The magnificent monastery Contessa Matilde is located in Collazzone, a delightful medieval hilltop village, characterised by the unmistakable features of the Umbrian landscape and surrounded by a 3-hectare park with local flowers and plants, aromatic herbs and an olive grove of 3,500 sq m. Its history is rich and intriguing. It was built as a Benedictine Abbey and ceded to the Poor Clares in 1228. The Blessed Simon of Collazzone, companion of Saint Francis of Assisi, was witness to the donation and his mother, the Countess Matilde, and her sisters moved to the monastery to live as cloistered nuns. The story goes that the Franciscan poet Jacopone da Todi found his last refuge at the Poor Clares. In 1520 the monastery was the hiding place of Thadea, the illegitimate daughter of Emperor Charles V. Afterwards, the monastery was probably slowly abandoned. When Napoleon invaded Italy, he confiscated and sold countless ecclesiastical property to private individuals, including the Monastery which in 1805 ended up in the possession of the family who still take care of it with great love and passion. The complex of Contessa Matilde, built around an open-air courtyard of rare beauty, is clad externally in old, exposed stone and was recently restored under the tutelage of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage. The preservation of all the original details and aspects were the guideline for the restoration work and the colours and materials are inspired by the Umbrian countryside. The interior is the result of a choice of style that has perfectly blended old and modern, combining fine furnishings with those of contemporary design, having every amenity while all the bedrooms are air-conditioned. The beautiful private swimming pool has a covered area for outdoor dining and a living area. Two other covered outdoor areas are equipped with a wood oven and barbecue, the ideal spots for cooking and enjoying pleasant outdoor meals. Contessa Matilde offers a unique opportunity for organising
Key Features
8 bedrooms
9 bathrooms
Sleeps 16
Private pool
Landscaped gardens
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 - Double bed
Bedroom 2 - Double bed
Bedroom 3 - Double bed
Bedroom 4 - Double bed
Bedroom 5 - Double bed
Bedroom 6 - Double bed
Bedroom 7 - Double bed
Bedroom 8 - 2 twin beds
Living area
Tastefully furnished living room with comfortable seating and TV
Dining table and chairs
Fully equipped kitchen
Outdoor area
Private pool
Sun loungers
Brick built BBQ
Wood oven
Alfresco dining
Lounge areas
Landscaped garden
General
Bedding and towels provided
Air conditioning
Iron and Ironing board
Washing machine
High chair and baby cot
Complimentary wifi
Private parking
Good to know
Pets: Upon request. Eventually 50,00 Euros per animal per week.
The pool is open from the last Saturday of April until the first Saturday of October.
Price includes
Utilities (water - gas for kitchen use and hot water - electricity)
Weekly linen
Initial and final cleaning
Not included in price
Tourism tax (where applicable)
Mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals (50,00 Euros/week/animal)
Extras
Conference room/ballroom 2,000.00 Euros in case of events or weddings and 500,00 Euros per week as standard use for the guests staying in villa
Extra cleaning (20,00 Euros/hour/cleaner)
Extra linen (15,00 Euros per person)
Firewood (50,00 Euros per week)
Heating (250,00 Euros per week)
Places of interest
Airport: Perugia 34 km, Roma Ciampino 160 km, Roma Fiumicino 178 km, Firenze 192 km, Pisa 259 km
Train station: Perugia 32 km
Shops and services: Collazzone 350m
Beaches: Tyrrhenian sea 170 km, Adriatic Sea 137 km
Attractions within 100 km: Collazzone 50 m, Todi 19 km, Parco Fluviale del Tevere 39 km, Foligno 44 km, Spello 40 km, Cascate delle Marmore 69 km, Orvieto 60 km, Spoleto 44 km , Perugia 33 km, Narni 61 km, Lago di Bolsena 85 km, Cetona 66 km, Assisi 46 km, Gubbio 78 km, Norcia 84 km, Lago Trasimeno 40 km
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Bedding and towels included
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BBQ
Air Conditioning
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Bedroom Details
7Double beds
2Twin beds
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Booking Policies
Home Details
Check in from 16:00
Check out by 10:00
Early check in or late check out available on request (fees may apply)
Payment Conditions
The down payment to secure this home is 30%
The final balance is due 65 days prior to arrival
The balance is due at the time of booking, if your reservation is within 65 days of arrival
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House Rules
No RVs, no trailers, no smoking, no parties or events
Cancellation Policy
More than 65 days prior to check in date - Deposit forfeited
Less than 65 days prior to check in date - 100% forfeited
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