Scrupulously restored and absolutely contemporary in contrast to its original context, Castle Berardesca Umbria, an ancient stronghold built in the twelfth century commanding its surroundings, is today one of the very few contemporary classics up for rental in Italy, embracing the spirit of the Middle Ages and that of today: we highly recommend this setting to either three families traveling together – each floor is almost independent of the rest of the house – or a group of friends with a soft spot for design.
The atmosphere on the terrace on top of the tower is simply magical, the views from each bedroom window will sculpt a forever memory in visitors, the peace, the sense of round-tranquillity is absolutely unique. Close to everything that matters in central-northern Italy, such as Perugia, Assisi, Cortona, Valdorcia in Tuscany, even Rome, this is the perfect base for a fantastic experience in Italy. The property is a contemporary serviced villa for those looking for privacy and luxury in a contemporary, yet ancient context, and it’s only rented entirely for twelve adults plus some children in extra beds.
Castle Berardesca Umbria, listed since 1954, has been restored with rigorous philological methods and transformed into an enchanting place of hospitality, with a contemporary touch in furnishing and choice of colors and use of spaces. Intimate, comfortable, and evocative, this charming property strikes for the purity of its architectural lines that merge and blend with graceful contamination of design furniture and glamorous accent pieces: as seen today, the castle is the result of the skillful structural renovation, with interiors organized to meet today’s demand for modern accommodation.
For relaxing outdoors, the tower offers on its top of 24 meters in height a panoramic and striking terrace from which admiring Todi and the surrounding countryside. The tower features six double bedrooms and seven bathrooms, of which two feature a hot tub and one a shower, a sauna, and a hot tub. In the heart of the region that spawned Saint Benedict and Saint Francis, just eight kilometers from the city of Todi, the tower is also a superb starting point for a visit to Umbria: Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto, Bevagna, Montefalco, and Orvieto are all within 30/40 km, and it takes less than two hours to reach Rome and Florence by car or train.
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