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castello ducale

Umbria, Gubbio
Inland villa
from 7,750 to 18,150 € / week

  18 • 22 • 26 • 30
Twins 3  Doubles 12  Bathrooms 14  Guest bathrooms 2

family friendlywheelchair accessiblepets allowed

This magnificent Italian castle is available for rent on a weekly basis. Italy boasts many castles, but few of them maintain such authenticity. Castello Ducale dates back to the early Middle Ages (1200 BC), during which it acted as the main focus of defence of the town of Gubbio against Perugia. Inaugurated in 2009 after four years of meticulous renovation, this unique historical residence has been transformed into the ultimate destination for a unique holiday in Umbria. Castello Ducale is situated near an untouched village, surrounded by forests, and meadows, and near the waters of the river Chiascio. The castle can be rented as a private retreat and is the ideal location for family or friends reunions.
The castle is part of an estate of 500 hectares, where forests and fields offer a variety of paths for horse riding and itineraries for amazing walks. A beautiful garden of 5.000 m2 surrounds the castle, with its rose garden, century-old trees, and a large swimming pool.
The owners of the estate are descendants of the family of Napoleon Bonaparte and they have elegantly furnished the living areas and bedrooms in the empire style with the family’s antique furniture.
Bedrooms have been constructed in the watchtower, two of them so large that they cover the entire perimeter of the tower.
The kitchen is a highly functional, professional stainless steel kitchen and is intended for use only by professional chefs and is more than adequate for catering for wedding receptions or parties. It has direct access to the inner courtyard of the castle as well as the other outdoor areas.
The guest quarters are independent but are also connected to the castle by an old secret passageway. Wheelchair users are welcome.
Together with the guest quarters, Castello Ducale can accommodate up to thirty guests. On request, a chef can be hired to provide dinner which may be enjoyed in the magnificent setting of the courtyard within the wonderful castle walls or otherwise outside the castle in the terrace area in front of the park, close to the kitchen.
The location of the castle allows for relaxed morning and afternoon excursions to Gubbio, Perugia, Assisi and Cortona. In addition, day trips to Siena, Florence, Montepulciano and Orvieto can easily be arranged. Staying at Castello Ducale means having a wonderful holiday in the place of your dreams, where you may find yourself recalling the feeling of being a ‘lady or a knight of the court’ in a natural and historical setting and where you cannot help forgetting the daily trials and tribulations of the 21st century.

castle and tower sleeps 14
700m2
ground floor
beautiful outside court, large hall dated 1200 for events and meetings, main reception, guest bathroom, industrial kitchen, large dining room with a 16th-century fireplace, and a door leading to the guest quarters.
first floor
2 living rooms, both with 16th-century fireplaces, one of them with a small terrace with views of the open countryside.
second floor
bedroom 1 twin beds (bed size 90cmx200cm each, convertible into a double)with en suite bathroom with bathtub, hand shower, and fireplace.
bedroom 2 double bed (bed size 140cmx195cm, not convertible into a twin) with bathtub in the bedroom and with 7 steps to the en suite bathroom.
bedroom 3 double bed (bed size 160cmx200cm, not convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with shower.
bedroom 4 twin beds (bed size 80cmx195cm each, not convertible into a double) with en suite bathroom with bathtub and hand shower.
bedroom 5 double bed (bed size 170cmx200cm, not convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with bathtub and hand shower.
these last two bedrooms are located in the tower of the castle.
third floor
beautiful antique spiral stone staircase.
bedroom 6 master bedroom (bed size 170cmx200cm, not convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with bathtub, jacuzzi and hand shower and a sitting area.
fourth floor
elegant open staircase
bedroom 7 large double bed (bed size 160cmx200cm, not convertible into a twin) with ensuite bathroom with shower.
this bedroom is located at the top of the tower of the castle.

