Agriturismo Sant'illuminato, Città Di Castello

Nestled in the low hills overlooking the Tiber Valley, between two small lakes, this 17th-century farmhouse offers 5 independent apartments, tastefully furnished to blend modern comfort with the timeless tones of the Umbrian hills.

Near the border between Umbria and Tuscany, the farmhouse is ideally located within easy driving distance of scenic and historic centres, such as: Città di Castello (18 km); Arezzo (50 km); Cortona (35 km); Perugia (55 km); Assisi (68 km); and Lake Trasimeno (42 km).

The small lake next to the farmhouse is perfect for swimming, sports fishing, picnics (in the shady pine woods that line its shores) or quiet meditation. In front of the farmhouse there is also a pool (6x12 metres) which is fully equipped for counter-current swimming and hydro-massage.

Jewels in the crown of Italian art, and excursion can be organized to help you discover the wines, the traditional culinary delicacies, and the local craft that make this area so rich and so unique.

Activities:
Guided tours of Sant’Illuminato and other farms in the area – spend a pleasant afternoon sipping the wines and sampling the culinary specialties of the upper Valley of the Tiber. Each farm has its own activities that vary with the season: wine-making, olive oil production, bee-keeping and honey production – the list is endless.

Guided tours, sightseeing flights, hikes, horseback riding, and special rates for our guests in the many restaurants and taverns in the area – a host of activities that will make your stay in the Umbrian countryside an unforgettable experience.

The pool is open (May through September) to all registered guests.

The farmhouse contains 5 fully independent apartments that vary in size, lay-out, sleeping capacity, and kitchen facilities. In a separate building nearby, there’s also a cozy one-room apartment that’s perfect for a single couple. Thanks to the natural insulation of the massive stone walls (half a metre thick), all of the apartments remain cool during the hot summer months and toasty warm during the winter. Each is fully furnished and equipped with everything you’ll need to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing vacation in the country. Food and other supplies can be purchased in the towns and villages nearby.

The Tulips is Sant’Illuminato’s largest apartment (91 square-metres) – the perfect solution for a full-family vacation. Located on the ground-floor of the Farmhouse with a peaceful view of the pine-ringed hillside lake, the apartment has been specifically designed to facilitate the movements of guests using wheelchairs. (details provided on request). The apartment includes a large living room with fireplace, and two bedrooms that can comfortably sleep 4 people. Each contains two single beds that can be transformed into a double.

The Olive Tree is a 3-room apartment (62 square-metres), located on the first floor of the farmhouse, overlooking the green Valley of the Tiber. The large living/dining room (with fireplace) includes a cozy, fully-equipped kitchen corner, and the two bedrooms can comfortably sleep 4 people (each contains two single beds that can be transformed into a double).

The Sunflowers is a 3-room apartment (74 square-metres) on the ground floor, overlooking the green valley of the Tiber. It includes a large living room with a fireplace, and two bedrooms that can comfortably sleep 4 people. Each contains two single beds that can be transformed into a double.

The Roses is a 3-room apartment (70 square-metres) accessed from the first floor of the farmhouse. It overlooks the farm’s hill-side lake and the pine woods that shade its banks. There are two bedrooms that can comfortably sleep 4 people: one has a lovely hand-painted four-poster double bed, the other has twin beds. Above these rooms is a mansard (formerly the farmhouse granary) with a fireplace and a fully equipped kitchen area.

The Grapes is a 2-room apartment located on the first floor of the farmhouse. It offers a splendid view of the Tiber Valley and the Apennine slopes running between Umbria and the Marche. The apartment consists of a bedroom with double bed and a living/dining area and fireplace.

Each apartment features a bathroom with shower and a fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans, dishes, glasses etc.

In all apartments: extra beds can be added for children, and the comfortable couch in the living room can be transformed into an extra double bed.