Perched between the sky and the green Umbrian countryside, Villa Martana with its infinity pool of very large dimensions, boasts a spectacular position overlooking the valley and the Medieval centre of Todi which, with its bell towers and domed churches, stands out on the landscape between the farmhouse itself and the horizon.
One of Umbria's most beautiful hill towns, even described as one of the most liveable towns in the world, Todi is perched high up in the hills with spectacular views in every direction.
The Villa has a secluded location but is only 3 minutes drive (30 minutes on foot) from the nearest village of Grutti with a good restaurant and basic shops.
The landscape, that guests can admire from the garden of the Villa, dining alfresco or having an aperitif at sunset, looks like a XV century painting and is a combination of pristine nature and the patient works of mankind who, over two thousand years, has laid the roads that have been in use since Roman times, cultivated the fields, the olive groves and the vineyards, and has constructed a series of hilltop villages.

DESCRIPTION OF THE VILLA
The property is dated back from 17th century and was tastefully restored a few years ago by the owners that are achitects and have a real passion for fine arts. Some of the works of art of their collection are inside the villa. The entire property has beeen completely refreshed and refined inside and outside on 2019.
The property is comprised of a main large farmhouse on 3 levels and a nearby dependance with an independent apartment that can accomodate 2 guests. The villa is partially air conditioned.
The ground floor features a spacious and bright living room with fireplace, large french doors and direct access to the garden, this is the vibrant heart of the house.
Unlike most of the farmhouses in Umbria and Tuscany, which have many walls and corridors, here the architect has designed an open and fluid space between the living room, the dining room and the kitchen. This floor has a service bathroom and each room has direct access to the scenic veranda overlooking Todi and the garden with pool.
From the ground floor, through a staircase, is possible to reach the lower level that has a direct access to the pool area of the garden. On this level there is a gym and a service bathroom.

The sleeping area is on the first floor. It is composed of two double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms (bathtub with shower head), a twin bedroom and a double bedroom with shared bathroom (walk-in shower). One of the double bedrooms, the red one, has a sofa that can be converted in single bed or a normal single bed can be added, on request, to accommodate up to 11 guests, 12 with a child on the sofa bed.
The master bedroom has a very large king size bed (220 centimetres width) and the red bedroom has a large bed 180 centimetres width; the other beds are 160 centimetres width, the normal size in Europe for a bed comfortably accommodating 2 people.
Connected to the main house through a porch, there is the lovely GUEST HOUSE composed of a living room with fireplace and a sofa bed (for kids/children), a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower. The outside private pergola, with black smelling grapes, is the perfect place to relax, read a book or have a meal. The guest house is rented together with the villa, exclusively
Villa: 3 bedrooms, facing South, are air conditioned, fans available in the rest of the villa that, having thick stone walls, is well insulated and, being on a hilly breezy location, has a comfortable temperature even in the hottest moments of the Summer days.

GARDEN AND POOL
The large garden has multiple sitting/lounging areas, a baerbecue and pergolas with stylish outdoor furniture, to enjoy dining alfresco or just to take in the view and spectacular sunsets. Particular care has been taken in the creation of the outdoor spaces: the farmhouse is surrounded by a large land of 3 hectares. Starting from the entrance gate, a beautiful drive bordered by hedges leads up to the residence. Secular oaks, olive trees, flowers and numerous lavender bushes encompass the well-kept lawn and garden surrounding the residence, extending all the way to the panoramic pool, which is set in a discreet location next to the farmhouse, overlooking the valley.

The swimming pool with infinity edge has a large surface of 180 sqm and an irregular size around 17 X 9,5 metres, with a depth from 50 centimetres to 1,50 metres and a Jacuzzi area inside the pool.
From the swimming pool the view is gorgeous, our guests have numerous sulounges for sunbathing around the pool and a shade sail.

RENTAL RATE
The villa is rented on a weekly basis, with Saturday as changeover day. Reductions offered for reservations longer than 1 week or in the non-peak season, from October to April.

Included in the rental rate:
maid service on Wednesday (3 hours), weekly cleanings on Saturday, change of linen and towels on Saturday and midweek.