guest quarters sleeps 16
300m2
ground floor
the guest quarters are directly linked to the castle, entrance hall, laundry room, small kitchen used only by villa staff, sitting area with billiard table and piano, guest bathroom.
first floor
bedroom 8 double bed (bed size 160cmx190cm, not convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with shower.
bedroom 9 double bed (bed size 160cmx190cm, not convertible into a twin) with shared bathroom with Jacuzzi.
bedroom 10 double bed (bed size 140cmx195cm, not convertible into a twin) with shared bathroom with Jacuzzi.
bedroom 11 twin beds (bed size 90cmx200cm each, convertible into a double) with hydro-massage bathtub in the bedroom and en suite bathroom.
bedroom 12 double bed (bed size 160cmx195cm, not convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with shower and hand shower (wheelchair access).
bedroom 13 double bed (bed size 160cmx200cm, not convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with shower and hand shower (wheelchair access).
second floor
accessible via an external staircase, living room with kitchenette and a dining table for 4 people.
bedroom 14 double bed (bed size 160cmx200cm, not convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with shower.
bedroom 15 double bed (bed size 140cmx200cm, not convertible into a twin) with en suite bathroom with shower.

outdoor
swimming pool with fenced in solarium, pool house with bathroom, showers and changing room.

notes
800m/0,5miles gravel road in good conditions. Staircase to the third floor and the tower of the castle are not suitable for small children; the kitchen can be used only by professional chefs. Pets allowed. Possibility of purchasing home-grown products like fruits, vegetables, eggs, and honey.

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Amenities

  • supermarkets and trattoria 2km/1mile
  • restaurants 15km/9miles
  • tennis court 12km/7miles
  • 18-hole golf course 25km/15miles.
  • possibility to organize balloon rides, take-off point in Assisi

Facilities


  • air conditioning A/C air conditioning A/C
  • floor heating system floor heating system
  • fans fans
  • wi-fi internet connection wi-fi internet connection
  • Sky TV Sky TV
  • TV TV
  • home theatre home theatre
  • computer computer
  • printer printer
  • telephone telephone
  • piano piano
  • fireplace fireplace
  • chapel onsite chapel onsite
  • book collection book collection
  • fully equipped kitchen fully equipped kitchen
  • ice maker ice maker
  • microwave microwave
  • blender blender
  • dishwasher dishwasher
  • wine cellar wine cellar
  • washing machine washing machine
  • dryer dryer
  • iron w/ironing board iron w/ironing board
  • billiard table billiard table
  • football table football table
  • board games board games
  • baby cot baby cot
  • highchair highchair


  • private swimming pool private swimming pool
  • outdoor shower outdoor shower
  • private patio private patio
  • alfresco dining alfresco dining
  • outdoor furniture outdoor furniture
  • lounge area lounge area
  • barbecue-BBQ barbecue-BBQ
  • bocce court bocce court
  • tennis table tennis table
  • bicycles bicycles
  • parking area parking area


facilities notes

  • swimming pool (8x15m)
  • AC only on the second floor of the guest quarters
  • Satellite TV with free channels
  • fan in every bedroom
  • still and sparkling water supplier complimentary for guests
  • telephone (for incoming calls only)
  • portable BBQ
  • 4 high chairs
  • 4 baby cots
  • 15 mountain bikes (can be used in the property area)
  • uncovered parking area for up to 15 cars

Weekly rates


  • 7 double bedrooms and 2 twin bedrooms (main villa and guest house)

    From - To EUR USD * GBP **
    June 15, 2024 - Aug 24, 202410,900.0012,000.009,150.00
    Aug 24, 2024 - Sept 21, 20248,850.009,700.007,400.00
    Sept 21, 2024 - Dec 14, 20248,400.009,250.007,050.00
    Dec 14, 2024 - Jan 11, 20258,850.009,700.007,400.00
    Jan 11, 2025 - Apr 19, 20257,750.008,550.006,500.00
    Apr 19, 2025 - Apr 26, 20258,500.009,350.007,150.00
    Apr 26, 2025 - May 17, 20257,750.008,550.006,500.00
    May 17, 2025 - June 14, 20259,050.009,950.007,600.00
    June 14, 2025 - Aug 23, 202510,550.0011,600.008,850.00
    Aug 23, 2025 - Sept 20, 20258,500.009,350.007,150.00
    Sept 20, 2025 - Dec 13, 20258,100.008,900.006,800.00
    Dec 13, 2025 - Jan 3, 20268,500.009,350.007,150.00
    Security deposit
    		500.00550.00420.00

