Gubbio Castle

Historic 15 bedroom castle in Umbria, near Gubbio .All bedrooms with ensuite baths.

Umbria Villa 30

This magnificent castle dates back to the early Middle Ages (1200 AD), during which it was the focus of the defence of the town of Gubbio against Perugia. 

Host the event of a lifetime at the castle. The fifteen-bedroom(13 doubles, 2 twins) villa near Perugia blends walls that have stood for centuries with recently renovated interiors. The 1,200-acre estate, large garden and separate guest quarters give parties of up to 30 guests plenty of space, and much of the property is wheelchair-accessible.

During your stay, spend time exploring the surrounding village and forests, strolling the rose garden, swimming in the pool or playing billiards and ping-pong. Lounge in one of the jetted tubs or on a chaise by the pool, and enjoy al-fresco meals at the long table in the courtyard. Thanks to the 2009 restoration, even the medieval parts of the villa now have under-floor heating, a computer and Wi-Fi access.

From the stone walls and tile floors to the beamed ceilings and elaborate fireplace mantels, you’ll be surrounded by history. The common areas have been furnished with antiques like carved armoires, roll-arm loveseats and spindle-leg tables for a comfortably elegant feel. Dine at a long table in the splendor of the great hall, or enjoy a casual meal over farmhouse-style tables and ladder-back chairs. The stainless steel kitchen is fully equipped for either a simple coffee and snack or a professionally catered meal.

Each of the castle’s fifteen bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom. There are seven bedrooms in the main castle, and seven in the guest quarters, which can be reached by crossing the courtyard or via secret passageway. In the castle, you’ll find five bedrooms with double beds, one of which has a jetted tub and sitting area, and two bedrooms with two twin beds each. In the guest quarters, there are six bedrooms with double beds, two of which are wheelchair-accessible, and one bedroom with two double beds and a jetted tub.

The owners of the estate are descendants of the family of Napoleon Bonaparte and they have elegantly furnished the living areas and bedrooms in the empire style with the family’s antique furniture.In the watch tower, bedrooms have been constructed, two of them so large that they cover the entire perimeter of the tower.

The kitchen, a highly functional, professional stainless steel kitchen, is intended for use by clients and staff and is more than adequate for catering for wedding receptions or parties. It has direct access to the inner courtyard of the castle as well as the other outdoor areas.

Together with the guest quarters, the castle can accommodate up to 30 guests and the price includes both daily maid service (except on Sundays) as well as daily breakfast preparation (except on Sundays, cost of the food excluded). On request, a chef can be hired to provide dinner which may be enjoyed in the magnificent setting of the courtyard within the wonderful castle walls or otherwise outside the castle in the terrace area in front of the park, close to the kitchen.

It is even possible to celebrate Mass in the chapel of the property.

15 Bedrooms/16 Bathrooms

Features & Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Fireplace
  • Jetted tubs
  • Under-floor heating
  • In-bound phone
  • Computer
  • Wi-Fi access
  • Fax machine
  • Studio
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • CD player
  • iPod dock
  • Cots
  • High chairs
  • Billiard table
  • Table tennis
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • 2 mountain bikes
  • Parking for up to 15 cars

Bedroom / Bathroom Description


Castle
Bedroom 1
Double size bed, En-suite bathroom with tub, Bedroom tub 

Bedroom 2
2 Twin size beds, En-suite bathroom with tub and shower, Fireplace

Bedroom 3
Double size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower

Bedroom 4
Double size bed, En-suite bathroom with tub and shower

Bedroom 5
2 Twin size beds, En-suite bathroom with tub and shower

Bedroom 6 - Master
Double size bed, En-suite bathroom with tub and shower, Jetted tub, Sitting area

Bedroom 7 - Tower
Double size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower

Guest Quarters
Bedroom 8
Double size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower, Wheelchair accessible

Bedroom 9
Double size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower, Wheelchair accessible

Bedroom 10
Double size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower, Fireplace

Bedroom 11
2 Double size beds, En-suite bathroom with tub and jetted tub

Bedroom 12
Double size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower

Bedroom 13
Double size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower

Bedroom 14
Double size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower

 Staff & Services

Included

  • Caretaker
  • Concierge service
  • Daily breakfast preparation and serving service from 730am to 1030am except Sundays – food cost extra
  • Weekly linen change
  • Change of towels twice a week
  • Final cleaning (Saturdays)
  • Daily housekeeping service except Sundays – up to 20 hours/week
  • Electricity consumption up to 330Kwh
  • Water and hot water
  • Welcome cocktail upon arrival

