Casale San Lorenzo

Former monastery dating back to the XIII century, with modern luxury interiors. Private location, walking distance from a village with restaurants and basic shops. A/C

Sleeps: 6 + 1

Total bedrooms: 3 double, en-suite

Total bathrooms: 3

Furnished pergola by the pool with kitchen, wood oven, barbecues. A/C

Hot tub with heatable water

Weekly rates

Mid season: Euro 3100

Low season: Euro 2200

The villa is not bookable in June/July/August, when is rented the whole San Lorenzo Complex, up to 14+1 people.

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Casale San Lorenzo is a stylish Umbrian villa with private pool set on commanding location, it offers stunning countryside views.

Walking distance to the castle and the village of Collazzone, the property is located in an historic complex called Monastery (or Abbey) of San Lorenzo, protected by the Italian Ministry of Fine Arts, whose most earliest traces date back to the year 1000.

The nearby village of Collazzone has a good restaurant, bar and grocery. A tennis club at easy walking distance offers tennis facilities and a restaurant. The beautiful and famous town of Todi, 20 minutes drive, offers all facilities for food, shopping, art and culture.

Some of Umbria’s most famous sites are in sight of the casale. At short drive (15 minutes to 1 hour driving distance) there is Perugia, Orvieto, Spoleto, Assisi, Bevagna, Montefalco and the wine area of Umbria, Marmore Falls, Trasimeno Lake. Rome is 2 hours drive, connected with highway, Florence is 2 hours and 30 minutes drive.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY

Casale San Lorenzo has been recently and totally restored and where there was the accommodation of the nuns and monks before and the olive mills then, there is now a stylish private home.

The villa is rented exclusively, with private park and pool, the rest of the complex will be left empty during the guests' stay, none will access the complex when Casale San Lorenzo is rented.

Casale San Lorenzo offers offers privacy and proximity to restaurant ans shops, modern comfort and luxury, together with its historical character. The villa is characterized by stylish contemporary interiors, combined with the ancient structure of the buildings.

Resin floors under an impressive ceiling with huge 100 years old oak beams, old stone walls alternating with walls in rough plaster in warm opaque colors. Interiors feature antique doors and original architectural details, such as modern and luxurious en suite bathrooms with large walk in showers and large shower heads for a comfortable shower after a days spent visiting beautiful Umbria.

The villas is entirely air conditioned and has mosquito screens in the windows. Wifi connection. Heating is available for the coldest periods.

The entrance door on the villa is on the first floor, a flight of 15 steps leads to the entrance portico and gives access to the villa.

The large living area, with fully fitted open kitchen, is the heart of the house. A comfortable sofa faces a large fireplace and 2 scenic windows, with an amazing view of the valley and hills. A skylight provides further light to this large open area where there are sofas and 2 dining tables, a rectangular one and an extendable oval table.

To the right there is the first double bedroom, with queen size bed, en suite large bathroom and walk-in shower. On the other side of the the living area there is the second bedroom. It is on two levels, on the first level there is a single bed, a wardrobe area and a spacious bathroom with very large walk in shower, washing machine and retractable drying rack. On the second level, the mezzanine, there is a lovely bedroom with stone walls, queen size bed and and a window with medieval stone hinges.

The third double bedroom has an independent access from the external stairway of the villa, a few steps from the entrance door of the main part of the villa. This room hasn't a direct connection with the living room and the other bedrooms but is necessary pass through the external portico. This lovely portico has a small table and seats, from here is possible to enjoy a fantastic view.

The annexed bedroom has a queen size bed that faces a large window with wide views of the valley and mountains, that view can be enjoyed while lying in bed and the window has an opening protection for children. The private bathroom of this room is spacious and modern, as the other ones.

GARDEN AND POOL

Casale San Lorenzo features a large fenced private park, we find roses, aromatic herbs, lavender, fruit trees and an olive groove with a green lawn under the olive trees. Children amusement, dinners or special events can take place in this charming part of the garden that is illuminated by external lights.

The garden and outside dining areas have been projected and designed as an hymn to conviviality, it offers total privacy and wide views of the valley, with hills and mountains in the distance.

There are multiple outside dining and lounging areas: a portico with table and chairs; a furnished pergola (kitchenette, refrigerator, dining table, couches, barbecue) facing the pool making this area one of the most beautiful parts of the villa, ideal for al fresco dining or for preparing an aperitivo by the pool. Another dining area is in the pergola facing the entrance door of Villa Matilde, with large table, barbecue, wood oven and access to the kitchen. Last but not least, the spacious and charming courtyard with very large table, accommodationg the entire group.

The pool is large, with a nice irregular shape (around 6 X 12 metres), it has some steps leading into the water, in that area the depth is 20 centimetres and is ideal for children. The depth, after those steps, goes from 65 centimetres to 2,50 metres.

The pool area has deckchairs, sunloungers and couches under the pergola. There is a shower by the pool with cold/hot water and a small area used as storage and changing space.

Pool opening: the pool is regularly opened from May to end of September, in the rest of the year can be opened on request, at an extra cost, depending on the period of the year. Please enquiry.

EVENTS

The property is ideal for event and weddings, up to 70 people. Outside in the spacious garden or by the pool, and inside, in the gorgeous vaulted room with access to the charming courtyard.

The large room on the ground floor of the villa, a former refectory of the friars and then olive mill, has been totally restored with a spectacular arched ceiling and thick stone walls with niches. A projector and a removable cinema screen are available for meetings or conferences. This room has a bathroom.