    * For an indication of the weekly price in US Dollars please have a look to this reference rate: 1 EUR = 1.1 USD
    ** For an indication of the weekly price in GBP please have a look to this reference rate: 1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

    2024

    included
     concierge service (arrangement of: transfers, car rentals, grocery service, cooking service and extra maid service), daily maid service 4 hours per day from Monday to Friday for cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas – cleaning of the kitchen is not included in the daily maid service, daily preparation of breakfast served from 7.30am to 10.30am (food and drinks not included, surcharge of EUR 30 for particular food requests), change of linen and towels on Saturday and midweek, air conditioning (only on the second floor of the guest quarters).

    not included
    heating EUR 350 a day for the whole structure (it will take 1 to 2 days for the floor heating system to reach the temperature, so it is advisable to inform us in advance if heating is required), cooking service for a light lunch including waiter EUR 25 per guest (food included, drinks not included, minimum 14 guests), cooking service for dinner meat-menu including waiter EUR 40 per guest (food included, drinks not included, minimum 14 guests), fish menu upon request, cooking class EUR 70 per person (food included, drinks not included). Please note that the purchase of the groceries (for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner) is excluded and can be done by the caretaker, the cost of this service is EUR 30 for each shopping; a deposit of EUR 1.000 for the cooking expenses must be paid upon arrival directly to the owner in cash or by credit card (in this case there is a 10% surcharge), every 3 days the deposit should be checked and renewed if necessary, extra mai service EUR 15 per hour, babysitter EUR 40 per hour, iron service EUR 15 per hour, wine tasting at the villa EUR 150 (plus cost of wine), truffle hunting EUR 150 (plus cost of truffles), massages EUR 60 per person, telephone, city tax EUR 2 per person per night for the first 4 nights (free for children under 12). 



    2025

    included
     concierge service (arrangement of: transfers, car rentals, grocery service, cooking service and extra maid service), maid service from Monday to Saturday (4 hours of service per day for cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas – cleaning of the kitchen included only after cooking service for lunch or dinner), daily preparation of breakfast served from 7.30am to 10.30am (food and beverage not included, surcharge of EUR 30 for particular food requests), change of linen and towels on Saturday and midweek, air conditioning (only on the second floor of the guest quarters).

    not included
    heating EUR 350 a day for the whole structure (it will take 1 to 2 days for the floor heating system to reach the temperature, so it is advisable to inform us in advance if heating is required), extra maid service EUR 20 per hour, shopping service EUR 30 per service (plus the cost of groceries), cooking service for a light lunch including waiter EUR 25 per guest (food included, beverage not included, minimum 14 guests), cooking service for dinner including waiter starting from EUR 45 per guest (food included, beverage not included, minimum 14 guests), cooking class EUR 70 per person (food included, beverage not included). Please note that the purchase of the groceries (for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner) is excluded and can be done by the caretaker for EUR 30 for each shopping; a deposit of EUR 1.000 for the cooking expenses must be paid upon arrival directly to the owner in cash or by credit card (a surcharge of 10% surcharge will be applied), every 3 days the deposit should be checked and renewed if necessary, babysitter EUR 20 per hour, iron service EUR 20 per hour, wine tasting at the villa EUR 150 (wine not included), truffle hunting EUR 150 (plus cost of truffles), massages EUR 60 per person, telephone, city tax EUR 2 per person per night for the first 4 nights (free for children under 12).

