Restored Country House Between the Vines
Close to the Mediaeval Fortified Village of Morro D'Alba
Bed and Breakfast (Sleeps up to 6)
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Country House San Felice, restored and completed in April 2007, nestles on the slopes of a serene valley, close to the ancient fortified village of Morro D'Alba, famed for its DOC red wine 'Lacrima di Morro D'Alba' and in the heart of the DOC Verdicchio region.There are stunning views in all directions and the garden provides areas to relax and enjoy the scenery. The house is tastefully and stylishly furnished and the luxurious bathrooms with walk-in showers are spacious. The long sandy beaches of Senigallia are just 15kms distance and the beautiful coves of the Conero National Park only 30 minutes away. The area has an abundance of places of natural, historical and cultural interest all within easy reach including the incredible Grotte di Frasassi, the largest underground caving system in Europe.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 April 2011 - 30 September 2011 | €80 | 2 |
Notes on prices
Prices are per room per night in euros including English breakfast.
Changeover day
Flexible check-in and check-out whenever possible.
Notes on accommodation
All the rooms are centrally heated for cooler weather and fans are available in the hotter months. Linens and toiletries provided. Hairdryers and ironing facilities available. Snacks, lunch and dinner using fresh, local produce are available if required.
Outside
Lovely gardens all round the house with seating and dining areas providing stunning views of the countryside with hill top villages perched on the horizon. Breakfast is available under the pergola or in the garden during warm weather.
Coast/Beach
The long, sandy beaches of Senigallia- Blue Flag status- on the Adriatic are just 15km distance and the beautiful coves of the Conero National Park are a 30 minute drive.
Golf
Championship Course at Conero Golf Club approx 30 mins drive away.
Skiing
Skiing in the Sibillini Mountains in under an hour.
Special interest holidays
Gillian and Filippo, the English and Italian speaking owners of San Felice hope to ensure that their guests enjoy the tranquillity of this lovely region of Italy and are able to provide information on all that Le Marche has to offer including exploring the countryside, Italian language lessons and cookery courses, wine tasting and vineyard visits and designer shopping outlets.
Travel
Ancona airport is only 20 minutes drive away. Ryanair flights from Stansted; Ryanair flights from Stansted to Rimini 1 hour by car- ; Bologna, Forli and Pescara both 90 minutes by car- served by Ryanair from Stansted; Bologna 2 hours BA from Gatwick. Car hire essential.
Distances
Morro D'Alba and San Marcello are both 1km distance and provide shops, banks, post offices, restaurants, bars and a weekly market. Senigallia 15km has a bustling shopping centre in the old quarter and there are many bars and restaurants along the promenade. Jesi 12km, an ancient walled town, has a lovely centre full of interesting buildings, shops, bars and restaurants.
Further details
There is a magnificent open air opera season in an amphitheatre 'L'Arena Sferisteria' in Macerata held at the end of July/August. There are concerts and festas throughout the year with each village organising a celebration. Urbino, the birthplace of Rafaele, is a delight and within a short distance. The Umbrian cities of Perugia, Gubbio, Assisi, and Cortona and Lago di Trasimeno, the largest inland lake in Italy are within a two hour drive. Le Marche boasts the largest underground caving system in Europe- Le Grotte di Frassasi. For those who are keen on walking, the mountains of the Sibillini provide stunning vistas. There is an abundance of ancient churches, abbeys and sanctuaries to visit and Loreto, one of the most important places of pilgrimage during the Middle Ages is easily accessible. 24-25 May- Vineyard Open Weekend- Wine and Food Tastings October - Truffle and Wine Festival in Morro D'Alba.
Booking notes
We ask guests to place a 35% deposit at time of booking paid into a UK or Italian Bank account with the balance paid on departure. Cancellation policy- any deposit is refundable up to one month prior to the first day of booking.
Guest comments
'Fantastic hospitality and superb location. Truly beautiful'
'The luxury is a pleasure and the welcome unforgettable'
'I feel relaxed, refreshed, totally spoilt and made to feel very welcome.'
Owner profile
About the owner
Filippo and I moved to Marche at the end of 2005 although we had been planning to do so for about five years. Filippo was born in Puglia but had lived in the UK since he was a child. He felt that he would like to try life in Italy and I wasn't averse to having a go too! Filippo is very keen on socialising with the locals and in fact knows most people around from his frequent visits to the bar. He is now totally immersed in country living- harvesting grapes and olives, helping make wine, oil, sausages and salami. I decided to continue working and discovered the Italian Air Force Language School where I teach English. We have a friendly dog called Alfie who likes guests and is good with children.
Year purchased: 2002
Why the owner chose a guest house in this location
Although we looked at a number of houses, we chose the first one that we had seen because of its position which is beautiful and its proximity to the sea which gives a wonderful breeze, two villages and the airport. The house was completely derelict so we decided to knock it down and rebuild using the original bricks and roof tiles. This area is noted for its wine and and there are nine vineyards in Morro D'Alba which can be visited to sample the wine. Marche is not at all commercialised, although there is a great deal to see and do, the countryside is lovely and the beaches are great. There is a fantastic rock festival at Senigallia for 2 weeks in August with free concerts every night. The restaurants are still good value too and the Marchigiani are very kind and genuine people.
Unique benefits of the property
San Felice is midway between 2 villages where there are restaurants, bars, banks and shops- everything you might need in fact. Places of interest include Jesi, Sengallia, the Conero National Park and the Frasassi Caves which are the largest underground caves in Europe. Ancona Airport is 20 minutes away and Rimini an hour. The house is tastefully furnished- we think-, the bedrooms are large, the bathrooms are stunning and Filippo cooks a wicked breakfast - evidently the best in Italy according to some. Even the Italians love them! We have a beautiful pergola and it's heaven to sit there with an aperitivo in the cool of the evening and watch the shooting stars and the fireflies.
For booking and further information
Property Ref IT1375
Gillian Arger and Filippo Russo
Tel: (Italy) + 39 0731 618 146
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