Restored 18th Century Monastery Near Loro Piceno
Sleeps 9 (5 Bedrooms)
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Located in a peaceful valley far from roads and traffic and surrounded by farmland, Villa San Valentino is situated 60 minutes from Ancona airport, 30 minutes from the beach and 30 minutes from the ski fields. When the house was built in the 1700s, it originally housed monks from the local town during the summer harvests who would stay in the house in the countryside in order to be closer to the fields. Renovations have carefully restored the original beamed ceilings, terracotta floors and 6 huge arches facing out to the valley. Modern improvements include underfloor heating supplied by a state-of-the-art wood pellet boiler, a hand-made maple kitchen with stone worktops, a wood-burning stove and double-glazed windows, making it a perfect holiday house for winter or summer.
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| Rental periods | |
| June and September | £1350 |
| July and August | £1800 |
| Remaining months | £1000 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday; with arrival at 3pm and departure at 10am allowing preparation time for next guests (timing in line with flights from London).
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed (first floor). Bedroom 2 with double bed (first floor). Bedroom 3 with twin beds (first floor). Bedroom 4 with double bed (second floor). Bedroom 5 with single bed and travel cot (second floor). |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with shower. Family bathroom on first floor with bath/shower over. Shower room on second floor. |
| Kitchen: | Fully-fitted hand-built kitchen with granite work surfaces: electric cooker, gas hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Large table accommodates 8 people comfortably. |
| Living Rooms: | Large sitting room has comfortable sofas, a TV with DVD player, a full wall of books to read and a wood-burning stove for chilly evenings. |
| Other: | Outside shaded loggia below the large arches provides extra room for sitting or lounging. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Weekly cleaning service (towels and sheets changed), all linen included; please bring own beach towels for pool. |
Notes on accommodation
Underfloor heating for winter months, plus wood-burning stove in sitting room and double-glazed windows and doors making the house perfect for winter lets. Room fans available in summer. Stair gates available for young children's' safety if required.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pets accepted
Outside
Formal terrace in front of the house has a table and chairs that sit 8 people comfortably. Down at the pool are plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas for shade. The pool measures 10m by 3.5m, lined in a stylish dark grey to integrate it into the natural landscape.
Coast/Beach
The white sandy beaches of the Adriatic are only a 30 minute drive away, and the stunning setting of the Monte Conero national park 15 minutes further on. The beach side communities also provide plenty of opportunities for fantastic seafood lunches.
Skiing
The closest ski resort is located near Sarnano (20-30 minutes by car) at Sassotetto. Ski lifts, equipment hire etc all available at very reasonable prices.
Travel
Ancona airport is approximately 1 hour's drive away (served daily by Ryanair from London Stansted); Bologna is approximately 2 hours north with Rome 3 hours to the south-east. As the house is in a rural location, use of a car is essential.
Distances
Loro Piceno is a small hill town, 5 minutes drive away. It has 2 supermarkets, 2 banks, a butcher, 2 bakers and a weekly market on Mondays. Five minutes in the other direction from the villa are the roman remains of Urbs Salvia, the most important archaeological site of the region. A roman amphitheatre, market place, medieval castle and a small museum in the town are open to visitors. Macerata, a larger university town that holds an open-air opera season every summer is only 20 minutes away.
Booking notes
£500 booking deposit required at time of reservation; with balance owed 6 weeks before holiday.
For booking and further information
Property Ref IT1942
Tessa Macnair
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1737 249 247
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