    The price of the extra services, which need to be paid directly to the service providers, can vary according to their availability.
    Inclusions may be subject to changes.

  • 8 double bedrooms and 3 twin bedrooms (main villa and guest house)

    From - To EUR USD * GBP **
    June 15, 2024 - Aug 24, 202413,350.0014,650.0011,200.00
    Aug 24, 2024 - Sept 21, 202410,750.0011,850.009,050.00
    Sept 21, 2024 - Dec 14, 202410,250.0011,250.008,600.00
    Dec 14, 2024 - Jan 11, 202510,750.0011,850.009,050.00
    Jan 11, 2025 - Apr 19, 20259,500.0010,450.008,000.00
    Apr 19, 2025 - Apr 26, 202510,400.0011,450.008,750.00
    Apr 26, 2025 - May 17, 20259,500.0010,450.008,000.00
    May 17, 2025 - June 14, 202511,050.0012,150.009,250.00
    June 14, 2025 - Aug 23, 202512,850.0014,150.0010,800.00
    Aug 23, 2025 - Sept 20, 202510,400.0011,450.008,750.00
    Sept 20, 2025 - Dec 13, 20259,900.0010,900.008,300.00
    Dec 13, 2025 - Jan 3, 202610,400.0011,450.008,750.00
    Security deposit
    		500.00550.00420.00

    * For an indication of the weekly price in US Dollars please have a look to this reference rate: 1 EUR = 1.1 USD
    ** For an indication of the weekly price in GBP please have a look to this reference rate: 1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

    2024

    included
     concierge service (arrangement of: transfers, car rentals, grocery service, cooking service and extra maid service), daily maid service 4 hours per day from Monday to Friday for cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas – cleaning of the kitchen is not included in the daily maid service, daily preparation of breakfast served from 7.30am to 10.30am (food and drinks not included, surcharge of EUR 30 for particular food requests), change of linen and towels on Saturday and midweek, air conditioning (only on the second floor of the guest quarters).

    not included
    heating EUR 350 a day for the whole structure (it will take 1 to 2 days for the floor heating system to reach the temperature, so it is advisable to inform us in advance if heating is required), cooking service for a light lunch including waiter EUR 25 per guest (food included, drinks not included, minimum 14 guests), cooking service for dinner meat-menu including waiter EUR 40 per guest (food included, drinks not included, minimum 14 guests), fish menu upon request, cooking class EUR 70 per person (food included, drinks not included). Please note that the purchase of the groceries (for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner) is excluded and can be done by the caretaker, the cost of this service is EUR 30 for each shopping; a deposit of EUR 1.000 for the cooking expenses must be paid upon arrival directly to the owner in cash or by credit card (in this case there is a 10% surcharge), every 3 days the deposit should be checked and renewed if necessary, extra mai service EUR 15 per hour, babysitter EUR 40 per hour, iron service EUR 15 per hour, wine tasting at the villa EUR 150 (plus cost of wine), truffle hunting EUR 150 (plus cost of truffles), massages EUR 60 per person, telephone, city tax EUR 2 per person per night for the first 4 nights (free for children under 12).



    2025

    included
     concierge service (arrangement of: transfers, car rentals, grocery service, cooking service and extra maid service), maid service from Monday to Saturday (4 hours of service per day for cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas – cleaning of the kitchen included only after cooking service for lunch or dinner), daily preparation of breakfast served from 7.30am to 10.30am (food and beverage not included, surcharge of EUR 30 for particular food requests), change of linen and towels on Saturday and midweek, air conditioning (only on the second floor of the guest quarters).

