Long Weekend
Italy Long Week-end
DATES 2011:
From March 27th to July 2nd and from August 27th to November 26th
Flexible package of trail rides or lessons or both (when possible according to the single case)
Multi-lingual guide
Attention! Excursions in the countryside on medium / long distances require rider’s ability to control the horse at the three gaits, including canter.
Prices:
Price / rider / weekend / full board: 620 €
Price / rider / week end / half board: 540 €
Price non-rider / weekend / half board: 350 €
Single room supplement (double bedroom used as single): 60 €
Daily cleaning: 30 €
If you are looking for a short break holiday in the Italian countryside between Tuscany and Umbria and you like the idea of staying in a castle then we may have what you are looking for. Abandoned Etruscan settlements, lakes formed in volcanic craters and medieval edifices adorn the landscape of this enchanting Italian landscape. Located one and a half hours away from Rome the splendid 17th century castle borgo (complete with fairy tale turret) will be ‘your home’ throughout your stay.
ACCOMMODATION
- 3 nights accommodation in Double Room in the restored Farmhouse (twin share, bathroom en-suite)
- Breakfast included
- Daily cleaning not included (available for 30 €)
- Full board, table wine included (picnic lunch when necessary; lunches will be served either in local restaurants or at the castle; dinner served at nearby local Restaurants)
- Welcome drink and guided tour of the castle
- Extra bed: 30 € / person / day
- Prices for children: the same
RIDING
- 4 half riding days (2-3 hours / day)
- Italian/English/German/Spanish speaking guides
- Level: from beginners (lessons in the arena) to intermediate
- 2 Outdoor riding schools: 1) 25×60, 2) 33×60 with jumps
- Tack: English
- Horses: mixture of throughbred and warmblood crosses, ponies for the children
- Pace: moderate with trots and canters
- Helmet required
- Min. / max. riders: 1-5
- Max. rider’s weight: 100 kg
- Extra insurance is mandatory. 60 € / person
FACILITIES ON THE SPOT
- Swimming pool (June 1st – September 30th)
- Tennis court (10 € / hour)
- Mountain bikes (20 € / person / day)
- Mini football Pitch
- Volleyball
- Ping pong
- Billiard
- Guided tour of Bolsena Lake (prices and more information at the Castle Reception)
OTHER FACILITIES
- Meeting point: Santa Cristina Castle
- Closest Airports: Rome Fiumicino or Rome Ciampino
- Closest railway station: Orvieto
Transfer from Rome Airports and from Orvieto train station are available at extra cost.
- From Roma Ciampino – 180 € / return
- From Roma Fiumicino – 180 € / return
- Orvieto train station transfer – 100 € / return
Note: We have good train connections from Rome to Orvieto which take approximately 1,5 hours.
We still advise our guests to rent a car at the airport to give them more flexibility.