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Casa Bianca from the Vineyard
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Casa Bianca is a wonderful place for a large family or group of friends to enjoy a holiday together. It offers space, peace, and seclusion but is only a 20 minute drive from Umbertide. Located on Monte Corona at about 600m above the medieval Castello di Santa Giuliana, breezes mitigate the intense heat of high summer. Behind the house, wooded hillsides rise to a 16th century monastery while in front there are uninterrupted views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Walking tracks cover the hillsides and birdwatchers and other naturalists can enjoy the abundant wildlife. More energetic guests may be tempted to climb the 2 nearest mountains (Monte Tezio 961m and Monte Acuto 926m.) The 2 storey house has a cool interior with white walls, attractive arches, exposed beams, restrained colour schemes and original art. Children and adults can enjoy ball games on the level meadow beside the house as an alternative to the pool or just relaxing on one of the terraces.
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The Pool with a View
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A Cool Spacious Interior
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Rental periods |
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| April / May 2008 |
£1150 |
Pool closed |
| June - September 2008 |
£2300 |
Pool open |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in pounds sterling.
Reductions may be negotiable for less than full occupancy.
Changeover day
Saturday or Sunday preferred but there is some flexibility so please enquire. Check in after 4pm and check out by 10am are requested.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom 1 with 6ft double bed (1st floor front of house).
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and room for cot (1st floor side of house).
Bedrooms 3 and 4 with twin beds (1st floor at back of house).
Ground floor annex with 5ft double bed and room for cot. |
| Bathrooms: |
En-suite to bedroom 1 with step-in shower, basin, WC and bidet.
En-suite to bedroom 5 with bath/shower over, basin, WC and bidet
Bathroom 3 with bath/shower over, basin, WC and bidet
Ground floor cloakroom with basin, WC and bidet. |
| Kitchen: |
Entered directly from the drive with extensive worktops, cupboards, freezer, gas oven/grill with 4 burner-hob, ceramic sink, toaster and coffee and bread machines. Plentiful utensils and saucepans. Adjoins dining area through swing doors. |
| Utility Room: |
Adjoins kitchen with extensive cupboards, drawers, shelves, more worktops, double stainless steel sink, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, iron and ironing board. Plentiful glasses, china, cutlery and table linen. |
| Living Rooms: |
Dining area with large table and dining chairs, antique bread cupboard and sideboard. Study area with large desk. Lounge area with 2 large sofas (one double sofa bed) and easy chairs around wood burning stone fireplace. CD player. Card and coffee tables. |
| Other: |
The open plan living/dining area occupies most of the ground floor and opens on to the terraces through 5 pairs of French windows. The terra cotta tiled floor is furnished with Indian rugs. Play area with books, games and toys. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Bed linen and bathroom towels provided and changed weekly. Guests are asked to bring their own swimming towels. Cleaning - the custodians who live nearby will attend 3 times weekly to clean the pool etc. and provide interior cleaning and emergency cover |
Notes on accommodation
No smoking interior please. Gas central heating (rarely needed during summer months) is available at extra charge. Beds and cots have mosquito nets. Casa Bianca is an exciting place for children but little ones and non-swimmers require close supervision. A play-pen and high chair are available.
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
dishwasher |
| washing machine |
iron/ironing board |
telephone |
central heating |
| room fans |
cot |
high chair |
barbecue |
| private pool (for sole use of guests) |
Accessibility
Although on a hillside, once at the house the ground is level and there is no need to negotiate steps unless accessing the pool which is on a lower terrace. The ground floor Bedroom 5 and en-suite bathroom are accessed directly from the upper terrace with both shaded and open dining and lounging areas.
Outside
Several cars may park on the drive. A vegetable garden and vineyard provide seasonal produce. The eastern French windows open to a separate patio area with table and chairs, access to the vineyard and steps to the drive. The upper south facing patio with wheeled cushioned recliners, dining and small tables, chairs, and sun umbrella is partly covered by a wisteria pergola for shade. Shallow steps descend to the pool terrace. The unheated pool (available June - September) measures 12x6m with deep end and diving board. At the west end of the house is an outdoor barbecue and large level grassed area suitable for outdoor games. A path leads into the surrounding woods. The site has several umbrella pines, cypress, cherry, chestnut and olive trees which add to it's attraction. Potted plants include oleander, jasmine, plumbago, geraniums and lemon trees. Southern terraces and the interior 1st floor are paved with travertine marble. A covered loggia for drying clothes is at 1st floor level.
Coast/Beach
This is not a good base for Tuscan or Adriatic coasts, both about 2.5 hours away.
Special interest holidays
Your booking will be confirmed on receipt of a deposit (10% of the total rental price). The balance is due 8 weeks before the start of the rental period. After booking, cancellation will entail charges, depending on the timing. Details will be sent with the booking form.
Travel
Airports - Perugia at 35 mins drive is nearest. Other airports are: Forli 90 min, Ancona 120 min, Florence 150 min, Rome 150 min, and Pisa 150 min. A good car is essential and best hired at the airport. Rail - Terontola 45 min by taxi on the main Rome-Florence line is the nearest mainline station. Road - Driving from the channel coast takes about 18 hours. Umbertide is on the E45 superstrada and detailed instructions for reaching the house on Monte Corona can be provided.
Distances
Casa Bianca is well placed for road trips to: Montone, Citta di Castello, Perugia and Gubbio all 30 min, Lake Trasimeno 35 min, Assisi and San Sepolcro 45min, Deruta and Cortona 60 min, Arezzo, Siena, Orvieto, Urbino and Spoleto all 90 min, Norcia and Ravenna both 120 min. Regular trains run from Terontola to Florence and Rome both about 90 mins. Umbertide with many shops, banks, bars, restaurants and other facilities is 20 mins drive from the house.
Further details
The above listed cities of central Italy are famous for their architectural and art treasures. There are also spectacular local pageants and festivals in the smaller hill towns such as the Gubbio Candle Race (May), the Spello 'Infiorita' (June), the Whit Sunday celebrations in Orvieto and the Perugia Jazz Festival (July). Food festivals dominate the later summer months. Excellent music and opera is characteristic of the area. The Umbertide tourist office off the main square is a good source of information.
For booking and further information
Dr Christine Watson
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1242 870103
Email: Click here
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