Tra Sanvento

Tra Sanvento lyes in the long and wide Niccone valley on the border between Tuscany and Umbria, around 12 Km from the small town of Umbertide on the river Tiber. The first restaurants and shops are within less than 15 minutes' drive and Umbertide also has a local market for seasonal fruit, vegetables and local products on Wednesdays. The beautiful countryside and panoramic views of the neighbouring hills and the Niccone valley are topped by fortified villages and ancient castles such as the medieval castle in Preggio that rises about 650 metres above sea level and dominates the entire valley. Although not usually considered to be a 'tourist town', there is plenty of things to explore in Umbertide, including an ancient fort and other historic buildings spanning the period from the middle ages to the 18th century. Also, the ceramic production is a very ancient tradition in Umbertide. Another ancient tradition is the local cuisine, The area surrounding Umbertide has various other sites of interest to visitors as well. Tuoro sul Trasimeno, one of the most characteristic towns overlooking Lake Trasimeno is 30 Km away, Cortona 28 Km, Perugia 48 Km, Siena 100 Km. Thanks to its central location between Tuscany and Umbria, Tra Sanveto rental offers the opportunity to explore the most historical landmarks of both regions, with both Florence and Siena under two hours’ drive away and the quiet Etruscan hilltop towns of Orvieto, under two hours' drive away, and Todi, just over one hour drive

Getting There

Airports nearby:

Airports: Rome Fiumicino, 242 Km/150 mil (2h 45 min); Florence (2 hours), 160 Km/100 mil; Perugia, 44 Km/27 mil (45 min).

By Car:

Motorway exit: From A1 highway coming from the north, exit Valdichiana. From A1 highway coming from the south, exit Orte.
Parking spaces outside the villa.
 

By Train:

Railway station: Umbertide 12 Km/7,5 mil (17 min).