For weddings or celebrations, we are pleased to suggest talented and experienced event planners and catering services for our guests, please enquiry.

The complex includes a romanesque church located just out of the garden, with ancient crypt; the church can be occasionally used for celebrations - on demand - at the extra cost of 250 euros.

ACCESSIBILITY, NOTES

The villa is easily accessible by the main road. The property is not suitable for people with restricted mobility. It is a good choice for familIes with children and exceptionally, small well behaved dogs can be accepted, on demand (extra cost, 50 euros)

FACILITIES/AMENITIES

- WiFi internet connection in the villa and the pool area

- Air conditioning included in the rental rate

- Hot tub with heatable water

- Washing machine

- Dishwasher

- Toaster

- Electric water heater

- drip coffee machine

- Nespresso cofee machine (capsules)

- Induction hob

- Oven

- Iron

- Ironing board

- Hairdryers

- Barbecues

- Mosquito screens

- Heating. The same machine can provide cold and hot air, according to the season

- Woodoven

- Fireplace

- TV

LOCATION

Umbria has a green and hilly territory with olive groves and vineyards, rich in art cities and quaint towns.

Placed in Central Italy between Rome and Florence, Umbria is a region rich in history and culture, from the hilly landscape with olive groves and vineyards, and dotted with historic villages and artistic cities such as Perugia (important international University Centre), Spoleto, Orvieto, Todi, Assisi, Spello and others.

15 minutes from Perugia is located Lake Trasimeno, the largest Italian lake after that of Como.

Umbria delights its visitors with a stunning natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage. Local truffles, olive oil, asparagus, funghi porcini, and famous Sangiovese wines will ensure food lovers will be in for a treat when visiting one of the region’s many excellent restaurants.

The climate is mild with temperatures in winter rarely fall below zero degrees and summer temperatures around 25 degrees.

The region is the scene of major cultural events throughout the year (such as the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto and Umbria Jazz) and many other folk events which, especially in summer, enliven small and large centers of the entire territory.

WHAT TO DO DURING THE STAY...

ART, GASTRONOMY, TOURS, NATURE, SPORT, CULTURE, RELAX
International Art festivals and local food festivals
private chef, on demand
Antique markets (Todi and Pissignano)
Wine Tours in the vineyards and cellars
Active Days (guided or self-guided walks/hikes in the surrounding forests - cycling - river rafting - hiking, free climbing et.)
Bike tours followed by pic-nic lunches prepared by a local chef
Horseback riding
Spa
Truffle Hunting Excursion followed by lunch including truffles
Classic City Tours in Umbria and Tuscany
Cooking Classes or demonstrations in the villa or in nearby locations
Gourmet Tours (to include olive oil, cheese, cereals, cured meats)
Hot baloon tours
Winter fun (snow rackets trekking/cross country skiing) in the mountains
Foraging Excursions followed by tastings (mushrooms, asparagus, edible flowers and wild herbs);
Especially suitable for children (Pizza making, Truffle hunting with dogs, Riding with donkeys in the mountains followed by picnic, Farm visits, outdoor adventure park and more)

RENTAL RATE - minimum stay 1 week, save exceptions

Includes

• Air conditioning • Welcome pack and toiletries • Linens and bathrooms change once per week • mid week quick cleanings with change of bathroom and pool towels • Utilities (except for heating) • internet wifi • Final cleanings • Heating

Does not include

• extra services (cooking service extra change of linens and towels, extra cleanings) • the rental of the large room on the ground floor (a former oil mill converted in event area) and the courtyard for events

CITY TAX

The tax is applied to each person and for each night (from € 0.50 to € 3.00 per person per night), depending on the Municipality where the property is located; there are exceptions for children under 14 years old and handicapped. Italian municipalities can apply for the city tax (art. 4 of Legislative Decree n. 23 of 14 March 2011), to finance interventions in the field of tourism including those supporting the maintenance and restoration of cultural and environmental heritage and local public services.

San Lorenzo history...

The whole territory belonged to the order of the Knights Templar and the complex, during the XIII century, was home to Benedictine monks before and Franciscan then, hosting the Clarisse nuns, followers of St. Francis. The monastery consists of a part designed for the accommodation for the nuns and monks and a nearby church of Romanesque origin with an beautiful and well preserved crypt.

According to tradition, Jacopone da Todi took refuge on 1306 here and died in the church on Christmas night of that year.

Fra Jacopone da Todi, (ca. 1230 – 25 December 1306) was a Franciscan friar, very popular in Italy and still venerated. He wrote several laudi (songs in praise of the Lord) in the local vernacular. He was an early pioneer in Italian theatre, being one of the earliest scholars who dramatised Gospel subjects.

The monastery was home to the Countess Matilde di Collazzone, that died here on 1240, her daughters were Clarisse nuns, a son was Saint Simone a franciscan monk patron of the nearby village of Collazzone living with Saint Francis, and another son died during the Crusades.

In 1520 a girl was sent to San Lorenzo, historical information demonstrated that she was the illegitimate daughter of a countess of Perugia and Emperor Charles V.

During the XIX century Napoleon confiscated this complex, that was sold to the great-grandfather of the current owner, he created in San Lorenzo a big mill for oil processing. Nowadays, in the garden are still visible the huge millstones used to crush olives and obtain the local extra virgin olive oil and, in the large room on the ground floor, is possible to admire dozens of stone jugs used to store oil.

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