I Cipressi - Borgo Bastia Creti, nr Umbertide
Borgo Bastia Creti is an elegant hamlet set high up in the hills in northern Umbria with glorious views over wooden hills, cornfields and olive groves.
Several of the original dwellings, now individual cottages in the gardens or large apartments adjacent to the courtyard of the hamlet offer very spacious accommodation decorated in elegant, classic country style. Decorative tiles, some of them antiques, have been used in the large kitchens and open fireplaces provide a focal point in the sitting rooms.
The Cottage has private furnished outdoor areas and guests can also dine in the courtyard or in the gardens. Each bedroom has beautifully appointed, spacious en suite facilities and each property has wonderful views.
The original chapel has been converted into a magnificent dining and drawing room - Club Bastia - for guests, with outside grassy terrace with tables and chairs for dining al fresco - delicious evening meals may be ordered in advance.
A gentle stroll leads to the pool tucked into a panoramic grassy terrace and there is plenty of space and shady and peaceful corners in the extensive gardens for all guests. Guests of all ages will aso enjoy the hard tennis court.
Borgo Bastia Creti has long been a favourite of guests who have come to enjoy the spacious, elegant accommodation while being looked after by the very discreet, friendly and helpful resident staff.
Note: The pool, tennis court and other facilities are shared with other guests on the Bastia Creti Estate.
Accomodation
Ground Floor: Kitchen/breakfast room • Sitting room • Double bedroom (can be made as twin) with bathroom en suite • Double bedroom with shower room en suite.
Open Spiral Staircase to First Floor:Master Double bedroom (can be made as twin) with bathroom en suite.
Facilities
Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Microwave, CD Player, DVD Player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Hairdryer, Ceiling Fans (all bedrooms), Air-conditioning (one unit in the double bedroom up spiral staircase, one in bedroom off sitting room), Insect Screens (all small windows), Shared built-in barbecue, Portable barbecue (on request). Wi Fi
Shared Swimming Pool
16m x 8m, 1m - 1.4m deep with ladder steps. The pool is open from mid May until mid September . Outside these dates, the pool can be opened on request for an extra charge.
Shared faciltiies in Club Bastia
PC with internet access, Fax
Shared Tennis Court
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 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
Club Bastia is a peaceful and light 14th century chapel with high ceilings and frescoed walls, which has been lovingly converted into an elegant but informal “Club” or sitting/dining area with antique furniture, where guests staying at Borgo Bastia Creti can watch satellite TV or relax in quiet comfort, take advantage of the fax machine and the computer which are there for guests' use, and, on weekdays, enjoy one of Benito's excellent meals. Guests can sit at small individual tables or there is a long table seating 12-14 for large parties. The main door leads out onto a grassy terrace where meals are served during warm weather.
Benito cooks delicious simple local food, in the evening. A typical meal is a pasta or risotto dish, meat or fish, vegetables and salad, dessert and coffee., Benito will be charging a fixed price of Euro 30 per person per meal, without wine. The club is non-licensed, so guests are asked to bring their own wine (though Benito always has some on hand!).
Please note that the Club may be shut on Italian public holidays.
Club Bastia is reserved for the exclusive use of guests at Borgo Bastia Creti
The cook service is available on request and payable locally. £50 booking fee. Please ask for and complete the cook questionnaire on booking.
Linen and Towels
Provided once per week on Saturday. Extra changes are available on request for an additional charge).
Maid Service
1.5 hours 2 days per week.
Activities
Shared Tennis Court
Services
Facts
Airports
Florence 160 kms, Pisa 220 kms, Bologna 250 kms, Rome 260 kms, Perugia 55kms
Amenities
Small shop at Spedalicchio 5 kms, nearest restaurant 11 kms, large supermarket at Umbertide 15 kms, Watersports at Lake Trasimeno 25 kms, Golf at Ellera di Corciano-Perugia 60 kms
Mainline Station
Terontola-Cortona 40 kms
Places of Interest
Cortona 30 kms, Gubbio 45 kms, Perugia 50 kms, Assisi 60 kms, Todi 80 kms, Spoleto 100 kms, Siena 100 kms
Price
Starting at £1680
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