Spacious Villa/ Farmhouse In Secluded Setting With Large Pool
Stunning Views, Tranquil Rural Location Near Small Village And Medieval Walled Town Of Amelia
Sleeps up to 10 comfortably in 5 ensuite bedrooms
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Poggio Le Stalle is set in 28 acres of land with our own olive, fruit, nut and oak trees. Bought by us in 1989 we have lovingly restored the villa/farmhouse and the charming cottages nearby. We lived as a family in the farmhouse which given the villa a sense of lived-in comfort which guests say sets it apart from many rental places. The indoor and outdoor sitting and eating areas are spacious with other seating arrangements dotted through the surrounding garden and fields giving guests the opportunity to appreciate the views and the beauty of the secluded and unspoilt Umbrian countryside. The tranquil location makes for deep, restful nights of sleep and afternoon siestas. Though off the beaten track it is close to the medieval town of Amelia and many other famous hillside towns with the unique artistic features and culinary specialties they offer. The surrounding natural countryside makes for great walking and touring.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 October 2011 - 24 December 2011 | €250 | 3 | ||
| 24 December 2011 - 7 January 2012 | €300 | 3 | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 28 April 2012 | €250 | 3 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 30 June 2012 | €1500 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | €1850 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 6 October 2012 | €250 | 3 | ||
| 6 October 2012 - 22 December 2012 | €250 | 3 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | €300 | 3 |
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.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Upstairs are 5 en-suite double bedrooms. The flexible bed combinations make it possible to use the bedrooms as 5 single/twins or 2 twins and 3 doubles.Guests praise the comfortable mattresses and the great sleep they enjoy here. |
| Bathrooms: | Each tiled bathroom has a toilet, bidet, sink and shower cubicle and one bathroom has also a bathtub. The style is simple and soothing. Downstairs bathroom with shower, toilet, bidet and sink. |
| Kitchen: | large kitchen fireplace and fully equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer and separate drinks fridge, large gas cooker and electric oven, microwave, blender, dishwasher and ample kitchenware. Large island in middle of kitchen makes cooking/socialising a must |
| Utility Room: | Outsided utility room with washing machine. Iron and ironing board available. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious open-plan sitting room with comfortable sofa and chairs around open fireplace separated by origional stone arches from dining room and kitchen. 2nd completely separate large sitting room/library with satellite TV, video and DVD player and stereo. |
| Other: | Le Stalle, featured by two good-homes magazines, is a charming villa of 300 sq metres with Italian floor tiles throughout. Upstairs is well stocked library and quiet terrace. The kitchen, dining and sitting areas are separated by original stone arches. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen and towels included. Changed weekly for stays longer than one week. Maid service can be provided at extra cost. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
The property and the self catering accomodation villa offers 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 two open fireplaces as well as 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. The houses and pool are connected by gravel paths and small, low steps.
Outside
The 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 and 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 owners who use it sporadically. 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. Le Stalle and it's location has been used to host art groups, retreats and workshops and is repeatedly praised for the relaxed and energising feel it offers the guests.
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.There is a table tennis for guests.
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 (end of 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 3-4 nights. We require a 25% 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 an 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.
Owner profile
Happy Gran
About the owner
In 1989 we bought the property. Since then we've restructured 4 buildings, licked the olive groves into shape, planted trees, made a terraced garden, made friends, attended baptisms, weddings & we've also buried friends. We've had hospital stays and emergency visits and two of our grandchildren were born here. The tough parts remain tough: Goliathan bureaucracy and no pg tips. But the climate, the tranquility & beauty of our surrounds, the people, language, food & wine are hard to beat. I'm Yorkshire and my husband is Greek. Both cultures are known for their warmth and hospitality. Our guests always comment on the warm welcome we offer, our discreet presence and willingness to offer any kind of help, touring tips and general information they ask for.
Year purchased: 1980's
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Our views are spectacular and what we and our guests, love about our property and surrounding area is the proximity to nature, the views and tranquility. Close enough to a village to not feel completely isolated yet separate enough to enjoy the sense of freedom gained from being far from the crowds. The people of the village and area are warm, friendly and welcoming but not intrusive. I fractured my leg recently and, immobile, I ordered my Christmas joint from the local butcher by phone. A short while later he arrived in his van, apron and all, bringing two cuts of meat. "I just wanted to make sure that I understood what you want" he said as he showed me what he thought I wanted. He was right too.
Unique benefits of the property
We lived for several years in the farmhouse that our guests now rent. It's living and outdoor areas are spacious and very comfortable. The kitchen area is spacious enough to allow three or more people to be involved in the cooking. Four years ago I began a terraced garden project which is a wonderful addition to the Stalle which overlooks it. The seasons are each unique in what they offer. The sunrises in autumn and wintertime can often be stunning, and it's fun to forage for mushrooms,chicory and wild asparagus in their season. My favourite months are May and early June....the long warm days with an abundance of birds and spring flowers and the promise of summer. There is something about the air and location which makes it the best place there is to rest, chill out and sleep.
For booking and further information
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Contact Name:
Helen
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