Ceccomoro

If there is such a thing as minimalist chic, it is embodied in Ceccomoro: an impressive property set in extensive lawned gardens, with heatable pool, tennis court and magnificent views of Todi and the countryside.

Set on a small private estate of 60 acres just 9 km south of Todi, Ceccomoro is the total antithesis of a cluttered farmhouse. Inside, the very spacious rooms give a feeling of coolness, light and tranquillity. The vast sunny sitting room with comfortable sofas and dining area extends the full length of the property. The huge master bedroom has a sublime view and bathroom with roll top bath. A panoramic grassy terrace with long marble table is a perfect spot for balmy candlelit evening meals. The study/library has a computer, printer, fax and WiFi.

The views are simply exceptional, an idyllic panorama of silvery olive trees, wheat fields, forests, castles and farmsteads with Todi clearly visible in the distance.

The infinity pool gives an impression of bathing within the view and guests will appreciate the wisteria-covered dining terrace for shady lunches as well as the well equipped pool house with kitchenette.

The grounds extend to approximately 4 acres and extensive lawned gardens, dotted with silvery olive groves, pine trees and climbing roses, surround the property and slope gently down to the tennis court.

Guests have written warm appreciative comments of the discreet assistance offered by Roberto who manages the estate and the excellent cook service.

With churches and medieval civic buildings, Todi is one central Italy's loveliest towns. A superb choice for friends or families.

Room Description

Ground Floor: Entrance Hall • Sitting/dining room • Study • Double bedroom with shower room en suite • Kitchen • Cloakroom

First Floor: 2 double bedrooms, each with bathroom en suite and separate walk in shower • 2 twin bedrooms • Bathroom • Bunk-bedded room

Second Floor: Small double bedroom in attic • Shower room

Rental Conditions: No more than 12 guests are permitted.

Facilities

Washing Machine, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Basic Italian SKY Satellite TV with SKY sports, DVD Player, CD Player, IPod Dock, Telephone, WiFi (reaches from the study to most of the ground floor), PC/Printer/Fax, Ceilings Fans (2 first floor double bedrooms and 1 twin), Insect Screens (all windows, not French windows), Built-in and portable Barbecue

Children's Facilties

Two wooden cots and a travel cot (all with sheets) and a high chair are available on request

Private Infinity Swimming Pool

6m x 12m, 1.4m - 2.4m deep with ladder steps. Pool Towels Pool house with kitchenette, pergola and dining terrace. The diving board has been removed.

The pool is open from mid May until mid September. Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an extra charge.

Pool heating on request, payable locally. Costs depend on the weather and gas usage is metered.

The pool is open from mid May until mid September. Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an extra charge.

Infinity Pool: Please see website for further details.

Shared Tennis Court with Casa Andrea

Welcome Provisions Included

A welcome gesture to offer you a drink after your journey; tea or coffee and biscuits, wine or juice and a snack. They are not sufficient for an entire meal. Owners will also generally leave a few other items to get you going such as some salt, sugar, oil, bin bags and toilet paper.

Food Hamper

Can be arranged for an additional cost and service charge payable locally. For guests who are arriving late or who recognize they may be delayed and arrive with no time to do shopping. Shops are shut on Sundays, so the aim of the Food Hampers is to provide two light meals and two breakfasts, to allow guests to go out for one meal, then do more shopping on Monday. We can adapt these hampers to take into account allergies, dislikes and dietary requirements, or according to whether there are children in the party.

Cook Service

Clients going to Ceccomoro can avail themselves of the services of the housekeeper (or if she is unavailable a friend of hers), who enjoys cooking very good simple, local, meals  for guests. 

She will shop for and prepare meals, usually in the evening, though she is prepared also to cook light lunches if required, by arrangement (warning from past experiences: since most clients prefer to have lunch on the pool terrace, which is on a different level from the main kitchen, the cook will have to have help with carrying food to clients and carrying crockery and glasses up and down; this obviously will put up the cost of "light lunches" if they are served, as the help will have to be paid for).  The cook's duties include laying the table, serving up to the second course, and clearing up in the kitchen. If there are more than 9 persons, the cook will bring a friend to help her, and clients will be asked to pay for the friend’s services as well.

The cooks do not usually like to work later than 9.30pm, nor do they usually work on Sundays or Bank Holidays (except in exceptional circumstances), though they can leave light meals for these days.

Prices and Booking

We charge a one-off booking fee payable in advance of departure directly to CV Travel London.

The cost of the cook service is €12 per hour per cook, to include time spent shopping and travelling. Bear in mind that shopping and travelling take up quite a long time. As a very rough indication, a simple two-course meal (plus ice-cream or fresh fruit) for 6 people could take 4-5 hours, whilst a more elaborate four-course meal for 12 could take eight or more hours.

If you are happy with these arrangements, we need to know if you would like the cook’s services to book her well ahead of time. The cook also offers her services to Ceccomoro's sister villa, Casa Andrea, so we cannot always guarantee that she will be free. We would therefore be grateful if you could ask for and complete the cook questionnaire and return it to us as soon as possible.

Shopping

Wee suggest you stop on the way to Ceccomoro and shop for ‘basics’ and food for breakfast for Sunday and Monday mornings. However, if you are arriving late (planes can be delayed), and bearing in mind that most shops are closed on Sundays in Italy, we suggest you order a full Food Hamper  (see the Travel Directory in the Italy brochure).

Note

Please bear in mind that the arrangements outlined above are an extra goodwill service organized by CV Travel, who cannot guarantee that the cook will always be able to prepare meals as requested. Should the cook become unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be refunded CV’s booking fee      

CV Contact

An English speaking CV representative in Italy will be available by phone during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents).

Linen and Towels

Provided once per week on Saturday. Extra changes are available on request for an additional charge.

Maid Service

2 hours 6 days per week.

Tenancy Times

Tenancies commence at 16:00hours on the day of arrival and villas are to be vacated at 10:00hours on the day of departure.

Activities

Tennis Court (Shared with sister property Casa Andrea, racquets and balls provided).

Table tennis table (bats and balls are provided)

Volleyball net and one football net for children (all equipment is provided).

Your Location

Airports

Rome 180km, Florence 210km, Pisa 280km, Bologna 310km, Perugia 70km

Amenities

Nearest restaurant in Fiore 2km, small shop in Izzalini 1km, large shops in Todi 8km, golf at Ellera di Corciano - Perugia 70km, watersports at Lake Trasimeno 60km

Mainline Station

Orvieto Scalo 35km

Places of Interest

Todi 8km, Orvieto 35km, Assisi 70km, Gubbio 95km

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