in May for the very particular
20 minutes Corsa dei Ceri.
• Citta di Castello, Saiagricola (farm) 30 minutes • We prefer Assisi in the later afternoon for a guided walk with
• Gubbio, Perugia, Passignano sul Trasimeno 30 - 40 the delightful guide Maura followed by refreshments at NUN
minutes and, if you can catch one, a concert in the basilica.
• Perugia (historic center, airport, Perugina factory, outlets), • Perugia is substantial - for many worth more than one day.
Torgiano (wine) 35-45 minutes Perugina factory tours are frequent and the minimetro gets
• Solomeo 45 minutes you out of the car. A guide deepens your experience;
• Assisi, Cortona 50 minutes wandering and shopping also fun.
• Montefalco (wine), Arezzo 60 minutes • Fall in Umbria is for food - especially truffles. Citta di
• Orvieto 1.5 hrs Castello hosts a white truffle 'mostra' in October or
• Rome (historic center) 2.5 hrs November. Plus there are mushrooms, squash and all kinds
• Rome (Fiumicimo) 3 hrs of special harvest-related celebrations. These are not
advertised far in advance, but can certainly fill an itinerary if
you want a relaxed, go-with-the-flow holiday.
• Historical reenactments are a part of village life across
central Italy and great fun to visit; boat races on Lago di
Trasimeno, a Renaissance festival in Solomeo, Renaissance
artisanship in August in Citta di Castello and the Palio San
Michele Arcangelo in Gualdo Urbino are among our
favorites.
• Umbertide is a simple, local town with markets Wednesday
and Saturday. The surrounding hills and villages have an
assortment of local food producers, farms, wineries and the
like.
• Hiking and biking in the area is highly recommended and
accessible especially with an eBike. Available full-time at the
house or for a guided day-trip.
• Umbria has many cashmere manufacturers as well as a
great number of outlet shops and malls concentrated near
Perugia. A personal shopper is highly recommended.
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WHAT TO KNOW
• Staff of six headed by an English-speaking House • There are changes of level, stairs, connecting rooms
Manager, who lives on-site, plus cook and maids. Please see throughout. The layout is complicated but will be understood
Included/Available below for details of domestic services. within your first afternoon. There are gates at key locations
throughout the house for young children. See Layout for
• The Castello is reached directly off a paved road, with details. Please discuss any concerns with us before booking.
minimal local traffic. eBikes are highly recommended for
heading uphill to the trails and quiet country roads or down • AC in all bedrooms rooms (except Farmhouse) plus
to Umbertide to take a coffee, get a gelato, visit a market etc. kitchen, Sala da Pranzo, playroom, Salone.
We can arrange for them to be delivered for the duration of
your stay. Please discuss with us before booking. • Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the house as
well as on the grounds with modems in most rooms. Please
• There property is sprayed seasonally but this is a natural note there may not be consistent coverage throughout the
environment. Anticipate various insects, birds, the occasional property. Please discuss your particular connectivity needs
stray cat from a neighbor. Wearing shoes on the grounds is a before booking.
must for your own comfort and protection. There are no
screens on the windows. • Rentals an begin on any day. Arrival time is 4 pm- 5 pm;
departure time is 10 am.
TRAVELING WITH HOMEBASE ABROAD
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closely with you to develop a Trip Itinerary that reflects your personal interests and preferences. From the moment you book
your villa until you return home, you have continuous access to our curated circle of guides, chefs, drivers, skippers and
contacts.
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NEAR UMBERTIDE, UMBRIA 24 GUESTS 12 BEDROOMS 14 BATHS
INCLUDED: AVAILABLE:
• GAS • HEAT metered? please advise
• ELECTRICITY • PERSONAL LAUNDRY on request; min charge €25 per room
• WATER • PIZZA €250 for service for piazzaolo to come from Gubbio;
• AIR CONDITIONING food and beverages extra
• INTERNET • PORTERS can be arranged mid-stay; please tip generously
• CLEANING daily from 9 - 12pm; two maids • COOKING CLASSES can be arranged on-site; up to 8
• LINEN CHANGE Weekly change of bed linen, weekly and participants; price TBD based on menu, expertise of guests, etc.
mid-week change of bathroom linen, pool towels changed daily • TENNIS Advance notice required for Coach; rate based on
• WELCOME DINNER Courtesy of Homebase Abroad, fixed skill of guests
menu • EXTRAS DEPOSIT Due on arrival in cash Euro. All expenses
• BREAKFAST service for continental breakfast only; F&B extra to be settled in cash prior to departure.
• CHEF/COOK lunch or dinner daily; service only; F&B extra
• PROVISIONS
• ADVANCE SHOPPING SERVICE staff will take care of initial
shopping to provision for arrival
• SHOPPING SERVICE
• PORTERS on arrival and departure
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