    not included
    heating EUR 350 a day for the whole structure (it will take 1 to 2 days for the floor heating system to reach the temperature, so it is advisable to inform us in advance if heating is required), extra maid service EUR 20 per hour, shopping service EUR 30 per service (plus the cost of groceries), cooking service for a light lunch including waiter EUR 25 per guest (food included, beverage not included, minimum 14 guests), cooking service for dinner including waiter starting from EUR 45 per guest (food included, beverage not included, minimum 14 guests), cooking class EUR 70 per person (food included, beverage not included). Please note that the purchase of the groceries (for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner) is excluded and can be done by the caretaker for EUR 30 for each shopping; a deposit of EUR 1.000 for the cooking expenses must be paid upon arrival directly to the owner in cash or by credit card (a surcharge of 10% surcharge will be applied), every 3 days the deposit should be checked and renewed if necessary, babysitter EUR 20 per hour, iron service EUR 20 per hour, wine tasting at the villa EUR 150 (wine not included), truffle hunting EUR 150 (plus cost of truffles), massages EUR 60 per person, telephone, city tax EUR 2 per person per night for the first 4 nights (free for children under 12).

    The price of the extra services, which need to be paid directly to the service providers, can vary according to their availability.
    Inclusions may be subject to changes.

  • 10 double bedrooms and 3 twin bedrooms (main villa and guest house) 

    From - To EUR USD * GBP **
    June 15, 2024 - Aug 24, 202415,750.0017,300.0013,200.00
    Aug 24, 2024 - Sept 21, 202412,750.0014,000.0010,700.00
    Sept 21, 2024 - Dec 14, 202412,100.0013,300.0010,150.00
    Dec 14, 2024 - Jan 11, 202512,750.0014,000.0010,700.00
    Jan 11, 2025 - Apr 19, 202511,200.0012,350.009,450.00
    Apr 19, 2025 - Apr 26, 202512,300.0013,500.0010,350.00
    Apr 26, 2025 - May 17, 202511,200.0012,350.009,450.00
    May 17, 2025 - June 14, 202513,000.0014,300.0010,950.00
    June 14, 2025 - Aug 23, 202515,200.0016,700.0012,750.00
    Aug 23, 2025 - Sept 20, 202512,300.0013,500.0010,350.00
    Sept 20, 2025 - Dec 13, 202511,700.0012,850.009,850.00
    Dec 13, 2025 - Jan 3, 202612,300.0013,500.0010,350.00
    Security deposit
    		500.00550.00420.00

    * For an indication of the weekly price in US Dollars please have a look to this reference rate: 1 EUR = 1.1 USD
    ** For an indication of the weekly price in GBP please have a look to this reference rate: 1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

    2024

    included
     concierge service (arrangement of: transfers, car rentals, grocery service, cooking service and extra maid service), daily maid service 4 hours per day from Monday to Friday for cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas – cleaning of the kitchen is not included in the daily maid service, daily preparation of breakfast served from 7.30am to 10.30am (food and drinks not included, surcharge of EUR 30 for particular food requests), change of linen and towels on Saturday and midweek, air conditioning (only on the second floor of the guest quarters).

    not included
    heating EUR 350 a day for the whole structure (it will take 1 to 2 days for the floor heating system to reach the temperature, so it is advisable to inform us in advance if heating is required), cooking service for a light lunch including waiter EUR 25 per guest (food included, drinks not included, minimum 14 guests), cooking service for dinner meat-menu including waiter EUR 40 per guest (food included, drinks not included, minimum 14 guests), fish menu upon request, cooking class EUR 70 per person (food included, drinks not included). Please note that the purchase of the groceries (for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner) is excluded and can be done by the caretaker, the cost of this service is EUR 30 for each shopping; a deposit of EUR 1.000 for the cooking expenses must be paid upon arrival directly to the owner in cash or by credit card (in this case there is a 10% surcharge), every 3 days the deposit should be checked and renewed if necessary, extra mai service EUR 15 per hour, babysitter EUR 40 per hour, iron service EUR 15 per hour, wine tasting at the villa EUR 150 (plus cost of wine), truffle hunting EUR 150 (plus cost of truffles), massages EUR 60 per person, telephone, city tax EUR 2 per person per night for the first 4 nights (free for children under 12).