At Extra Cost – advance notice may be required

  • Villa pre-stocking and shopping services (to be paid on arrival)
  • Cooking classes and wine tasting
  • Extra maid service, 12 Euros per hour, babysitter 20 Euros per hour, laundry service 15 Euros per hour.
  • Ccooking service for dinner is 130 Euros for up to 14 guests (plus the cost of the food), 140 Euros for up to 22 guests (plus the cost of the food), 150 Euros for up to 35 guests (plus the cost of the food), including cleaning after the service. Please note that the purchase of the groceries (for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner) is excluded and can be done by the care taker, the cost of this service is 50 Euros for each shopping; a deposit of 1.000 euros for the cost of groceries must be paid upon arrival directly to the owner in cash or by credit card (in this case there is a 10% surcharge), based on receipts the property owner will give the remained money in return, every 3 days the deposit should be checked and renewed if necessary.
  • Heating 150 Euros a day (it will take 1 to 2 days for the floor heating system to reach the temperature, so it is advisable to inform us in advance if heating will be required),
  • Activities and excursions
  • Food cost
  • Washing machine
  • Laundry service
  • Electricity consumption over 330Kwh
  • Telephone changes
  • Services on Sundays (housekeeping, dinner service)
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Property Type
Villa
Region
Umbria
Capacity
30
Features
  • Historic Property
  • Outdoor pool

Exclusions

Refundable security deposit: 500 Euro. City Tax 1.40 euros per person per night, for the first 4 nights (free for children under 12), wine tasting at the castle (for max 15 people) is Euro 130 + the cost of the wine.

Distances

Supermarkets and trattoria 2km/1mile, restaurants 15km/9miles, tennis court 12km/7miles, 18-hole golf course 25km/15miles. Carbonesca 2km/1mile, Gubbio 21km/13miles, Perugia 48km/30miles, Umbertide 50km/32miles, Siena 140km/87miles, Trasimeno Lake 72km/45miles, Florence 180km/110miles, Rome City 220km/135miles. Airports: Perugia 39km/24miles (40min drive), Florence 200km/124miles (about 2h30m drive), Rome 238km/148miles. Trains: Fossato di Vico 24km/15miles or Perugia 48km/30miles (frequent trains leaving to Florence, Rome and Pisa).

Deposit

35% of rental

Availability

Most of year

Documents

Rates

Prices include all taxes, agency fees, foreign exchange fees, and credit card fees.

2017 Prices on request

Reviews

Fabulous house, beautiful surroundings, excellent service  10/10  Catherine B

Our first view of the villa, as we came down the drive, took our breath away. Arriving, and being shown around, only increased the excitement. The castello is fabulous! We loved the grand staircase and the small and large living rooms, including the terrace at the end with the magnificent views. The banqueting hall was fabulous as was the pool, and we looked the games room. all in all this is an amazing place, which ticked every box for us. the thing i have to mention however, which put this holiday in the 'outstanding' box were the amazing on site staff, Christian and his wife Petra. they looked after us wonderfully and nothing was too much trouble. Their help and kindness was commented on by all. 

Magical!!!  10/10  Anita H  

We all had the most amazing week, and a magical wedding during our stay! From D'Anita , Laura and to the staff at the castle who were so helpful and made our week one which we will cherish forever! We didn't want the week to end, it exceeded our expectations!! Our week there will be spoken about for many years to come by us all! Holiday of a lifetime! Thanks to you all!

Fairytale Castle, Dream Wedding in the Italian Countryside  10/10  Stacy D

Staying here was definitely a wonderful experience. During the week of our stay, we hosted our wedding celebration. The property was fit for a Dream wedding. The property, bedrooms and bathrooms were all very clean and were kept in excellent condition. There was so much space for our wedding celebration and had 30 of our closest family and friends stay with us. With a house full of people, there was never a lack of hot water. The pictures of the property were all very accurate with no surprises. The only unexpected thing was the distance of the castle from all the major towns like Assisi, Gubbio, Orvieto, Siena and Perugia. The shortest drive was 30 minutes to an 1 hour away. Anyone looking at this property should be prepared for the travel time. The caretakers were very pleasant to have around and were always quick to make everyone comfortable. It was a wonderful vacation that our family and friends will continue to talk about for years to come.

Absolutely brilliant week in lovely surroundings.  10/10  Helen M 

The castle was fabulous and the staff extremely friendly and helpful. I was there to celebrate my 50th birthday with a group of 22 friends, not all of whom knew each other. Because the accommodation is so well set out, none of us felt like we were on top of each other. A week wasn't long enough!

Meszaros Family  Excellent

Our family had the privilege of spending a week in July, 2012 and we all agreed the experience was fantastic. The castle was beautifully restored with a perfect blend of family antiques and modern conveniences. We especially enjoyed exploring the hiking trails around the estate and relaxing in the perfectly groomed lawns and pool areas. Christian and his wife Petra, caretakers of the estate, were wonderful, they supplied everything we needed or wanted with a smile. We enjoyed their company so much, they made us feel like family. Stephano and his wife prepared amazing dinners for us, everything was delicious.
 

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