la sommità

Other than the wonderful restorations, little has changed at La Sommità in the last 600 years. The renovation of this very old and valuable estate has been carried out fully respecting the original beauty and structure, carefully bringing out the most significant characteristics; the beautiful mottled stone and round arches. Terra-cotta floor tiles, oak-beam ceilings, rustic antiques and bare stone walls create the finest country rustic effect with city-elegant furnishings and completely modern kitchens and bathrooms.
Set among the landscape which has formed the background to so many paintings, La Sommita’ radiates from every view a picture of harmony and beauty.
Indeed, this is a special place for special people who appreciate the mystic atmosphere of the countryside. It is a place to relax by the pool or under the cypress trees, to play tennis or enjoy a sauna.
La Sommita’ is also a center from which you can visit the most interesting cultural and religious spots of Italy such as Assisi, Gubbio, Spoleto, Orvieto, Arezzo, all of which are a short drive away.
Guests of the La Sommita’ are lodged in 5 beautifully decorated, spacious stone houses, two of which, the Cottage and Limonaia (Lemon House), stand on the hill below the old chapel, looking out over the valley. The other three, Olivi (Olives), Cipressi (Cypresses), and Ginestra (Broom Flower) are located among the stone farm buildings and face each other across a piazza alive with colourful flowers.
All houses have quality furnishings and the kitchens are fully equipped with all modern amenities, i.e., dishwasher, washing machine, satellite and local television, cd player, and a separate telephone line with a meter.

limonaia sleeps 2/3
independent house
ground floor
dining room with fireplace with table for 4 connected to living room (1 single sofa bed, sofa size 80cmx175cm), kitchen with French window opening on a garden terrace with outdoor furniture, guest bathroom.
bedroom 1: double bedroom (bed size 160cmx190cm, not convertible into a twin) mosquito nets in every window, with en suite bathroom with bathtub and over bath shower.

olivi sleeps 4/5
apartment in the old hamlet’s courtyard
Ground floor
living room with fireplace (1 French sofa bed), large kitchen with table for 6.
first floor
bedroom 2: twin bedroom (bed size 100cmx190cm each, convertible into a double) mosquito nets in every window, with en suite bathroom with shower.
bedroom 3: double bedroom (bed size 180cmx190cm, convertible into a twin) mosquito nets in every window, with en suite bathroom with bathtub.

cottage sleeps 6
independent house
ground floor
living room with fireplace, kitchen with table for 6 and French windows opening on a terrace with table for 6 and sun umbrella.
bedroom 4: double bedroom (bed size 180cmx190cm, convertible into a twin) mosquito nets in every window, with en suite bathroom with bathtub and standing shower.
bedroom 5: double bedroom queen size (bed size 150cmx190cm, not convertible into a twin) mosquito nets in every window, with en suite bathroom with shower, with access to garden.
first floor (access through spiral staircase).
bedroom 6: double bedroom (bed size 180cmx190cn, convertible into a twin) mosquito nets in every window, with en suite bathroom with bathtub with standing shower.

cipressi sleeps 6/8
apartment in the old hamlet’s courtyard
first floor
guest bathroom with shower, large living room with fireplace (1 double sofa bed) connected to the kitchen with table for 10.
bedroom 7: twin bedroom (bed size 100cmx190 each, convertible into a double) mosquito nets in every window, with en suite bathroom with bathtub and double basins, access to small terrace.
second floor
bedroom 8: double bedroom (bed size 180cmx190cmx, not convertible into a twin) mosquito nets in every window, with en suite bathroom with bathtub.
bedroom 9: twin bedroom (bed size 100cmx190cm each, not convertible into a double) mosquito nets in every window, with en suite bathroom with bathtub.

ginestra sleeps 8/9
apartment on the old hamlet’s side
ground floor
spacious living room (1 single sofa bed), kitchen with table for 8 and access to garden with table for 8.
bedroom 10: double bedroom (bed size 180cmx190cm, convertible into a twin) mosquito nets in every window, with en suite bathroom with shower.
first floor
bedroom 11: double bedroom (bed size 180cmx190cn, convertible into a twin) mosquito nets in every window.
bedroom 12: double bedroom (bed size 180cmx190cm, convertible into a twin) mosquito nets in every window.
1 bathroom with shower and bathtub.
second floor
bedroom 13: master bedroom (bed size 180cmx190cm, convertible into a twin) mosquito nets in every window, with en suite bathroom with bathtub and shower.

chapel sleeps 4 – only for weddings
La Sommità makes a unique location for a small wedding, family event or other important occasion.
For these special groups:
bedroom 14: extra double bedroom (bed size 180cmx190cm, convertible into a twin) mosquito nets in every window, with en suite bathroom with standing shower(first floor).
bedroom 15: extra double bedroom (bed size 160cmx190cm, convertible into a twin) mosquito nets in every window, with en suite bathroom with standing shower (first floor).
This property is part of the club house and ends up in the Tower of the property. It doesn’t have an own kitchen and living room, but guests can use the living room of the club house and dine also at the club house at an extra cost or use the kitchen of one of the other properties.

outdoor
private garden

amenities
grocery shops 5km/3miles, supermarket 11km/7miles (Umbertide), restaurants 11km/7miles, tennis court at the property, nearest golf course 30 min. drive.

notes
the whole property can accommodate up to 26 guests. Only for weddings it is possible to rent also the Chapel to accommodate a maximum of 30 people.
The 2 double rooms in the Chapel do not have air conditioning, however they are cool because of its thick walls.
Pets not allowed.
At the club house it is possible to have lunch or dinner, booked in advance.
Wood for the fireplace available upon extra cost.
Extra single beds and cots on request upon extra cost.
In the Borgo there is a private house on the old Chapel side, owned by a single American man who comes once or twice a year, alone or with a few friends, privacy is guaranteed.
Tennis court on the property shared with other villas in the neighbourhood.