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The swimming pool, Mazzaforte
Mazzaforte, looking south
Sunset above the Niccone valley
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Welcome to the website for Mazzaforte, Italian country house in Umbria, close to the border with
Tuscany.  Located on a south-facing hill in the Niccone valley and near to the town of Umbertide, the
three buildings that make up this property command outstanding views over the surrounding
countryside.  For those wishing to combine a stay in a beautifully furnished and well appointed rental villa
with visits to the many historic towns and cities close by, this is an ideal choice.  If you would like to
know more, please email us at
info@mazzaforte.com, or call us on (+39) 33134 28858.  Check out
What's New below for the latest news and developments.
Casa Mazzaforte
Sleeps 8+
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Casa Verde
Sleeps 4
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L'Essicatoio
Sleeps 2
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Casa Mazzaforte from the south west
Casa Mazzaforte
is about 400
years old.  The
three buildings
are close enough
together to
provide almost a
"village"
atmosphere.  As
well as the main
garden, both
Casa Verde and
L'Essicatoio have
their own private
gardens.
On the left of the main drive, Casa Verde, on the right, Casa Mazzaforte
Access to Mazzaforte is via a tarred road and literally minutes away from the house by car are some
excellent
LOCAL RESTAURANTS.  The nearest grocery shops to this self-catering property are 3km
(Niccone or Spedalicchio) and the closest supermarket is in
Umbertide, 8km.  All of the local towns hold
weekly markets.  Follow this link -
MARKET DAYS - to see when the markets are held.

If you would like to know when Mazzaforte, Casa Verde or L'Essicatoio is available to rent, please go to
BOOKINGS.  For more information about the three buildings, please go to PROPERTY DETAILS.  Through
this site you are dealing with the owners direct, so If you have any other questions, please do not
hesitate to
CONTACT US.
Three cypresses in front of L'Essicatoio
Casa Verde from the west
L'Essicatoio showing the large portico
Mazzaforte country house rental in Italy
Casa Mazzaforte, seen from the garden
Food & Markets
Location
Availability
What's New?
Things to do
What's New - 31 January 2012
Our recent balmy spell appears
to have come to an abrupt end.  
Today it's really cold and there's
definitely snow lurking up above.
 The forecast is for it to begin
falling this evening, so we shall
see.  If we get snowed-in - which
will please the kids no end - I will
practice more cocktails to keep
the cold at bay.  Here's a blue
margarita I made last night.      
Theodore, cock pheasant who thought he was a dog.  RIP
There's a separate section on the website for you to explore,
featuring antique maps and prints for sale, mainly of West Africa, but
also covering other parts of the world .  All are absolutely original
and mostly date from the 17th and 18th centuries.  There are some
extraordinary items on offer.  Do take a look by going to
KNOWN
WORLD MAPS & PRINTS.   
Do take a look at some of the great places you'll be able to visit if you come to stay at Mazzaforte in the
SIGHTSEEING part of our site.  There are, of course, lots of other things to do nearby and if you let us
know in advance that you'd like to do a morning's Umbrian cookery course, or go horse riding through
the hills or take the kids whitewater rafting - we can book these and many other activities for you before
you arrive.  If you have a particular interest you'd like to pursue, drop us a line and we'll let you know
what can be arranged during your stay.
Theodore,R.I.P.
If you would like to see
some more pictures of
the garden, follow this
link:
GARDEN.  If you
are interested in renting
Mazzaforte, check
availability by going to
BOOKINGS.
The garden at Mazzaforte, July 2009
The breakfast terrace
The pool at sunset
Tarkwa
Lily on the pond
The drive
Daffodils on display
Arctic
Viburnum in blossom
Forsythia already in bloom
The avenue of lindens leading to the pool
Blue Margarita