Le Stalle is a beautiful 18c stone farmhouse.

The spacious pool area with its lush vegetation

The sitting, dining and kitchen areas in Le Stalle

The large, well equipped kitchen of Le Stalle

Prices Currency Conversion

Rental periods	Le Stalle	La Pergola	Le Ciliege
2 January - 2 May 2008	1100 euros	600 euros	300 euros
3 May - 21 June 2008	1350 euros	730 euros	400 euros
21 June - 2 September 2008	1750 euros	850 euros	480 euros
2 September - 31 October 2008	1350 euros	730 euros	400 euros
31 October - 20 December 2008	1100 euros	600 euros	300 euros
Christmas & New Year Period (Incl Heating)	1750 euros	850 euros	480 euros

Notes on prices
The prices given are per week in euros. They may not include any heating costs incurred during winter months unless otherwise stated. Stays of longer than two weeks will be given a discount. Longer winter lets are possible at discounted prices available upon request. Shorter stays outside of high season will be calculated on a daily rate.

Changeover day
Saturday to Saturday in high season but flexible at other times. Entry time 16.00 though earlier arrival may be possible. Departure time 10am to allow for cleaning. Linen and house towels provided and are changed weekly.

Le Stalle (Sleeps 10)

Le Stalle, featured by two good-homes magazines, is a charming villa of 300 sq metres with Italian floor tiles throughout. Upstairs are 5 en-suite double bedrooms, well stocked library and quiet terrace. The simply furnished and decorated room gives a sense of welcome and calm. The flexible bed combinations make either 4 singles and 1 double, or 2 singles and 3 doubles. Each tiled bathroom has a toilet, bidet, sink and shower cubicle and one bathroom has also a bathtub. Downstairs, where the cows were originally stabled, the kitchen, dining and sitting areas are separated by original stone arches. There are two large fireplaces and the fully equipped kitchen has a large gas cooker and oven, microwave, blender, dishwasher and ample kitchenware. There’s a downstairs bathroom and separate sitting area with a library, satellite TV, video and DVD player and stereo. The spacious terrace, with its pergola shaded dining area, enjoys the view of Macchia perched on the hillside and the surroundi

La Pergola (Sleeps 6)

La pergola, the old sheep pen, is a much favoured charming cottage conversion of 100 sq metres. It has an open plan cooking, dining and sitting area, a large open fireplace with bookshelves (and books) on either side. In winter the tiled floor is heated by an under floor heating system creating a very cosy atmosphere. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge and gas cooker and marble topped working space. Bedroom 1 has a large double bed with antique iron bed head and a built-in wardrobe. Bedroom 2 has a large double bed and a bunk bed for children and two built- in wardrobes. The tiled bathroom has a sink, toilet, bidet and bathtub with shower facility. The large terrace has a seating area and the dining area is shaded by a wisteria -covered pergola- resplendent with its blossom in spring. The beautiful view from the terrace stretches across the pool over the valley. La pergola is separated from the Stalle by a courtyard with a pizza oven and BBQ. There is a radio/CD player.

Le Ciliege (Sleeps 2)

Le Ciliege, the old stone pig-sty,is a cosy studio style charming cottage, often favoured by honeymooners. It was named after the cherry trees which offer bountiful shade over the large terrace in summer. Tucked into the hillside its 40 square metres have been left as an open plan space. In one angle there is a kitchen corner with sink and a two gas hob cooking facility, fridge and square wooden indoor dining table. Ample kitchenware and pans are provided. One large section of the open plan space is occupied by a comfortable king size bed with bedside tables and a dresser. The good size bathroom, separated from the living area by an ‘ante bagno’ with a built in wardrobe and two doors has a toilet, bidet, sink and shower. The long terrace outside looks out over the valley and the village of Macchia perched on the hill from where guests enjoy dining al fresco or lounging in the privacy of their terrace. There is a radio and CD player.

Notes on accommodation
The property and the self catering accomodation villa and cottages offer the perfect setting from which to explore the delights of Italian rural and medieval culture. Set off the beaten track in a mixture of farmland, orchards and oak trees it is accessed from the main village road along a Strada Bianca. As this gravel road is used by tractors it can be uneven and rutted in parts. The pool is not yet fenced in so young children need to be supervised. There is heating for winter months and fans for hot weather. Lots of books are provided and there are open fireplaces in the two larger houses with a wood burning stove in the library/den of the villa/farmhouse. The houses are full of original paintings, art work and furnishings. There is a washing machine available and iron and ironing board. There is also lots of literature on the locality and surrounds available for guests. There are fans for summer and central heating and open fireplaces for winter months also a log burning stove.

Accessibility
Le Stalle, the large villa, has internal stairs to the bedrooms with no lift. Though the cottages, La pergola and Le Ciliege are on one level they have not been constructed or adapted for wheelchair users. The houses and pool are connected by gravel paths and small, low steps.

