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The fantastic pool
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The 400 year old farmhouse
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Pian Di Cascina (Sleeps 20+ guests) is a traditionally restored 400 year old Umbrian stone farmstead, set in 20 acres of private, idyllic countryside. An oasis of rest and relaxation, in the midst of olive groves, fig, walnut and oak trees. At an altitude of 600m, you can experience a moderate, more refreshing climate, even on a hot summer's day. The farmstead has been carefully restored with attention to detail using traditional Umbrian stone, oak beams and terracotta paving. The property is divided into 4 seperate properties. Each property has its own entrance, fully equipped handmade luxury kitchen with dishwasher, double bedrooms with king sized beds, en-suite bathrooms with large luxury showers and a private terrace with gas BBQ. There is a generous 16m x 8m swimming pool with fantastic views of the Apennines and large sun terraces with shade and sun loungers. The farmstead is within walking distance (15 mins) of the village of Carbonesca, which has several bars and a shop.
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Living space
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Rental periods |
Price per week
(Sleeps 20) |
| 14 September - 30 June |
£2300 |
| July - 13 September |
£4200 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the whole property per week in UK pounds.
We are normally open from March to November. Please contact us if you would like to make a booking outside our normal season and we will, if possible, accommodate you.
The pool is open from May to the end of September. Use of the central heating is additional and is charged according to consumption. There is a small charge for wood for the woodburning stoves.
Changeover day
A normal week is Saturday to Saturday. Please contact us if you wish to discuss alternative days, we are happy to try to accommodate your requests. Guests should arrive after 4pm and vacate the property before 10am on the day of departure.
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| Bedrooms: |
5 double bedrooms each with a king sized bed.
5 single bedrooms each with 2 oversized twin beds.
Cot/cribs for babies available. |
| Bathrooms: |
A total of 9 bathrooms all with luxury power showers.
7 bathrooms are en-suite. 3 bathrooms have a bath tub. |
| Kitchen: |
There are 4 kitchens, one in each of the 4 properties that constitute the farmhouse. All the kitchens are well equipped with dishwashers, cookers, gas hobs and most have microwaves. The kitchen in the Casa Colonica has a large range style oven. |
| Utility Room: |
There is a laundry room available for guests use. |
| Living Rooms: |
There are 4 seperate living/dining rooms. There is a very large dining room in the Villetta that can accommodate 20. There are 3 TV/DVD players, 4 CD players and 2 wood burning stoves. The living spaces are very generous. |
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The dining room in the Villetta is especially suited to large groups. It has 7m high oak beamed ceilings and tables can be arranged to seat groups of 20. The terraces can also be adapted to seat 20 for alfresco dining. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Towels, pool towels, bedlinen, tea towels are included in the rental price. Towels and beds are changed weekly. Extra linen/towels available if requested at a small additional charge. The property is thoroughly cleaned weekly. Maid service is available. |
Notes on accommodation
We are open nearly all year round at Pian Di Cascina. We are in an ideal location for walking, cycling and sightseeing holidays as well and relaxing and enjoying the sun!
Cot for a child up to 2 years, fold out bed for child under 5 food warmer, baby listener and highchair available please request when booking.
All of our properties are fully centrally heated. (There may be an additional charge for heating due to the high cost of fuel)
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
microwave |
| dishwasher |
washing machine |
tumble dryer |
iron/ironing board |
| tv |
central heating |
cot |
high chair |
| barbecue |
shared pool |
Outside
There is a large stunning swimming pool (8 x 16m), with pool furniture, set into the hillside, with some shade and excellent views of the surrounding area (the views are similar to an infinity pool)* The accommodation has 4 private terraces with shade, comfortable outdoor furniture and an easy to use gas barbeques. * (Exclusive use by arrangement only). There are 20 acres of farm, woodland and countryside to enjoy while staying with us. The unspoilt countryside is abundant with wildlife. Deer, wild boar, porcupines, hares, eagles, lizards and a wide variety of birds frequently roam the land.
Coast/Beach
Fanno beach is about 1 hours drive from the farm and is perfect for families with young children as it is very wide beach with shallow water. The wonderful sandy beaches of Sirolo are only 1 hour 20 mins drive away. Lake Trasimeno (45 min drive) has a life guarded beach and some excellent seafood restaurants.