    2025

    included
     concierge service (arrangement of: transfers, car rentals, grocery service, cooking service and extra maid service), maid service from Monday to Saturday (4 hours of service per day for cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas – cleaning of the kitchen included only after cooking service for lunch or dinner), daily preparation of breakfast served from 7.30am to 10.30am (food and beverage not included, surcharge of EUR 30 for particular food requests), change of linen and towels on Saturday and midweek, air conditioning (only on the second floor of the guest quarters).

    not included
    heating EUR 350 a day for the whole structure (it will take 1 to 2 days for the floor heating system to reach the temperature, so it is advisable to inform us in advance if heating is required), extra maid service EUR 20 per hour, shopping service EUR 30 per service (plus the cost of groceries), cooking service for a light lunch including waiter EUR 25 per guest (food included, beverage not included, minimum 14 guests), cooking service for dinner including waiter starting from EUR 45 per guest (food included, beverage not included, minimum 14 guests), cooking class EUR 70 per person (food included, beverage not included). Please note that the purchase of the groceries (for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner) is excluded and can be done by the caretaker for EUR 30 for each shopping; a deposit of EUR 1.000 for the cooking expenses must be paid upon arrival directly to the owner in cash or by credit card (a surcharge of 10% surcharge will be applied), every 3 days the deposit should be checked and renewed if necessary, babysitter EUR 20 per hour, iron service EUR 20 per hour, wine tasting at the villa EUR 150 (wine not included), truffle hunting EUR 150 (plus cost of truffles), massages EUR 60 per person, telephone, city tax EUR 2 per person per night for the first 4 nights (free for children under 12).

    The price of the extra services, which need to be paid directly to the service providers, can vary according to their availability.
    Inclusions may be subject to changes.

  • 12 double bedrooms and 3 twin bedrooms

    From - To EUR USD * GBP **
    June 15, 2024 - Aug 24, 202418,150.0019,950.0015,250.00
    Aug 24, 2024 - Sept 21, 202414,700.0016,150.0012,350.00
    Sept 21, 2024 - Dec 14, 202413,950.0015,350.0011,750.00
    Dec 14, 2024 - Jan 11, 202514,700.0016,150.0012,350.00
    Jan 11, 2025 - Apr 19, 202512,950.0014,250.0010,850.00
    Apr 19, 2025 - Apr 26, 202513,900.0015,300.0011,700.00
    Apr 26, 2025 - May 17, 202512,950.0014,250.0010,850.00
    May 17, 2025 - June 14, 202514,750.0016,200.0012,400.00
    June 14, 2025 - Aug 23, 202517,550.0019,300.0014,750.00
    Aug 23, 2025 - Sept 20, 202513,900.0015,300.0011,700.00
    Sept 20, 2025 - Dec 13, 202513,500.0014,850.0011,350.00
    Dec 13, 2025 - Jan 3, 202613,900.0015,300.0011,700.00
    Security deposit
    		500.00550.00420.00

    * For an indication of the weekly price in US Dollars please have a look to this reference rate: 1 EUR = 1.1 USD
    ** For an indication of the weekly price in GBP please have a look to this reference rate: 1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

    2024

    included
    concierge service (arrangement of: transfers, car rentals, grocery service, cooking service and extra maid service), daily maid service 4 hours per day from Monday to Friday for cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas – cleaning of the kitchen is not included in the daily maid service, daily preparation of breakfast served from 7.30am to 10.30am (food and drinks not included, surcharge of EUR 30 for particular food requests), change of linen and towels on Saturday and midweek, air conditioning (only on the second floor of the guest quarters).

