Dating back to the Middle Ages, when it was the Municipality of Gubbio's main defence hub against the city of Perugia, the Castle is set in around 500 hectares of uncontaminated countryside dotted with woods, lawns and waterways.

In 1830, the Castle became the property of the current owners, the family of Princess Giulia Bonaparte, the daughter of two first cousins, Zenaide and Carlo Luciano Bonaparte, Prince of Canino, both descended from Napoleon.

The property is situated in the centre of a Park (approx. 3 hectares) which features an outdoor swimming pool (7m x 14m) with a small changing room and shower, a boules ground, a rose garden, centuries-old trees and Mediterranean shrubs, as well as lots of pathways along which guests can stroll and enjoy the silence of their surroundings.

The Castle has been completely renovated without altering any of its period architectural features. It has antique furniture and is fitted with all mod cons: Wi-Fi internet, satellite TV, Stereo, CD and DVD player. All the rooms have heating. There are fans in the bedrooms and a professional kitchen.

The whole Umbria region is famous for the production of truffles, which, at certain times of the year, can be tasted in the local "trattorias"

Swimming pool open 08/04 to 30/07

Accomodation - size 800sqm - sleeps upto 30 people in 15 bedrooms & 16 bathrooms

The Castle consists of two parts - the Castle itself and the Foresteria (guest quarters), which are connected by a covered passageway.

Ground floor - the structure has 4 reception rooms, starting with the large Sala della Torre on the ground floor, directly connected to the courtyard, with a large stone tunnel vault (13th century); dining room with large fireplace (15th century) with bas-reliefs; professional kitchen directly connected to the Courtyard, the Bastion and the dining room.

1st floor - reception room with small 15th century fireplace and French windows; small library with 15th century fireplace and 14th century bas-reliefs;

2nd floor - 5 bedrooms (3 with double beds, 1 with twin beds, 1 with 3 single beds, each with its own bathroom and shower).

3rd floor - Suite with double bed, bathroom with whirlpool bathtub accessed by a wrought iron spiral staircase that merges with a 13th-century stone staircase.

4th floor Suite at the top of the Tower with a double bed (accessed via a wooden staircase), own bathroom with shower.

A covered passageway leads to the "Foresteria" (guest quarters).

Ground floor - billiard room, ironing room with a small kitchen and a washing machine.

1st floor - 4 bedrooms with double beds, 1 of which has two double beds and a bathroom with a whirlpool bathtub, and 1 of which has two single beds. In the attic of the "Foresteria" is an apartment with two double bedrooms and two bathrooms with a shower.

Location/distances - Gubbio 21km, Perugia 38km, Florence airport 204km

The Castle is not far from a number of beautiful art cities: Gubbio, Perugia and Assisi. There are food stores in the small village of Carbonesca, which is just over 1km away along an unpaved road.

CIN: IT054024B501009845

"The Umbrian countryside is so rural and beautiful. It is the real, true Italy. We found ourselves getting "lost" in the rolling green fields, sunflowers, Olive and wine groves. The landscape is spectacular. We enjoyed the wineries, and ancient walled towns and castles."