The Farmhouse Front View

The Fienile Kitchen

San Lorenzo from the pool

Monterchi View from the Fienile Terrace

Prices Currency Conversion

Rental periods	Fienile apt (2-6 sleeps)	Rimessa apt (2-4 sleeps)	Double rooms: (2+1 sleeps each) Blue, Green, Cream	Whole Property exclusive use 10-14 people
22 December 2007 - 11 January 2008	600 euros	500 euros	350 euros	2550 euros
12 January - 18 April 2008	650 euros	500 euros	350 euros	1200 euros
19 April - 9 May 2008	750 euros	600 euros	400 euros	1850 euros
10 May - 27 June 2008	650 euros	500 euros	350 euros	2550 euros
28 June - 29 August 2008	750 euros	600 euros	400 euros	3100 euros
30 August - 26 September 2008	650 euros	500 euros	350 euros	2550 euros
27 September - 19 December 2008	650 euros	500 euros	350 euros	1850 euros
20 December - 9 January 2009	750 euros	600 euros	400 euros	2550 euros

Notes on prices
Yellow Room (2+3): double room rates + €100. Whole property rate less 10 people: 20% off. Additional bed/people €70-90 (L/H season). Daily B&B rates per person from €40.
All rooms are furnished with sheets, towels and table linen.
Prices include: electricity, hot/cold water, gas, weekly and final cleaning, all facilities, use of the communal kitchen for guests staying in the rooms. Additional charges for: bike hire, cot hire, phone/internet charges, central heating, extra maid service.

Changeover day
The rental rate is form Saturday to Saturday, but we can be flexible.

Fienile (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2-6)

The old Fienile has 2 levels with a self-contained apartment and 2 bedrooms that can also be rented separately; both with independent access and surrounded by garden. On the lower level a large terrace leads to the living room of the apartment with fully equipped kitchen and fireplace. Dining table for 6, double sofa-bed and satellite TV complete the room. In the twin bedroom there is another double sofa-bed; en-suite bathroom with shower, wash basin, bidet and WC. The peach walls and the views onto a natural terrace facing Monterchi give light and charming atmosphere to the rooms. The paved terrace with outside table and chairs is ideal for outdoor dining and sunbathing.

Rimessa (Studio, Sleeps 2/4)

The Rimessa, surrounded by a green garden with outside table and chairs, has become a charming studio apartment with cooking area. A twin bed and a double sofa-bed occupy the living area which is completed by wardrobe, fireplace and satellite TV. En-suite bathroom with shower, wash basin, bidet, WC and built-in wardrobe. It is ideal for a family or romantic couples.

Farmhouse Rooms (Sleep 2/3/4)

The old Fienile:- On upper level the BLUE room is a romantic twin bedroom with a breathtaking view of Monterchi and can lodge an extra bed. The YELLOW room has twin beds and a double sofa bed, 2 wardrobes, table for 4 and TV with DVD. From its large windows with brick grate you can enjoy a postcard landscape. Tabaccaia:- Where there was once the Tabaccaia, there are now two comfortable double rooms with en-suite bathroom. On the ground floor the GREEN room (twin bedroom) with its delightful stone wall en-suite bathroom can lodge an extra bed. On the first floor the CREAM walls, the period furniture and the stunning views over the green Tiber Valley give a romantic atmosphere to the double room.

Notes on accommodation
All rooms have en-suite bathroom with shower, wash basin, bidet and WC. In the manor house a large Taverna, created from the former animal stalls, is now a meeting, living and reading room ideal for relaxing in front of a typical Tuscan fireplace; it can be used by guests staying in the rooms or renting the whole complex to enjoy their meals as there is also a fully-equipped kitchen annexe.
All the rooms and apartment are completely independent (self-regulating heating, independent access). Each apartment has kitchen complete with electric oven, gas hob, fridge and freezer (dishwasher in the Taverna), toaster and Italian coffee maker, satellite TV and fireplace. Linen and bathrooms towels are changed once a week. Laundry facilities in a separate room.

Accessibility
Wheelchair access to all the apartment and rooms (except for the cream room) as they are accessible from ground floor.