    not included
    heating EUR 350 a day for the whole structure (it will take 1 to 2 days for the floor heating system to reach the temperature, so it is advisable to inform us in advance if heating is required), cooking service for a light lunch including waiter EUR 25 per guest (food included, drinks not included, minimum 14 guests), cooking service for dinner meat-menu including waiter EUR 40 per guest (food included, drinks not included, minimum 14 guests), fish menu upon request, cooking class EUR 70 per person (food included, drinks not included). Please note that the purchase of the groceries (for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner) is excluded and can be done by the caretaker, the cost of this service is EUR 30 for each shopping; a deposit of EUR 1.000 for the cooking expenses must be paid upon arrival directly to the owner in cash or by credit card (in this case there is a 10% surcharge), every 3 days the deposit should be checked and renewed if necessary, extra mai service EUR 15 per hour, babysitter EUR 40 per hour, iron service EUR 15 per hour, wine tasting at the villa EUR 150 (plus cost of wine), truffle hunting EUR 150 (plus cost of truffles), massages EUR 60 per person, telephone, city tax EUR 2 per person per night for the first 4 nights (free for children under 12).



    2025

    included
     concierge service (arrangement of: transfers, car rentals, grocery service, cooking service and extra maid service), maid service from Monday to Saturday (4 hours of service per day for cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas – cleaning of the kitchen included only after cooking service for lunch or dinner), daily preparation of breakfast served from 7.30am to 10.30am (food and beverage not included, surcharge of EUR 30 for particular food requests), change of linen and towels on Saturday and midweek, air conditioning (only on the second floor of the guest quarters).

    not included
    heating EUR 350 a day for the whole structure (it will take 1 to 2 days for the floor heating system to reach the temperature, so it is advisable to inform us in advance if heating is required), extra maid service EUR 20 per hour, shopping service EUR 30 per service (plus the cost of groceries), cooking service for a light lunch including waiter EUR 25 per guest (food included, beverage not included, minimum 14 guests), cooking service for dinner including waiter starting from EUR 45 per guest (food included, beverage not included, minimum 14 guests), cooking class EUR 70 per person (food included, beverage not included). Please note that the purchase of the groceries (for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner) is excluded and can be done by the caretaker for EUR 30 for each shopping; a deposit of EUR 1.000 for the cooking expenses must be paid upon arrival directly to the owner in cash or by credit card (a surcharge of 10% surcharge will be applied), every 3 days the deposit should be checked and renewed if necessary, babysitter EUR 20 per hour, iron service EUR 20 per hour, wine tasting at the villa EUR 150 (wine not included), truffle hunting EUR 150 (plus cost of truffles), massages EUR 60 per person, telephone, city tax EUR 2 per person per night for the first 4 nights (free for children under 12).

    The price of the extra services, which need to be paid directly to the service providers, can vary according to their availability.
    Inclusions may be subject to changes.


Location

main distances
Gubbio 21km/13miles, Perugia 48km/30miles, Umbertide 50km/32miles, Siena 140km/87miles, Trasimeno Lake 72km/45miles, Florence 180km/110miles, Rome City 220km/135miles.

airports and trains
airports: Perugia 39km/24miles (40min drive), Florence 200km/124miles (about 2h30m drive), Rome 238km/148miles.
trains: Fossato di Vico 24km/15miles or Perugia 48km/30miles (frequent trains leaving for Florence, Rome and Pisa). 


The location indicated on the map is purely indicative.

Guest reviews

Date: June 2024
Name: Donald D.
Country: USA
Rate:

Castle Ducale is a stunning location. The castle is beautiful, the grounds are lovely. Our family of 19 people enjoyed the rooms, the pool and the game room. The staff at the castle is superb. Friendly, accommodating, truly lovely people. They made breakfast every day that was delicious, and we had them prepare two dinners for us that were excellent. While we were there, we had a cooking class that was arranged by the castle staff. The two chefs who came in to teach the class and prepare our dinner were first class. Before you book, be sure to confirm the number of rooms in the castle you are booking. We were told we were booking the entire castle. But two days into our stay, we were told that we were using two more rooms than we booked, and that there would be an additional charge. It was a shame that this detail got in the way of a simply lovely stay.