Special interest holidays
We are open nearly all year round at Pian Di Cascina. You can walk to the two local villages of Carbonesca (15 mins), Casa Castalda (45 mins) and surrounding the farm there are miles of stunning open countryside, perfect for walking, climbing, painting and cycling.
We offer advice, routes and maps for walkers and cyclists (we also have 4 bikes available). We offer notes, advice and recommendations for sightseeing, wine tasting and local cuisine. Please contact us for further information.
Travel
The nearest airports for direct flights from London are Perugia which is 25 mins or Ancona airport, which is less than an hours drive. Ryan Air fly at least once a day into Ancona from London Stanstead and 3 times a week from Perugia. You could also fly into Bologna Forli airport with Ryan Air, making the drive to the house is about 2.5 hours. Pisa airport is about 3 hours drive away and Easy Jet, among other airlines, flies to Pisa. Rome airport is a 2.5 hour drive from the house.
Distances
Umbria is the undiscovered heart of Italy. It is rich in art and history as well as landscape. There is a great variety of sculpture, painting, architecture, and religious heritage to explore.
Gubbio: One of most beautiful, well preserved medieval towns in Italy (20 mins).
Perugia: The regional capital, home to Umbrian art (40 mins).
Assissi: Most visited place in Italy, birthplace of St Francis (30 mins).
Spello: Pretty hill top town with great restaurant and it's own enoteca (45 mins).
Further details
There are many restaurants in the area surrounding Pian Di Cascina and plenty of opportunities to sample the local cooking and produce. There are 3 traditional Umbrian restaurants within 5-20 minutes of the house. The local restaurants serve typical Umbrian food such as, 'affettati' -plates of superb ham, salami and cheese, simple rustic pasta dishes with 'sugo' or truffles and roast meats and game.
The medieval town of Gubbio (20 mins drive away) has some of the best restaurants in Umbria and a lively nightlife. There is plenty of choice for all budgets and tastes. The speciality is rich truffle dishes made with local black and white truffles. Gubbio also has several bars and pubs, which are great fun and rather lively during the long summer evenings.
The nearby picturesque hill town of Spello has one of the top 18 cantina's (wine tasting cellars) in Italy. You can sample the best of Umbria's wine and produce in a lovely medieval courtyard setting. There is also a lovely restaurant here with a painted vaulted ceiling.
There are many other fantastic restaurants in the area. When you arrive, we provide a welcome pack with details and directions to the many of the restaurants we recommend. We also suggest places of interest to visit along the way. You could spend weeks enjoying sampling all the local food and wine!
The local towns of Carbonesca and Casa Castalda both have bars, where you can drink into the small hours with the locals. You can walk to both of the bars in Carbonesca (15 mins walk), they are both typical Umbrian bars, with beer on tap and a lively banter.
The local village of Casa Castalda (5 mins drive or 45 mins walk) has three bars in the centre of the town and a pizza-pub on the outskirts of town. The largest of the local bars (in the centre of town) is the hub of local activity, serves a variety of beers and aperitifs and is busy day and night.
Booking notes
Our prices include all linen, towels, pool towels, gas and electricity. In order to secure a booking we require a 30% deposit and a completed booking form. 9 weeks before the start of your holiday we require full payment.
Guest comments
'Paul and Isabel, thank you for such a lovely holiday. We had a fantastic time, made better by all your advice and friendly guidance.' Louise and Leigh, Bedfordshire.
'The food was great and very good value too, we were very impressed by the services provided-thank you for a lovely holiday, we are sure we will return again! ' Jo and John, Bath.
'Pian Di Cascina - the most fantastic antidote to our fast lives!' Pauline and Dennis, Hertfordshire.
'We had a fabulous time. Everything was though of-including pool towels! Pian Di Cascina is a beautiful location-thank you for being such wonderful hosts!!!' The Agass Family.
'You have created a beautiful centre in an enchanting location. Your properties are finished and equipped to a high standard and we've had a most relaxing and enjoyable week!' Lindsay and Anita
'We had a lovely holiday-everything about the place was perfect. Thank you!' Phil and Janina
For booking and further information
Isabel and Paul Abbott Farber
Tel: (Italy) + 39 (0)759 253 401
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)8700 630 965
Mob: (Italy) + 39 3341 810 602
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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