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Il Castello di Gaiche
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The castle gardens and pergola
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Our apartment 'Papaverri' (Poppies) is situated in the beautifully restored 13th Century Castello di Gaiche, in the north of Umbria, 20km south west of Perugia and 15km south of Lake Trasimeno. It is about 45 minutes from the main A1 autostrada. It is a true haven of peace and tranquility where you can switch off and unwind. Castello di Gaiche is at the top of a hill overlooking the Nestore valley, 5km south east of Tavernelle. The castle is reached via a private 1.6km 'strada bianca' winding up the hill above Collebaldo and the picturesque Castiglion Fosco. This ground floor apartment, opening directly onto the garden, is comfortable with living room/dining room/kitchen, 1 double bedroom and bathroom with shower. It is fully furnished to a high standard and is cool in summer and central heating plus an open fire ensure it is warm in winter. A pleasant sunbathing area with good sized swimming pool is located in the grounds, complete with changing rooms, utlity room etc.
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Lounge area
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The pool
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Rental periods |
1-2 people |
3-4 people |
| November - March |
£150 |
£225 |
| April / October |
£200 |
£275 |
| May |
£250 |
£325 |
| June / September |
£300 |
£400 |
| July / August |
£400 |
£500 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. Prices are Saturday to Saturday, inclusive of electricity, gas, sheets, towels and cleaning. We apply a discount of 10% on second and subsequent weeks of stay. No pets, please, and please do not smoke in the apartment.
Changeover day
Changeover day is normally Saturday, but this can often be varied outside of the main season.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
1 double bedroom, well furnished, with double wardrobe and superb views over open countryside and the castle's own church. |
| Bathrooms: |
Complete with shower, toilet, washbasin and bidet. |
| Kitchen: |
Newly installed kitchen area in living room with cooker, hob, fridge, toaster and good supply of utensils, crockery, glasses and cutlery. |
| Living Rooms: |
Comfortably furnished with sofa bed, dining table and chairs, TV and DVD player. Real log fire. Superb views over open countryside. |
| Other: |
All rooms have superb views over open countryside. Apartment opens directly onto the castle's main garden and has a small personal outside patio with table and chairs. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Cleaning, towels, linen, maid service. The castle is a managed facility with on-site assistance for help and queries etc. |
Notes on accommodation
Washing machine and iron/ironing board available in utility area near the pool.
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge |
washing machine |
| iron/ironing board |
tv |
central heating |
shared pool |
Accessibility
The property is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility problems.
Outside
Guests have full use of the castle grounds and the private swimming pool (7×15m), open from May to September. It is equipped with umbrellas, sun loungers, a shower and toilets. The pool is about about 3 minutes walk from the apartment, set in the surrounding parkland and with a lovely tranquil ambiance and beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
The apartment opens onto lovely shared gardens and lawned areas. Chairs and tables for relaxation are scattered around the gardens, plus there is a large pergola with dining table and chairs close to the apartment. As there are only 17 privately owned apartments the grounds are usually quiet and relaxing.
Coast/Beach
The coast is approximately 2 hours drive away.
Travel
You can get to Gaiche very easily from a variety of airports with direct flights from the UK. Perugia airport is only 20km away from Gaiche. Rome Ciampino airport is just under 2 hours away with Pisa just a little further away. Nearest travel links - Perugia airport 20km, Chiusi railway 20km.
Distances
Gaiche is 2.5km from the village of Castiglion Fosco, with a small filling station, a bar, a pharmacy and a mini supermarket. The town of Tavernelle is 5km away. It has 3 supermarkets and a full range of shops, banks also with cash machine, cafes, post office, restaurant, chemist, butcher and much more.
Further details
There is a wide range of supermarkets, shops, cafes, banks etc at Tavernelle, 5km away, plus a selection of good restaurants in the wider surrounding area.
Booking notes
Via our web site. A 10% deposit is required.
For booking and further information
Peter Bradshaw
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1213 538 796
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7784 890 172
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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and has advertised this property with us since December 2007.
Property Ref IT1777
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