Date: May-June 2023
Name: Michelle Q.
Country: USA
Rate:

"Castello Ducale is the true castle, recently renovated with lovely antiques. The Castello staff was amazing, communicative, and gracious, we loved them. We had access to the whole place, cooked in the kitchen, dined indoors and outside, and enjoyed many nights in the large living room. We were a group of 8-21 (27 in total) and stayed for three weeks. We settled into life on the property taking daily walks, 2 km just up the driveway! the pool is not heated but felt refreshing after a long walk or on a hot day. We used the chef for 9 meals for our group which were well prepared and served. Castello Ducale is worth a visit with a group!"

Date: August 2022
Name: Giammarco V.
Country: Mexico
Rate:

"Would you recommend your villa?: YES
Service before travel: Poor concierge service
Service while on trip: Great
Villa location: Great
Staff in the villa: Great
Cleanliness: Great
Home in Italy assistance: concierge service directly with the villa owner
How would you rate this property?: 8/10
How would you rate Home in Italy services?: 7/10"

Date: October 2019
Name: Terry Ross
Country: USA
Rate:

"Would you recommend your villa?: Absolutely. Lovely rooms, great service, beautiful surroundings. Great for a large group!
Service before travel: The owner of the castle was gracious enough to allow our group of 23 to film a short movie during our week stay from October 19-26, 2019. We required a great deal of coordination from day trips to a winery that would allow us to film, to a restaurant we wanted to film in in Perugia, as well as meal plans, shopping, etc. I couldn't have asked for more gracious help in making this week possible. Response was very quick and they located us a gorgeous winery, Arnaldo Capri and a wonderful restaurant, Il Moderno, to film in, as well as arranging transportation assistance. We wouldn't have been able to do this week without their tireless assistance.
Service while on trip: Fantastic! The chef and wait staff, Maria and Mariano, were so accommodating and helpful - we were very sorry to leave them! The food was delicious and they worked so hard to meet our every need. The staff at Home in Italy checked in with us to make sure all was going well and even came in person to see how our week was going when we filmed at Il Moderno! First class!
Villa location: Gorgeous! Very private, with lovely grounds, great walking paths. We were so fortunate with the weather. - sunny every day, mild temps, so we could take advantage of all the castle had to offer in the outdoors.
Staff in the villa: Excellent! As I mentioned, Maria and Mariano made us feel like royalty! Brilliant meals, and excellent service
Cleanliness: Spotless!
Home in Italy assistance: Perfection - they were able to meet our every need
How would you rate this property?: Five stars!!
How would you rate Home in Italy services?: Five stars! And would give more if I could!
Comments: Whatever event you are planning, I cannot recommend Castello Ducale highly enough! It will e a first rate experience!"

Date: August 2018 
Name: Robyn Yates
Country: USA
Rate:

“I can't say enough great things about our time at Castello Ducale. The staff was incredible leading up to our stay. There were so many details in planning an event with 31 people, but our concierg did an amazing job. She was in constant contact with me and was ok with any and all of my requests- no matter how "out of the box" they may have been. When we arrived at Castello Ducale-it is somewhat remote-we couldn't believe how lovely it was! Everything was more beautiful than we imagined. The staff was incredible! Irini and Maria were gracious and kind hosts. They took care of us the whole week. The food was spectacular! We had archery lessons -HUGE HIT, cooking lessons -we still practice the lessons, took excursions! Not enough space here to list all of the cool things about the castle. We didn't even mind no air conditioning! The rooms were comfortable (a few scorpions added excitement). We will talk about our time in a real castle for many years!”

Date: September 2014
Name: Anita Higgins
Country: UK
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"Magical!!! We all had the most amazing week, and a magical wedding during our stay! From D'Anita, Laura and to the staff at the castle who were so helpful and made our week one which we will cherish forever! We didn't want the week to end, it exceeded our expectations!! Our week there will be spoken about for many years to come by us all! Holiday of a lifetime! Thanks to you all!”