carmela

Carmela is set at the foot of Monte Tezio, in a protected valley of Umbria region. Formerly a church immersed in the greenery of a once abandoned valley, it has now been converted into a luxury family villa for holiday rentals. About half an hour by car to Tuscany, the position of Carmela is perfect to explore both the regions.
The 11th-century church with its adjoining farmhouse has now been turned into an exquisite country house accommodating up to fourteen guests. The villa features eight bedrooms in total, with six doubles and two singles. Being the rooms restored using the original materials, the property is now a fascinating place to spend your holiday. The main church area together with a recently discovered small crypt is now an unusual elegant room, imposing in its sense of peace and history.
One kilometer of gravel road connects the villa to the main road. Umbertide, the nearest small town is on about a fifteen-minute drive and Perugia is about twenty-five minutes away. The nearest village is Pierantonio and its shops are at ten minutes driving.
Various sports activities can be arranged in the area: Antognolla Golf Course is located only on a five-minute drive from the villa. Lake Trasimeno, reachable in twenty-five minutes, offers a vast array of water sports including sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing. Alternatively, you can visit one of the islands on the lake: Isola Maggiore and Isola Polvese, wandering in the national parks, discovering the local flora and fauna.
Tennis is available at a nearby private court located within the estate, reachable within a short drive, while horse riding is organized at a number of riding stables nearby where you can go for a ride in the countryside. If you just want to be a tourist, the area offers plenty of must-see sites such as Assisi, Perugia, Spoleto, Gubbio, Spello. A stay at Carmela is perfect for all those seeking relaxation in the lush nature of Umbria, Italy's most fascinating and sacred territory.

11th century church 
ground floor
fully equipped kitchen with small table for 4 people, spacious living room with big couches, piano and screen projector, dining area with table for 14 people with doors opening leading to outdoor covered eating area, table for 20 people.

18th century main villa
At the entrance with 8 steps up leading to: living room with fireplace and flat screen TV.
bedroom 1 double bedroom (1 step down, bed size 180cmx200cm, not convertible into a twin) with access towards outdoor and en suite bathroom with big shower.
2 steps down:
bedroom 2 double bedroom (bed size 180cmx200cm, convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with shower.
bedroom 3 double bedroom (bed size 180cmx200cm, convertible into a twin), 1 bathroom with shower.
2 steps down:
bedroom 4 single bedroom (bed size 85cmx200cm).
At the entrance with 8 steps down leading to:
bedroom 5 double bedroom (bed size 180cmx200cm, not convertible into a twin) with doors leading to outdoor terrace and en suite bathroom with big bath tub and shower.
bedroom 6 double bedroom (bed size 180cmx200cm, convertible into a twin) with access towards outdoor, 1 bathroom with big shower (suitable for wheelchair users) and access towards outdoor.
bedroom 7 double bedroom (bed size 180cmx200cm, convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with shower and entrance from outdoor.
bedroom 8 single bedroom (bed size 85cmx200cm) with access to outdoor. laundry room.

outdoor
vegetable garden, fenced in pool with heated outdoor shower, 1 hectare of fenced in garden, truffle wood and vineyards in the surroundings, a pond (toddler-safe) with fountain, tennis court within the estate reachable within a short drive to be shared with the villa owners.

amenities
nearest shops Pierantonio approx. 10min drive, other shops and restaurants Umbertide approx. 15min drive, golf course Antognolla 2km/1,2miles, nearest highway E45 5km/3miles.

notes
1km/0,6miles of flat gravel road in good condition leading towards the villa.