Podere Arsicci

Pool and countryside

Dining area

Kitchen detail

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Rental periods
24 May - 28 June	£800
28 June - 30 August	£1100
30 August - 27 September	£800

Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds. For the rental of the property per week for 8 people. For information about renting the house at any other time, please email.

Changeover day
Changeover day is normally Saturday. Arrivals after 4pm and departures by 10am.

Accommodation

Notes on accommodation
If the central heating is used, it is charged for as an extra at the time. There is a charge for electricity at the local rate. Full details on request. There is a final cleaning charge of 60 euros. The location is ideal for family holidays but parents of young children should be aware that the house has lots of stairs and the garden is terraced. Podere Arsicci is a non-smoking rental.

Amenities/Facilities provided

Accessibility
Due to the lay-out of the house and garden, this property is not suitable for guests with mobility problems.

Outside
Podere Arsicci has a landscaped, terraced garden with large BBQ. A wooden terrace overlooks the garden and surrounding hills of the Upper Tiber Valley and is furnished with a table and seating for 8. Additional rustic seating is found around the garden. The swimming pool (8.4 x 4.6m) is for sole use of our guests and there is also a rustic cabin for changing. The poolside is furnished with loungers, umbrella and an outdoor shower.

Coast/Beach
Podere Arsicci is approx 1¼ hour drive from Adriatic coastal resorts such as Rimini. Lake Montedoglio is a delightful 20 min drive where visitors can wind-surf or sail (own equipment needed).

Skiing
A small ski resort can be found at Le Balze (15km) on Monte Fumaiolo.

Travel
Forli airport 1¼ hour's drive (Ryanair). Bologna airport 2 hours' drive (B.A.). Perugia airport 1 hour's drive (Ryanair). Rimini airport 1 hour and a quarter's drive (Easyjet). Florence 85 miles. Pisa 137 miles. Rome 158 miles.Venice 150 miles. Use of a car is essential. Please contact for car hire website.

Distances
Badia Tedalda 20 min drive with restaurants, small supermarkets, shops, doctor, museum and post office. Pieve Santo Stefano 20 min drive with Monday market, restaurants, supermarkets, shops, doctor, bank and post office. Sansepolcro 30 min drive with Tuesday and Saturday market, shops and supermarkets, restaurants and bars, hospital, banks, museum, art gallery and tourist office. A range of excellent restaurants offering local cuisine is within a 10 min drive of Podere Arsicci.

Further details
Within easy reach of Podere Arsicci you can explore: Borgo Sansepolcro – the local, fortified town with a charming renaissance square which hosts the annual Balestra (cross-bow competition) in early September against the rival town of Gubbio. An antique market is held in the square on Friday evenings throughout the summer.

Anghiari – a jewel of a renaissance walled town, clinging to its hillside. Famous for the Battle of Anghiari in 1440, the subject of Leonardo’s lost masterpiece. Its cobbled streets offer artisan shops and places to eat or just sit and take in the atmosphere. A music festival is held here every July. The precipitous Roman road runs straight as an arrow down the hillside towards Sansepolcro.

The Sanctuary of La Verna – the refuge of St Francis of Assisi. A wonderful place, set high on a rocky outcrop with breathtaking views across the hills.

San Marino – This tiny republic sits atop a sheer rock rising out of the plain and can be approached by either a hair pin road or cable car. Stupendous views sweep across the Apennines and out across the plain to the Adriatic coastal resorts such as Rimini. Lots of duty free goods on offer with leather work in abundance.

Urbino – home of the Dukes of Montefeltro and birthplace to the artist Raphael. A wonderful pink stone, medieval walled city.
Siena – home of the world famous palio races in July and August, which take place on the cockle-shell shaped piazza. Siena has a wealth of renaissance art and architecture.

Booking notes
A non-returnable deposit of 25% is payable on booking, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to rental. A security and damage deposit of £300 is also payable, by separate cheque, with the balance.

Guest comments
'A small slice of paradise by a blue pool; the perfect setting for an Italian holiday.' July 2007

'We love the syle of the house and its decor and its wonderful surroundings.' August 2007

'It truly is a wonderful house, either to relax and soak up the atmosphere and sunshine, or to use as a base for wider travels around Tuscany.' August 2007

'We've had a wonderful holiday. The view from the terrace, the pool and the comfortable accommodation made our stay enjoyable.' August 2007

'The house is in a beautiful location and has been lovingly restored. We were made to feel very welcome here.' September 2007

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