Outside
Each house has its own terrace with comfortable seating arrangements plus tables and chairs for dining. There's a delightful terraced garden and vegetable patch with shaded seating areas. The pool has ample natural shade, sunbeds, tables and chairs, with other seating and playing areas around the property, a rough football field inside the olive grove and a picnic area in the fields shaded by a listed oak tree. The large pool -measuring 14m by 7m and 1.40 metres deep- is shared by the guests of Le Stalle, La Pergola and Le Ciliege. It's not a problem as guests usually have different rhythms with some touring while others are swimming or relaxing on their terrace. When the whole property is rented by one group they have exclusive use of the pool and facilities. There's a courtyard around a traditional wood burning pizza oven with a large BBQ next to this as well as a smaller BBQ near each house. There is a pleasant walk within the grounds and many short or long walks close by.

Coast/Beach
The nearest beaches are a 90 minute drive away.

Golf
There are five top quality golf courses just over an hour’s drive away from Amelia.

Special interest holidays
We run pizza making courses and cooking courses for guests by arrangement.

Travel
Poggio le stalle is reachable from several airports -all driving distance. The closest are Ciampino and fiumicino (rome airports) a 90 mins drive. Perugia airport 60 mins, Ancona 140, Pisa 170 mins. Generally speaking the budget airlines don't fly into fiumicino though major airlines now offer cheaper flights there. Car hire is essential and good deals are offered by your airline. Check the companies' cars are based in the airport not in the local town which adds more time to your journey.

Distances
Macchie is 4 mins away by car or 10 mins on foot and the residents are very friendly. Our closest town, Amelia, whose walls are reputedly older than the walls of Rome, is 10 minute drive away. Between a 30-60 min drive away can be found other famous medieval towns such as Todi, Perugia, Narni, Orvieto and Spoleto. The centre of Rome can be reached by car. Via Veneto of 'la dolce vita' is just a 90 min drive away. Or you can drive over the hills and take a 45 min train ride from Orte at 4.50 euro

Further details
Our friendly village shop is well stocked. They also have their own fresh and cured meats and fantastic sausage. Amelia has several supermarkets, food shops, banks and cash machines. The staple foodstuffs are reminiscent of those stocked by expensive delicatessens outside of Italy. In Amelia and nearby there are several restaurants offering typical Umbrian cuisine at reasonable prices, a destination restaurant and one offering a coeliac menu. Food is very important here. Italian life is centered around the piazza, or square, and table. The long spate of festas, sacra's and festivals in this area, which run from late spring through to early autumn, are testimony to this. In an atmosphere of excitement, bursting with local pride, the residents of each town or village cook and serve al fresco their own specialties. These range from frog legs and snails to hare and wild boar and the meals including wine are given at very low cost. There is music and dancing too and in a relaxed fun atmosphere visitors can polka, foxtrot and tango the night away. Not to be missed are the historical re enactments and pageants or 'corteo storico' run by the towns of Umbria at different times in summer. Here townspeople dress up in handmade medieval costumes and among other things parade through the town to the accompaniment of trumpets and drums. The thermal spas of Viterbo are within easy reach- just a 40min drive away. The Terni waterfalls and white water rafting are 35 mins drive away. Horse riding and trekking are offered by a local riding school at very reasonable prices which include insurance and gear.
For wine lovers you can buy table wine directly from the vineyards of Amelia at less than two euro a litre as well as a wide selection of bottled wines. If this all sounds too exhausting then what better than a prosecco in the square of Amelia engaging in the age -old ritual of people watching. For art lovers and choc-aholics Perugia is not to be missed.

Booking notes
In high season (mid June to end August) bookings are for one week minimum. Outside of this we can be more flexible both on length of stay and starting date though minimum stay is 3 nights. We require a 30% deposit to secure the booking with the remainder payable upon arrival. The houses are cleaned for arrival and on departure but not during your stay. This, and in house cook, can be arranged if required at extra cost a. Our full terms can be seen on our website.

Guest comments
Le Stalle was perfect. Meals on the patio (cooked in the large, well-equipped kitchen) great views, friendly villagers, fine dining and sipping beers in Amelia, leisurely drives on convenient and good highways to towns like Orvieto and Deruta & more. Helen & Panaghis were gracious hosts taking us on walks, to local wineries, pointing us to interesting sites. We'll definitely return to Le Stalle - Diane
We have holidayed at the Poggio every year since 1999. The accommodation is of an excellent standard with warm, helpful back up from the owners at all times. Peaceful and tranquil, it's the ultimate escape from busy lives.There's lots to do and see in the vicinity - C.O'Brian
We think it's our own special secret we've enjoyed our 3 generational family holiday there for years. All the houses are very comfortable and well equipped for your needs but the most important aspect of Le Stalle is the welcome you receive from the Hannicks and the people of Macchie - The Murphys.

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