Not included in the rental rate:
compulsory final cleaning fee EUR 250 per stay, air conditioning upon consumption (EUR 1,5 per kWh), heating upon consumption (EUR 1 per liter), extra maid service EUR 15 per hour, babysitter EUR 20 per hour.

Amenities:
- wifi internet connection
- Partially Air conditioned (3 bedrooms facing South)
- fans provided
- 1 Satellite TV (library room on ground floor)
- DVD player, CD player
- washing machine
- dishwasher
- toaster
- kettle
- American coffe machine
- Italian coffe machine (moka)
- electric/microwave oven
- iron
- ironing board
- hairdryer
- barbecue
- mosquito screens in the bedrooms of the sleeping area (those with 2 windows have mosquito screens in one of the window). There aren't mosquito screens in the french doors on the ground floor.
- Soccer table
- Gym: weight machine, tapis roulant, step, wheights

PETS PERMITTED on request, at an extra cost of 50 euros for extra cleanings, payable locally. We preferably accept small well behaved dogs.

LOCATION
This is one of Umbria’s most beautiful areas, just 10 kilometres from Todi’s historical town and about a half an hour from the region’s most important historical towns, such as Perugia (45 km), Orvieto (50 km), Assisi (45 km) and Spoleto (35 km). Trasmeno and Bolsena Lakes at easy driving distance. The E45 free motorway and A1 highway, connects all the most important Umbrian cities and allow guests to easily reach Roma and Firenze (1 hour 30 minutes). The railway station of Todi is the nearest train station.
A nearby medieval village 3 minutes driving distance offers basic shops: minimarkets, butcher, bakery, pharmacy and groceries, for guests' convenience. In the village there is an excellent restaurant, the best of the entire area. If you are planning your vacation in August you'll be delighted to attend a local festival, it is a vibrant event that brings the village back to the past, offering glimpses of Medieval life.

TODI, 10 kms away
Reached by a scenic road, this ancient city is an unexpected delight. Todi has retained much of the original features and charming character of the town's diverse historical periods in the face of passing time. With a rich history that dates back to around 1300 BC, Todi was settled by the Umbri, an ancient pre-Etruscan people who gave it the name Tudere.

DISTANCES
Nearest village, Grutti: 2,5 kms away, (30 minutes walking distance, 3 minutes drive) with basic shops, butcher, bakery, minimarkets, a good restaurant, bar
Todi: around 10 kms away, is the largest and most important town of the area, with all facilities for shopping, food, art and culture

Deruta: 25 kms
Spoleto: 35 kms
Assisi: 45 kms
Trasimeno Lake: 60 kms
Perugia: 45 kms
Orvieto: 50 kms
Roma: 140 kms
Florence: 190 Kms
Siena: 140 kms
Nearest Airport is Perugia Airport: 47 kms
Largest Airport is Rome Airport: 145 kms
Nearest train station: Todi Ponterio 15 kms
Free Motorway: 9 kms
Higway A1: 50 kms

WHAT TO DO DURING THE STAY...
ART, GASTRONOMY, TOURS, NATURE, SPORT, CULTURE, RELAX
International artistic festivals and local food festivals
in-house chef, on demand
Antique markets (Todi and Pissignano)
Wine Tours in the vineyards and cellars
Active Days (guided or self-guided walks/hikes in the surrounding forests - cycling - river rafting - hiking, free climbing etc.)
Bike tours followed by pic-nic lunches prepared by a local chef
Horse riding (horseback school for tours and lessons, at easy distance from the villa)
farm-to-table tours
Truffle Hunting Excursion followed by lunch including truffles
Classic City Tours in Umbria and Tuscany
Hot baloon tours
Cooking Classes and demonstrations in the villa or in other locations
Gourmet Tours (to include olive oil, cheese, cereals, cured meats);
Winter fun (snow rackets trekking/cross country skiing) in the mountains
SPA (at easy driving distance from the villa)
Foraging Excursions followed by tastings (mushrooms, asparagus, edible flowers and wild herbs);
Especially suitable for children (pizza making, riding with donkeys in the mountains followed by picnic, educational farm, outdoor adventure park and more).