Stay in 800+ Year Old Fortress Watchtower
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Historic homes registered with Italy’s Ministry of Heritage and Culture, restored stone‑by‑stone within a medieval estate overlooking the Valle Umbra. Featured by Lonely Planet and leading travel magazines, this peaceful hillside apartment offers a serene, uncrowded alternative to Tuscany. Umbria is celebrated as Italy’s most authentic and quietly luxurious region. Be enchanted by old-world authentic Italy in an ancient property 1,000 years history as a roman military fortress. The space The Tower is the most ancient portion of the Historic House Le Logge di Silvignano and is registered with the Ministry of Heritage. The watchtower housed guards dating back to the early Middle Ages in the XIth Century (the year 1000). The home is divided into two adjoining but independent apartments. Each apartment is fully equipped with a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom. The Upper Tower provides a well equipped and personal apartment featuring an elevated mezzanine level matrimonial bedroom overlooking the living room and kitchen. It also includes a double-size sleeper sofa and one single bed that sit below the mezzanine level. Good for a family with kids or just a couple of people. Newly installed air conditioning and upgraded WiFi service ensure a comfortable stay. Private balcony provides al fresco dining and beautiful views of garden and unforgettable sunsets that are different every night. The pricing reflects reservation of the upper apartment of the Tower house. The interconnecting lower Tower apartment is connected through an internal stairwell, with a separate locked entrance door. That unit includes one matrimonial bedroom, one bathroom, living room, dining area and kitchen. If needing both apartments, please inquire at time of booking for a quote. Guest access Guests have a private, separate entrance with full access to the extensive garden, pool, jacuzzi just a few meters away through the main entrance. The large panoramic pool is shared with the other few guests of Le Logge. One complimentary use of the jacuzzi spa. Additional time by reservation and cost paid by guest. On request we can help arrange cooking demonstrations, lessons, wine tours and other wonderful experiences. Note: This apartment is located in an ancient Roman watchtower overlooking valle Umbra. For guests with mobility limitations, please be aware that this apartment requires stair access and may not be suitable for individuals who have difficulty with stairs. Other things to note The beauty, ancient spirit, and calm of Le Logge provides you a special self-catering property of only several carefully curated, carefully restored and fully independent apartment-homes. It’s strategic location gives you an excellent base to experience the many great wonders that Umbria offers and convenient access to Rome (90 minutes by car, less by train) or Tuscany (“Under the Tuscan Sun” Cortona 45 minutes by car and Florence 2 hours). Because of the hillside position of the property, a car is highly recommended to access local restaurants, markets and excursions. We can provide contact information for local drivers. Inquiry at time of booking. Apartment includes air conditioning unit. This hillside retreat is 15 minutes drive to Spoleto city center. A car is not necessary but recommended. Registration Details IT054051C2DI032794
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