Outside
The house is set in its own grounds of 10 hectares and offers magnificent views of the timeless beauty of the Tuscan and Umbrian countryside.
A traditional pizza oven is attached to the house if you wish to try your hand at cooking pizza the Tuscan way. There is also a barbecue for the more conventional outdoor cooking experience. Meals can be eaten al-fresco on the terraces whilst enjoying the magnificent views.
The swimming pool is close to the house and offers a wonderful panorama to the swimmers and sun bathers. A large pool (14 meters x 6 meters x 1.45 meters) with outside shower and extensive paving is equipped with sun beds and chairs to maximize your enjoyment. There are also table tennis and table football by the pool as well as a swing and a slide for children.

Coast/Beach
Adriatic coast and Lago Trasimeno in one hour’s drive. No more than 2 hours’ drive to reach Tirrenic seaside resort.

Golf
Tennis courts and a golf course are only a 5-minute drive away.

Special interest holidays
Don't miss the open-air concerts in Monterchi and the numerous musical events of the area: Umbria jazz Festival in Perugia or Arezzo Wave. Enjoy the landscape painted by Piero della Francesca, Signorelli, Beato Angelico and Leonardo. Discover the Etruscan and Roman remains and the tiny medieval villages.
Cyclists and walkers find a lot of waymarked trails. We can rent mountain bikes and accompany you in discovering the nearby trails.

Travel
Nearest airports: Florence, Forlì, Perugia, Pisa, Rome.

Distances
The tiny village of Monterchi (just 1.5 km from San Lorenzo) is only 12 km from Sansepolcro and Città di Castello (Tiber Valley) and 30 kilometres from Arezzo. The major sights of Central Italy are a short drive away along the A1 motorway or E45 freeway: Arezzo, Cortona Siena, Gubbio, Perugia, Assisi and Lake Trasimeno are only 1 hour drive. No more than 2 hours drive to reach Florence, the Chianti wine Region, Montepulciano, Montalcino, San Marino. Just another hour drive to reach Rome.

Further details
Monterchi is brilliantly placed for exploring both Tuscany and Umbria. Nearby Arezzo offers easy connections to Florence, Rome, Siena, Pisa, Cortona. Other nearby places of interest include Assisi, Perugia, Gubbio, San Gimignano, Sansepolcro, Citta di Castello, Urbino. There are lot of interesting opportunities for shopping (antiques, delicatessen specialities, clothes and accessories); Italy's fashion houses outlets are not far away. Don’t miss the numerous events that take place in the area: lot of festivals, shows, historical parades, folklore celebration and free concerts all year. There is always somewhere new to visit, and Monterchi itself offers a great deal of history and famous art. Monterchi has a great feel of the real Italy, and the local villagers go out of their way to make you welcome. For art lovers, Monterchi is home to the famous 'Madonna del Parto' by Piero della Francesca. Monterchi has a great choice of reasonably priced restaurants and trattorie to taste Tuscan and Umbrian gastronomy (wine, oil, truffles, mushrooms and Fiorentina beefsteak): we can recommend you our favourites! San Lorenzo is just 1,5 km from Monterchi: with an easy walk you can reach many facilities eg. restaurants, bars, grocery stores, pharmacy, bank with ATM and VISA service, post-office and tennis court. Please contact us for more information.
For the more athletic, there are many sports you can do nearby: tennis courts and a golf course are only a 5-minute drive away and for those who love water sports, in 15 minutes you can reach a beautiful lake where you can go fishing, canoeing and even surf.
When you’ve seen the sights you can leave the “madding crowds” behind and return to the peace of San Lorenzo for relaxing walks strolling along the numerous pathways which start from our olive grove. Or you can simply relax in our swimming pool and enjoy the warm colours of the surrounding countryside. Thermal baths and a beauty farm are within just a 1/2 hour drive.

Booking notes
Booking will be confirmed upon receipt of 30% deposit. The balance of payment is due 8 weeks before your holiday starts. In case of booking within 8 weeks of the start of the holiday full payment will be required.
Security Deposit for the apartments: € 300/500 to be paid in cash on arrival at the property. The deposit will be returned on your departure.

This advertiser joined Owners Direct in March 2007,
and has advertised this property with us since March 2007.

Property Ref IT1199
When contacting the owner please mention that you saw this property on Owners Direct Website.