Il Barbacane, When the word small doesn’t mean small, but “beautiful”

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Spoleto, Umbria

Cattedrale di Spoleto11 min drive
Piazza del Duomo-Spoleto13 min drive
Spoleto Cathedral13 min drive
Ancona (AOI-Falconara)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

For a really breath-taking view you must visit the Eremo del Sole (The Sun Hermitage) with its beautiful houses, big orchard, an olive grove of 2,47 a and 124 acres of forest. From our swimming pool you can see all there places while you are relaxing in the sun. The Barbican, a tastefully restored Country house, small but with so much charm, was always ready to welcome the previous owners guests. It is situated in the quiet and picturesque courtyard of the Eremo. It retains many of the original features, whilst benefiting from modern facilities. This fascinating property was completely built in stone and has handmade terracotta tiles and ceilings with old beams. The interior is elegantly designed with particular attention to the colours of the walls using relaxing pastel tones. One of the best point of the house is the old stone built Gazebo on the courtyard of the Eremo. It’s particularly comfortable with a spectacular view and where you can have very romantic candlelight dinners.

Enjoy also for free our new super fast WiFi internet connection!

Property manager

Ginevra Marini

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Upon request only.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Upon request only.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: upon request only.

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spoleto

Located in Spoleto, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Museo Carandente and Museo del Tessile e del Costume are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Rocca Albornoziana and Spoleto Roman Amphitheater. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

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Spoleto, Umbria

What's nearby

Cattedrale di Spoleto - 11 min drive
Spoleto Roman Amphitheater - 11 min drive
Ponte delle Torri - 11 min drive
Piazza del Duomo-Spoleto - 13 min drive
Spoleto Cathedral - 13 min drive

Getting around

Baiano di Spoleto Station - 11 min drive
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria Intl. Airport (PEG) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Prosciutteria del Corso - 10 min drive
Canasta - 10 min drive
Il Tempio del Gusto - 12 min drive
Ristorante Zengoni - 12 min drive
Il Pianaccio - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Il Barbacane, When the word small doesn’t mean small, but “beautiful” have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Il Barbacane, When the word small doesn’t mean small, but “beautiful” pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Il Barbacane, When the word small doesn’t mean small, but “beautiful”?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Il Barbacane, When the word small doesn’t mean small, but “beautiful”?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Il Barbacane, When the word small doesn’t mean small, but “beautiful” located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Museo Archeologico, Museo del Tessile e del Costume and Piazza della Liberta. Galleria D’Arte Moderna and Museo Carandente are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Morag P.

28 Jun 2018

Lovely setting in well kept gardens. Good sized pool which was good to cool down in after a day out

We had the place to ourselves apart from the cat as neither of the other properties were occupied. It was lovely not to have to share the pool. Anna is a good host and helpful. However it would be good to have some more leaflets and maybe a street map of Spoleto in the apartments.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adele P.

26 Jun 2018

A stunning and tranquil haven.

We had a very relaxing week in this very beautiful part of Italy. Ana was very helpful with recommendations of places to visit and eat. Il Barbacane is comfortable & peaceful with amazing views.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

7 Jul 2016

Fabulous

My wife and I are just back from another superb holiday at Eremo Del Sole in spotlessly refurbished Barbacane. If you like riding and horses, then the nearby Spoleto riding school, also owned and personally managed by the Marini family, is a must. But booking required as it is very popular. Barbacane provided us with a very comfortable and peaceful stay. Wonderful place for just chilling and recharging the batteries. The large , warm swimming pool with its infinity views over the hills and countryside is stunning. If you prefer culture, Spoleto has so much to offer, especially in June and July with the Spoleto International Festival, which this year included Shakespearean drama and in the past, even the red army performing Cossack dancing! Very good and reasonable eating in excellent, local restaurants. The Marini family are always on hand to offer advice on what to do and see. Anna Marini, always provides you with a big smile, a wonderful, warm welcome, and manages the house with great skill and attention to detail. We have been coming to both Eremo Del Fate, and Eremo Del Sole, for the last 10 years. Just can't stay away. Speaks for itself. Highly recommended.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

21 Aug 2015

Lovely Spoleto

My boyfriend reserved the Barbacane house at the end of June 2015 and I must say that it was an amazing experience. We arrived there easily on a rented car and the property is really near Spoleto! The house is small but so lovely and the sunset from the Old Gazebo is truly unforgettable. The Villa is an oasis of calm and we really want to thanks the owner...Anna for having been so helpful and nice with us..! We enjoyed the swimming pool very much! It’s the perfect way to relax a bit and enjoy an “aperitivo” after a full day of sightseeing in Spoleto, Trevi, Spello, Bevagna, Assisi and all the other fantastic towns of the valley.... We had a very happy and relaxing time staying in Barbacane house and I would highly recommend it .

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

6 Sept 2014

The perfect chill-out

Evenings spent by the fire with glass of wine in hand, watching the sun go down and moon rise over a small Umbrian hillside village, lazy Days spent around the beautiful swimming pool watching the kids playing or lounging on the comfy seats outside our rustic style apartment. That about summed up our one week stay at Eremo del Sole. Our usual holiday style is to go sightseeing every day – much to the annoyance of our two children who we have to drag away from a pool. But when we arrived we just thought, why move? The setting was so perfect. Our previous week was spent in Tuscany where we did quite a few sightseeing trips, so this was the ideal chill-out. Although you are only based about 15 mins from the town of Spoleto, you feel like you are a thousand miles away from town life. If you wish to visit Spoleto it’s a good size town with may beautiful buildings, cafes and restaurants. It feels genuine and not a tourist trap. Or if you wish, there are many other lovely villages around the area to visit. Anna the Italian owner is a fount of knowledge and couldn’t be more helpful. She tried to make our stay as enjoyable as possible, including laying on a pizza party at her daughter’s holiday home. Guests are invited to make their own pizza which is then baked alfresco in a proper pizza oven. Generally we never return to the same holiday location, but in this case I think we’ll be back. Thanks Anna Steve, Louise, Saoirse and Conall