There’s a pleasingly synergic symmetry to Barco that stems from its landscaped courtyard, the focal point of the house.
Inside, curving arches and an open-plan feel give a breezy sense of space, while the central dining room brings the outdoors in, opening right out onto the terraces leading to the swimming pool, garden and spa-bath. It’s here, on the shady terrace, that you’ll want to spend your day, nose in a book or dining outdoors, gazing at uninterrupted views of the castle and of nearby Castello di Sorbello. The location is spot-on, too, close to Ristorante Alle Scuderie, the stables and tennis courts.
Within the walls of the castle is this pocket-sized chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary, perfect for intimate celebrations. Restored by the family while Count Benedikt and Donna Nencia Bolza lived in the castle with their five children, the walls are covered with fine monochrome frescoes, trompe l’oeil columns and delicate floral paintings. On the back wall is a fresco that tells the story of the Bolza family and their origins.
With a talented team of chefs can create just about anything. One-off meals, full-time catering, parties and feasts – you’re in good hands. Simple summer salads from our synergic kitchen garden, Umbrian feasts on your sun-dappled terrace, a relaxed evening with pizzas hot out of the outdoor oven…anything is possible.
Each house has its own dedicated housekeeper who ensures everything is ready for arrival, no matter the time of day or night. Bedrooms are filled with just-picked flowers, bathrooms stocked with our bespoke Ortigia products, and kitchen pantries filled with local essentials: fruit, milk, yoghurt, cheese, prosciutto, pasta, and our homemade torta di cioccolato.
The estate drivers know their way around, whether you need a quick hop from the airport, or a full-day excursion around Tuscany and Umbria’s delightful hilltop villages and medieval towns. Helicopter trips are also available on request.
Activities can be arranged, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, truffle hunting, tennis, cooking classes and cycling including electric bikes.
Bedrooms
- Ground Floor:
- 2 x Double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
- Bunk beds sharing bathroom with one of the above doubles
- First Floor:
- Master suite eith en-suite bathroom, study, sitting room with fireplace
- Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Double bedroom with en-suite shower, accessed through own private stairs, inc Bunk beds on mezzanine
- Guest cottage - Ground Floor:
- Open plan double bedroom with large en-suite shower
- Guest House - Mezzanine:
- Double study area and guest shower
Staff
- Housekeeping 6 days a week
- Pool service 6 days a week
- 24/7 emergency service
Additional Features
- 18m x 4.5m swimming pool with overflow towards valley, underwater lighting
- Large outdoor dining table seats 12
- Breakfast table in formal courtyard seats 4
- Traditional bread oven for roasts, grills and pizza
- Custom built travertine and mosaic spa bath
- Loggia with mature wisteria shade and outdoor kitchen cooking facilities
- Carport for 2 cars and automatic illumination
- Rose covered gazebo with table, seats 4 with stupendous views
- External lights
- Underfloor heating ground floor
- Radiators other floors
- Heated towel rail all bathrooms
- Unlimited WiFi internet access
- Hair dryers all bathrooms
- Fly screens
- Smoke alarm
- Reschio estate facilities:
- San Michele church
- Family chapel
- Palm court bar
- Garden courtyard
- Alle Scuderie restaurant
- Al castello restaurant
- Bar centrale
- Pool bar Il Torrino
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Bathhouse
- Cooking school
- Enoteca - Estate shop
- Exclusive use of the Villa and its facilities
- Seven nights’ luxury Villa accommodation
- Meet and Greet from a team member on your arrival day
- Luxury Welcome Hamper with all the essentials
- Daily Housekeeping
- Linen and towels provided and beds made up for your arrival
- Mid-week towel change
- Luxury toiletries in all the bathrooms
- Provision of electricity, gas, water, phone (Only international calls)
- Weekly/end-of-stay housekeeping
- Weekly linen and towel change for guests staying for more than one week
- Use of Wireless Internet (Wifi)
Extra Services
- All flights excluded, although you can book through our preferred partners Swiss International
- Airport Transfers
- Helicopter transfers
- Food & drink costs payable in resort
- Staff services of Chef, Host, Driver, extra cleaning
- Security service
- Spa treatments
- Insurance
- Childcare
- Party planning
- Pre-arrival shopping service for self-catered
- Items not specifically mentioned
Additional Notes
- Security deposit many be required
- Prices will be based on full occupancy
- Prices to be confirmed at time of booking
- This property can be rented winter & summer
- Chef can be requested for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Shorter stays are available during low season dates for 3 or 4 nights
What we think at White Blancmange
Only the best
At White Blancmange we only hand select properties that we would stay in ourselves with family and friends. If we do not like it simply we do not sell it! Because we are not the Principle owner of any property, we can offer you an honest impartial review
Gerry Lovick - Co Founder of White Blancmange
+44 203 239 2244
