Hotel Description:
Nearby Orvieto, situated between the most beautiful countryside in the Siena Province and the
lushes part of Umbria La Casella, Old Country Estate, expands over 450 hectares in the last
stretch of the River Chiani Valley. La Casella is a dream you can reach where time slows and
well-being is found, is a place where you can feel at home and will be welcomed with warmth
and kindness by all of our staff. For accommodations old farmhouses, once abandoned, have
been refurbished and converted into small and cozy relais. There are 32 rooms spread over
four hamlets all with private bathrooms: *La Quercia* with 6 bedrooms, situated in the
centre, above the bar and the restaurant. Generally used by families with small children. At
900 meters there is *La Terrazza* with 9 bedrooms and *Le Noci* with 7 bedrooms. The last
one, at 1300 meters from the main building is *San Gregorio* with 10 bedrooms: is located on a
little hill and is the most panoramic and quiet. La Casella is placed in the heart of a land
full of typicality’s: the Orvieto Classico region, olive oil classified the best quality
in Europe, mushrooms, the famous White Truffle of Fabro, various pork products, antique fairs
where numerous artisans fashion ceramics, leather and wood. In our shop you can buy wine
(from our own cellar), extra virgin olive oil, tisanes, organic honey, tisane pots (hand
decorated), leather goods and jumpers. From June to September children from 3-10 years can be
looked after by our babysitter, who will entertain them with games and activities that
stimulate their imagination, teaching them the secrets of the natural world within the grounds
of La Casella. Every afternoon around 4pm a horse drawn carriage, pulled by the powerful
Ariel, will leave following a path that runs along the riverside, opening up a world of
discovery for the children.
Standard Rm 1 Double:Standard room with one double bed Bathroom with bath tub or shower Room
with one double bed, hairdryer, safe at the reception, telephone and some
with canopy bed.
Standard Rm 4 Twins:Standard room with four twin beds Bathroom with bath tub or shower Room
with four twin beds, hairdryer, telephone and safe at the reception.
Studio Apt for 4:Studio apartment for four persons, 2 twins 2 sofa beds, bathrm with bath
tub or shower Studio appartment with one double bed or two twin beds,
living room with kitchenette and two sofa beds, refrigerator, color TV,
and telephone.
Studio Apt for 6:Studio apartment for six persons Bathroom with bath tub or shower Studio
appartment for six persons, with two rooms for four persons, plus living
room with kitchenette, two sofa beds, refrigerator, color TV, and
telephone.
Standard Rm 3 Twins:Standard room for three persons Bathroom with bath tub or shower Room with
three twin beds, hairdryer, safe at the reception, telephone and some with
canopy bed.
Standard Rm 2 Twins:Standard room with 2 twin beds Bathroom with bath tub or shower Room with
two twin beds, hairdryer, safe at the reception, telephone and some with
canopy bed.
Room Rate Ranges (US Dollars)
From a low of $159 to a high of $514All rates indicated are for search purposes only; check availability to verify rate.
Services / Facilities / Amenities:
- 220 AC
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Bar
- Bath Tub
- Beauty Salon
- Bidet
- Canopy/Poster Bed
- Conference Facilities
- Continental Breakfast
- Concierge Desk
- Connecting Rooms
- Copy Service
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- Cribs Available
- Doctor On Call
- Double Bed
- FAX
- Free Parking
- On the Garden
- Hairdryer In Room
- Honeymoon Suite
- Horseback Riding
- Ice Machine
- Meal Plan-MAP/Half-board
- Meeting Facilities
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- Multilingual
- Small Pets Allowed
- Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Outdoor Parking
- Restaurant
- Sports Available
- Toilet
- Twin Bed
- Wake-up Service
- WC
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Points of Interest
In spring and autumn we offer organized trekking for 1 or more days to visit the cellars in
Orvieto and surrounding areas, medieval castles, old monasteries, local handmade goods,
wine/oil presses, all in the natural luscious scenery of Umbria. The medieval town of Ficulle
sits on a ridge surrounded by the green hills of Umbria. The frantic pace of modern life
slows down here, where travellers and natives can enjoy clean air, agriculture, crafts, and
genuine food. The town is a medieval jewel: its walls encircle a maze of narrow streets and
small squares; two towers are impressive strongholds still protecting the old houses, and the
town is graced by the church of S. Maria Vecchia and the medieval complex of Castelmaggiore.
Not far from Ficulle is the magnificent Castle of the Sala, formerly a Monaldeschi domain.
The symbol of Ficulle is the earthenware pot. Following an ancient tradition, master artisans
thrown the pot on the wheel and fire it in wood-burning kilns. Before the advent of plastic,
household objects used to be made of terracotta, and the colorful pignatte (pots) for the beans, panate (pitchers) to hold water or wine, and ziri for the famous olive oil are reminders of ancient customs and preserve local traditions. This
tradition is alive and well in the simple but savory local cuisine, which features chicken
liver appetizers, tagliatelle with goose sauce, a hand-made spaghetti known as umbrichelle, pot
roasts and arrabbioni, walnut cakes and other delicacies. La Casella is the ideal base from
which to visit Orvieto, Lake Bolsena, Todi, Spoleto, Città della Pieve, Lake Trasimeno,
Perugia and Assisi. In the neighboring province of Siena you can also visit Cetona, Chiusi,
Pienza (50 km), Montepulciano (40 km), Chianciano (35 km)and many other renowned towns in the
Chianti Region and in the evening return to the silence of our countryside.
Driving Directions
By car: Half-way between Rome and Florence on the A/1 Motorway take the Fabro exit. Turn
left in the direction of Parrano. After 7 km, before going uphill towards this small
medieval town, turn right at the sign for La Casella. After another 6 km of country road you
will have arrived. By plane: The nearest airport is Fiumicino, in Rome, at 160 km.
Reservation PoliciesGuarantee Policy:Guarantee to valid form of payment is required at booking.
Check In Policy:1600
Check Out Policy:1100
Cancel Policy:Cancel 7 days prior to arrival date to avoid penalty of 1 Nights Room Charge.
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