Medieval Country House, near Assisi, Quiet Location with Private Pool
Peaceful Location, Beautiful Views, Airport approx 20 mins drive
Sleeps 10 (3 Bedrooms) 6 main house -4 apartment
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On the slopes of Monte Subasio, In the commune of the historic pilgrimage centre of Assisi - home of Saint Francis. 3 storey independent medieval country house. The house has a large garden with numerous fruit trees including walnut, peach, apricot, cherry,pomegranite etc.There are patios and paved areas and numerous beds of roses, shrubs, plants and a separate grassed area. Panoramic views can be enjoyed of Santa Maria degli Angeli and across the valley to Perugia and beyond. Within walking distance there is a bar, supermarket, bakery greengrocer, bank, pizzeria and restaurants. A few minutes drive away are many restaurants catering for all requirements from cheap and cheerful to noted in good food guides - Assisi, Spello, Foligno, Perugia etc. It is possible to rent the entire house or either the top 2 floors (main house) or the self contained lower apartment separately (with possible shared use of gardens and 12m by 5m pool with owners).
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 19 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £1100 | 4 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £1150 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £1100 | 4 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the entire property per week in UK Pounds.Please contact us for prices of main house and apartment separately.
Changeover day can be flexible dependant on other prior bookings. Prices on application for shorter or longer periods. Payment can be made in sterling or euros, by cheque or bank transfer only.
Changeover day
Preferably Saturday or Sunday but this is flexible. Maximum 3 weeks (unless by prior arrangement). Minimum 3 nights.
Departure by 10 am, arrival after 4 pm.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - top floor 1 double bed and 1 single (or 3 single). Bedroom 2 - middle floor 1 double bed and 1 single (or 3 single). Lower apartment- -living area/wine cellar/bedroom - twin beds (can be 1 double or two singles) plus double sofa bed |
| Bathrooms: | Main house: Bathroom 1 top level- shower, washhand basin, wc, bidet. Bathroom 2 middle level-shower, washhand basin, wc, bidet. Lower apartment: shower, washhand basin, wc, bidet. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen/dining room - well equipped, open fireplace, terra cotta tiles. Electric oven and gas hob copper sink. Large oak table. Lower apartment - kitchen - well equipped, electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer. Table and chairs. |
| Utility Room: | Main house - washing machine, microwave, fridge freezer, food storage cupboards. |
| Living Rooms: | Main house - large living room - leather 3 piece suite, antique furniture, Sky TV, video, DVD, CD/cassette player. Lower apartment - living/dining room/bedroom. 1 large room with double futon sofa bed, TV, table and chairs, doors screen off twin beds. |
| Other: | Small library - good and varied selection of English books, DVDs, videos and CDs. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Services included - bed linen, bath towels, tea towels (changed weekly), cleaning before and after rental. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv telephone central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
Mains gas, electricity and water. Cot, highchair and baby car seat available at no extra charge-please request these when booking if required. Young children are very welcome but will require constant supervision. Bookings normally Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday but we can be flexible to fit in with cheaper midweek flights where possible.
Please note main house for 6-9 and apartment for 2-4 can be booked separately if required. Please contact us for prices.
Accessibility
The house is built on the side of a hill. It has stairs to all three levels with a few steps from road level into main house and steps down to apartment, lower patio and garden, and pool. The garden is not totally enclosed.
Outside
Hillside gardens with fruit and olive trees. Patio with garden furniture and barbecue for dining al fresco. Gardens on two levels-one area has morning sun the other afternoon sun and views of beautiful sunsets. Panoramic views up the mountainside or down and across the valley below.
2007. Swimming pool 12m by 5m plus roman steps. Depth 1.2m shallow end 1.8m deep end.
Coast/Beach
Lake Trasimeno - ½ hour drive-beach areas for swimming. Ferry trips across the lake. Boating etc.
Adriatic and Mediterranean coasts approx 2 hour drive either way.
Public swimming pools - 2 open air - Assisi and Spello - both approx 3km away-open during Italian school summer holidays mid/end June to end August.
Travel
Although not essential a car is highly recommended to get the best the area has to offer.
Nearest airports:
Perugia 15km approx (Ryanair) 3 times a week
Forli - approx 1hr 55mins (Ryanair)
Bologna- approx2.15hrs
Rimini - approx 2 .25hours (Easyjet)
Ancona - approx 2 hrs (Ryanair)
Florence (Firenze) - approx 2hrs
Pisa - 2.5 hrs by car
Rome - Fiumincino or Ciampino 2 ¼ to 2 ½
Assisi station (Santa Maria degli Angeli)
Local bus service approx 10 min walk from house but only 2hrly.
Distances
Places of interest locally:-
Rivotorto - British commonwealth war cemetery. Church enclosing barn used first shelter of Saint Francis and his followers. 20 min walk – 5 mins by car
Assisi historic centre - 5.6km approx
Spello historic centre - 5km
Foligno - 7 km
Perugia - 25km
Within 1 to 1.5hr drive or less you can easily get to famous cities/towns such as-
Sienna, Orvieto, Florence, Gubbio, Norcia, Todi, Terni.
Further details
From December 2006 direct Ryanair flights from Stansted to Perugia airport 3 times a week in winter more flights in Summer months (approx 20 mins drive away)(nb. the house is not in flight path).
Booking notes
Deposit 25% to confirm booking - balance due 6 weeks before arrival by cheque or bank transfer either in Sterling or Euro equivalent.
Security deposit cheque of £200 (or 300 euros) to cover for damage or breakages to be held and returned at the end of the stay subject to satisfactory inspection.
Guest comments
'Thanks to both of you from all of us for the best 2 weeks holiday we have had since we started renting villas in Italy,France and Spain since 1995' The Drogheda gang. Aug 2010
'Thanks for your fantastic hospitality and friendship. We are in love with your villa. You have made our trip special' Geri & Maureen. Australia.
'Thank you for being such great hosts, we have had a lovely stay'. Jacqui & Rob. UK.
'You have been such wonderful hosts, we had a great time and we hope to return again' Fausto & Anna. USA.
House swap
House swap considered. U.S.A, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa. We also have another house to rent/swap in Sainte Foy, France.
Owner profile
About the owner
We are a married couple both just about 60. We took early retirement when we were both 50 so we could spend our time living in Europe and travelling when we feel like it, our home is in Assisi in Italy but we spend most of the winter ski season in Sainte Foy looking after our guests at the chalet.
We have 3 adult children and 7 grandchildren ranging in age from approx 6 months to 11 years and 8th grandchild due end of July!
For booking and further information
Property Ref IT278
Sue
Tel: (Italy) + 39 075 8064 908 (please dial first 0)(April - December)
France + 33 (0)479069693 (December - April)
Mob: (Italy) + 39 339 3139 020 (April -December)
Mob.(France) + 33 647 322 351 (December - April only)
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7799 352 288
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