Marilena and Loredana's Retreat

An 11th - 12th c. medieval defensive "Castello" characteristic of the Umbrian hills, a village among fields of sunflowers and wheat 10 minutes by car from Todi, in the center of the "Green Heart of Italy." An artist's paradise of color, light, atmosphere. A gourmet's paradise of Italian cuisine. An architect's masterpiece combining the spare medieval with modern convenience, tastefully "rustico" with the flavor of "once upon a time." Ideal for 2 couples, + two "sportivi." The space Castello 7/a is a special ---rather magical---retreat. It is quiet, it fosters contemplation and serenity. The 21st century requires that it have wi-fi. You must be able to climb stairs to reach the living area and the views. The master bedroom is reached by 5 medieval steps! Guest access You will have access to the apartment and its "cantina" at the bottom of the steps where there is the washing machine, drying rack and space for bikes, luggage, etc. Other things to note Please note that, unfortunately, the exorbitant prices for utilities (water, electricity, gas) in Italy make it necessary to add Euro 62 per week (Euro 8.85 per day) to our daily rate. For your convenience, we have included this in to the rate, such that there are no additional fees. If this seems high, IT IS ! 70% of this cost goes to financing the taxes levied for the war in Ethiopia (WWII !) and the various floods, earthquakes and other disasters of the past 50 + years! In Italy, taxes are always added. They are never removed! So you ---and we--- are obliged to participate in the Italian tax system. :-(