Description
Villa Taraschi is an impressive estate consisting of main villa, farmhouse and cottage, all located on a working farm surrounded by landscaped gardens and majestic old trees. Perched on a hill in Marche the estate enjoys panoramic views of the Metauro Valley and magnificent Furlo Canyon.
Villa Taraschi was the summer residence for the Archbishops of Urbino, and there is a private chapel on the property dedicated to St. Rocco. The atmosphere is welcoming and refined with 14 luxurious bedrooms and several elegant common areas for guests to socialise. All available for sampling and purchase, the farm produces extra virgin olive oil, elegant wines and incredible ham, salami and bacon from the resident free-range pigs.
The Villa
The interior of the villa is furnished with care and style. On the ground floor, there is a large kitchen, dining room, wine cellar and a lounge that can accommodate up to a hundred people for meetings and conferences. Double doors connect the kitchen with the terrace and pool area making catering a breeze. Upstairs are four suites, two which have their private terrace. The rooms are spacious with beautiful Afghan rugs surrounded by comfortable couches. The master suite features a stunning en-suite in Portuguese marble with its Jacuzzi.
The Farmhouse
The farmhouse was built in the 16th century and has been recently redeveloped to provide guests with all modern comforts and amenities. It contains nine bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, two kitchens and large living room which connect seamlessly to the outdoor areas. Every room enjoys spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
The Cottage
This is an independent unit with a kitchen, dining area and double with en-suite bathroom.
Outside there is something for everyone with two beautiful swimming pools, large terrace, children’s playground and a multi-purpose sports field. The perfect spot for a celebration, Villa Taraschi has numerous furnished spaces around the property giving everyone room to spread out and relax. /n Security deposit /n €500 for up to 20 guests and €1000 for up to 28 payable prior arrival. /n Energy costs included? /n Included in the rental price
/n Linen & towels included? /n Linen and towels are included in the rental price /n Changeover day /n Saturday /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Not included in the rental price (8 to 20 people 300€ , 28 people 600€), payable in cash on arrival. /n Insurance /n It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property . /n Other Ts and Cs /n Baby cot: €30. Please mention when booking. /n Pets welcome? /n Pets allowed on request /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights (short-breaks may be possible on request outside end June-end August). /n Heating costs included? /n Not included in rental price, on consumption /n Heating costs included? /n Not included in rental price and has to be paid according to the amount consumed /n Tax /n Not included in the rental price /n Insurance /n It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property /n Internet access? /n Wi-Fi connection included /n Smoking Allowed? /n No smoking inside the villa /n Arrival time /n 2.00 p.m. /n Departure time /n 10.00 a.m. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings and any special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges. /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open approximately beginning of May to end-October. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Please note the 8-person price includes the villa only. The 20-person price includes the farmhouse and cottage only. The 28-person price includes the villa, farmhouse and cottage. Any further guests and extra beds are on request only and subject to a possible supplement, payable locally.
